Senior Azalea Amateur Golf Tournament: To Be Twice As Nice

Despite slow start, defending champion Avril shoots 67, shares first round lead

  • Tim Teaster, who shot a 70 on Friday, reacts to his putt coming up near the lip of the ninth hole at the Palatka Municipal Golf Club. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Tim Teaster, who shot a 70 on Friday, reacts to his putt coming up near the lip of the ninth hole at the Palatka Municipal Golf Club. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
  • Tony Green, who recorded a 70 during the first round, watches the flight of his tee shot on the sixth hole. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Tony Green, who recorded a 70 during the first round, watches the flight of his tee shot on the sixth hole. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
If one was fun, then twice would be nice. And Matt Avril is off and running in his bid to win his second straight Senior Amateur Azalea Open championship. The Vero Beach native shot a 3-under 67 on…

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