Jaspers Captures 2009 Carolina AM Golf Championship
Golf Carolina
Huntersville, NC native, Joe Jaspers has captured the 2009 Carolina AM Golf Championship held August 1 and 2nd at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville.
Because of Joe’s victory he received an automatic berth in the pre-qualifier for the PGA Wyndham Championship to be held August 13 at the Bryan Park Golf Course- Browns Summit, NC.
Thrilled
Commenting on his victory Jaspers said, “Iam thrilled to have a chance to qualify for a PGA golf event. As an amateur, this is an outstanding opportunity.”
Jaspers shot a 2 round total of 134, 10 under par, besting the runner-up and 2008 champion, Cory Nagy, by 5 strokes.
Heading into the final 9 Jaspers was 1 shot behind Nagy. Jaspers then birdied 3 of the last 9 holes while Nagy faltered with 2 bogeys on his final 9 holes.
Sponsor
The Carolina AM is sponsored by Carolina Koolers of Matthewes, NC. Sindo Mayor, President of Carolina Koolers, said ” We are excited to partner with the Carolina AM Championship. This alignment with a prestigious amateur golf event is good for our company and good for amateur golf.”
Because of Carolina Koolers sponsorship, The Carolina AM will again be able to produce a highlight show for local TV broadcast, another unique aspect of this amateur golf event.
The Carolina AM is a
- two day
- 36 hole stroke play golf tournament
- for amateurs only.
To qualify amateurs must have a 6.3 handicap index or less. The summer event is held annually.
For more information contact Charles Humphreys, Carolina AM Director, at 704-236-4312
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