Shaw Pritchett + Jeff Taylor of Montgomery (Left); Dana Amberson of Hartselle + Harry Kirkland of Decatur (Right)POINT CLEAR, AL – (Oct. 15, 2023) Final Round results of the 29th Alabama State Senior Four-Ball and 5th Alabama State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championships hosted by Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear, Alabama, on Oct. 15, 2023.
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Defending Champions Shaw Pritchett + Jeff Taylor of Montgomery went low to lead wire-to-wire at the 29th Alabama State Senior Four-Ball Championship. Pritchett + Taylor posted a seven-under 65 for the Final Round and finished the Championship with a 20-under 196.
“Jeff definitely carried me today,” said Pritchett. “It was tough coming out the gate, but he really stepped up and set the tone for our team today.”
“It’s always great to play with Shaw,” said Taylor. “Shaw’s my best friend.”
Danny Spybey of Spanish Fort + Joey Holley of Troy placed second. They finished the day with a three-under 69, carding a 16-under 200 for the Championship.
After a scorecard playoff, the teams Mark Woods of Homewood + Doug Davis of Birmingham won third place. The team completed the Final Round with a four-under 68; they posted a 13-under 203 overall.
After a three-team playoff for the Championship title, Dana Amberson of Hartselle + Harry Kirkland of Decatur won the 5th Alabama State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championship. Amberson poured a 20-foot putt for birdie on the second playoff hole. They fired a six-under 66 for the round and secured the victory with a 15-under 201 overall.
After a scorecard playoff, Steve Norman of Greenville + Terry Chapman of Monroeville took home silver. They posted a four-under 68 for the Final Round and a 15-under 201 overall.
The team of Hamp Andrews of Loxley + Earl Bidez of Birmingham claimed bronze, carding a three-under 69 for the day and a 15-under 201 overall.
For more information about the 29th Alabama State Senior Four-Ball and 5th Alabama State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championships, please visit the Championship(s) website.
These Championships are 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 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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