Pemberton, Simson Finish First Day at the U.S. Amateur.

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Former University of New Mexico men's golfer Paul Simson (1970-73) and current Lobo senior Parker Pemberton teed off at the 2008 U.S. Amateur in Pinehurst, N.C. today. Both golfers played the par 70, 7-281-yard No. 4 Course at the Pinehurst Resort. Pemberton is currently tied for 213th with a 6-over 76 while Simson is tied for 269th with an 8-over 78.

One Former, One Current Lobo in the U.S. Amateur

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Former University of New Mexico men's golfer Paul Simson (1970-73) and current Lobo senior Parker Pemberton will compete in the 2008 U.S. Amateur in Pinehurst, N.C., Aug. 18-24. Over 35 years separate the two Lobos with Simson competing in at least one USGA event in each of the last 25 years. This is the first U.S. Amateur for Pemberton who qualified by shooting a 136 (69-67) at Elmwood Golf Club in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Armour III to Compete in the PGA Championship This Week

Former University of New Mexico men's golf All-American Tommy Armour III (1980-81) is set to compete in the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich., this weekend. The 72-hole event is the PGA Tour's final major of the year and runs from Aug. 7-10.

Bryant Ties for 14th in His U.S. Senior Open Title Defense

Former University of New Mexico men's golfer Brad Bryant (1974-76) finished tied for 14th at the 2008 Senior Open last weekend. Bryant shot a 5-over 285 (70-71-73-71) at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo. Eduardo Romero won the event at 6-uder (67-69-65-73=274). Bryant was the defending champion, having won the 2007 U.S. Senior Open title. For a complete list of scores click here.