Pine Tree Country Club

HOOVER, AL – The Alabama Golf Association’s 31^st State Mid-Amateur Championship will be held at Pine Tree Country Club in Birmingham from September 27-29. A field of 126 players will compete for the title.

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Pine Tree Country Club opened in 1968 and is considered one of Birmingham’s best kept golfing secrets. Known for its many doglegs and immaculate bentgrass greens, Pine Tree has previously hosted a high number of competitive tournaments including the Alabama State Amateur, U.S. Open Qualifying Tournaments, the Alabama Open, the U.S. Senior Challenge, and many more.

The Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship is competed over 54 holes of stroke play. Following the second round, a cut will be made with the low 60 players and ties for the final round. The player with the lowest 54-hole aggregate score will be crowned the champion. Tee times will begin at 7:45am each day from both the first and tenth tees.

Last year’s event at Willow Point Golf & Country Club in Alexander City saw defending champion Stewart Whitt of Athens lead wire-to-wire to win his second consecutive Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship title. He posted a 207 (-9) total that was five shots clear of Trip Smalley of Mobile.

Other notable players in the field include recent past champions Clay Guerin of Hoover (2016), Vic Kyatt of Bessemer (2014), Steve Hudson of Birmingham (2010, 12) and Matt Johnson of Rehobeth (2011).

Championship History & Records

This year marks the 31^st playing of the Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship and the first time Pine Tree Country Club has hosted the State Mid-Amateur Championship.

Stewart Whitt of Athens is the two-time defending champion (2017 at Burningtree Country Club and 2018 at Willow Point). The Championship was first played in 1989 with Emile Vaughn winning the inaugural event. Mike Greer and Scott Weaver each have 3 victories, with Weaver winning his consecutively (2001-2003).

Scoring Record (since 2011) - 205 (Matt Johnson, Torrie Coghlin, Clay Guerin)

Most Titles: 3 – Scott Weaver (2001, 02, 03) & Mike Greer (1992, 93, 98)

 

Championship Schedule

Thursday, September 26

All Day: Practice rounds.

9:00am-5:00pm: Player Registration in the Clubhouse Foyer adjacent to the golf shop.

Friday, September 27

Round 1: Tee times at 7:45am & 12:15pm off #1 & #10 tees.

Saturday, September 28

Round 2: Tee times at 7:45am & 12:15pm off #1 & #10 tees.

Cut to low 60 scores and ties.

Field re-grouped according to score.

Sunday, September 29

Round 3: Tee times at 7:45am off #1 & #10 tees.

Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.

Prizes

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers. Champion will have his name engraved on the Elbert S. Jemison Jr. Trophy and he may take possession of the trophy for the ensuing year. Merchandise prizes are awarded to the top finishers.

Championship Eligibility

Entries were open to any male amateur golfer who is a legal resident of Alabama, has an active GHIN® USGA Handicap Index® at an AGA member club that did not exceed 8.4 and is 25 years of age as of September 27, 2019.

Pine Tree Country Club Information

Director of Golf:  Paul Whitman

Course Superintendent: Neal Wisdom

Physical Address: 5100 Pine Whispers Dr., Birmingham, AL 35210

Club Website: http://pinetreecc.memfirstweb.net/

Golf Shop Phone: 205-956-1599

Golf Shop Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm

Practice Facility Hours: 6:30am-7:00pm

Food & Beverage Hours: 7:00am-7:30pm

Championship Yardage: 7026 yards, par 36-36--72

Course/Slope Rating: 74.2/138

Course Architect: George W. Cobb

Course Turfgrass: Tees/Fairways (419 Bermuda); Rough (419 Bermuda); Putting Greens (A1 Bentgrass)

 

This championship is conducted by the Alabama Golf Association.

About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA) The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 130 member clubs represented by nearly 18,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service. AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 20 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. Since 1980, the AGA has managed the affairs of the Southern Golf Association which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Southern Golf Association. For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.