Posted: Aug 10, 2019
Shephard wins Taco Bell Natchez Classic
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Former Huntingdon golfer and three-time All-American Stephen Shephard won his first professional event on Saturday.
In his debut on the All Pro Tour, Shephard shot a 15-under-par 273 in four rounds and won the Taco Bell Natchez Classic in a playoff at Beau Pre Country Club.
Shephard shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the tournament and a 2-under 70 in the second round. He climbed eight spots in the third round with a 6-under 66 to set up the final-round push and a 3-under 69.
In the final round, Shephard put together five birdies on the front-nine and closed the round with two birdies to force a playoff.
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