Bent Brook Golf Club Hosts 101st Alabama State Amateur Championship from June 8-11

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BESSEMER, AL – Bent Brook Golf Club in Bessemer will host the Alabama Golf Association’s 101^st Alabama State Amateur Championship from June 8-11. Bent Brook previously hosted the championship in 2004 with Lance Goodson of Birmingham carding a 280 total.

Bent Brook Golf Club opened in 1988 with a commitment to provide a new public golf experience in the Birmingham area.  This vision led to Bent Brook to be named the Number One Public Golf Course by Links Magazine in 1991.  From its natural stream to farmhouse-style clubhouse, Bent Brook provides a scenic oasis for all who encounter its 27-hole layout.  Championship will be played on the Graveyard/Brook course.

The Championship will be conducted on a stroke play basis for 72 holes, 18 holes daily. 156 players that gained entry either via an exemption or through sectional qualifying comprise the championship field. After 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties for the final 36 holes of play. The event is open to spectators.

Last year for the Centennial championship, Turk Pettit of Auburn posted a 278 (-6) total to edge Patrick Martin of Birmingham by one stroke at The Country Club of Birmingham’s West course. Pettit is set to defend his title this year and is joined in the field by other past champions including Andy McRae of Hoover (2012), Ben Moody of Vestavia Hills (2006), and two-time champion Will Swift of Vestavia Hills (2002, 2005).

Starting times and live scoring during the event can be found on the AGA website at

https://www.ghintpp.com/bamagolf/TPPOnlineScoring/Pairings.aspx?id=342

 

Championship History and Records

History: The Championship was first played in 1915 at Montgomery Country Club in Montgomery, AL. Jack Allison of Birmingham defeated Norborne R. Clarke 13 and 12 to win the inaugural event. The Championship was not played in 1917-18 due to World War I. Format was changed from match play to stroke play in 1955.
CORRECTION Scoring Record (Stroke Play format since 1955): 271 – Charles (Bubba) Major (1969, Selma Country Club).

Most Titles: 4 – Sam Perry (1929, 35, 41, 42); Sam Farlow (1983, 86, 87, 88)

 

Championship Schedule

Tuesday, June 6:

All Day: Practice rounds

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

 

Wednesday, June 7:

All Day: Practice rounds.

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

 

Thursday, June 8:

Round 1 Stroke Play

Morning Wave: 7:30am #1 and #10

Afternoon Wave: 12:30am #1 and #10

    

Friday, June 9:

Round 2 Stroke Play

Morning Wave: 7:30am #1 and #10

Afternoon Wave: 12:30am #1 and #10

Cut to low 60 scores and ties. Field re-paired according to score for round three.

 

Saturday, June 10:

Round 3 Stroke Play         

Morning Wave: 7:30am #1 and #10

Field re-paired according to score for round 4.

11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse.

 

Sunday, June 11:

Round 4 Stroke Play

Morning Wave: 7:30am #1 and #10

11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse.

Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.

 

Prizes

Champion will win a trophy and have his name engraved on the Sam Perry Trophy that he may take possession of the trophy for the ensuing year. Merchandise prizes are awarded to the top 20 finishers.

 

Bent Brook Golf Club Information

Director of Golf: Mickey Smith

PGA Head Golf Professional: Jef Alcorn

Course Superintendent: Johnny Perry

Physical Address: 7900 Dickey Springs Rd., Birmingham, AL 35022 Club

Website: www.bentbrook.com 

Golf Shop Phone: 205-428-9600

Championship Yardage: (Graveyard/Brook) 7337 yards, par 36-36--72

Course/Slope Rating: 74.6/132

Course Architect: Ward Northrup

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

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. 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.