Armstrong on his way to Pinehurst

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ECSTATIC: Josh Armstrong and his invitation to the American amateur from 2019.

Josh Armstrong participates with his NSW State teammates Jordie Garner and Blake Windred in the American Amateur Championship the following month after qualifying in Georgia & # 39;

The Canberran finished six-under-par in two rounds to secure last place at the Capital City Club in downtown Atlanta and secure his place in the field for the 119th edition of & # 39; the world's best Amateur Championship.

It didn't look great for Armstrong after the opening with a 69 on day one, but a bogey-free second round got the job done in style.

Five birdies in the first eight holes set the tone for the day, and with a calm head, Armstrong closed the deal with 10 straight pars to sign for a 65.

The usually reserved teenager was very happy with the result, and said he knew that staying patient during the second round was the key to progress

"I got off to a good start today, putting me in a good position.

"I didn't make so many holes yesterday, so I told myself to be patient and not to force it," Armstrong said.

Despite the fact that he has a record with a number of victories in the world ranking and a performance in the Junior Presidents Cup, it will be the first time that Armstrong appears in the championship

"It is a perfect stepping stone for what I want to do," he added.

However, from time to time, Armstrong has a busy schedule of tournaments to negotiate, starting with the Pacific Coast Amateur at the University of New Mexico next Tuesday.

After The Pacific Amateur it is the legendary Western Amateur in Michigan, and then the Canadian Amateur in Nova Scotia.

"I have three in a row, I am not sure if I will play the Canadian amateur, we will see."

After the Canadian Amateur, it is express for Pinehurst for the 20-year-old, where he expects a group of friends and family to be there to cheer him up.

"Mom and Dad are going to fly in, and my girlfriend Doey (Choi) will stay in service after she has finished playing with the ladies of the ladies," he said.

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