Florida standout Ian Gilligan makes it to the Shriners Open

Ian Gilligan is currently 3-under through two rounds at the Shriners Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gilligan managed two rounds of 70-69 and is T49 in strong winds and difficult playing conditions. Due to a long weather delay on Friday, the second round will resume Saturday morning, and some golfers still have most of their rounds to play.

Since he is at 3 under, DataGolf is currently predicting him to be within the cut line as the probability of the cut line being at 3 under is 44 percent and the probability of the cut line being at 2 under is 56 percent.

He recorded eight birdies and five bogeys and was tied for 22nd in the field through the first two rounds.

Gilligan is currently ranked No. 8 in the world by Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com.

Even after his summer of golf, he adapts well to unexpected circumstances.

“I think winning the Western Amateur over the summer was my biggest win in amateur golf,” Gilligan said after the first round. “That was simply because of how long and tiring the tournament was.”

At the beginning of August, Ian Gilligan won the prestigious Western Amateur over 29 holes.

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“Definitely the craziest game I’ve ever been a part of or ever heard of,” Gilligan told the Western Golf Association after the game. “I think I have to apologize to everyone for taking so long.”

Gilligan defeated his Florida teammate Parker Bell in 19 holes in the first semifinal, while Turner defeated Henry Guan in 19 holes to set up the All-Florida final.

According to the Western Golf Association, the longest Western Amateur final was a 22-hole affair in 2017 featuring Norman Xiong and Doc Redman. It was fought for more than an hour before Gilligan was crowned champion.

“Jack and I talked about it on our ninth playoff hole and decided we were ready for it to be over,” Gilligan said with a laugh. “But I kept telling myself that you are playing for a tournament of the largest magnitude and you have to keep going.”