2020 Idaho Women's State Mid-Am - Final Round

Karen Darrington

Final Day - Idaho Women’s Mid-Amateur

The final round of the Idaho Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships at Jackpot Golf Club proved to be the round that let the legend grow.

Karen Darrington went wire-to-wire, and in the process, went back-to-back. With a tournament total of 225 (+9), the 2019 Women’s Mid-Am Champ became the 2020 champ as well, winning by three.

The first two rounds were nearly identical, with Darrington carefully plotting around the golf course. Rounds of 74-73 set Darrington up for success in the final round, but that didn’t mean that it would come easily.

The front nine on the final day only saw one birdie and a slew of bogies, but as she has done so many times before, Darrington dug her heels in and fought as hard as she could on the inward nine. A back nine 38 on the way to a final round 78 proved potent enough to give Darrington her 18th Idaho Golf Association Championship title.

Newly crowned Idaho Senior Women’s Am champ, Kareen Markle gave Darrington a run for her money, putting up a three day total of 228 (+12). Sandy Day rounded out the top three with a tournament total of 240 (+24).

Darrington was already the most decorated golfer in Idaho history, and with the 2020 Mid-Am title, she added to an already robust list. She now is an 18 time winner in IGA Championships, and will surely be working toward number 19 as soon as possible.

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2020 Idaho Men's State Mid-Am - Final Round

Brady Stanger

Final Day - Idaho Men’s Mid-Amateur

The final round of the Idaho Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships at Jackpot Golf Club saw consistency prevail, and that sometimes you just need to trust the process.

Brady Stanger never shot a round over par for the week, and in the end, it was enough. He sustained runs of bogies, and at times, countered those with runs of birdies. When the dust settled though, it was consistency throughout all three rounds that shined brightest.

“I just kept making par putts. It didn’t matter if it was an uphill 8-footer, or downhill 3-footers, they just kept going in,” Stanger said after the final round. “We don’t normally play greens this fast, so I knew that if I could just keep making those putts or keep them close, I’d be in good shape.”

On the front nine of the final day, Stanger may have thought that things were slipping away. Making bogey on three straight holes, he fell out of the lead, but only for a moment. He managed to birdie three of the next seven to right the ship.

At the end of the week, Stanger made par on 36 of the 54 holes, and birdie on 11 holes. You might say that that’s a recipe for success.

Rounds of 70-71-71 brought his tournament total to 212, and was good enough to secure a one shot win. Stanger never left the top-5 all week, and was always within striking distance.

Lee Reed and Alan Barnhardt both made big runs on the final day, both posting rounds of 69. Reed made his move on the front nine, shooting three under to move into position, but stalled out on the way in. Barnhardt made a big move on the back nine, needing only 31 stokes to get in to the clubhouse.

Reed and Barnhardt finished with totals of 213 and 214, respectively.

Jackpot showed once again that sometimes bad streaks pop up, but if you can weather the storm, you’ll probably come out on top.

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2020 Mid-Am - Day Two

Karen Darrington

Dan Stewart

Day Two - Men’s and Women’s Mid-Amateur

Day two of the 2020 Idaho Mid-Am in Jackpot, Nevada felt very similar to day one, but then the script was flipped as groups began to make the turn headed to the back nine.

Karen Darrington, the day one leader for the women, extended her lead from one to three at day’s end, posting a 73 (+1) that saw three bogies and 2 birdies.

Kareen Markle is in second after shooting a 75 (+3) for the second day in a row. The middle of the leaderboard saw the action today though on the women’s side. Sandy Day surged into third after posting an 81 (+9).

The top three women will play together in the final grouping tomorrow to decide the 2020 Women’s Mid-Am champion.

As the men began to make the turn though, conditions went from calm and serene, to windy and chaotic very quickly.

There were plenty of birdies out there though, and Dan Stewart might have found all of them. Stewart made five birdies in round number two on his way to a 68 (-4), leaving nothing but scorched earth behind him. He has a two stroke lead headed into the final round as he sits at -5 for the championship.

Day one co-leader Brady Stanger kept his foot on the gas as well, making three birdies en route to a 71 (-1) to bring his tournament total to -3. Stephen Hartnett made his move after posting a 70 (-2) on the day to put himself squarely in solo third, only two shots off of Stanger.

