Las Vegas Golfers Abbott, Roberts Claim NV State Sr. Amateur Titles

Frank Abbott and Todd Roberts, top Southern Nevada amateurs, added to their career totals with wins in the championship and Silver divisions of the recent Nevada State Senior Amateur played at Somerset Country Club in Northern Nevada. It was the second-straight wins for both in the prestigious tournament. –By Brian Hurlburt and Bill Bowman, Las Vegas Golf Insider

“I thought (winning a second title) would be easier,” Roberts said. “But Dave Nelson is such a tough player. It was a dogfight and I thought I handled the pressure better. It’s all about putting for me. Roberts said. “I just got back from Winged Foot and I putted horrible there. I putted bad in the first round here and then I talked with Brady Exber on the phone and told him how uncomfortable I was. He said ‘There’s no rules for putting. Get comfortable with what makes you feel good.’ ”

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