BOGOTA, Colombia – Utah State's Esteban Jaramillo shot an even-par 70 during the first round of the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard on Thursday morning at the Country Club of Bogota.
 
The is the Korn Ferry Tour's fourth and final event outside of the United States. The multi-course facility elevates from sea level to almost 9,000 feet at the multi-course facility.
 
The freshman from Bogota is tied for 94th after recording three birdies, three bogeys and 12 pars during his round. Of the three amateurs competing in the tournament, Jaramillo carded the best round.
 
Fellow Colombian Pablo Restrepo is tied for 147th after shooting 4-over-par, while Philippe Thorin of Ecuador is tied for 151st at 5-over.
 
A pair of Americans, Trevor Werbylo and Ryan McCormick, paced the field with 9-under 61s to share a one-shot lead.
 
A pair of Americans, Ryan McCormick and Trevor Werbylo, are tied for first at 9-under 61.
 
The second round of the Astara Golf Championship will be held Friday. Jaramillo is slated to tee off at 7:30 a.m. (MT). He will be playing alongside Americans Justin Doeden (T-129th at 2-over) and Chip McDaniel (Tied for 71st at 1-under).
 
The Korn Ferry Tour is the developmental tour for the U.S.-based PGA Tour, and features professional golfers who have either not yet reached the PGA Tour, or who have done so but then failed to win enough FedEx Cup points to stay at that level.
 
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