Mactaquac Golf Course | Fredericton, New Brunswick | July 11-14, 2024
PGA TOUR Americas 2024 Season: 9th of 16 events
North America Swing: 3rd of 10 events
Fortinet Cup Points: 500 (winner)
Purse: $225,000 ($40,500 winner)
| Position | Player | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Holt (United States) | 63 | (-9) | (-17) thru 17* |
| 2 | John Keefer (United States) | 63 | 64 | 127 (-15) |
| T3 | Evan Brown (United States) | 65 | 63 | 128 (-14) |
| T3 | Patrick Flavin (United States) | 63 | 65 | 128 (-14) |
| T3 | Clay Feagler (United States) | 64 | (-7) | (-14) thru 17* |
| T6 | Two Players Tied | 129 (-13) |
*The second round has been suspended due to unplayable course conditions and will resume Sunday morning at 6:45 a.m. AT. Third-round tee times are expected to begin at approximately 8:15 a.m. and run until 10:15 a.m. Final round tee times will begin following the conclusion of round three play.
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick – We’re back on the green after a weather delay, folks! The second round of the Explore NB Open has been paused due to unplayable conditions and will resume Sunday morning at 6:45 a.m. AT. Ian Holt is currently leading at 17-under with just one hole left to play in the second round. Right behind him is rookie John Keefer, trailing by only two strokes at 15-under. We have a three-way tie for third place with Evan Brown, Patrick Flavin, and Clay Feagler all sitting at 14-under.
Holt has pulled ahead after a thrilling finish on Friday, breaking away from a five-way tie. This marks Holt’s third consecutive start on PGA TOUR Americas, earning his spot in the North America Swing through Monday Qualifying. The 28-year-old secured his place in the Explore NB Open with back-to-back top-25 finishes at The Beachlands Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist and the ATB Classic. This is Holt’s second 36-hole lead/co-lead in his career, with his previous lead being at the 2022 ATB Classic on PGA TOUR Canada, where he finished tied for 15th.
Holt turned professional in 2018 after graduating from Kent State University. During his collegiate career, he earned three individual victories and notable accolades, including 2018 All-America Second Team honors and back-to-back Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Year awards. His professional journey saw him on PGA TOUR Canada for four seasons, finishing No. 10 in the Fortinet Cup in 2022, and participating in 16 events on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2023.
As per the PGA TOUR Americas Rule Committee, the second round will resume at 6:45 a.m. AT on Sunday. The third round is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m., running until 10:15 a.m. in groups of three off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees. Final round tee times will follow the conclusion of round three play.
About Ian Holt (1st/-17):
Age: 28
Birthplace: Stow, Ohio
Residence: Charleston, South Carolina
College: Kent State University
Fortinet Cup (start of week): 96th
Ian Holt played four seasons at Kent State University, earning 2018 All-America Second Team honors and Mid-American Conference Golfer of the Year awards in 2017 and 2018. A conditional member on PGA TOUR Americas, Holt has made his mark with top-25 finishes and a stellar performance this week. He grew up playing at Fox Den Golf Course in Stow, Ohio, and frequently attended the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, as a kid.
Competition Notes:
- Course Setup: Par 71 / 7,020 yards; R2 average: 67.57
- Weather: Cloudy with late afternoon showers, high of 84°F. Wind southwest at 3-7 mph, gusts up to 14 mph.
The projected 36-hole cut line of 7-under 135 would be the lowest on PGA TOUR Americas. The 36-hole cut will be made upon the completion of the second round on Sunday morning.
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