Joppa, MD. – The second qualifier for the 102nd Maryland Amateur/Maryland Open Championship was held Tuesday, May 3rd, at Mountain Branch Golf Club. Players faced cold, misty, and windy conditions. The par-70 course played was played at 6,755 yards and was administered by the Maryland State Golf Association.
In the second to last group of the day, Ethan Crabb (Worthington Manor GC) led the way with a round of 69 (-1). Crabb teeing off later in the day, faced tougher conditions as the wind picked up. Crabb made two birdies and only made one bogey early in his round. Crabb qualified for both the 102nd Maryland Amateur and Open. Just behind were Will Zelaya (Mountain Branch GC) and Ben Lukehart (Piney Branch HC), who finished their rounds at even par (70). They also qualified for both the 102nd Maryland Amateur and Open. Seventeen other players joined them to qualify for the 102nd Maryland Amateur.
Following Crabb, Zelaya, and Lukehart in Maryland Open qualifying was Adam Hemeon, PGA, Director of Golf at Chevy Chase Club. Hemeon qualified with a round of 71 (+1) and was low professional on the day. Craig Balsinger and Jordan Meltzer were the other two professionals to qualify for the 102nd Maryland State Open. Twenty-one players were able to qualify for the 102nd Maryland Open.
These Players will compete at Chartwell Golf & Country Club on Thursday, June 8, 2022 – Sunday, June 11, 2022, for the 102nd Maryland Amateur. The 102nd Maryland Open will be held Monday, July 10, 2022 – Wednesday, July 12, 2022, at Hillendale Country Club.