The third and final day of the 2020 Mid-Am is tomorrow, and a champion for both men and women will be crowned. Make sure to follow along throughout the weekend for more updates!

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2020 Mid-Am - Day One

Day One - Men’s and Women’s Mid-Amateur

Day one of the 2020 Idaho Mid-Am in Jackpot, Nevada saw calm conditions, and a bunched up leaderboard on both the men’s and women’s side.

2019 Women’s Mid-Am champion, Karen Darrington, began her pursuit of a repeat in earnest, firing a very smooth 74 (+2). Darrington posted 37 on both sides on day one, and looked very comfortable plotting her way around the course.

She isn’t without company though.

Fresh off of a Senior Women’s title just over a week ago, Kareen Markle is hot on her heels after putting up a 75 (+3) to set her own pace after day one. Sheryl Scott rounds out the top-3 just four shots off Markle’s pace, with a 79 (+7).

Another defending champion on the men’s side had a pretty, pretty, pretty good day as well. 2019 Champion, Keynan Fanslow, put up a solid 70 (-2) to put himself in a tie for the top spot with Brady Stanger. They both shot identical numbers on both the front and back nines, but accomplished that feat in very different ways.

Stanger made three birdies in his first six holes on the back nine before giving a shot back to finish the round. Fanslow on the other hand, drove the green on the short par 4 14th hole, and then proceeded to make his put for an eagle two. He would make a few bogies and one more birdie to finish his round.

Lurking only one shot back at -1 (71) is Dan Stewart. Stewart made five birdies and an eagle en route to the -1 round, and looks to keep the momentum going heading in to round two.

Day two of the 2020 Mid-Am calls for great scoring conditions, and likely even lower numbers. Make sure to follow along throughout the weekend for more updates!

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Men's Senior & Super Senior State Am - Final Round

Paul Lodge

Gary Vanier

Final Day - Idaho Men’s Senior & Super Senior Amateur

The final round of the Idaho Men’s Senior & Super Senior Championships at Jug Mountain saw two multiple-time winners, and they did it in amazing fashion.

Paul Lodge held the lead going into the final round of the Super Senior Championship, and kept his foot on the gas all the way through the final round, adding his name to the Super Senior trophy for the second time. Rounds of 73-72-70 brought Paul’s tournament total to 215, 10 shots clear of second place.

Lodge went bogey free on his final nine holes, making two birdies for good measure on the way in. The former University of New Mexico player made eight birdies for the week compared to seven bogies.

Kip Reeder (79) finished runner up with a three day total of 225. Brian McGourty (76) rounded out the group in third, with a three day total of 227.

At the end of Day Three for the Senior Men, it was two-time champion Gary Vanier that was the last man standing. An eagle and six birdies lead to a stellar 67, and a three day total of 210 (-6).

The week got off to a slow start for Vanier, shooting 74 on day one that included a 41 on the inward nine.

After that though, it was off to the races. He played the remaining 36 holes in eight under par, making only 4 bogies along the way.

“It’s watching battles between guys like this that make my bad heart tick well,” said Joe Malay during the trophy presentation, where he presented the Joe Malay cup to Vanier.

Calvin Fillmore posted a third round 74 to bring his tournament total to 213 (-3). Fillmore fought hard down the stretch, but it wasn’t enough. Scott Masingill rounded out the top three, shooting a final round 74 for a total of 220 (+4).

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Women's Senior & Super Senior State Am - Final Round

Nancy Bastida

Kareen Markle

Final Day - Idaho Women’s Senior & Super Senior Amateur

The final day of the Idaho Women’s Senior & Super Senior Amateur Championship is in the books, and the 2020 champions have been crowned.

Nancy Bastida was the leader after round one, and after round three, she was the first ever Idaho Super Senior Amateur Champion. Surging ahead of the field with a final round 93 to bring her tournament total to 281. She is the first woman to have her name engraved on the Super Senior trophy.

Kris Hopkins fired a final round 101 to bring her tournament total to 288, and Joanne Odiaga shot a final round 105 for a total of 314.

Kareen Markle placed her name on the Karen Darrington Cup for the fourth time after posting a 75 to capture the title by five.

“I’m not sure whether to smile or cry,” Markle said during the trophy presentation.

The final round started with a little breathing room for Markle, after posting rounds of 77-74. Her tournament total of 226 was good enough for a five stroke victory.

