Ann Symonds surged into outright lead and Dave Abraham mounted a dramatic climb up the leaderboard as Bermuda’s golfers starred on day two of the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championships in South Carolina.
Symonds delivered a clinic in Flight 53 (Women 59 & Under), firing an impressive second-round 78 to take command of her division. Compatriot Angela Cook also made headway, posting a 93 to sit tied for 18th.
In Flight 22 (Mid Senior Men 60–69), Abraham provided the comeback of the day. Rebounding from an opening 83, he carded a sparkling 78 to rocket into second place overall, while playing partner Antony Than shot 96 to sit tied for 45th.
Bermuda Standings at a Glance
· Flight 53 (Women 59 & Under): Ann Symonds 78 (1st / Leader); Angela Cook 93 (T18th)
· Flight 22 (Mid Senior Men 60–69): Dave Abraham 78 (2nd); Antony Than 96 (T45th)
· Flight 52 (Women’s Gross): Tracy Burgess 82 (T7th, firmly in contention)
· Flight 55 (Senior Women 60+): Ann Mitchell 93 (T20th)
· Flight 44 (Super Senior Men 70–79): Gary Venning 91 (T38th, a 14-stroke improvement)
· Flight 9 (Senior Men 50–59): Richard Marriott 83 (49th)
