Lupton Invitational: Mikkelsen, Exber win Titles
5/29/2011 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Lupton Invitational, The Honors Course
Kris Mikkelsen edges Carlton Forrester for the title
Ooltewah, TN (May 29, 2011) -- Kris Mikkelsen carded a final round 71 to hold of a charging Carlton Forrester who fired a 69 to finish in solo second.
Mikkleson had the honor of staying in the Lupton apartment, located on the golf course, for the weekend.
“This was a special week for me,” said Mikkelsen. “To spend the weekend in Mr. Lupton’s old office, to have my wife [Lisa] with me, and to win is a special treat.”
Results: Lupton Invitational
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | 400 | 70-71-71--212 | |
| 2 | Atlanta, GA | 300 | 71-73-69--213 | |
| 3 | Morristown, TN | 200 | 68-74-73--215 | |
| 4 | New Orleans, LA | 200 | 76-70-70--216 | |
| 5 | W. Des Moines, IA | 200 | 72-69-76--217 |
About the Lupton Invitational
This event, named after club founder John T. Lupton, debuted in 2005 on a spectacular Pete Dye golf course near Chatanooga. Mitch Voges won the 1991 U.S. Amateur here, and Tiger Woods won the 1996 NCAA Championship here despite a final round 80.
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