JOHNS CREEK, GA (October 8, 2016) -- The final match of the Atlanta Amateur Match Play Championship will feature Stan Gann Jr. of Bonaire and Kane Whitehurst of Duluth. The 98th edition of this event is being played at Rivermont Golf Club, October 6-9.
Whitehurst earned wins over Brad Hondros of Atlanta in the round of 32 (2 and 1), Jeff Belk of Marietta in the round of 16 (4 and 3), David Noll, Jr., of Dalton in the quarterfinals (5 and 3) and in the semifinals over Chris Waters of Atlanta (3 and 2).
Gann reached the finals by defeating Miles Lathem of Canton, 5 and 4, in the round of 32 and then Brock Healy of Peachtree Corners, 5 and 3, in the round of 16. He continued on Saturday with wins over David Noto of Clarkesville in the quarterfinals (2 and 1) and over Bob Royak of Alpharetta in the semifinals (2 and 1).
The championship match will begin at 8:15 a.m.
Stan Gann Jr. and Kane Whitehurst to Meet in Finals at Atlanta Amateur Match Play Championship
The championship match at Rivermont Golf Club will begin at 8:15 a.m.