Christo Lamprecht, a senior at Georgia Tech and the top-ranked amateur in the world, was forced out of the Yellowjackets’ lineup on Saturday morning due to a back injury. He had opened with a 2-under 70 on Friday at Omni La Costa’s North Course but was unable to work through the back soreness before his scheduled tee time at 9:14 a.m. PT.
Despite missing out on the PGA Tour card, Lamprecht will still have full status on the Korn Ferry Tour as the second-ranked player in the PGA Tour University standings. However, his injury robs him of a chance at guaranteed job status on the PGA Tour. There is a possibility that Lamprecht may be able to rejoin Georgia Tech’s lineup on Sunday if his back improves, but he will not be able to compete for the stroke-play title.
Last year, Lamprecht played a key role in helping the Yellowjackets reach the match play final against Florida. Despite his setback, Lamprecht’s talent and determination have made him a valuable asset to his team and a rising star in amateur golf.
