SEEKONK – There were 11 former champions in the field at the 121st Rhode Island State Amateur, but the biggest name on the tee sheet was a Cranston native making his debut.
Mike “Sonny” Kollet planned to work in golf, but never could have predicted it happening the way it did. The former burned out ***** istant pro turned social media influencer didn’t have any cameras following him Monday at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk on the first day of qualifying rounds for the state amateur, showing that’s he more than just a guy goofing off on the course for clicks.
“I wanted to see if I had it,” said Kollet after shooting a 1-over par 72, putting him in the thick of achieving one of his goals. “I’m sure it would be the greatest content ever, but there are so many better players out there.
“I just want to make it to match play.”
More: What is Rhode Island's best 9-hole golf course?
Mike “Sonny” Kollet planned to work in golf, but never could have predicted it happening the way it did. The former burned out ***** istant pro turned social media influencer didn’t have any cameras following him Monday at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk on the first day of qualifying rounds for the state amateur, showing that’s he more than just a guy goofing off on the course for clicks.
“I wanted to see if I had it,” said Kollet after shooting a 1-over par 72, putting him in the thick of achieving one of his goals. “I’m sure it would be the greatest content ever, but there are so many better players out there.
“I just want to make it to match play.”
More: What is Rhode Island's best 9-hole golf course?
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