Richard Jeffers of Mobile, AL Claimed Medalist Honors with a two-under par 69
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MOBILE, AL – Final results from U.S. Senior Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying hosted by The Country Club of Mobile in Mobile, AL on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 (6597 yards, par 35-36—71, Course/Slope Rating: 72.0/124). Two qualifying spots and two alternate positions were available at this qualifying site. Richard Jeffers of Mobile, AL carded a two-under 69 to take medalist honors. Jeffers is a member of Country Club of Mobile and was the 1997 Alabama Men’s State Amateur Champion. There was a three-for-one playoff at 70 for the last qualifying spot and two alternate positions. Thomas Brennan of Covington, LA birdied the first playoff hole to earn the last qualifying spot. Hamp Andrews of Daphne, AL is the first alternate and Claud Cooper of Birmingham, AL is the second alternate. The two qualifiers advanced to the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis, MO on September 17-22. Hole-by-hole scoring can be viewed online at the following link: https://www.ghintpp.com/bamagolf/TPPOnlineScoring/ResultsStroke.aspx?id=290
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 12 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. For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org. |
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