This past weekend eleven MSGA Members played in the 7th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball at the Country Club of Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama. According to the United States Golf Association (USGA), 2,468 sides (4,936 players) entries were accepted, and qualifying took place from August 18th – to December 13th, 2021. To see qualifying results, please click here.
Charlie Winegardner
The following MSGA Members advance through qualifying to participate in the event.
- Jeff Castle (Hillendale Country Club)
- Steve Colnitis (Baltimore Country Club)
- Kevin Grady (Rolling Road Golf Club)
- Rij Patel (Hayfields Country Club)
- Travis Russell (TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm)
- Joe Scheffres (Woodmont Country Club)
- Nick Smearman (Baltimore Country Club)
- Andrew Sovero (Rolling Road Golf Club)
- Ben Warnquist (Manor Country Club)
- Charlie Winegardner (The Cannon Club)
- Billy Wingerd (Hillendale Country Club)
Billy Wingerd
Jeff Castle
After the first two days of stroke-play qualifying, Jeff Castle-Billy Wingerd (132), Charlie Winegardner, and his partner Frank Alafoginis (131) advanced to match play. During the Round of 32, Castle and Wingerd were able to win their match 4&2. Back-to-back birdies on No. 15 and 16 were able to help seal the victory and advance to the Round of 16. Alafoginis and Winegardner were tied through nine holes. After going 2-up through No. 11, they were all-square against their opponents, heading to No. 18. Alafoginis and Winegardner were able to save par on the 18th hole and advance to the Round of 16.
Both teams were unable to advance past the Round of 16, both losing 2&1. The Maryland State Golf Association would like to congratulate all who competed in the 7th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball.
To view the results, please click here.
