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WALKER KESTERSON, ASHLAND, WINS 2019 AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Follow this link to view the History of the Men’s Amateur Championship from 1905
Fun Facts
Tom Watson, Kansas City won the Amateur 4 times 67,68, Lost to Don Dupske, MGA director in 69, 70 and 71
Payne Stewart, Springfield (1957-1999) won the Amateur in 1979 right before going Pro
Skip Berkmeyer, St Louis won the Amateur 3 times 99, 09, 11 and is competing again in 2019 he was runner up in 98,08 and 12
Brad Nurski, St Joseph won the Amateur 3 times 10, 17 and 18 and is competing again in 2019
Pictured left is Jack Garvin, MGA Director and Brad Nurski receiving his Stroke Play Medalists trophy. Nurski 64/71 135 (-9 par)
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