46th Carolinas Father-Son Championship

Walter and WALT Todd Break Through FOR FIRST Carolinas Father-Son TITLE

ABERDEEN, NC – Final results of the 46^th Carolinas Father-Son Championship of the Carolinas Golf Association hosted by Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, NC on Friday, July 27, 2012 (Par 36-36—72, 6528 yards).

Walter and Walt Todd of Laurens, SC carded a six-under 66 to finally break through and win their first Carolinas Father-Son Championship title. Walter Todd has been on the short end of two playoffs in this event once each with his two sons (Walt and Neal). Walter played this year with 21-year-old Walt who is a redshirt junior at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. Walter Todd lost in a playoff with son Neal at last year's championship.

“I am the happiest guy in the world”, stated Walter Todd. “These events are tough to win because there are so many great players in the Carolinas. We played very well today despite a couple of hiccups. We just feel fortunate to finally win one”. 

The Todd’s partnered for seven birdies and one bogey in their round. 

The win marks the third CGA championship title for the 51-year-old Walter Todd (2007 Carolinas Mid-Amateur, 2009 Carolinas Four-Ball). Walter Todd is also the immediate past president of the Carolinas Golf Association.

Preston and Zachary Edmondson along with 2009 champion Jim and Brent Pridgen finished in a tie for 2^nd place at five-under 67.

Defending champions Walker and Jackson Taylor of Wilmington, NC posted a four-under 68 to finish in a tie for 4^th place.

Flight results and merchandise amounts won are listed at bottom. Gift certificates are valid for one year.

The Carolinas Father-Son Championship attracted 252 teams this year that played a modified alternate shot format at five Pinehurst, NC area courses (Legacy Golf Links, Pinewild Country Club, Longleaf Golf & Country Club, Seven Lakes Country Club and Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club). Teams are placed into divisions by adding 2/3 of the low handicap plus 1/3 of the high handicap.

For more information on the Carolinas Father-Son Championship visit: http://www.carolinasgolf.org/tourn/2012/home/fatherson/index.html

This championship is conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association which is in its 103^rd year of serving amateur golf in the Carolinas.

Final Results

 

Championship Information

Open Date: May 28

Close Date: July 10

Entry Fee: $110.00

Number of Teams: 450

Handicap Index Limit: none

Age and Gender: Entry is open to any team comprised of a father and son, stepfather and stepson, or grandfather and grandson. At least one member of each team must be a legal resident of one of the Carolinas, be a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), have a current USGA handicap index® at a CGA member club or is a golf professional employed at a CGA member club. A team is eligible if one partner is an amateur member of a CGA member club or if one partner is a golf professional employed by a CGA member club. Pro-Pro teams and in-laws are NOT eligible.

Residency Criteria: At least one team member must be a legal resident of North Carolina or South Carolina

Championship Format: 18 holes of modified alternate shot. Each team plays alternate shot except that both team members hit from each tee and then select the ball to be played (modified alternate shot). A team must complete the hole with the ball selected.

 

Championship Sites

Legacy Golf Links:
(910) 944-8825
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Longleaf Golf & Country Club:
(910) 692-6100
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Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club:
(910) 692-2114
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Pinewild CC (Magnolia):
(910) 295-5145
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Seven Lakes Country Club:
(910) 673-1092
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Championship Facts

Lowest Round - two teams at 65:
- 2001 by Pete and Chris Parker of Winston-Salem, NC at Legacy Golf Links.
- 2008 by Mack Estridge, Pinehurst, NC and Chris Estridge, Indian Trail, NC at Legacy Golf Links.

Most Father-Son Titles: 2 by Billy Joe and Chuck Patton (1969, 72); Bill and Billy Booe (1979, 82); Claude and Eric Lawhon (1973, 80); Steve and Steve Isley (1986, 87); Ron and Chris Schmid (1992, 93); Phil and Brian Smith (1997, 2000); Steve and Neil Wilkerson (2006, 10)