Tony Olive + Justin Olive of Florence (Left), Father-Son Overall Champions; Mark Hewes + Ella Kate Hewes of Daphne (Center), Mixed Team Champions; Andrew Pratt + Cooper Pratt of Auburn (Right), Open Division ChampionsBIRMINGHAM, AL (June 26, 2023) – Final results of the 6th Alabama State Parent-Child Championship hosted by Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham on Monday, June 26, 2023.
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The 6th Alabama State Parent-Child Championship was conducted today at Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham. Teams from across the state competed in three 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.
The team of Tony Olive + Justin Olive of Florence earned the Father-Son Overall Championship title. They carded a six-under 64, making eight birdies during the round.
Within the Mixed Team Division, the teams of Mark Hewes + Ella Kate Hewes of Daphne and Juan Penaranda + Maria Penaranda both posted even-par 70 for their rounds today. After a playoff for the first-place medal, the team of Mark Hewes + Ella Kate Hewes claimed the Mixed Team Championship title.
Defending 2022 champions Andrew Pratt + Cooper Pratt of Auburn teamed up once again this year to earn the Open Division Championship title, carding an eight-under 62.
Division & Flight Winners:
● Father-Son Overall Champions: Tony Olive / Justin Olive | 64 (-6)
● Father-Son B Flight: Terry Barnes / Grayson Barnes | 67 (-3)
● Father-Son 13 & Under A Flight: Ken Brown / Henry Brown | 66 (-4)
● Father-Son 13 & Under B Flight: Don Farmer / Luke Farmer | 73 (-3)
● Mixed Team (Overall): Mark Hewes / Ella Kate Hewes | 70 (E)
● Open Division Champions: Andrew Pratt / Cooper Pratt | 62 (-8)
For more information on the Parent-Child Championship please visit the Championship website.
The 6th 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 120 member clubs represented by over 27,000 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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