Two tied atop leaderboard heading into Suncoast Classic's final day

Other golfers are not far behind the pair.

  • By Ryan Kohn
  • | 6:50 p.m. February 20, 2021
  • East County
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Hayden Buckley, 24, started the week on the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic's alternate list.

He tried to gain entry through the tournament's Monday qualifying event but failed. By Thursday, however, Buckley had risen to the top of the alternate list and got the call about 10 minutes before his tee time. 

Now he's tied for the tournament lead heading into Sunday. 

Buckley and Billy Kennerly are tied for first at 12 under par heading into the final round of the tournament, held at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly and Buckley both shot a three under par 68 on Saturday to take hold of the lead. Kennerly had a bogey, two birdies, and an eagle on the No. 4 hole, while Buckley had four birdies and a bogey. 

Behind the leaders in third place is Ollie Schniederjans, who shot four under par Saturday and is at 11 under par for the tournament. He's been one of the most consistent golfers throughout the week, also shooting four under par on Friday and three under par on Thursday.

Tied for fourth behind Schniederjans are Anders Albertson and Brent Grant at 10 under par.  Albertson shot three under par thanks to five birdies and two bogeys. Grant entered the day with a solo lead, but shot one over par Saturday and finds himself with work to do Sunday. 

Golfers outside of the top five still have a chance on Sunday: there are seven golfers within striking disance at nine under par, just three strokes off the lead. It should make for a competitive and drama-filled Sunday.

The action resumes at 7:20 a.m. Sunday.

Billy Kennerly tees off on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly would par the hole.
Billy Kennerly tees off on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly would par the hole.
Brett Coletta stares at his second shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Coletta would par the hole.
Brett Coletta stares at his second shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Coletta would par the hole.
Brett Coletta consults with his caddie on the green of the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Coletta would par the hole.
Brett Coletta consults with his caddie on the green of the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Coletta would par the hole.
Davis Riley putts on the No. 16 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Riley would par the hole.
Davis Riley putts on the No. 16 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Riley would par the hole.
Alex Cejka chips onto the green on the No. 16 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Cejka would bogey the hole.
Alex Cejka chips onto the green on the No. 16 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Cejka would bogey the hole.
Dan McCarthy tees off from the No. 17 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. McCarthy would par the hole.
Dan McCarthy tees off from the No. 17 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. McCarthy would par the hole.
The crowd on the No. 17 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club was reacting to every shot.
The crowd on the No. 17 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club was reacting to every shot.
Mark Hensby tees off on the No. 18 hole. Hensby would par the hole to finish three over par.
Mark Hensby tees off on the No. 18 hole. Hensby would par the hole to finish three over par.
Paul Haley II, Steven Alker and Mark Hensby (plus their caddies) walk down the No. 18 hole to make their second shots.
Paul Haley II, Steven Alker and Mark Hensby (plus their caddies) walk down the No. 18 hole to make their second shots.
Nick Hardy (right) hits from nearly outside the ropes on No. 18 as a crowd watches his shot. Hardy would bogey the hole and finish one over par.
Nick Hardy (right) hits from nearly outside the ropes on No. 18 as a crowd watches his shot. Hardy would bogey the hole and finish one over par.
Paul Haley II watches his tee shot on the No. 18 hole on Saturday. Haley II would bogey the hole to finish two over par.
Paul Haley II watches his tee shot on the No. 18 hole on Saturday. Haley II would bogey the hole to finish two over par.
Brian Campbell putts on the No. 17 hole. Campbell would par the hole, but finished two over par on Saturday.
Brian Campbell putts on the No. 17 hole. Campbell would par the hole, but finished two over par on Saturday.
Wes Roach hits his second shot on the No. 18 hole. Roach birdied the hole, but finished the round five over par.
Wes Roach hits his second shot on the No. 18 hole. Roach birdied the hole, but finished the round five over par.

 

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