Runner-up, Karen Darrington, fired a final round 76 to bring her tournament total to 231. Sheryl Scott rounded out the top three, shooting a three day total of 233 after a final round 79.

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Men's and Women's Senior & Super Senior State Am - Day Two

Kris Hopkins

Kareen Markle

Paul Lodge

Calvin Fillmore

Day Two - Men’s and Women’s Senior & Super Senior State Amateur

Day two of the Idaho Men’s and Women’s Senior & Super Senior Championships saw a lot of movement on the leaderboards. Some of those names up top were new, and some were familiar.

Kris Hopkins trailed by two strokes starting the day on the Super Senior Women leaderboard, and at the end of the day she lead the way. Hopkins posted a 95 to take the lead (+43) over day one leader, Nancy Bastida, who shot 98 (+44). Joanne Odiaga rounded out the threesome, finishing the day with a +32, 104 (+65).

Kareen Markle put the pedal down on the back nine, and never looked back in round two. Finishing strong with a birdie on 18, Markle posted a stout 74, to take the lead by three. Sheryl Scott twinned her round one score, posting another 77 to bring her total for the championship to +10. Day 1 leader, Karen Darrington, is still lurking in third, just four shots back at +11 after posting a 79 in the second round.

Paul Lodge showed up to Jug Mountain with a score to settle, and it just so happens that that same score happened to be the low round for the Super Senior Men; 72. Lodge (+1) leads Kip Reeder (+2), and Mike Rawls (+4) heading into the final 18 hole stretch.

Calvin Fillmore was certainly in the mix after day one, and now he leads after day two. Posting a blistering 67, Fillmore leads the Senior Men at -5 for the championship, good enough for a four stroke lead. Fillmore has company though, with Gary Vanier (-1) shooting a solid 69 in round two, and day one leader Scott Masingill (+2) posting a 75 for the day.

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Men's and Women's Senior & Super Senior State Am - Day One

Nancy Bastida

Karen Darrington

Greg Tatham

Kip Reeder

Scott Masingill

Day One - Men’s and Women’s Senior & Super Senior State Amateur

Usually, late August in McCall, Idaho feels like the perfect place to put your feet up and relax a little bit. At Jug Mountain Ranch on Thursday though, the air that hung over the golf course was not only filled with the light scent of smoke, it was also heavy in intensity.

The Super Senior Women lead the charge as the first group away at 9 am sharp, and at the end of the day Nancy Bastida lead the way shooting a +18 score of 90 to lead by two over Kris Hopkins who fired a score of +20 (92). Joanne Odiaga fought her way around the golf course, improving on her front nine score on the inward nine by nine strokes to finish the day with a +33, 105.

The Senior Women were hot on their heels with some familiar names at the top of the leaderboard. Karen Darrington began pursuit of her fourth consecutive title by posting the low round of the day, a four over par 76. She leads 3 other golfers at +5 in Sheryl Scott, Kelly Loeb, and Kareen Markle.

On the Men’s Super Senior side, it’s a very tight race. A two-way tie at the top is shared by Greg Tatham and Kip Reeder after they posted under par rounds of 71 (-1). Mike Rawls is right there in third after getting in to the clubhouse with an even par 72.

The Senior Men also saw a familiar name at the top, Scott Masingill. After a smooth 35 on the front nine, Masingill nearly left his card blemish free. A bogey on 18 though cut his lead to one, shooting a one-under 71. He leads Calvin Fillmore (E), and Bob Wheeler, Fran Matthias, and Gary Vanier (+2).

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Clifford Masingill 1927-2020

On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the Idaho golf community said goodbye to a local legend and steward for the game in the state. The Idaho Golf Association would like to send our deepest condolences to the Masingill family.

2020 Idaho Junior Am - Day 3

Braylyn Bayer, Girls 13-14

Wheaton Ennis, Boys 13-14

Carly Carter, Girls 15-18

Lucas Rynearson, Boys 15-18

Idaho Junior - Round 3

The wind. Oh my goodness, the wind.

The final day of the Idaho Junior State Am saw Pinecrest Golf Course in its natural habitat. With a steady 25+ mile per hour breeze, the 13-14 year olds, and the 15-18 year olds took to the course to brave the elements. The results will blow you away. 

