2022 Inaugural Alabama Cup TeamALEXANDER CITY, AL (Oct. 3, 2022) – Day one results of the inaugural Alabama Cup, hosted by Willow Point Golf and Country Club, in Alexander City, AL, on Monday, October 3, 2022. The event highlights competition between two 10-player teams selected by the Alabama Golf Association (Amateur Team) and the PGA Alabama - NW Florida Section (Professional Team).
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The Amateur Team holds a three-point lead after day one of the Alabama Cup by a 4-1 score.
Modified Alternate Shot – Round One
Five points were available in the first session playing Modified Alternate Shot format.
● Shaw Pritchett - Steve Hudson (Amateurs) def. Patrick Richardson - Steven Driggers (Professionals), 5 & 4
● Wes Carter - Woodie Eubanks (Amateurs) def. Todd Bailey - Dominic Diaza, (Professionals), 3 & 2
● Brinson Holder - Matt Gourgeot (Amateurs) def. Ty Zimmerman - Robbie Blackwell, (Professionals), 2 up
● Alex Balog - Daniel Burns (Amateurs) def. Andrew Peyton - Noah Miller (Professionals), 2 up
● Elaine Wood - Elizabeth Moultrie (Professionals) def. Theresa Mahlik - Lea Green (Amateurs), 2 & 1
Day One Results:
● Amateur Team – 4.0
● Professional Team – 1.0
Singles Matches will begin tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. off #1 tee, followed by an awards ceremony upon completion of play.
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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 115 member clubs represented by over 25,000 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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