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Girls’ Championship
On the girls’ side, it was Team Georgia - Blue who claimed the Inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase title. Team Alabama claimed second place, seven strokes back from the leader.
Day One: 36 Holes
Brooklyn Sutter of Cullman, AL ended the First Round in solo-second, shooting four-over 74, sitting one-shot back. Sutter ended Day One T5 with a 36-hole total of eight-over 148.
Courtney Grace of Birmingham, AL shot 83 in Round One. Grace ended Day One in 23rd, with an overall score of 157.
Merritt Daniel of Trussville, AL ended the First Round with an 18-hole score of 77. Daniel finished Day One T5, with a 36-hole total of eight-over 148.
Kamdyn Kelley of Dothan, AL fired a First Round score of seven-over 77 to sit T16 after Round One. Kelley shot a 36-hole total score of 154 to finish Day One T16.
Day Two: 18 Holes
For the final 18 holes, Brooklyn Sutter shot a 73 for a 54-hole total of 221, and claimed solo fifth in the Girls’ Individual championship. Merritt Daniel carded a 77 for a two-day total of 225 to finish T9. Courtney Grace carded a final round score of 73 for an overall score of 230. Kamdyn Kelley carded an 85 for her final 18 holes for a 54-hole total of 239.
Boys’ Championship
On the boys’ side, it was Team North Carolina - Blue who claimed the Inaugural USNDP Southeast State Team Showcase title. SJ Thomas of Birmingham, AL claimed solo third in the Boy’s Individual championship, shooting an overall score of 209, two shots off the leader.
Day One: 36 Holes
SJ Thomas ended the First Round in solo first with a score of four-under 66, one shot ahead of his closest competition. After the Second Round, Thomas remained at the top of the leaderboard after shooting a 36-hole total of six-under 134, two shots ahead.
Ty Hester of Guntersville, AL shot a 36-hole total of 159 to finish out Day One. Fletcher Finch of Birmingham, AL shot a 36-hole total of 160 to end the first two rounds. Seve Winebrenner of Vestavia Hills, AL shot a Day One total of 164.
Day Two: 18 Holes
For the final 18 holes, SJ Thomas carded a 75 for an overall 54-hole total of 209. Ty Hester also carded a 75, with an overall score of 234. Fletcher Finch shot a 77, carding a 54-hole total of 237. Seve Winebrenner carded a 76 for his final round, for a total of 240.
Girls’ Team Championship Final Results:
- Team GA-Blue: 663
- Team AL: 670
- Team NC-Red: 673
- Team NC-Blue: 676
- Team TN-Red: 683
- Team GA-Red: 691
- Team SC-Red: 703
- Team SC-White: 704
- Team SC-Blue: 725
- Team TN-Blue: 732
- Team WV: 825
- Team NC-Blue: 645
- Team NC-Red: 648
- Team NC-White: 649
- Team TN-Blue: 653
- Team SC-Red: 656
- Team SC-White: 662
- Team TN-Red: 664
- Team SC-Blue: 666
- Team WV: 672
- Team AL: 679
- Team GA-Red: 689
- Team GA-Blue: 690
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 126 member clubs represented by over 34,500 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. A full-time professional staff of seven individuals handles day-to-day activities.
Based in Hoover, the AGA is the USGA's Allied Golf Association in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the World Handicap System including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating, and Rules of Golf & Handicapping education. The AGA annually conducts 24 championships; team match competitions for men, women, junior and seniors. The AGA manages the Junior Golf Alabama program that is a joint venture between the AGA and Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section.
In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Scholarship Fund through the Alabama Golf Foundation that is dedicated to assisting young golfers in higher education. Additionally, the Alabama Golf Foundation supports the Youth on Course Alabama program providing facility access to junior golfers and provides funding for the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. In 2016, the AGA earned the Gold Tee Award for “Outstanding Tournament Operations – Small Association” by the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA).
For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.
About the USNDP
The mission of the U.S. National Development Program is to foster future generations of American golf talent. The USNDP provides a pathway to success in golf by delivering competitive opportunities, support and training that develops American golf talent and mitigates financial burdens. With our key strategic partners, host venues, and champions, we provide education, experience, and mentorship that help athletes achieve success at each level. We are committed to fostering a positive and healthy pathway for American golfers to follow their dreams and reach the pinnacle of the sport. For more info, visit usga.org.
Media Contact:
Alison Williams
Manager of Media, Marketing & Communications
Alabama Golf Association
205-803-6524
alison@alabamagolf.org
