The Steam Room by MidamgolfHQ

August 2024

What we are steaming on this month:

July was a bit slower on the mid-amateur major front. However, some mid-am’s had impressive showings in various state amateurs, which we'll highlight later in the newsletter.

Looking ahead, August promises to be exciting with several high-quality mid-amateur events, including the U.S. Amateur. We've seen several mid-ams qualify for the U.S. Am, and it would be fantastic to see one of them make a deep run.

Speaking of the USGA we are now into the U.S Mid-Am qualifying portion of the summer. Congrats to those players who have qualified off WAGR points or already made it through a qualifier.

MidamgolfHQ will be roaming the fairways of Camargo GC in Cincinnati later this month, hoping to qualify for the U.S. Mid-Am. If you're around, please come and say hello.

As a side note, we want to give a special shoutout to Brad Nurski for winning the Missouri State Amateur. The event technically concluded in June; we missed it here at MidamgolfHQ. Asleep at the wheel again……..Congrats to Brad!

As always, we hope you enjoy this edition. Cheers!

2024 July Notable Mid-Am Tournament Results

The Ohio Amateur Championship

July 8-12, 2024

Sylvania Country Club

Champion: Andrew Bailey

Andrew Bailey made history defending his Ohio Amateur Championship title with a one-shot victory over Tyler Goecke.

Held at Sylvania Country Club, Goecke started strong with scores of 66-69-65 (-16), securing a three-stroke lead heading into the final round. The final pairing featured Goecke (-16), Bailey (-13), and Caden Scarbrough (-11). Goecke, the highest-ranked amateur, and NCAA National Championship runner-up, faced Bailey, a seasoned mid-amateur and defending champion, and Scarbrough, a talented underdog from the D2 college ranks.

After a strong tee shot on the par-4 18th, Bailey left his wedge 12 feet from the cup for a tricky birdie putt. Goecke's approach fell short, leaving a difficult chip to 4 feet. Bailey narrowly missed his birdie, making par and leaving Goecke with a 4-foot putt to force a playoff. Goecke's putt missed left, securing Bailey's victory and one for the old guys! Cheers to Andrew.

Leaderboard
-19 | Andrew Bailey | 67-70-66-66=269
-18 | Tyler Goecke | 66-69-65-70=270

Full results HERE

Long Island Amateur

July 8-11, 2024

St George’s Golf and Country Club

Champion: Jonathan Faber

Jonathan Faber defeated Max Silverman 5&4 in the 36-hole final to capture the 101st Long Island Amateur.

Both players held the lead during the first 18 holes, with Farber taking a 1-up lead into lunch. After tying the first two holes in the afternoon session, Silverman won the third to square the match. Farber responded by winning the fourth hole, then two of the next five, to take a 3-up lead into the final nine holes.

Farber won the tenth and eleventh holes to go 5-up with six to play. On the 32nd hole, his long birdie putt fell short, but he made the par putt to tie the hole and win the championship.

This was Farber’s second time in the Long Island Amateur finals, the first being in 2018, where he lost to Colby Anderson.

Full results HERE

Rosauers Open

July 19-21, 2024

Indian Canyon GC

Champion: Andrew Von Lossow

So what the heck is a pro event doing in this newsletter? Well, a mid-am won the darn thing. Andrew Von Lossow edged out Bryce Fisher for a one-shot victory.

On Sunday, Von Lossow lost his lead with a double bogey on No. 17 but responded with a birdie on the par-5 18th to win the Rosauers Open as both low amateur and tournament champion.

The victory was popular among the back-nine spectators, who cheered as Von Lossow made three key birdies. He became just the third amateur champion, joining Derek Bayley and Cody Upham. Von Lossow’s birdie on No. 18 capped a 4-under 67, bringing his 54-hole total to 13-under 200.

Leaderboard
-13 | Andrew Von Losso | 65-68-67=200
-12 | Bryce Fisher | 69-68-64=201
-12 | Corey Prugh | 69-67-65=201

Full results HERE

Up Next

US Mid-Amateur Qualifying

July 22 - August 28, 2024

It’s every mid-am’s favorite time of year. Qualifiers for the USGA Mid-Amateur have kicked off and you can track results from the 69 sites below. Kinloch Golf Club in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia will host the 43rd edition of the event.

Qualifying results HERE

Up Next

The Picard Cup

August 14-16, 2024

Canterbury Golf Club

Defending Champions: Sam Jackson & Zach Herold

2024 marks the 30th playing of The Picard Cup. A mid-am and senior am competition that recognizes the legendary golf professional who split time between Canterbury and Seminole.

The walking-only partner event is played over 54 holes in two days. The format features best ball - alternate shot - best ball.

