Round One Leaders: Andrew Hinson (left), Chase Kyes (left middle), Bailey Sutter (right middle), Cole Komyati (right)ATHENS, AL (July 19, 2022) – Round One results of the 77th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by Canebrake Club in Athens, Alabama, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
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156 players competed at Canebrake Club for Round One of the 77th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship. Morning tee times were delayed until 7:30 a.m. due to inclement weather in the early morning and subsequent course conditions. Afternoon tee times were delayed until 12:20 p.m.
Four players stand T1 after Round One, each posting a six-under 66 to sit atop the leaderboard:
● Andrew Hinson of Huntsville
● Chase Kyes of Birmingham
● Bailey Sutter of Vinemont
● Cole Komyati of Spanish Fort
Three players stand T5, each carding a five-under 67 for the day:
● Ward Harris of Vestavia Hills
● Jackson Mitchell of Athens
● Andrew Szymela of Vestavia Hills
Round Two of the 77th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship will begin at 7:00 a.m. off holes #1 and #10 on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
This 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 24,000 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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