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Logan Thomason Wins South Mid-Amateur
Briefly: Logan Thomason, from Montgomery, overcame a two-shot deficit heading into the final round of the South Mid-Amateur to win by one stroke over four players. Thomason navigated his way around the Forest Course at The Clubs of Kingwood at three-over par 219 for three days, all while battling a different golf course each day due to the early spring weather in Kingwood. This is Thomason’s first victory with the Texas Golf Association.
Golf Course: The Forest Course at The Clubs of Kingwood, considered the most challenging of the five layouts at the 90-hole facility, opened in 1992 and was designed by the architectural firm of Finger Dye Spann, Inc. The par-72 layout along the San Jacinto River played approximately 6,825 yards for the week. Portions of this year’s championship course were used in the 1996 major motion picture Tin Cup starring Kevin Costner.
Weather: Players dodged scattered showers during Friday’s opening round. After a brief fog delay to start round two, players enjoyed sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-80’s. Sunday’s final round again brought scattered showers and cooler temperatures with a high in the low 70’s.
Top Finishers: Thomason posted rounds of 72-74-73 over his three days which included a key birdie on the 17th hole in the final round to secure his one stroke victory. Thomason began the final round at even par as he turned to the final nine holes, where he doubled the par 5 10th hole. Steadying the ship, he birdied the next two holes to get back to even par for the day en route to his victory.
Finishing one shot off the lead in a tie for second place were Humble’s Logan Boatner, John Hunter and Juan Salcedo Signoret, both of The Woodlands, and Richmond’s Otto Iskandar. Tied for sixth at 5-over par 221 were Joey Guillon and Randy Lance, both of Spring. Rounding out the top eight at 6-over par 222 were Houston’s Brett Battson and Todd Albert, of Katy.
Mid-Master Recognition: Otto Iskandar finished the South Mid-Amateur as the low Mid-Master (the lowest player in the field following play over the age of 40 years old) with his tie for second place.
Regional POY: South Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top finishers at the 2023 South Mid-Amateur. The winner will receive 900 points, followed by 750 for second, 650 for third, 600 for fourth, and 550 for fifth. The top 30 finishers (and ties) will earn South Player of the Year points. For Regional POY information, click here.
What’s Next: The South Regional Series will head to Gus Wortham Park Golf Course for the 2023 South Senior Amateur. The event will be contested April 4-5 on the recently renovated historical course.
Registration for the 114th Texas Amateur is currently open and will close on March 29 at 5:00 PM. For more information and to register for the Texas Amateur, click here.
More Info: The Texas Golf Association extends its sincere appreciation to the staff and members of The Clubs of Kingwood as well as our volunteers for their integral part in making the South Mid-Amateur a memorable and successful event. For more information on the South Mid-Amateur, click here.
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Regional Mid-Amateurs Set for March 24-26
The Texas Golf Association’s 2023 men’s regional tournament series continues this month with the North and South Mid-Amateurs. The championships will be held concurrently from March 24-26.
The North Mid-Amateur will be played at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club in Rockwall. The Clubs of Kingwood’s Forest Course in Kingwood will be the host site for the South Mid-Amateur.
Situated along the northeastern edge of Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club (formerly The Shores Country Club) was originally designed by Ralph Plummer and opened in 1979. Jeffery Blume supervised a comprehensive remodel of the course in 2012. The Forest Course at The Clubs of Kingwood, considered the most challenging of the five layouts at the 90-hole facility, opened in 1992 and was designed by the architectural firm of Finger Dye Spann, Inc.
First played in 2003, Regional Mid-Amateur entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the tournament start date, have an up-to-date WHS Handicap Index® not exceeding 8.4 issued through a member club of the TGA, and reside in the region relative to their respective championship. The delineation between the North and South regions is the 31st parallel in Salado.
Both championships are conducted using the same competitive format. The starting field of 84 players will play 54 holes of individual stroke play over three days with no cut. In addition to crowning an overall champion, special recognition will be given to the low mid-master (player aged 40 and older). The top three finishers and ties in each event, as well as low mid-master, will earn exemptions into this year’s Texas Mid-Amateur to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Midland Country Club in Midland.
Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds will be posted on the TGA website no later than March 21. Live scoring updates and daily recaps will also be available online once the action gets underway from Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club and The Clubs of Kingwood.
At last year’s North Mid-Amateur, hosted by Paris Golf & Country Club in Paris, Jason Schultz of Allen won the overall division in a playoff over Scott Maurer of Dallas. The two finished tied at 7-under-par 203 at the end of regulation play. Schultz also claimed low mid-master honors. Daniel Depasquale of Austin posted a 54-hole total of 6-over 222 at Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock to capture both the overall and mid-master titles at the 2022 South Mid-Amateur.
South Mid-Amateur
The Clubs of Kingwood – Forest Course
March 24-26, 2023
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: March 24-26, 2023
Host Club: The Clubs of Kingwood – Forest Course
Address: 3829 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339
(Old Golf Advantage School)
Phone: (281) 348-2283
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director – Justin Guthrie
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: February 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: March 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $290
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of tournament play, and reside in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point). Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players in each division until the published exemption deadline of February 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following.
a) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year’s Regional Mid-Amateur
b) Top five (5) players and ties on the respective Medalist Points List
c) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
d) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
e) Previous Year’s Regional Mid-Amateur low Mid-Master
f) Previous Year’s Regional Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division)
g) Three (3) host club exemptions
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Competition Policies. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play with no cut. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Mid-Master Recognition: In addition to the overall champion, an award will be given to the low Mid-Master finisher. Mid-Master – any player 40+ years of age.
Practice Round Information: Players are limited to one (1) practice round at the discounted rate of $50.00, plus applicable taxes. Practice rounds are available one week in advance of the tournament date and may be booked seven (7) days in advance of the practice round date. To schedule a practice round players must email [email protected] to book.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times / pairings for the first and second rounds will be made no later than March 21, 2023 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Competition Policies and host club policies.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.
Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.
Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.
Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.
Policies & Procedures
To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Policies & Procedures.
South Mid-Amateur
The Clubs of Kingwood – Forest Course
March 24-26, 2023
General Information
Date: March 24-26, 2023
Host Club: The Club of Kingwood - Forest Course
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director - Justin Guthrie
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: February 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: March 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $290
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of tournament play, and reside in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point). Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players in each division until the published exemption deadline of February 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play with no cut. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Mid-Master Recognition: In addition to the overall champion, an award will be given to the low Mid-Master finisher. Mid-Master – any player 40+ years of age.
Practice Round Information: Players are limited to one (1) practice round at the discounted rate of $50.00, plus applicable taxes. Practice rounds are available one week in advance of the tournament date and may be booked seven (7) days in advance of the practice round date. To schedule a practice round players must email [email protected] to book.
Registration Information: There is no no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times / pairings for the first and second rounds will be made no later than March 21, 2023 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous round of play.
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Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 25
9:00 AM - Registration Open
Wednesday, February 15
5:00 PM - Registration Exempt Deadline
Friday, March 17
5:00 PM - Registration Close
Tuesday, March 21
5:00 PM - Player Information & Round 1/2 Pairings Released
Friday, March 24
8:00 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, March 25
8:00 AM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, March 26
8:00 AM - Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top ten (10) finishers and ties in previous year's Regional Mid-Amateur
- Daniel Depasquale, Randy Lance, Padden Nelson, Jonathan Keane, Tino Flores, Brandon Rougeau, Tim Hamm, Bill Shock, Logan Boatner, Steven Williams, Kiley Hardy
b) Top five (5) players and ties on the respective Medalist Points List
c) Last five (5) Regional Mid-Amateur Champions
- Daniel Depasquale ('22), Robert Gwin ('21), Devin Young* ('19), Broc Haymon ('18 & '17)
d) Last five (5) Regional Amateur Champions
- Brian Comegys* ('22), Padden Nelson ('21), Cody Banach* ('19), Jacob Davis ('18), Tim Hamm ('17)
e) Previous Year's Regional Mid-Amateur low Mid-Master
- Daniel Depasquale
f) Previous Year's Regional Senior Amateur Champion (Senior Division)
- Mike Booker
g) Three (3) host club exemptions
* indicates player is ineligible
COURSE INFORMATION
The clubs of kingwood
3829 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 348-2283 |
www.the-clubs-of-kingwood.com
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Depasquale Wins 2022 South Mid-Amateur
Briefly: Daniel Depasquale of Austin hangs on to win the Texas South Mid-Amateur at Forest Creek Golf Club. Depasquale carried a six stroke lead going into the final round, which proved to be just enough. Randy Lance of Spring finishes runner-up by one stroke, following three birdies over the last seven holes.
