University of Richmond Athletics
Beach Wins NGA Pro Golf Tour Event
11/29/2011 | Men's Basketball
Playing as an amatuer, the 2011 Richmond graduate started the final round tied for the lead with Hawaiian Tadd Fujikawa at 7-under par, but Yancey vaulted into contention by shooting a Thursday-low 67 to reach the clubhouse at 5-under par, setting up extra holes. The playoff lasted two holes before Beach ended the tournament with a par on the second playoff hole.
"As the conditions worsened, I knew I just needed to stay patient and take it one shot at a time," said Beach of Glen Allen, Va. "I tried not to pay attention to where I stood late in the day. I wasn't uncomfortable in the final paring and I really liked the course. As the week went on, all aspects of my game started working, and I putted extremely well. It just all worked out for me this week."
Beach was a four-year starter and two-time All-Atlantic 10 selection at Richmond, graduating last May.
The NGA Pro Golf Tour is the No. 1 recommended developmental tour by more PGA and Nationwide Tour Professionals than any other tour in the country. The Tour also pays out over $1 million more than any other development tour in the country.
The NGA Pro Golf Tour is the Third Largest Men's 72 Hole Professional Golf Tour in the United States behind the Nationwide and PGA Tours and has helped hundreds of professionals acquire their PGA, Nationwide, and Champions Tour cards. In fact, NGA Pro Golf Tour Alumni have won an incredible Thirteen (13) "Major" Championships.