Laytonsville, Md. – The Maryland State Golf Association conducted its third qualifier for the 105th Maryland Amateur and 105th Maryland Open at Montgomery Country Club on May 14. Twenty-six players secured their spots in the 105th Maryland Amateur, while 18 players earned places in the 105th Maryland Open.
Rye Stinson of Manor Country Club claimed medalist honors in the Maryland Amateur qualifier after carding a two-under-par 69, finishing one stroke clear of the field. Stinson opened his round with back-to-back birdies on the 1st and 2nd holes and added two more birdies against two bogeys to secure his place in the 105th Maryland Amateur, set for June 4-7 at Columbia Country Club.
The Maryland Open qualifier featured a crowded leaderboard at the top, with Charles Young of the MSGA eClub, Gregory Pieczynski, PGA, from George Mason University, and Colin St. Maxens (a) from Columbia Country Club sharing medalist honors after each posted one-under-par 70.
Both Young and Pieczynski carded three birdies to two bogeys during their rounds, while St. Maxens recorded five birdies, two bogeys, and a double bogey to claim a share of the lead. The trio of co-medalists advanced to the 105th Maryland Open, scheduled for July 13-15 at Argyle Country Club.
The final 105th Maryland Amateur/Open qualifier will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at Queenstown Harbor – River Course.
The Maryland State Golf Association thanks the staff and members of Montgomery Country Club for their hospitality in hosting the qualifier.
Course & Player Statistics
Scoring Average: 78.35
Hardest Hole: Hole 11 (Par 3, 213 yards) – 3.80 scoring average
Easiest Hole: Hole 1 (par 5, 526 yards) – 4.90 scoring average
Number of Eagles or better: 4
Number of Birdies: 196
Most Birdies: Miles Simpson – 6
MSGA Mission
To serve, grow, and advance the game of golf in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