The 13-14 year old girls were first off, and the first and second round leader was your leader at the end of round number three as well. Braylyn Bayer (2024) posted a third round 83 (+13) to take the title by two, and finished the tournament with a three day total of 242 (+32). Chloe Singpraseuth (2025) made a late round charge, making some clutch numbers coming in to shoot 79 (+9), and finish with a tournament total of 244 (+34). Avery Bayer (2024) rounded out the top three, posting an 81 (+11) for a three day total of 245 (+35).

The wire-to-wire finishes weren’t done yet. Wheaton Ennis (2024) tied the low round of the day, posting a rock solid 69 (-1) to bring his three day total fo 206 (-4). Teigen Brill (2026) and Reid Piron (2025) found themselves in the same spot that they started the day in, T-2. They matched one another with rounds of 74 (+4) on the day, which gave them a final tally of 215 (+5) for the championship.

In the 15-18 year old girls division, well, 2018 Champion Carly Carter (2021) came to play. Taking 74 (+4) strokes to get around, she finished the championship at 218 (+8), which was good enough for a two stroke victory. Elle McCord (2020) posted the round of the day on the girls side of things, an even par 70 for a tournament total of 220 (+10), finishing in solo second. Kelli Ann Strand (2022) completed the trio at the top after posting a 76 (+6) for a three day total of 223 (+13), and a solo third finish.

Keeping in step with the trend from the day, the boys 15-18 year old division finished with the same leader that it started round three with, Lucas Rynearson (2021). It was the tale of two nines for Rynearson, shooting a comfortable 34 on the outward side, and then managed to hang on on the way in to shoot 37 on the back. It was more than enough though, securing a two shot victory walking off the 18 green and into the week’s largest gallery. Zach Martin (2020) made a run, shooting 69 (-1) finishing at 213 (+3) in solo second. Carter Sheets (2021) shot 71 (+1) for the second straight day to finish in third at 214 (+4) for the week.

The Diamond Line Player of the Year Award was handed out at the completion of play today as well. The award is given to the player who accumulates the highest number of points based on finished throughout the season. The winners for the year are as follows:

Boys 12-U: Justin Anderson

Girls 12-U: Ella Wilson

Boys 13-14: Wheaton Ennis

Girls 13-14: Braylyn Bayer

Boys 15-18: Lucas Rynearson

Girls 15-18: Carly Carter

Everyone at the Idaho Junior Tour and Idaho Golf Association would like to extend our gratitude to all players and parents for your participation in the 2020 season. Thank you again, we’ll see you next year!

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2020 Idaho Junior Am - Day 2

Ella Wilson, Girls 10-12

Justin Anderson, Boys 10-12

Braylyn Bayer, Girls 13-14

Wheaton Ennis, Boys 13-14

Carly Carter, Girls 15-18

Lucas Rynearson, Boys 15-18

Idaho Junior Tour - Round 2

The second day of play was full of action, but maybe not the action you’d think

It all got started with the 12-U boys and girls divisions. On the girls side, it was an extremely tight race. Day 1 leader Mallory Higham (2026) fought till the very end, but some crucial late pars from Ella Wilson (2028) proved to be too much. Wilson shot a 38 on the back nine at Pinecrest to bring her two day total to 79, which gave her a one shot win. Cara Carter (2026) and Eliana Cho rounded out the top-3 with a two day total of 82. 

For the boys, nine holes just weren’t enough to decide a champion. A three-way tie at the top gave the gallery at Pinecrest a real treat, as the sudden-death playoff determined first, second, and third. Justin Anderson (2026), Justin Krasselt (2027), and Ben Focke (2028) all shot a two day total of 66 to get into the playoff. Justin Anderson made a silky smooth stroke on the second hole of the playoff for birdie to secure the win. 

The playoff though, wasn’t done yet. Krasselt and Focke went another three holes before second and third place was decided, with some incredible golf along the way. Krasselt made a great 4-footer for bogey on the fifth playoff hole to secure second. 

After the playoff, it was the 18 hole crew’s turn.

“When it’s breezy, swing it easy.”

Surely that old golf adage was running through someone’s head during the afternoon wave, as Pinecrest really began to bare it’s teeth. With the wind kicking up, more and more players found themselves off-line and in the trees, and the bogies started to roll in.

Some were able to hang on though, and the round one leaders in both the boys and girls 13-14 year old division are also your round two leaders. 

