Burningtree Country Club
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HOOVER, AL – The 18th edition of the Alabama Golf Association’s State Match Play Championship will be held at Burningtree Country Club in Decatur from August 2-5. A total of 46 players will compete for the title of State Match Play Champion.
Burningtree Country Club was designed by George Cobb and opened in 1964. The par 71 course has previously hosted the Alabama State Amateur Championship and the Alabama Women’s State Senior Championship in addition to their annual amateur event, the National Spirit of America Golf Classic. Cobb is mostly known for designing the Par 3 course at Augusta National Golf Club; however he also designed Pine Tree Country Club in Birmingham that played host to this year’s Alabama State Amateur Championship.
The Alabama State Match Play Championship format consists of two rounds of stroke play, followed by four rounds of match play after a cut. The sixteen players with the lowest aggregate score following completion of the stroke play rounds will make it through to match play. Two rounds of match play will be played each day with a champion being crowned on Sunday afternoon. Tee times will begin at 7:30am each day.
Last year’s event saw Matthew Gourgeot of Decatur defeat Robby Prater of Birmingham in the championship final. Gourgeot battled against a back nine come-back from Prater to win 2 and 1. Gourgeot will return to defend his title this year.
Championship History & Records
This year marks the 18th playing of the Alabama State Match Play Championship and the first time that Burningtree Country Club has hosted the State Match Play Championship. Matt Gourgeot of Decatur won the title in 2017 at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery. The Championship was first played in 2001 with Will Swift winning the inaugural event.
Most Titles: 2 – Patton Kizzire (2003, 06)
Championship Schedule
Wednesday, August 1
All Day: Practice rounds.
9:00am-5:00pm: Player Registration in the Clubhouse Foyer adjacent to the golf shop.
Thursday, August 2
1st Round, 18 holes Stroke Play: Tee times at 7:30am off #1.
Friday, August 3
2nd Round, 18 holes Stroke Play: Tee times at 7:30am off #1.
Saturday, August 4
Round of 16 (AM): Tee times at 7:30am off #1.
Quarterfinals (PM): Tee time off #1 tee as match is finalized.
Sunday, August 5
Semifinals (AM): Tee times at 7:30am off #1.
Final (PM): Tee time off #1 tee as match is finalized.
Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.
Prizes
Stroke Play Qualifying Rounds:
- Lowest Scoring Player for 36 Holes: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.
Match Play:
- Awards will be presented to the Champion.
- Merchandise prizes are awarded to top finishers.
- Champion will have his name engraved on the permanent trophy and may take possession of the trophy for the ensuing year.
Burningtree Country Club Information
PGA Golf Professional: Jim Settles
Course Superintendent: Kyle Sheheane
Physical Address: 2521 Burningtree Drive, Decatur, AL 35603
Club Website: www.btcountryclub.com
Golf Shop Phone: 256-355-5982
Golf Shop Hours: 6:30am-6:00pm
Practice Facility Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm
Food & Beverage Hours: 8:00am-Dusk (Grill Room); 5:00pm-8:00pm (Main Dining Room)
Championship Yardage: 7032 yards, par 35-36--71
Course/Slope Rating: 73.9/123 Course Architect: George Cobb Course
Turfgrass: Tees/Fairways, Rough (419 Bermuda); Putting Greens (Champion)
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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 13 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. |
