Austin Sparks (Left), Will Morrison (Middle) and Shaw Pritchett (Right)
MONTGOMERY, AL (Aug. 23, 2021) – Final results of the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying hosted by Montgomery Country Club in Montgomery, AL, on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 (6418 yards, par 35-35—70, Course/Slope Rating: 71.7/134).
Championship Links: Final Results
Three qualifying spots were available at this site. Two alternate positions were also available. There were 77 players who competed to punch their ticket to the 40th U.S. Mid-Amateur.
Austin Sparks of Red Bay, AL fired five-under 65 to earn medalist honors and secure the first qualifying spot.
Shaw Pritchett of Montgomery, AL and Will Morrison of Tuscaloosa, AL each posted four-under 66 and made par on the first playoff hole to claim the second and third qualifying spots.
Daniel Burns of Owens Cross Roads, AL posted four-under 66 to claim the 1st Alternate spot.
Jackson King of Birmingham, AL secured the 2nd Alternate position, posting a three-under 67.
The cut line fell at four-under 66 with three players advancing to the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Sankaty Head Golf Club, in Siasconset, Mass., on Sept. 25-30, 2021.
For more information about the 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur, please visit the Championship website.
The 2021 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying 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 115 member clubs represented by over 22,000 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 23 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.
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