Anderson qualifies for U.S. Mid-Amateur
J.D. Anderson (pictured above on right with U.S. Mid-Amateur Committee Member Jamie Blackburn) was the medalist and lone qualifier at the U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier held at Otter Creek Golf Club on Monday, Aug. 13. Anderson posted 67 (-4), which was good by one stroke over Joe Palmer and Jeremy Tetrault. Anderson made five birdies on the day and only a single bogey.
Palmer earneed 1st Alternate position following a birdie on the first playoff hole (#1). The U.S. Mid-Amateur will be held Sept. 22-27, in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Country Club and Carolina Country Club will be used for the stroke play qualifying portion of the championship.
Anderson will join Iowa’s Mike McCoy and Gene Elliott who are already exempt into the championship.
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The level of golf by Iowa golfers is being noticed by people nationally. We now have three in the Mid-Am and hope Joe Palmer get’s an alternate spot to make 4. Keep playing well guys.
The IGA also does some of the best qualifiers in the United States. Thank you all.