Georgia Cup: British Am champ Aldrich Potgieter defeats U.S. Am winner Sam Bennett

March 27, 2023 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Time to make birdie: Aldrich Potgieter and Sam Bennett at The Georgia Cup

Just days after winning the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, the fantastic play of the rising RSA star continues

The Golf Club of Georgia continued its tradition of inviting the U.S. and British Amateur champions to play a pre-Masters tuneup.

Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa defeated Sam Bennett on Sunday, just days after capturing the prestigious Junior Invitational at nearby Sage Valley Golf Club.

Each player has his eyes on the bigger prize next week, as they try and make the 36-hole cut and compete for low amateur honors at The Masters.

Potgieter with The British Amateur trophy

Both the British Amateur and U.S. Amateur trophies were on site as the respective champions battled at the Golf Club of Georgia.

In the end, it was Potgieter continuing his good form and taking the match 5&4; the key stretch was his string of four consecutive birdies starting at the 8th hole.

The weather didn't cooperate; rain pushed back the start of the match 2 1/2 hours. Hopefully the weather clears out and cooperates for both the ANWA and The Masters.

About the Georgia Cup Match

Established at The Golf Club of Georgia in 1998, The Georgia Cup annually brings together the reigning United States Amateur and British Amateur Champion for an 18-hole match in advance of the Masters. Over the years, The Georgia Cup has grown from a...

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