Alabama State Mid-Amateur: Connor Elder wins in a playoff

After a three-hole playoff, Conner Elder of Mobile secured victory and claimed the 35th Alabama State Mid-Amateur Championship title, his first AGA Champion title.

He fired an even-par 71 for the Final Round. Elder posted three rounds of 67-69-71.

“It definitely hasn’t sunk in yet,” said Elder.” “It’s awesome. I still don’t believe it right now.”

Both Elder and Hunter Hawkins of Fort Payne posted a 54-hole total of six-under 207.

The pair battled for three holes following today’s play to determine who would become champion. Hawkins posted a four-under 67 during the Final Round today. Hawkins posted rounds of 69-71-67.

Blake Kelley of Birmingham carded an overall 208. He fired a 69 today to secure bronze.

The average score in the final round was 74.81, with 15 players breaking par. There were 143 birdies and 1 eagle posted in the final round, with the easiest hole being No. 3, the par 5 with an average score was 4.80, and the hardest was hole No. 5, a par 4 with an average score of 4.49.