Birmingham National Invitational: Hickman surges for win
6/1/2014 | by Benjamin Larsen of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Birmingham National Invitational, Country Club of Birmingham - West Course
Aaron Hickman shot a final-round 70 to surge and win over a loaded field by a shot
Hickman, who hails from Tyler, Texas and played for TCU, won by one from three players including former University of Alabama golfer Matthew Swan (69-69- 73), Patrick Christovich of New Orleans (71-71-69) and Craig Smith of Nashville (72-66-73), all at 2- under 211.
ABOUT THE BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL INVITATIONAL
The Birmingham National Invitational, called simply the "National Invitational" by the club, continues to attract a solid field of mid-am players and should see its status elevated in the AmateurGolf.com Mid-Amateur Rankings, the only rankings dedicated to golfers aged 25 and over.
Results: Birmingham National Invitational
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler, TX | 400 | 69-71-70=210 | |
| T2 | Nashville, TN | 300 | 72-66-73=211 | |
| T2 | Atlanta, GA | 300 | 69-69-73=211 | |
| T2 | New Orleans, LA | 300 | 71-71-69=211 | |
| T5 | Savannah, GA | 200 | 74-68-70=212 |
About the Birmingham National Invitational
This 54-hole stroke play event, formerly held the weekend after Memorial Day but moved to November in 2020, dates back to the early 1900's and is also known as the "NIT". Draws a field of national-level mid-amateurs.
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