Raleigh's William Everett shot a 2-under-par 70 on Tuesday to take
medalist honors and lead a contingent of 63 qualifiers for the 25th
North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship.
The cut line fell at 9-over par-81 in the sectional qualifying tournament at the Bermuda Run Country Club in Bermuda Run.
Terry Heath of Apex, Don Detweiler of Raleigh, James Dill of Cary,
Michael Broadway of Chapel Hill and Phillip Allen of Roxboro also were
among the qualifiers.
Paul Simson of Raleigh is three victories shy of tying the Carolinas
Golf Association's all-time title-holder, Dale Morey, after winning his
21st Carolinas Golf Association major championship in dramatic fashion.
The veteran golfer sank a birdie on the first playoff hole to win his
second Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship title in three years
this past Thursday at Porters Neck Country Club in Wilmington.
Simpson and playing partner Don Detweiler of Raleigh defeated 36-hole
leaders David Millis and Kim Mansfield of High Point in the playoff.