LEADERBOARD:
1) Daniel Depasquale, Austin, 73-68-81 | 222
2) Randy Lance, Spring, 76-71-76 | 223
3) Padden Nelson, Houston, 75-75-64 | 224
4) Jonathan Keane, Austin, 84-68-74 | 226
T5) Tino Flores, Houston, 72-78-77 | 227
T5) Brandon Rougeau, Round Rock, 79-71-77 | 227
7) Tim Hamm, Austin, 78-73-77 | 228
T8) Logan Boatner, Humble, 73-80-76 | 229
T8) Bill Shock, Houston, 81-76-72 | 229
GOLF COURSE: Forest Creek Golf Club provides a tough test with it’s rolling fairways and pristine greens. The Dick Phelps-designed course, built in 1990, underwent extensive renovations in the fall of 2018 that included the rebuilding of the greens with Tif-Eagle Bermuda, reconstruction of the bunkers, and a new irrigation system.
WEATHER: Players battled the elements during Friday’s first round as morning temperatures were in the low 50’s and wind gusts reached over 30 mph. Both the second and final rounds had temperatures reach into the 70’s, with the final round also having wind gusts of over 20 mph.
WINNER’S INFO: Daniel Depasquale posted a first round 1-over-par 73 in difficult weather conditions, leaving him one stroke behind Tino Flores of Houston. In the second round, Depasquale fired 6 birdies and an eagle to tie the low round for the event at 4-under-par 68. His third round was a grind, finishing at 9-over-par 81 and securing the victory by a single stroke.
IN CONTENTION: Randy Lance, of Spring, started the final round six strokes back. Three birdies on the final nine (including holes 16 & 17), put him within two of the lead. Ultimately, he would fall one short of the lead with a 76-71-76—223 total. Finishing third was Padden Nelson of Houston. His steady play of 75-75-74—224 was unbothered by the windy conditions on Friday and Sunday.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Peter Trivanovich, of League City, carded a hole-in-one during the second round. The ace came on the sixth hole with a four hybrid, which was playing approximately 180 yards.
WHAT’S NEXT: The 2022 season continues with the South Senior Amateur at Beaumont Country Club on March 30-31. You can view the entire Texas Golf Association calendar HERE.
MORE INFO: The Texas Golf Association extends its sincere appreciation to the staff and members of Forest Creek Golf Club, the city of Round Rock, and our volunteers for their integral part in making the South Mid-Amateur a memorable and success event. For more information on the South Mid-Amateur, CLICK HERE.
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TGA Regional Mid-Amateurs Set for March 18-27
The Texas Golf Association’s 2022 tournament season rolls on this month with the back-to-back playing of the Regional Mid-Amateurs.
First up is the South Regional Mid-Amateur to be held March 18-20 at Forest Creek Golf Club in Round Rock. The North Regional Mid-Amateur will be played March 25-27 at Paris Golf & Country Club in Paris.
Forest Creek Golf Club was designed by Dick Phelps and opened for play in 1992. Colligan Golf Design supervised a $5.1 million dollar renovation of the course in 2018. Paris Golf & Country Club was founded in 1916 and is one of the oldest clubs in Northeast Texas. The course was redesigned in 2000 by PGA Tour player and Paris resident John Adams.
First conducted in 2003, the Regional Mid-Amateurs are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the tournament start date, belong to a TGA Member Club, have a World Handicap System Index of 8.4 or less and reside in the region relative to their respective championship. The TGA uses the 31st parallel in Salado as the delineation between the North and South regions.
