Indian Hills Country Club
TUSCALOOSA, AL (July 22, 2019) – The Alabama Golf Association will host the 74th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship at Indian Hills Country Club in Tuscaloosa from July 23-25. The par-72 John LaFoy course welcomes 147 players from across the state on Tuesday.
This is the third time that Indian Hills Country Club has hosted the Boys State Junior Championship (1992 - Chip Deason; 2004 – Patton Kizzire). The Championship was first played in 1946 with Walter Wood winning the inaugural event. Bobby Wyatt of Mobile holds the record with 4 victories (2007-2010).
Nick Dunlap, of Birmingham won the title in 2018 at GlenLakes Golf Club. Dunlap finished at 206 (-10) five shots ahead of Tuscumbia’s Hunter Battles. Dunlap moved to South Carolina and will not defend.
Championship Facts
Event: 74th Alabama Boys State Junior Amateur Championship
Dates: July 23-25, 2019
Host Site: Indian Hills Country Club, Tuscaloosa, AL
Yardage: Ages 8-11: 5087 yards; Ages 12-13: 5713 yards; Ages 14-18: 6510 yards
Course & Slope Rating: Ages 8-11 64.8/113; Ages 12-13: 68.3/117; Ages 14-18: 71.5/128 (9 Holes each day)
Course Turfgrass: Tees/Fairways, Rough (419 Bermuda); Putting Greens (TifEagle)
2018 Champion: Nick Dunlap of Birmingham (206)
Most Titles: 4 - Bobby Wyatt of Mobile (2007-2010).
Format: 54 holes of gross individual stroke play for players ages 12-18. 27 holes (9 each day) for players ages 8-11. Players in the Overall Divisions will play the same tees and will be eligible to win the overall Championship. The field (14-18) will be cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes. There will be no cut for the 8-11 or 12-13 Age Divisions. The lowest score for 54 holes in the Overall Division will be the Champion. In the event of a tie for the overall Championship only, a hole-by-hole play-off will be held immediately following play.
Schedule of Rounds
Monday, July 22
All Day: Practice rounds.
8:00am-4:00pm: Player Registration in the Clubhouse Foyer adjacent to the golf shop.
Tuesday, July 23
Round 1: Tee times at 7:30am & 12:30pm off #1 & #10 tees.
11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse
Wednesday, July 24
Round 2: Tee times at 7:30am & 12:30pm off #1 & #10 tees.
11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse
Cut to low 60 scores and ties. Field re-grouped according to score.
Thursday, July 25
Round 3: Tee times at 7:30am off #1 & #10 tees.
11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse.
Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.
Championship Links
- Starting Times (Round 1)
- Scoring & Results
- AGA Yearbook & Past Results
- Club Website
- Championship Website
This championship is conducted by the Alabama Golf Association.
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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 20 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. |
