Brock earns invitation to big tourney

Andrew Brock follows his chip as it approaches the cup in this file photo from last fall.

Warren County High School?s Andrew Brock is playing in the Sixth Annual Greystone Invitational in Birmingham, Alabama. The three-day tournament is held at the Greystone Golf and Country Club as the golfers test their skills on the 7,151 yard Legacy Course. The course is filled with several bunkers, while streams and lakes distract even the most skilled golfer.

Out of 500 applicants, only 144 slots were available. There are 84 players under the age of 30, 60 players over the age of 30, with 26 states being represented.

Brock earns the honor of being the only player in the field under the age of 18, which makes this an even more remarkable accomplishment. He is only one of 12 players from Tennessee and was invited to the tournament due to his past play in several tournaments and skill level.

The Legacy Course challenged Brock?s physical and mental toughness on Friday. Brock found himself 20 shots off the lead by the end of the first round.

Scott Phillips of Williamsburg, Va., had a 33 on the front nine and carded a 34 on the back for a total of 67. Chris Wells of Baton Rouge and Stewart Whitt of Athens, Ala., also finished the day in the lead with a 67.

Brock struggled on the back nine as he made the turn posting a 40 and finished the back nine with a score of 47 for a 87 on the day. As of press time on Saturday, Brock had yet to finish his second round.