Mexican Omar Morales, leader of LAAC

Omar Morales from Mexico he managed to shoot a card of 69 shots, one under par on the Santa María course and take the lead after the first day Amateur Championship of Latin America, who plays on the Santa María court, like his compatriot Santiago De la Fuente and Guatemalan José Arzú.

“I felt really good on the course, the wind was against me, but I adjusted well, I felt solid for 18 holes and I hope to keep playing for the next three days,” Morales said.

Very close with 70 strokes par on the field were: Segundo Oliva Pinto from Argentina, Alejandro Villavincencio from Guatemala and Héctor Ortega from Paraguay.

Seven players finished a shot above par on the field, while the best Panamanian was Omar Tejeira, who finished the first day 5 over par on the Santa María course, said he had a great feeling at the end, as he was able to make the shots he needed to make.

“It was a difficult day, the wind was blowing hard, the field was firm, when the field is like this, it turns around, I hope for a better second round. There are still three days left and I still have confidence in what can happen this Tuesday in the second circle,” he said Weave.

For his part, he too Panamanian Samuel Durán, He said that his first day at the Latin American Amateur Championship was like a roller coaster.

“I started with seven over par in the opening holes and then I was able to hang on. I missed a lot where I shouldn’t have, but with the wind and the humidity anything can happen in Santa Maria. We’re ready for day two. Happy with the result, I think I’m leaving with good feelings,” he concluded, Duran.

For, Raúl Carbonell, who finished at 7 over par also agreed with his teammates that the field was tough.

Personally, I hit the ball well and we have to work hard this Friday where I have to be more strategic looking for greens, fairways and forget about shooting the flag,” said Miguel Ordónez, he finished with +7.

The 108 players participating in the tournament are realizing the dream of playing three Majors in 2024will be the maximum motivation that only Amateur Championship of Latin America.