U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship Qualifiers: James Salter of Auburn, AL (Left); Lance Goodson of Birmingham, AL (Center); Chase Blaich of DeFuniak Springs, FL (Right)

MONTGOMERY, AL (Aug. 17, 2022) – Final results of the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying hosted by Montgomery Country Club in Montgomery, AL, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 (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.
 
68 players competed to punch their ticket to the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. 
 
Lance Goodson of Birmingham, AL fired a four-under 66 to earn medalist honors and secure the first qualifying spot.
 
James Salter of Auburn, AL and Chase Blaich of DeFuniak Springs, FL both carded a three-under 67, claiming the second and third qualifying spots. 
 
Tobin Ayers of Auburn, AL and Cates Culpepper of Columbus, GA both posted a two-under 68 for the day. After three playoff holes for the 1st and 2nd alternate seats, Ayers earned the 1st Alternate Position and Culpepper earned the 2nd Alternate Position.
 
The cut line fell at three-under 67 with three players advancing to the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis., on Sept. 10-15, 2022. 
 
For more information about the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, please visit the Championship website. 
 
The 2022 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 24,000 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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