The membership loves the event and the annual “Pic-Am” the day before the competition serves as a practice round for the competitors. It also serves as an opportunity for the members to pair up with competitors in some friendly competition and bragging rights at the bar. Ohio golf in the summer is spectacular and we wish all the players an enjoyable time.

Up Next

The Valentine Invitational

August 23-25, 2024

Hermitage Country Club

Defending Champion: Sam Beach

This year will mark the 82nd playing of the Valentine Invitational. The event is a 54-hole stroke play competition across both courses at Hermitage.

Historically the event has been predominately mid-am’s and will be shifting its open division in 2025 to a fully mid-am event. With WAGR points on the line and the club and committee investing heavily into the event, this will become a staple for top mid-am’s every year.

The proximity of the club to Richmond will make it a perfect preview for the U.S Mid-Am at Kinloch in September.

Up Next

The Mid-Am Team Championship

August 22-24, 2024

Paiute Golf Club

Defending State Champion: Utah

The Mid-Am Team Championship is the culmination of many years of work. The event started as the Midwest Cup and has grown from 9 states to a full nationwide competition.

The format is 4 man teams representing each state with WAGR points on the line. The event while serious on the competition side should be one of the best hangs of the year…….I mean Vegas right?!

Good luck to all the team’s competition and MidamgolfHQ will have a full report in next month’s newsletter

2024 “Major” Mid-Am Events

Gasparilla Invitational - February 2024 - Charles Fitzsimmons

The Snedeker Memorial - March 2024 - Jordan Russell

George Coleman Invitational - April 2024 - Evan Beck

The Walter J. Travis Invitational - May 2024 - Ben Greve

John T. Lupton Memorial - May 2024 - Joe Deraney

USGA 4-Ball - May 2024 - Brian Blanchard & Sam Engel

The Huddleston Cup - June 2024 - Scott Harvey

Anderson Memorial 4-ball - June 2024 - Jim Chestnut & Scott Strickland

Carlton Woods Invitational - June 2024 - Shane Heise

George C Thomas Invitational - June 2024 - Evan Beck

Mid-Am Team Championship - August 2024

The Picard Cup - August 2024

The Valentine Invitational - August 2024

U.S Men’s and Women’s Mid-Ams - September 2024

Trans-Miss Mid-Master Championship - September 2024

The Crump Cup - September 2024

John R. Williams 4-ball - September 2024

The Berkeley Cup - October 2024

Stocker Cup - October 2024

The East-West Cup Matches - November 2024

Devils Elbow - November 2024

National Invitational Tournament - November 2024

The Road to Maridoe & The East-West Cup

East-West Matches Standings updated as of July 8th, 2024:
November 1-3, 2024 | Maridoe Golf Club

1. Evan Beck | 1,343.5
2. Stewart Hagestad | 1,214
3. Scott Harvey | 1,050
4. Joe Deraney | 942.5
5. Jeronimo Esteve | 828.5
6. Stephen Behr | 816
7. Jonathan Bale | 771
8. Nick Maccario | 664.5
9. Will Davenport | 618.5
10. Sam Jackson | 504
11. Brad Nurski | 501
12. Hayes Brown | 498
13. Brett Patterson | 485
14. Andy Sajevic | 428
15. Chris Wheeler | 427
16. John Sawin | 373
17. Brian Blanchard | 372
18. Scott Turner | 368.5
19. Mark Costanza | 335
20. Drew Kittleson | 330
21. Blake Watts | 328.5
22. Kevin Grady | 318
23. Jimmy Castles | 315
23. Keith Guest | 315
25. Denny Bull | 304

Player Profile Corner - Kris Marshall

What is in the Bag?
Driver - Titleist TSi3 9.25* Fuji 757 Speeder X 66grm (Japanese Issue)
3 wood - TSr3 15* Ventus 80grm X Blue TR
Hybrid - TSi3 19* Mitsubishi TENSEI 80grm X
3 iron - UDI Mitsubishi TENSEI 80grm X
5i-PW - 620 CB with Nippon Modus NS Pro Tour 120X
Wedges - 51*08, 55*10, 59.03 SM10 with KBS 610 125 Tour X
Putter - Scotty Cameron Circle T Round Back Proto Deep Mill Face 33”
Grips - All Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 2 wraps
Bag - Titleist Linksmaster

Favorite Course?
Royal County Down

Biggest Strength?
Always been a good driver of the ball

The Ice Bath

This month we decided to keep it short and sweet. We want to get your feedback on the new U.S Amateur qualifying format. As a mid-am what do you think? Head on over to our Instagram page and let us know in the poll.

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Until next month…..