Braylyn Bayer (2024) leads by five after firing an 84 on day two, bringing her total to 159 (+19) for the championship. She is still trailed by her sister Avery Bayer (2024) at 164 (+24). Jane Barry (2024) made a move up the leaderboard with an 80 to bring her total to 165 (+25), and puts her in T-3 with Chloe Singprseuth (2025).

Wheaton Ennis (2024) leads the boys 13-14 division, fighting his way through the wind, and grinding out a 72 to bring his total to 137 (-3). He stands four shots clear of Reid Piron (2025) and Tiegen Brill (2026), who are knotted up at 141 (+1), and sit comfortably in T-2. 

Carly Carter (2021) posted the round of the day for the girls to grab a commanding three stroke lead after posting a 70, to bring her championship total to 144 (+4). Day one leader, Kelli Ann Stand (2022), took a few steps backward after posting a 75, but she still sits alone in second at 147 (+7). Current Idaho Women’s State Am Champion, Brooke Patterson, finds herself in a tie for third with Gabrielle McCord at +10 (150).

The breeze really kicked up late, and wreaked havoc on the boys 15-18 year old leaderboard. That doesn’t mean that there weren’t some good scores posted though. 68 was the low number of the day, and it was shot by two players. Lucas Rynearson (2021) leads after Day 2 at 140 (E). The other 68 came from right behind him though, as Carter Williams (2023) sits at 141 (+1). Another Carter, Carter Sheets (2021), sits alone in third at 143 (+3). Ten players are within six of the lead.

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2020 Idaho Junior Am - Day 1

Dawson Moon

Kelli Ann Strand

Mallory Higham

Aiden Meyer

Braylyn Bayer

Wheaton Ennis

Idaho Junior Tour - Round 1 

A day after the next big youth movement reared its head in the professional golf world, Idaho’s best juniors took to Pinecrest Golf Course in Idaho Falls for the first round of the Idaho Junior State Am, and you could say that players were feeling inspired. 

The 15-18 year old boys and girls started the day, and the numbers were low early. Dawson Moon (2021) jumped out to a two-stroke lead with a 66 (-4). With only one bogey on each side, Moon kept the card nice and tidy. He’s followed closely by Zach Carter (2023) who posted a 68 (-2), and Hunter Eberhardt (2020) with a 69 (-1).

On the girls side, Kelli Ann Strand (2022) leads the way after posting a 72 (+2). Strand put up three birdies on the outward-nine, and then hung on to keep her lead on the inward half. She leads Gabrielle McCord (2020) at +3, and Carly Carter (2021) at +4.

The afternoon wave featured both the 13-14 year old boys and girls, and also the the 12-U boys and girls, with the 12-U crew playing the back nine only. 

Mallory Higham (2026) leads the 12-U girls by one stroke after shooting a 5-over 39. After a shaky start, Higham righted the ship and made two birdies in her last 5 holes. Higham is trailed by Jada Nguyen (2025) at +6, and Ella Wilson (2028) and Eliana Cho (2026) at +7.

Aiden Meyer (2027) thought it would be a good day to have a good day, going low and posting a smooth 32. He leads three others, Justin Krasselt (2027), Ben Focke (2028), and Jacob McFarland (2026), who are all knotted up at -1.

The 13-14 year old crew wrapped up day one at Pinecrest, and they did it in style. Braylyn Bayer (2024) threw four birdies on her scorecard, and incidentally leads by four as well after shooting 75 (+5). She is chased by her sister Avery Bayer (2024) at +9, and Chloe Singpaseuth (2025) at +10.

The 13-14 year old boys proved exciting as well, with Wheaton Ennis (2024) posting the low round of the day, a five under 65, to lead by five strokes. With a lone bogey on the card, Ennis played the cleanest round of the day, with an eagle 3 on 11 to help the cause. Ennis is pursued by Reid Piron (2025) at even par, and Teigen Brill (2026) who sits at +2 for the championship.

Make sure to follow along tomorrow for scores and updates on all the action!

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Hugo Townsend Goes Deep to Capture the 2020 State Am Title

Hugo Townsend

Day Three – Men’s State Amateur

You know that old saying in golf, “Sometimes a hole just fits your eye”? What if it was a whole nine holes that fit your eye?

The back nine at Elkhorn Golf Club might have been designed with Hugo Townsend in mind, or at least it seems like it. Townsend played the back nine at Elkhorn in a cumulative 11 strokes under par, shooting 33-31-33 throughout the week.

