2011 NCGC - Following the road to Vegas

2011 NCGC Local Qualifier Report:

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Two turf grass management majors from ABAC were the NCGC Local Qualifier winners, shooting a 74 on the day. 

Kenneth Ray and Chris Pitts had lost out by 1 stroke the previous year but this time came out on top to earn a place in the national tournament.

2011 NCGC - Following the road to Vegas

2011 NCGC Local Qualifier Report:

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University hosted it’s 6th Annual Collegiate Golf Alliance on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Cross Winds Golf Course in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Defending champions Adam Whitt and Matt Morrison captured the faculty and staff division once again with a round of 64. 

 

The pair will be returning to Las Vegas to defend their national title in November. 

Dale Rigby and Steve Nagy (2007 National Runner-Up) were 3 shots back with a 67. David Jones and Currie Martin had a round of 68 to finished in third place. WKU has done quite well at the national championships – 2006 National Champions, 2007 National Runner-Ups, 2008 National Finalist (3rd Place), 2009 National Runner-Ups, and 2010 National Champions.

Steve White and Billy Hurt (2009 5th Place) captured the alumni and community division with a round of 63. As a team the pair will be heading to Las Vegas for the first time but Billy participated in the 2009 national championships with his son Jake. Jeff Foster and Derek Schmitz defeated Kelly Remaly and Jason Gault in a scorecard playoff to capture 2nd place honors during the local qualifier.