fall in match play

Albany's Hans Reimers won his match in the round of 32 Thursday at the Oregon Amateur Championship, played at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Reimers defeated Justin Smithhisler of Roseburg 2 & 1.

Reimers was then defeated in the round of 16 by Colin Tucker of Lake Oswego, 4 &3.

Albany's Nick Sherwood dropped his round of 32 match to Nick Chianello of Gresham, 4 & 3.

Hole-in-one

Troy Montbriand of Albany hit his first hole in one on the 15th hole at Mallard Creek Golf Course on Thursday. He made the ace on the 16-yard hole with a 5-wood.

The shot was witnessed by Mick Dorgan of Albany.

Eisenhower honored

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower has been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame, the first U.S. president to be inducted.

Eisenhower was a member of Augusta National whose passion for golf helped fuel its popularity after World War II.

Staff and wire reports