Jackson Captures the 43rd Carolinas Mid-Amateur

 

 

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (April 15, 2023) -- Final results of the 43rd Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship at the Cliffs at Mountain Park in Travelers Rest, S.C. on April 15, 2023. The field played at 6,850 yards (par 36-36--72).


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The 43rd Carolinas Mid-Amateur had a record 628 entries attempting to qualify for play in the event. Those who made it to the championship were tested with various conditions throughout the tournament. Sam Jackson (West Columbia, SC) took the hardware home on the strength of an incredible nine under second round, giving him an insurmountable lead that the field couldn't quite close.

 

 Jackson started the final round six shots in the lead at -14, and after a birdie on six had him on track, he was able to hold off some late pushes from the competition. William Buchanan (Greensboro, NC) made things interesting on the back nine, making birdies on 10, 11, 12, 14, and an eagle on 15 to close the gap to 1 stroke. Unfortunately, a bogey by Buchanan on 16 killed his momentum, and Jackson scrambled on 17 to make par, and a made birdie on the eighteenth to win by two at -17 (199 total).

 

 "The win means a lot, yesterday (round 2) tied my lowest score ever in any tournament golf, and today I felt the nerves all day long, but the birdies on 12 and 13 settled me down a bit," said Jackson. "Watching Bill (Buchanan) make a run on the back nine at me was nerve-racking enough, so it put a lot of pressure on things which was good to keep me in the game all afternoon," added Jackson. 

 

Buchanan ultimately finished in second at -15 (201 total). Nathan Stamey (Candler, NC) and Austin Langdale (Easley, SC) tied for third with -12 (204 total) finishes.

 

The CGA would like to thank the members and staff of The Cliffs at Mountain Park, especially President of the Cliffs Rob Duckett, General Manager Paige Frazier, and Course Superintendent Jed Fedor for their hospitality in hosting the 43rd Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship.

 

"We were honored to host the championship here at Mountain Park; it was an excellent test of golf for all the shot makers out there. In addition, it allowed us to showcase our product here that helped make for an exciting week," remarked Fedor.

 

 

43rd Carolinas Mid-Amateur Championship

The Cliffs at Mountain Park in Travelers Rest, S.C 

Final Results

 

About the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA)

The CGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1909 to promote and protect the game of golf in the Carolinas by providing competitions, education, support, and benefits to golf clubs and golfers. The CGA is the second largest golf association in the country, with over 700 member clubs represented by nearly 150,000 individuals.

The CGA annually conducts 48 championships and five team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. It also runs over 150 One-Day (net and gross) events as well as qualifying for USGA national championships. The CGA serves golf in the Carolinas with numerous programs such as: the USGA Handicap System; tournament management software and support; course measuring and course/slope ratings; agronomy consultation; answers about the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, and Handicapping; Carolinas Golf Magazine; Interclub series; Tarheel Youth Golf Association; Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame; expense assistance for USGA Junior and Girls' Junior qualifiers from the Carolinas; and the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF). The CGF has distributed nearly $2,000,000 since 1977 to benefit Carolinas' golf initiatives, including junior and women's programs.  

  

For more information about the CGA, visit our website.

 

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