2021 U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying Medalist, Robert Nelson
ALEXANDER CITY, AL (July 26, 2021) – Final results of the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying hosted by Willow Point Golf & Country Club in Alexander City, AL, on Monday, July 26, 2021 (6546 yards, par 36-36—72, Course/Slope Rating: 70.7/117).
Championship Links: Final Results
Two qualifying spots were available at this site. Two alternate positions were also available. There were 51 players who competed to punch their ticket to the 66th U.S. Senior Amateur.
Robert Nelson of Fairhope, AL fired five-under 67 to earn medalist honors and the first qualifying spot.
Chris Hall of Marietta, GA secured the second qualifying spot after winning his second playoff hole. He posted two-under-par 70 for the day.
John Fisher of Opelika, AL posted two-under 70 secure the 1st Alternate position.
David Hancock of Greenville, AL secured the 2nd Alternate seat, carding two-under 70.
The cut line fell at two-under 70 with two players advancing to the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur at Country Club of Detroit, in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, on Aug. 28 – Sept. 2, 2021.
For more information about the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, please visit the Championship website.
The 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying is conducted by the Alabama Golf Association.
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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