Charleston, South Carolina – A member of Canada’s National Squad was in the lead after the first day of competition at the Azalea Invitational, an annual event that features over a hundred of the top amateurs in North America.
Hugo Bernard, of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, concluded his first round with a 67, good for the top position of this event held on the magnificent fairways of the Charleston Country Club. The club has a rich history, with roots originating to 1786 when it was founded by Scottish merchants newly established in the area.
The winner of this tournament, held March 22-25, will receive the Frank C. Ford trophy, awarded since 2002 to the Azalea Champion in honour of this six-time winner of the event.
#TeamCanada‘s @Hbernard63 takes a 1-stroke advantage into the 2nd round of the Azalea Invitational. Teammate & fellow Que. product @savoiejoey is T6 ?
Scores ➡️ https://t.co/OxX03KIbAz pic.twitter.com/yYeZygicph
— Golf Canada (@TheGolfCanada) March 23, 2018
Joey Savoie, another Canadian National Squad member, had a solid start by posting a 70, good for a top 10 finish. Josh Whalen of Napanee, Ontario, is also in the field and shot a 72 in the opener.