Starting the day a stroke behind the leaders, Townsend seemed to have stalled on the front nine, making one birdie and eight pars. Things started moving very quickly though on the back nine.

A bogey on 11 set him back for a moment, but a birdie on 13 put him just 2 shots back of Colt Sherrell.

Then it happened.

Townsend stuffed his approach on 15 and drained the putt, while Sherrell lipped out his par putt. A two shot swing.

Townsend had the honor on the 16th hole, a hole that had been shortened and was certainly reachable. Instead of giving it a go he elected to lay up just short. Then he played maybe the shot of the tournament. A crafty little bump and run into the hill in front of the green, letting it cozy to about three feet which he promptly buried for another birdie.

A routine par on 17, and a bogey for Sherrell gave Townsend a two shot lead headed to the 18th, and he never looked back. A very casual birdie on 18 brought him to -10 (206) for the tournament, and a comfortable win.

After losing his spring college season to the pandemic, Townsend sounded more relieved than excited after the round. “It just feels really good to play in a tournament. I’ve been working really hard in the gym and playing a lot with my teammates since I can’t go home (to Sweden) this summer. It just feels really good to have all the hard work pay off.”

At the end of the day, there’s certainly no better pay off than having a trophy waiting.

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Brooke Patterson Goes Wire-to-Wire to Win the 2020 Women's State Am

Brooke Patterson

Day Three – Women’s State Amateur

If you have a weak heart, don’t read this.

It took 75 shots in round three for Brooke Patterson to seal the deal at the 2020 Idaho Women’s State Am, but not all those shots carried the same palpability of the others.

There was that drive on one after being introduced as the leader, and the short iron on 11 to a few feet after bogey at 10, and the windy tee shot on 17 that forced her further to the right than she wanted to go, and the flip wedge on 18 that needed to be landed on a square the size of a blanket to win the tournament (catch the drift here?).

Yet, after all the nerve-wracking shots, Brooke kept her composure. It didn’t matter than it poured rain for 15 minutes on the 16th giving way to gusting winds, or that her playing partners were unrelenting throughout the day. She just stayed to the course, and found a way.

Brooke began the day with a two shot lead, and saw that lead get reduced to one quickly after two bogies and a birdie on the outward nine. But a timely birdie at 11 helped right the ship, and things were a little more steady the rest of the way in.

It didn’t come without charges from down the leaderboard though. Taylor Koch was red-hot after a front nine 32 to charge up to +5, eventually giving two shots back to finish with the only under par round of the day, a 70 (-2), to end her charge at +7 for the tournament.

The biggest charge though, came from Payton Fehringer. A front nine 35 put her squarely in contention, and after two birdies in the first 4 holes on the back, she was putting the pressure on Brooke. A few unforced errors on the last five holes ended the run though, finishing with an even par 72, ending the tournament at +4.

It just didn’t matter what came her way, Brooke held strong. The hug from her dad (and first time caddie) made all of the roller coaster twists and turns worth it.

And when she got off the ride that was the 2020 Idaho Women’s State Am at Elkhorn Golf Club, she had a trophy waiting for her.

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An Old Rivalry Gets New Life

Colt Sherrell

Skyler Eubank

Day Two – Men’s State Amateur

If you didn’t know any better, you’d think that the leaderboard on day two of the 2020 Idaho Men’s State Am was actually for a college tournament.

Colt Sherrell, the leader on day one and Idaho Vandal, still has the lead. At least a share of the lead. Firing a smooth 70 in round two he sits at -7 for the championship, but not without some company.

The Boise State Bronco contingent came out firing on all cylinders in calmer conditions. Skyler Eubank roared into a share of the lead at -7 with a tremendous 67. With his only bogey of the day coming on the front nine, Eubank kept the card clean on the back shooting a routine looking 32.

Hugo Townsend, Eubank’s teammate, put together the round of the day shooting a monster 66 (-6). If the number isn’t that impressive, then maybe the way he did it is: one bogey, seven birdies. Five of Townsend’s seven birdies came on the back nine alone and vaulted him into third.

Connor Johnstone, who trailed by two at the end of day one and is also a Bronco, scrapped around the golf course for a 71 (-1) which brought his championship total to -4, and a spot at fourth on the leaderboard.

But wait, there’s more.

