Tyler Watts sits six strokes above the competition for Round 2 of the 107th Alabama State Amateur.MOBILE, AL (June 8, 2023) - Partial Round Two results of the 107th Alabama State Amateur Championship of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by the Country Club of Mobile in Mobile, AL, on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
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After an impressive bogey-free 36 holes, Tyler Watts of Huntsville sits six strokes above his competition. Watts finished Round 2 eight-under for a total score of 11-under 129.
“My putt on number one [ninth hole played] was probably my best putt of the day, I had about 40 feet for birdie and made that one kept my round going,” said Watts. “The course is in really good condition, I’ve been playing really good.”
Josiah Gilbert of Millbrook and Ryley Heath of Decatur each stand T2, carding a five-under 135 overall. Gilbert finished Round Two with a 68 (-2); Heath carded a 66 (-4) for the day.
After a weather delay beginning at 1:37 p.m, play resumed at 5:10 p.m. Play was suspended at 7:40 p.m. due to darkness, with 77 players remaining to complete Round Two. Round Two will resume tomorrow at 7:15 a.m., with a cut to the low 60 players and ties upon its completion. Round Three will begin immediately afterwards.
For more information about the 107th Alabama State Amateur Championship, please visit the Championship website.
The 107th Alabama State Amateur Championship is conducted by the Alabama Golf Association.
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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 26,000 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.
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