Straka qualifies for U.S. Amateur

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By Robert Hydrick - bio | email

VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) -

Georgia's Sepp Straka is headed to the United States Amateur.

The former Lowndes High Viking finished second in a qualifier at the Piedmont Driving Club.

Straka shot a 133 and finished in second.

One shot behind Georgia Tech's Oliver Schniederjans.

Straka is one of six players from the qualifying tournament who have earned a berth in the U.S. Amateur that begins in three weeks in Colorado.

Straka earlier this summer played in the U.S. Amateur Public Links championship.

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