OAKMONT & VERONA, Pa. — App State's Ryan Marter opened U.S. Amateur play Monday with three birdies in a round of 74.
Marter finished with a 4-over total heading into Tuesday's second and final day of stroke play. Timothius Tirto Tamardi will also compete Tuesday after beginning the event with an 83.
Marter started his round on the ninth hole at Longue Vue Club, moved to 1 under with a birdie on the par-three 10th hole and had two birdies on his first five holes. He stood at 1 over halfway through his round and added a birdie on his 17th hole of the day.