Brandon Einstein won the top prize, but had to settle for second place Thursday at the 102nd Carolinas Open.
Einstein, a 26-year-old Clemmons native, fired 4-under-par 68 — including a bogey on the par-5 final hole after he found water on his second shot to finish two strokes behind playing partner William Carr of Raleigh, an Elon University golfer.
Einstein, a former High Point and N.C. State golfer now an assistant pro at Diamond Creek Golf Club in Banner Elk, did claim the $15,000 first prize awarded to the low professional. Six of the top 10 finishers were amateurs…