Locals complete play in Kentucky AM championship in Paducah Thursday

Play concluded Thursday in the Kentucky Amateur championship held at the Country Club of Paducah. Hopkinsville’s Austin Knight tied for 20th at 222 following a final round 74, Tadd Switzer tied for 25th at 224 following a final round 74 and Eddyville’s Cullan Brown tied for 31st at 225 after also shooting a final round 74.

Nick Johnston of Louisville and Jacob Poore of Union tied at four under par, with Johnston outlasting Poore in a sudden death playoff to win the title.