PARAMUS, N.J. — University of Colorado sophomore Justin Biwer advanced into the match play portion of the 122nd annual U.S. Amateur here Tuesday, one of two Buffaloes who qualified for the most prestigious amateur event in the world.
The top 64 players advance into match play; Biwer tied for 21st with a 70-73—143 effort, which was 2-over par combined on the par-71 Ridgewood Country Club and par-70 on the Arcola Country Club courses here in the shadow of New York City.
Biwer was one of just eight players under par Monday on the Ridgewood course, with a steady round of four birdies and 11 pars and three bogeys.