Roth captures Links Amateur

POST FALLS — Former Lakeland High standout Preston Roth, who recently completed his freshman season on the golf team at Community Colleges of Spokane, shot a 74-71—145 for a seven-shot victory at The Links Amateur, which concluded Sunday at The Links.

Derrick Phelps finished second at 152. Chad Cherry was third at 154, Craig Ziegler fourth at 155. Ziegler aced the 185-yard fourth hole with a 6-iron.

Will Prichard was the net champion with a 138.

In the first flight, Rich King was low gross with a 167. Brad Moon was low net at 138, followed by Rob Lechot at 141, Josh Williams at 142 and Carl Nelson at 144.

Hailey Warren won the women’s title on the third hole of a playoff, after shooting a two-day total of 163.

Megan Cysewski was low net among the women with a 139, and Tanner Byers was the junior champion with a 160.