Smith Competing In John Shippen Invitational
Camiko Smith began competing in the John Shippen Invitational, which is a two day qualifier for 1 spot in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Playing at the Detroit Golf Club, Smith started on the 10th hole, he got off to a good start opening with birdies on holes 11 and 12, and a few bad swings lead to two bogeys finishing the first nine holes at level par 36.
The Bermudian golfer said, “It wasn’t my best ball striking round by far but I managed and I’m pleased with my score. Unfortunately none of the players were able to get a practice round in due to the course being flooded, so we basically played the first tournament round blind.”
“I’m feeling good and looking to the final round. I will need to get off the tee better and hit more fairways and sharpen up my iron shots into the greens to give myself a chance at more birdie putts.”
“With all the rain and flooding that Detroit has had there is some standing water on the course, other than the course is in great condition and I’m sure it will be in greater shape for the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Smith concluded, “Sommer Woods and Jason Langwell with their team have done an amazing job with organizing and getting this event off the ground.”
