5th Alabama State Parent-Child Champions: Chris Lemley & Braxton Lemley (Top Left); Keith Pope & Hannah Pope (Top Center); Andrew Pratt & Cooper Pratt (Top Right); Forrest Crabtree & Parker Crabtree (Bottom Left); Berney Waite & Bennett Waite (Bottom Center); Don Farmer & Luke Farmer (Bottom Right)BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 27, 2022) – Final results of the 5th Alabama State Parent-Child Championship hosted by the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – Ross Bridge in Birmingham on Monday, June 27, 2022.
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The 5th 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 four 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.
Chris Lemley and Braxton Lemley of Decatur earned the Father-Son Overall Championship title. They carded an eight-under 64, making eight birdies for the round.
Keith Pope and Hannah Pope of Florence posted two-under 70 to win the Mixed Team Championship title.
Andrew Pratt and Cooper Pratt of Auburn carded an eight-under 64 to earn the Open Division Championship title.
Division & Flight Winners:
● Father-Son Overall Champions: Chris Lemley / Braxton Lemley | 64 (-8)
● Father-Son B Flight: Berney Waite / Bennett Waite | 71 (-1)
● Father-Son 14 & Under A Flight: Forrest Crabtree / Parker Crabtree | 65 (-7)
● Father-Son 14 & Under B Flight: Don Farmer / Luke Farmer | 68 (-4)
● Mixed Team (Overall): Keith Pope / Hannah Pope | 70 (-2)
● Open Division Champions: Andrew Pratt / Cooper Pratt | 64 (-8)
For more information on the Parent-Child Championship please visit the Championship website.
The 5th Alabama State Parent-Child Championship 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 23,000 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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