Conner Elder of MobileGADSDEN, AL (Oct. 7, 2023) – Round Two results of the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship hosted by Gadsden Country Club, in Gadsden, AL, on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Conner Elder of Mobile fired a two-under 69 to lead Round Two of the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship. He now stands six-under 136 thru 36 holes.
“I’ve been playing pretty conservatively–I think I’ve only hit driver five or six times per round–so I’ll definitely maintain that strategy tomorrow,” said Elder.
Chase Kennedy of Morris posted a 69 to stand two strokes behind Elder overall, with a 36-hole total of 138.
Daniel Burns of Owens Cross Roads (70, 69), Blake Kelley of Birmingham (66, 73), and Will McCurdy of Auburn (71, 68) each stand T3, carding a 36-hole total of 129–just one stroke behind Kennedy.
Three players stand T6, with a 36-hole total of 140:
● Hunter Hawkins of Fort Payne (69, 71)
● Trent Alexander of Florence (67, 73)
● Daniel Keddie of Birmingham (69, 71)
The cut line fell at +9, with 62 players advancing to the Final Round.
Round Two Notes:
● Field average score: 77.89
● 3 eagles posted in Round Three
● 214 birdies posted in Round Three
● 15 players broke par
● Easiest Hole: #12, Par 5 (average 4.99)
● Hardest Hole: #4, Par 4 (average 4.65)
The Final Round of the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship begins Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at 7:45 a.m. off #1 and #10 tees.
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 120 member clubs represented by over 28,000 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 College Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young 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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