Isley Clutch Finish Captures 63rd NC Amateur

 

 

Event: 63rd North Carolina Amateur Championship
Host Site: Jefferson Landing, Jefferson, N.C.

Playing Dates: June 15- 18, 2023
Social Media: @CGAgolf1909

 

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JEFFERSON, N.C. - Walker Isley of Oak Island, N.C., took home the 63rd North Carolina Amateur Championship title on Sunday afternoon. Isley led the tourney wire-to-wire after shooting three-under-par, 64-71-74-72, as he captured his first CGA amateur championship title. 

 

Through the first two rounds, Isley led all-scorers after shooting a 135 over 36 holes (64-71), putting him seven-under-par to enter the weekend. After the third round, Samuel Mace of Connelly Springs, N.C. shot a 70 (-1) to share the lead with Isley heading into the final round. 

 

After some back-and-forth lead changes, Winston-Salem, N.C. native, Davis Womble birdied No. 16 to share possession of first with Isley. After a clutch putt on seventeen by Isley, the two were even entering the final hole. Ultimately, after a brilliant approach to two feet, Isley's birdie on the final hole sealed the victory in front of a large and animated crowd on hand. 

 

"I knew that I always had a chance even when I did make the double and then the bogey. I kind of hung in there," said Isley. "This win means a lot to me."

 

Finishing in second with Womble was Sam Davidson of Asheboro at one-under-par. Davidson shot a 69 (-3) on the final round, the lowest of all-scorers. Davidson made six birdies and four bogies on his card for the day. 

 

The Carolinas Golf Association would like to thank the members and staff at Jefferson Landing Golf Club, especially, Director of Golf, Dan Stepnicka, Superintendent Rob Wilson, Director or Membership Amanda Gambill, Director of Food and Beverage Kelsey Church, and the Vannoy family for graciously hosting the 63rd North Carolina Amateur Championship. 

 

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About the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA)

The CGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization that was founded in 1909 to promote and to 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.  

  

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