Both events are contested using the same tournament format. The staring field of 84 players will play 54 holes of individual stroke play over three days with no cut. In addition to crowning an overall champion, special recognition will be given to the low Mid-Master (player aged 40 and older). The top three overall finishers and ties in each event, as well as low Mid-Master, will earn exemptions into this year’s Texas Mid-Amateur to be held Sept. 23-25 at Abilene Country Club in Abilene.
Live scoring updates and daily recaps, as well as tee times and pairings, will be available at once the action gets underway from Forest Creek Golf Club and Paris Golf & Country Club.
Paul McNamara of Dallas won the 2021 North Regional Mid-Amateur held at Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen. McNamara’s 12-under-par 204 was good for a five-shot victory over defending champion Anthony Estorga, also of Dallas. Gary Ezmerlian of Fort Worth finished at 2-under 214 to claim low Mid-Master honors. At the 2021 South Regional Mid-Amateur, played on the Weiskopf Course at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club in Montgomery, local resident Robert Gwin captured the title with rounds of 69-70-72. His 5-under 211 was two strokes ahead of runners-up Todd Albert of Katy and Kevin Liberto of Cypress. Padden Nelson of Houston was the low Mid-Master with a three-day total of 2-under 214.
South Mid-Amateur
Forest Creek Golf Club
March 18-20, 2022
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: March 18-20, 2022
Host Club: Forest Creek Golf Club
Address: 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: Golf Shop – (512) 388-2874
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director – Read Langhenry
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 26th, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Deadline: February 16th, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: March 11th, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $290
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of tournament play, and reside in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point). Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Policies and Procedures for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top five (5) players (and ties) on 2021 Medalist Hill Country points list;
b) Last five (5) South Mid-Amateur champions;
c) Last five (5) South Amateur champions;
d) Previous year’s South Mid-Amateur Low Mid-Master;
e) Previous year’s South Senior Amateur champion (Senior Division);
f) Top ten (10) finishers (and ties) in previous year’s South Mid-Amateur;
g) Three (3) Host Club exemptions.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of Wednesday, February 16th at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received. For additional information regarding the wait list and when the number of applicants exceeds the field capacity, please refer to the TGA Policies and Procedures.
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Policies and Procedures. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The field is limit 84 players.
Mid-Master Recognition: In addition to the overall champion, an award will be given to the low Mid-Master finisher. (Mid-Master – any player 40+ years of age)
What’s Included: The championship entry fee includes greens, cart, and range fees for all championship rounds.
Hotel: There is no host hotel for the South Mid-Amateur. TGA Members can take advantage of Affinity Travel Benefits by utilizing their hotel search engine by clicking here.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the negotiated rate of $50 (plus applicable taxes) including cart. Please contact the host club golf shop to schedule a practice round. Availability: Monday – Thursday (anytime).
Registration Information: Registration will take place under the TGA tent located near the driving range. At check-in players will complete their required COVID-19 assessment and receive digital scoring information. It is asked that players check-in first thing when arriving onsite. All players MUST check-in prior to their assigned starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first and second rounds will be made available no later than Wednesday, March 16th online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
Policies & Procedures
To ensure that competitors have the best possible experience when competing in the championship, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of Texas Golf Association (TGA) Policies and Procedures, Terms of Competition and Local Rules (Hard Card), as established by the association. For more information, please click here. For information specific to the Terms of Competition applicable to this championship, please see below:
TGA Cart Policy: Information regarding the use and availability of transportation varies between TGA Championships – refer to Tournament Information for the championship in question. Please be advised that in championships where carts are provided, players are encouraged to utilize motorized transportation. In doing so, carts will be limited to two (2) carts per group. Beginning in 2020: While a caddie is not prohibited from riding in the cart, the TGA has adopted a ‘one-seat’ policy as explained below.
‘One-Seat’ Policy: The “one-seat” policy allows either the player or the player’s caddie to ride in or move a golf cart, but not at the same time. The player and the player’s caddie are not allowed to ride in the same or separate carts at the same time.
