ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — University of Georgia senior Russell Henley became the second amateur winner in Nationwide Tour history Sunday, shooting a 3-under 68 for a two-stroke victory in the Stadion Classic on the Bulldogs’ home course.
The three-time All-America selection finished at 12-under 272 on the University of Georgia Golf Course.
Daniel Summerhays is the only other amateur winner since the tour began in 1990, taking the 2007 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational in between his junior and senior seasons at BYU.
Troy Kelly shot a 70 to finish second — and take the $99,000 top prize.
Monday qualifier Will Wilcox (67) and Matt Hendrix (70) tied for third at 9 under.