Josh Gliege, former Texas A&M Aggie and now soon to be Bronco, sits just five shots back at -2 with Tristan Belue , College of Idaho commit, in a tie for fifth.

Ten players sit at even par or better for the start of round 3 on Saturday. With a forecast that calls for low winds, scoring will likely be at a premium.

One thing is for sure: tomorrow’s champ will have earned the title.

Follow along tomorrow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for score updates.

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Patterson Hangs On to Lead After Round Two

Brooke Patterson

Day Two – Women’s State Amateur

The lead score at the end of day two of the Idaho Women’s State Am is the same as it was when the tournament started yesterday: even par.

Brooke Patterson led by four at the start of the day, but that wouldn’t be the case 18 holes later. A shaky back nine 40 gave way to a second round 75, but Brooke didn’t ever let go of her lead from round one. The lead though has been cut in half to two strokes.

While Patterson was setting the pace at even par for the championship, the field went to work this afternoon. Even though no player in the field broke par, there are now four players within four shots of the lead.

Kelli Ann Strand, in second place (+2), managed to piece together a 73 (+1) after a roller coaster back nine that included three birdies, a bogey, and a double bogey. Anne Bahr improved on yesterday’s round by a stroke to shoot 73 as well, bringing her into sole possession of third at +3 for the championship.

Shooting identical scores in both rounds one and two, Tyler Erickson and Payton Fehringer, are tied for fourth at +4 for the championship.

18 short holes stand in the way of a new Idaho Women’s State Amateur Champion. Follow along tomorrow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for score updates.

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Sherrell, Patterson Storm to Early Lead at Elkhorn

Colt Sherrell

Brooke Patterson

Day One – Men’s & Women’s State Amateur

Every player that walked off the golf course at Elkhorn Golf Club today sounded like a vintage Tiger Woods press conference: “Conditions were really tough out there.”

With the Men’s and Women’s State Amateur playing simultaneously for the first time in Idaho Golf Association history, players started the day in relatively benign conditions. Then the wind kicked up in the afternoon, making play much tougher on those making the turn.

Colt Sherrell from Moscow, ID made it look easy though, firing a bogey-free 67 (-5). “I had a good plan going in, and I stuck to the plan. I knew if I could lay back on a few holes and have a pitching wedge in my hand that things would go fairly well.” Sherrell said.

Douglas Manchester put together a solid round as well keeping a clean card, shooting 68 (-4). He’s followed by seven other players at even par or better.

The women’s side of the tournament had a vastly different look on Day 1, with only one player under par.

Brooke Patterson stands four shots clear after a first round 69 (-3), but it wasn’t easy. “Obviously, I had a tough start with the bogey, but I settled in after that. My distance was a big factor, and having a lot of wedges helped a ton. I had a few tap in birdies and that helped my momentum heading into the back nine.” Patterson said after the round.

Momentum might be an understatement. Patterson made birdies on four of her last six and managed to stay out of the wind.

Though she may be four shots clear at the moment, the contingent behind her is ready for the challenge. Carly Carter, Kelli Ann Strand, and Taylor Koch all sit at +1 which is certainly within striking distance.

There is still plenty of golf to be played here at Elkhorn, so stay tuned for updates throughout the day on Friday and Saturday on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 To view all today’s men’s scores click HERE, and to view today’s women’s scores click HERE.

2019 Co-Volunteers of the Year Announced

Tim Fleming

Brenda Sanford, and her husband Terry

Boise, Idaho - 2019 was a great year for the Idaho Golf Association, and we look forward to what 2020 holds! The IGA reaches new heights year in and year out because of its volunteers, and each year we make sure to recognize the volunteer that truly makes a difference in the IGA. This yeah though we couldn’t possibly narrow it down to just one, so the IGA is excited to announce that the 2019 Co-Volunteers of the Year are Tim Fleming and Brenda Sanford!

Fleming has served as General Counsel to the IGA since 2012 and looks forward to many years to come. “There is no greater feeling than helping others. Working with a non-profit organization like the IGA provides plenty of opportunities to share your time and expertise for the benefit of someone else. By volunteering, you will meet people from around the state of Idaho that you would otherwise never meet, and you will become personally enriched because of the experience.”

Sanford served previously as the Treasurer to the IGA and knows where the IGA has been and knows where it’s going. “I enjoyed my time on the IGA Board, there were lots of challenges, however there was positive with the financial status of the IGA improving. The great staff that work there have made some great changes to the IGA, specifically the tournaments and course rating areas.  I especially enjoy volunteering for the tournaments and meeting many new people.”

