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Canadian Johnny Travale shares early lead Canadian Men's Amateur Championship

HAMMONDS PLAINS, N.S. — Johnny Travale of Stoney Creek, Ont., is amongst the early leaders at the 115th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.

HAMMONDS PLAINS, N.S. — Johnny Travale of Stoney Creek, Ont., is amongst the early leaders at the 115th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.

Travale opened with a 3-under 67 on Monday to sit in a three-way tie atop the leaderboard alongside Americans David Snyder and Matt Sharpstene.

The 19-year-old Travale, who goes to Kent State University, fired a bogey-free round that included back-to-back birdies on holes No. 5 and No. 6.

Henry Lee of Coquitlam, B.C., is the next top Canadian at Glen Arbour Golf Club. He's tied for 10th after shooting 70.

Julien Sale, a Gatineau, Que., product representing France, is in fourth place at 2 under.

Only 16 of the 266 golfers that teed off on Monday finished the first round under par.

 

 

  

The Canadian Press

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