Echevarria has share of lead at Mexican Amateur

— Nicolas Echevarria shot a 3-under 69 to have a share of the lead after one round at the Mexican National Amateur Golf Championship Thursday.

Echevarria, who just finished his sophomore season at Arkansas, had two birdies and two bogeys on the front nine before making four birdies and only one bogey on the back nine.

He is tied with two other golfers for first place. The tournament continues at the Yucatan Country Club on Friday.