The player can ride in or move a golf cart with another player in it, so long as the player’s caddie is not riding in another cart at that time.
The player can ride in or move a golf cart with another player’s caddie in it, so long as the player whose caddie is in the cart is not riding in another cart at the same time. As a reminder, players are responsible for the actions of their caddie (when applicable).
TGA Medical Cart Request Policy
Spectators carts are prohibited. However, spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Director of Competitions – South Texas, John Cochran IV, [email protected].
Score Posting: At the conclusion of each round each player’s score will be automatically posted to the World Handicap System. Please do not enter your own scores from the competitive rounds, as this will result in a double post.
Schedule of Events
All events will take place at Forest Creek GC, unless otherwise noted. Championship schedule is subject to changes and additions.
Friday, March 18
8:00 AM – Round 1 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, March 19
8:00 AM – Round 2 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, March 20
8:00 AM – Final Round begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation
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South Mid-Amateur
Forest Creek Golf Club
March 18-20, 2022
General Information
Date: March 18-20, 2022
Host Club: Forest Creek Golf Club
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director - Read Langhenry
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: February 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: March 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $290
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the first round of tournament play, and reside in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point). Applicants must have a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Policies and Procedures for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of Wednesday, February 16 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received. For additional information regarding the wait list and when the number of applicants exceeds the field capacity, please refer to the TGA Policies and Procedures.
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Policies and Procedures. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play with no cut. The field is limit 84 players.
Mid-Master Recognition: In addition to the overall champion, an award will be given to the low Mid-Master finisher. (Mid-Master – any player 40+ years of age)
For complete championship information, click here.
All events will take place at Forest Creek GC, unless otherwise noted. Championship schedule is subject to changes and additions.
Friday, March 18
8:00 AM – Round 1 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Saturday, March 19
8:00 AM – Round 2 begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, March 20
8:00 AM – Final Round begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top five (5) players (and ties) on 2021 Medalist Hill Country points list;
- Todd Albert, Austen Fulmer, Blake Benson, Joshua Lim
b) Last five (5) South Mid-Amateur champions;
- 2021 - Robert Gwin
- 2020 - N/A
- 2019 - Devin Young
- 2018 - Broc Haymon
- 2017 - Broc Haymon
- 2016 - Danny Simmerman
c) Last five (5) South Amateur champions;
- 2021 - Padden Nelson
- 2020 - N/A
- 2019 - Cody Banach
- 2018 - Jacob Davis
- 2017 - Tim Hamm
- 2016 - Danny Simmerman
d) Previous year’s South Mid-Amateur Low Mid-Master;
- Padden Nelson
e) Previous year’s South Senior Amateur champion (Senior Division);
- David Ortego
f) Top ten (10) finishers (and ties) in previous year’s South Mid-Amateur;
- Robert Gwin, Todd Albert, Kevin Liberto, John Hunter, Padden Nelson, Clay Fullick, Kurtis Lilley, Brandon Turner, Logan Boatner, Scott Loving, Christian Delacruz
g) Three (3) Host Club exemptions.
COURSE INFORMATION
FOREST CREEK GOLF CLUB
99 Twin Ridge Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 388-2874 | www.forestcreek.com
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Robert Gwin Wins South Mid-Amateur
MONTGOMERY – Bentwater Yacht & Country Club’s own Robert Gwin claimed the South Mid-Amateur title after shooting even-par 72 on the final day, for a three-day score of five-under-par on the Weiskopf Course at Bentwater Yacht & Country. Entering the final round, Gwin was one stroke behind Cypress’ Kevin Liberto, who finished tied for second going three-over-par 75, for a tournament score of three-under-par. Tied with Liberto was Todd Albert, of Katy, who fired a four-under-par 68 final round. John Hunter, The Woodlands, and Padden Nelson, Houston, finished tied for fourth with three-day scores of two-under-par. With Nelson’s final round two-over-par 74, he claimed Mid-Master Award, which recognizes players in the field that are 40 years of age or older. Clay Fullick, from Conroe finished one stroke behind Nelson, while Cypress’ Kurtis Lilley was two strokes behind Nelson in the Mid-Master Recognition.