Both share the same mindset when asked what it means to be named as a Volunteer of the Year. “I am very appreciative of the recognition.  I volunteer to hopefully make a difference and to give back to my community through any volunteer work that I do,” Sanford said.

“It is incredibly humbling. I have a small role in an organization that is very successful because it is built around the spirit of volunteerism and a commitment to a solid charitable mission by a significant number of people. I am confident that tomorrow will be even better than today for the IGA because of each and every volunteer. I am blessed to be one of many,” Fleming said.

Tim and Brenda have been a vital part of the IGA's efforts for many years.  The honorable way in which they have both served the IGA is a great tribute to their character and mission.   While we know there are many other endeavors and obligations to be accomplished, we are extremely grateful for the time and commitment that they have shown the IGA in 2019 as well as in previous years.  

Idaho Golf Association Statement on COVID-19

The IGA Executive Director and the IGA Board are continuously monitoring developments and recommendations from government health officials regarding Covid-19.  With the current state of affairs in mind, our continued goal is to make sure that all members, clubs, professionals, and event participants are kept up to date about the status of upcoming events within the IGA.  This statement is in no way intended to be a representation of individual clubs, but rather is intended only for events that are run by the IGA staff and volunteers.  Items listed in this document will continually be reviewed, and updates will be posted on www.idahoga.org as well as www.idahojuniortour.org. 

1.     The IGA office is not accepting walk-in customers.  All business should be conducted by appointment or by phone/email.

2.     All IGA sponsored educational meetings (i.e. Rules Seminars, Handicapping Seminars, etc.) are cancelled through May 1, 2020. 

3.     IGA Championship registrations will be delayed until at least May 1, 2020. 

4.     Idaho Junior Tour Event registrations are suspended until at least May 1, 2020.

5.     Idaho Junior Tour Membership Registration will remain open until further notice.

6.     IGA Membership/Handicap Registrations and Renewals will remain open.

7.     IGA Employees may be working remotely.  Please contact them individually as needed.

For Handicap Questions, Contact Lexie VanAntwerp – Lexie@idahoga.org

For Championship Questions, Contact Taylor Judy – Taylor@idahoga.org

For Junior Tour Questions, Contact Cecilia Baney – Cecilia@idahoga.org

Leadership Changes for the Idaho Golf Association

Adam McCormick, Executive Director

Caleb Cox, Handicap & Course Rating Director

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Golf Association Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of current Executive Director, Adam McCormick.

“I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish since January of 2018 when I joined the staff, and I couldn’t be more excited for what the future holds for the IGA.” McCormick said. “While I’ll miss the relationships that I’ve made in the Idaho golf community, the opportunity to go back home with my wife and son to be closer to family is once in a lifetime.”

McCormick leaves the Idaho Golf Association after a two-year tenure which saw the membership of the organization grow 12%, and helped to foster a burgeoning relationship with the Idaho Junior Golf Foundation. The IJGF provides financial support for junior golfers in need, subsidizing the Youth On Course program, lowering membership fees, helping traveling teams meet their expenses, and providing trophies and prizes to juniors across the state.

McCormick joined the Idaho Golf Association in 2018, after serving as the Director of Competitions for the Tennessee Golf Association from 2012-2017. He was previously with the Kansas City Golf Association starting in 2010.

“Adam has helped the organization take some massive strides in the last few years, and we’re sorry to see him go. We know how hard he has worked in his time here, and we wish him nothing but the best.” said Russ Peterson, President, Idaho Golf Association Board of Directors.

With the departure of McCormick, the Board of Directors has named current Handicap & Course Rating Director, Caleb Cox, as the new Executive Director of the Idaho Golf Association.  He will assume the role starting March 16, 2020.

Cox joined the Idaho Golf Association in 2017, after serving as an Assistant Golf Professional for five years beginning in Oklahoma before moving to Idaho.  He has served as the Handicap & Course Rating Director for the last three years at the Idaho Golf Association.

“I’m appreciative and humbled that the Board of Directors has put their trust in my abilities, and I’m so excited to get started.” Cox said. “The Association has taken great strides during Adam’s time here, and I’m hopeful that I can continue to carry the momentum and further the organization.”