4th Alabama State Parent-Child Champions: Pam Holcombe, Payton Holcombe (top far left); Les Holcombe, Price Holcombe (top middle left); Emile Vaughan, Mitchell Vaughan (top middle right); Andrew Garner, Tucker Garner (top far right); Paul Garner, Fairchild Garner (bottom far left); David Beard, Grady Rutledge (bottom middle left); Henry Brown, Ken Brown (bottom middle right)
BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 28, 2021) – Final results of the 4th Alabama State Parent-Child Championship hosted by the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – Ross Bridge in Birmingham on Monday, June 28, 2021.
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The 4th Alabama State Parent-Child Championship was conducted today at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge in Birmingham. A total of 48 teams from across the state competed in two divisions and six flights in over 18 holes of modified alternate shot where both team members played from their designated tee, selected a ball and played alternate shot until the ball was holed.
The Father-Son Overall Champions, Emile Vaughan of Pike Road and Mitchell Vaughan of Millbrook partnered well to take home the hardware. They carded eight-under-par 63 for the day, making seven birdies and one eagle.
Victorious within the Mixed-Team Division are Florence’s Pam Holcombe and Payton Holcombe. They posted one-under 70 to win, making four birdies and one eagle.
Pryce Holcombe, the Special Olympics North American Unified Golf Champion, and his dad, Les Holcombe, teamed up to win the Open Division. Together, their 10-over 81 resulted in success.
Division & Flight Winners:
● Father-Son Overall Champions: Emile Vaughan / Mitchell Vaughan | 63 (-8)
● Father-Son B Flight: Andrew Garner / Tucker Garner | 71 (E)
● Father-Son 13 & Under A Flight: Henry Brown / Ken Brown | 66 (-5)
● Father-Son 13 & Under B Flight: David Beard / Grady Rutledge | 85 (+14)
● Mixed Team (Overall): Pam Holcombe / Payton Holcombe | 70 (-1)
● Mixed Team Flight: Paul Garner / Fairchild Garner | 75 (+4)
● Open Division Champions: Les Holcombe / Pryce Holcombe | 81 (+10)
For more information on the Parent-Child Championship please visit the Championship website.
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 115 member clubs represented by over 21,000 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 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.
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