Grayson closes with 66 to win Longleaf Pine Amateur by one
December 19, 2025 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Mid Pines Invitational, Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club

Seven‑birdie 66 caps Akron grad Elliott Grayson’s charge to the Longleaf Pine Amateur title.
Elliott Grayson fired a seven‑birdie 66 to win the Longleaf Pine Amateur by one shot at three under par at Mid Pines Golf Club, backing up earlier rounds of 72-72 for a 210 total. Burton closed at two under to take solo second, with Chankarn finishing third at even par.
The Rock Hill, South Carolina golfer turned the final round with a decisive burst on the front nine, rolling in birdies at 4, 5 and 6 to vault into the lead and set the tone for a composed finish. He added more birdies coming home to stay just clear of a tightly packed leaderboard, his conversion rate on makeable chances ultimately proving the difference in a 142‑player championship that cut to the low 70 and ties after 36 holes.
Grayson’s win continues an impressive 2025 campaign. This season he has played three ranked events, highlighted by victory at the Berkeley Cup in October, and the Longleaf title further underlines his upward trajectory.
Conditions at Mid Pines added extra bite to the scoring. Cold, testing mornings demanded patience and precise ball‑striking as players navigated firmer surfaces and swirling breezes before the course eased slightly in the afternoons. In that context, Grayson’s closing 66 stood out as the championship round that everyone else was chasing but nobody could match.
Results: Mid Pines Invitational
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby, NC | 300 | 72-72-66=210 | |
| 2 | Dublin, OH | 200 | 71-70-70=211 | |
| 3 | Southern Pines, NC | 100 | 73-70-70=213 | |
| T4 | Wheelersburg, OH | 100 | 76-72-67=215 | |
| T4 | Cary, NC | 100 | 75-71-69=215 |
About the Mid Pines Invitational

Formerly known as the CCNC Amateur but moved to Mid Pines in 2022. 54-hole stroke play event with a cut after 36 holes to the low 40 players and ties.
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