On Monday, May 2nd, the MSGA hosted a 101st Maryland State Am/Open Qualifier at Northwest Golf Course. 110 players drove to Silver Spring, Maryland, to try and qualify for either the Maryland Amateur or the Maryland Open.
Northwest Golf Course played at 6,827 yards for the qualifier, with proper conditions for golf. While it was a little chilly in the morning, the sun came out and heated things up for golfers playing in the afternoon. Jay Mulieri of Rolling Road Golf Club finished 1st place for the Maryland Open qualifier, carding a 5-under-par 67. 82 golfers were competing for 18 spots plus ties for a chance to play in the Maryland Open. After the day was over, 22 players finished at 2-over-par 74, or better and qualified.
Looking at the Am leaderboard, Tucker Sampson of Manor Country Club finished 1st. Sampson carded a 4-under par 68 to finish solo in 1st place. 84 golfers competed for their right to play in the Maryland Amateur, with only 18 spots plus ties available. The cut for the Am was three-over-par 75, as there were six players tied for 18th shooting three over. Twenty-three golfers qualified for the 101st Maryland Amateur at Argyle Country Club on June 9-12.
About the Maryland State Golf Association
Founded in 1921, the Maryland State Golf Association fulfills its constitutional mandate by promoting the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions; sponsoring and conducting state tournaments as well as USGA qualifying rounds each year; educating and informing Maryland golfers about changes in the Rules of Golf; fostering respect for the game of golf as well as its Rules; and awarding scholarships.
