AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A strong CSRA contingent is set to tee it up this week at Ocean Forest (Sea Island) for the 105th Georgia Amateur Championship, with Richmond Academy’s McKnight Beman is making his first start in the event after qualifying with a standout round.
Beman secured his spot at Bartram Trail, where he shot a 69 and finished tied third in qualifying.
“It was really exciting,” Beman said. “It was one of my main goals this year. It was great to accomplish that already and get some experience with some of the top amateurs in the state of Georgia.”
Local list: CSRA representation at the Georgia Amateur
Golfers from the area expected in the field include:
- Lucas Hopkins (Thomson)
- MacGregor Thompson (Augusta)
- McKnight Beman (Augusta)
- Kipp Madison (Augusta)
- Colten Lewis (Swainsboro)
- Austin Vick (Evans)
- Cody Shafer (Evans)
- Bo Blanchard (Augusta University, defending champion)
One notable name not playing: Hamilton Coleman is listed as exempt, but is opting out with the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills coming next week.
Beman paired with Madison in opening rounds
Beman won’t be going it alone early. He said he will be paired with local Kipp Madison in the first two rounds, adding a familiar face as he steps into a field that often includes players decades older…