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Andy Schönbaum Takes Two-Shot Lead at Latin America Amateur After 36 Holes

The 34-year-old Argentine now pursues a victory that would send him to the Masters, the U.S. Open, plus The Open.

Overview

  • Schönbaum is at 134 total with rounds of 66 and 68, six under at Lima Golf Club after two rounds.
  • Venezuelan 16-year-old Andrés Martínez Benedetti, a tournament debutant, shot 70 in round two and sits two back in second.
  • Paraguay’s Erich Fortlage carded 66 and Argentina’s Mateo Pulcini posted 68 to share third at 137, three behind the leader.
  • The cut was set at 148 as the championship advances to Saturday’s third round in Lima, Peru.
  • The champion earns spots in the Masters, the U.S. Open and The Open this year, while Schönbaum is making his 10th LAAC start without a prior top-10 finish.