Strickland leads PNGA Amateur at Bandon Dunes

Western Washington University sophomore Marc Strickland was the only player to break par on the opening day of qualifying for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men’s Amateur on Saturday at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Strickland shot a 1-under 69 on the Bandon Trails course to lead a field of 167 amateurs hoping to make the cut to the final 64 for the stroke play portion of the 112th-annual event. The tournament ends Thursday with the championship match.