Luke Clanton (Image Source: Getty)
On Tuesday, October 29, world No. 1 amateur Luke Clanton posted a 3&2 win over the second-ranked Jackson Koivun in the matchplay at the East Lake Cup Men's division. Although he earned a point for Florida State, his team faced a 3-2 defeat against Auburn University.
The East Lake Cup began on Tuesday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, and will conclude on Wednesday, October 30. Georgia Tech University, Ohio State University, Auburn University, and Florida State University are the four teams competing in the event.
The first round took place on Tuesday, with Florida State taking on Auburn. When Clanton and Koivun teed off for their match, Auburn already had a 2-0 lead. The world No. 1 amateur took the lead on the first hole with a birdie and went two up on the next hole. Koivun recovered with a birdie on the third hole, but both players halved the next four holes.
