Jackson Van Paris is a Pinehurst local who knows the area well. He’s a native of Pinehurst. He has also established a record of success in this area.
Van Paris, Vanderbilt junior, shot a 9 under 61 at Pinehurst No. In the first round of the North & South Amateur 2023, Van Paris shot a 9-under 61 on Tuesday. He set a new course mark by two shots. Nine birdies, and no bogeys were recorded by the player in his first round of stroke play. He now leads by two shots.
Van Paris explained that when you are out playing golf you try not to think of it. “You try to take one shot at a hole,” Van Paris said. It’s as good as you can get. “It was a wonderful day.”
Van Paris won the Sunnehanna Amateur after shooting a 61.
Wednesday marks the second day of strokeplay. Top 32 seeds advance to matchplay, which starts on Thursday. The final match will be played on Saturday afternoon.
