--- title: McWilliams Catches Fire with 64 to Lead Louisiana Amateur After Second Round description: The leaderboard at the 106th Louisiana Amateur Championship is heating up after a thrilling second round at Bayou Oaks at City Park (South Course), and it’s Benton’s Noah McWilliams who surged to the top with a brilliant 8-under-par 64.  McWilliams carded eight birdies in Round Two to post the lowest score of the day and climb into solo first place at 12-under-par 132 (68-64). His electric round included birdies on Nos. 2-6, for an outward 31, followed by steady birdies on Nos. 11, 16, and a clutch 2 on the par-3 17th coming in for 33 on the back. image: https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/STATE%20AM%20SECOND%20ROUND%20LEADER%20.jpg --- [![facebook](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-facebook.jpg)](https://www.facebook.com/LGA1920) [![instagram](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-instagram.jpg)](http://www.instagram.com/lga1920) [![twitter](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-twitter.jpg)](https://twitter.com/LGA1920) [![youtube](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-youtube.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/LGAGolf) [![Search](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-magnifier.jpg)](https://lgagolf.org/search) [SEARCH](https://lgagolf.org/search) [POST A SCORE](http://ghin.com/) [JOIN LGA](https://join.ghin.com/r2jnzk) [![Louisiana Golf Association](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-LGA-Clubhouse-.png?width=250&name=h-LGA-Clubhouse-.png "Louisiana Golf Association")](https://www.lgaclubhouse.org/) [![Louisiana Golf Association](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/LGA_Golf_February2025/images/h-lgagolf-header.png?width=400&name=h-lgagolf-header.png "Louisiana Golf Association")](https://lgagolf.org/) MENU MENU - About Us - [History](https://lgagolf.org/about-us/) - [Staff and Board of Directors](https://lgagolf.org/staff-directory/) - [Employment](https://lgagolf.org/employment-opportunities/) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://lgagolf.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - [Distinguished Service Award](https://lgagolf.org/distinguished-service-award/) - [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://lgagolf.org/lga-sponsorship/) - Membership - [Become a Member](https://lgagolf.org/memberships/) - [LGA Clubhouse](https://www.lgaclubhouse.org/) - [Member Club Benefits](https://lgagolf.org/member-benefits/) - [2025 England Trip](https://lgagolf.org/england-2025/) - [Post a Score](https://lgagolf.org/post-a-score/) - [Hole-In-One Club](https://lgagolf.org/hole-in-one/) - Competitions - [2025 Championship Schedule](https://lgagolf.org/2025-lga-schedule/) - [2025 USGA Qualifiers](https://lgagolf.org/2025-usga-qualifiers/) - [2025 Member Play Days](https://lgagolf.org/2025-member-play-days/) - [Men’s Player of the Year](https://lgagolf.org/mens-player-of-the-year/) - [Women’s Player of the Year](https://lgagolf.org/womens-player-of-the-year/) - [Championship Login](https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/1280573) - [Championship Results](https://lgagolf.org/championship-results-history/) - [Future Championship Sites](https://lgagolf.org/lga-future-championship-sites/) - Junior Golf - [Junior Tour Site](https://www.louisianajuniorgolftour.org/) - [Youth on Course](https://lgagolf.org/youth-on-course-overview/) - USGA Services - [USGA Championships](https://champ-admin.usga.org/player#/apply) - [Post a Score](https://www.ghin.com/login) - [Rules of Golf](https://www.usga.org/rules-hub.html) - [Course Rating](https://ncrdb.usga.org/) - [World Handicap System](https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/handicapping.html) - [GHIN Admin Portal](https://lgagolf.org/ghin-admin-site-hub/) - News - [Photo Gallery](https://louisianagolfassociation.smugmug.com/) - [LGA News](https://blog.lgagolf.org) ![McWilliams Catches Fire with 64 to Lead Louisiana Amateur After Second Round](https://blog.lgagolf.org/hubfs/STATE%20AM%20SECOND%20ROUND%20LEADER%20.jpg) # McWilliams Catches Fire with 64 to Lead Louisiana Amateur After Second Round - Home - [Louisiana Golf Association News](https://blog.lgagolf.org) - McWilliams Catches Fire with 64 to Lead Louisiana Amateur After Second Round [Maili Bartz](https://blog.lgagolf.org/author/maili-bartz) 06/06/2025 [News](https://blog.lgagolf.org/tag/news) [0 Comments](https://blog.lgagolf.org/mcwilliams-catches-fire-with-64-to-lead-louisiana-amateur-after-second-round#postComment) 2 Minutes A look into the second round of the 106th Louisiana Amateur Championship held at Bayou Oaks at City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, June 6, 2025.  **Championship Links:** **[Second Round Results ](https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5084549)| [Photo Galler](https://louisianagolfassociation.smugmug.com/2025-Photo-Gallery/2025-LGA-Championships/106th-Louisiana-Amateur-Championship)y** | [**Third Round Tee Times**](https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5084547) 143 players competed in the first round of the 106th Louisiana Amateur Championship held at Bayou Oaks at City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tee times began this morning at 7:30 AM off the 1st and 10th tee. New Orleans, LA - The leaderboard at the 106th Louisiana Amateur Championship is heating up after a thrilling second round at Bayou Oaks at City Park (South Course), and it’s Benton’s Noah McWilliams who surged to the top with a brilliant 8-under-par 64.  McWilliams carded eight birdies in Round Two to post the lowest score of the day and climb into solo first place at 12-under-par 132 (68-64). His electric round included birdies on Nos. 2-6, for an outward 31, followed by steady birdies on Nos. 11, 16, and a clutch 2 on the par-3 17th coming in for 33 on the back. Still in the hunt is *Kyle Bennett* of Zachary, who entered the day leading and posted a steady 3-under 69 to remain near the top at 11-under 133. His bogey-free front nine and birdies on 3, 11, 13, 18, and 3  helped him keep pace heading into the weekend. Joining Bennett in a tie for second is *Landen East* of Sulphur, who put together one of the best rounds of the day with a smooth, bogey-free 6-under 66. East was dialed in from tee to green, recording three birdies on each side to move up the leaderboard and into serious contention. After opening with a 67 on Thursday, his two-day total of 11-under 133 puts him just one stroke back of the lead heading into the weekend. Rounding out the top four are *Thomas Reid* and *Connor Cassano*, both at **9-under 135**. Reid added a 68 to his first-round 67 with a steady day of ball-striking and control. But it was *Cassano*, a Baton Rouge native, who provided fireworks today—carding a nice **64**, with by an eye-popping **29 on the back nine**. His inward stretch included birdies on Nos. 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, and an eagle on 11. That kind of finish puts him in a strong position heading into Saturday’s round. With 36 holes remaining and a stacked leaderboard, the stage is set for an exciting weekend finish in New Orleans. A total of 66 players made the cut at +2, which marks the lowest cut in the history of this championship.  Duke Nitcher of New Orleans will be the youngest to make the cut, and Robby McWilliams of Benton at 57 years will be the eldest.  The players advancing to Saturday will have their eyes on hoisting the most prestigious amateur trophy in Louisiana golf. The 106th Louisiana Amateur Championship is conducted by the Louisiana Golf Association and hosted at the City Park South Course – a venue known for its championship-caliber layout in the heart of New Orleans. **About the LGA** The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to unifying the golf community across Louisiana. 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