J.M. Butler wins 107th Kentucky Amateur

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Auburn men's golfer J.M. Butler earned medalist honors at the 107th Kentucky Amateur Thursday at Audubon Country Club.

Butler fired an 18-under (67-66-65--198) at the par-72 course and won the event by four strokes. He was the only golfer in the field of 156 to shoot every round in the 60s.

"It's pretty dang cool to be holding this trophy and looking at all the names who have won this before," Butler said. "It means a lot, especially with my family being here because they don't get to see all of my tournaments. Having them here makes it that much more special."

The Louisville, Ky. native fired 18 birdies and two eagles in his hometown. Butler tore up the back nine in all three circuits as he combined to shoot 11-under with only one bogey across the 27 holes.

The rising sophomore buried a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 15th hole to help secure the win by four strokes.

In addition to winning the championship, Butler was also presented with the accolades of having the championship's low score in both round two and round three.