LEADERBOARD
1. Robert Gwin, Montgomery 69-70-72 – 211
T-2. Todd Albert, Katy 73-72-68 – 213
T-2. Kevin Liberto, Cypress 72-66-75 – 213
T-4. John Hunter, The Woodlands 72-71-71 – 214
T-4. Padden Nelson, Houston 70-70-74 – 214
Top Finishers – Robert Gwin finished the first round leading by one stroke, only to find Kevin Liberto one stroke ahead of him after the second round of play. Gwin’s birdie on the par four 16 on Sunday provided enough cushion to take a two-stroke lead after Liberto bogeyed that same hole. Todd Albert battled the windy conditions and was able to climb up the leaderboard to finish in a tie for second following his four-under-par 68 on the final day. John Hunter’s one-under-par 71 on Sunday allowed him to move into a tie for fourth with Padden Nelson.
Notable Moment: Michael Glisan, from Houston, had a hole-in-one on the par three hole 3 from 197 yards during the second round play on Saturday. This was Michael’s first career hole-in-one.
Weather: The sun shined across clear skies for the first round of play on Friday as the temperature rose to around 85 degrees by mid-afternoon. Saturday morning began with overcast skies that lingered for much of the second round, with the high for the day at 82 degrees. The course wasn’t the only challenge for the field on Sunday, as wind was a big factor with gusts reaching 24 mph by noon. Light rain fell early in the afternoon while the temperature eventually got to 65 degrees as the final round finished.
Host Course: Bentwater Yacht & Country Club in Montgomery features 36-holes across the Miller and Weiskopf courses. The 18-hole Weiskopf Course at is a collaboration between Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. Rolling fairways and TifEagle greens are surrounded by thick forests of hardwood and pines. The 14th hole par three offers a picturesque setting, perched on the water’s edge from tee to green.
Next Up: The South Regional Series next event will be at the South Senior Amateur at Kissing Tree Golf Club in San Marcos on April 5-6.
Registration for the 112th Texas Amateur at Midland Country Club is open until Wednesday, March 31. Players can register for a qualifier by following this link.
For more information on the South Regional Series and South Mid-Amateur, please visit www.TXGA.org.
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TGA Regional Mid-Ams Set for March 26-28
The 2021 North and South Regional Mid-Amateur Championships will be held concurrently from March 26-28. The North Regional Mid-Amateur will be played at The Golf Club at Twin Creeks in Allen. The Weiskopf Course at Bentwater Yacht & Country Club in Montgomery will host the South Regional Mid-Amateur.
The TGA Regional Mid-Amateurs are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the tournament start date, belong to a TGA Member Club, have a World Handicap System Index of 8.4 or less and reside in the region relative to their respective championship. The TGA uses the 31st parallel in Salado as the delineation between the North and South regions.
The staring field of 84 players in both Regional Mid-Amateurs will play 54 holes of individual stroke play over three days with no cut. In addition to crowning an overall champion, special recognition will be given to the low Mid-Master (player age 40 and older). The top three overall finishers and ties in each event, as well as low Mid-Masters, will earn exemptions into this year’s Texas Mid-Amateur to be held Sept. 10-12 at The Clubs at Houston Oaks in Hockley.
The 2020 championships were canceled due to health concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Anthony Estorga of Dallas won the 2019 North Regional Mid-Amateur with a 54-hole total of 9-under 207 at Waterchase Golf Club in Fort Worth. Mike Lohner of Southlake finished at 4-under 212 to claim low Mid-Master honors. At the 2019 South Regional Mid-Amateur held at Grey Rock Golf Club in Austin, local resident Devin Young carded a final round 3-under 69 to win the overall title. Kurtis Lilley of Cypress won the Mid-Masters by five shots with a three-day total of 220 (+4).
Live scoring updates, daily recaps, as well as tee-times and pairings, will be available once the action gets underway from Twin Creeks and Bentwater.
