Jackson King of Hoover after teeing off on #8 at Gadsden Country ClubGADSDEN, AL (Oct. 6, 2023) – Round One results of the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship hosted by Gadsden Country Club, in Gadsden, AL, on Oct. 6, 2023.
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Blake Kelley of Birmingham fired a five-under 66 to lead Round One of the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship. Blake had a colorful scorecard today with a total of nine birdies, five pars, and four bogeys. He holds a one-stroke lead over the nearest competition.
The following players stand T2, posting a four-under 67:
● Justin Matte of Cullman
● Seth Dodd of Fort Payne
● Shaw Pritchett of Montgomery
● Connor Elder of Mobile
● Trent Alexander of Florence
● Aaron Jackson of Arab
● Scott Weaver of Madison
Round One Notes:
● Field average score: 75.12
● 11 eagles posted in Round One
● 312 birdies posted in Round One
● 30 players broke par
● Easiest Hole: #3, Par 5 (average 4.8)
● Hardest Hole: #18, Par 4 (average 4.53)
Round Two of the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship begins Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at 7:45 a.m.
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 120 member clubs represented by over 28,000 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 College Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young 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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