Amateur

CHAMPIONSHIP RECAPS 105TH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Alex Vogelsong was left with a must make birdie putt on the 72nd hole of the Amateur Championship to force a playoff. About 20 minutes later he was left with another birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the 105th Amateur, rolling in the 6-foot putt to raise the trophy at The Bear’s Club.

“This is such a great event, and it means a lot to win here at Bear’s Club,” Vogelsong said. “It’s been around for a long time and at a special place like here, it is really an honor.” The Auburn University senior posted a final-round 70 to capture the championship at 8-under 280. Vogelsong was the only player in the field to finish with four under-par rounds, finishing with rounds of 71-7168-70.

This is the first FSGA championship victory for the Florida Junior Tour alum.

“There is so much great golf in Florida and to win here, at this event, is a dream come true,” Vogelsong said. “There is a lot of great players every year. It was a great experience this week.”