Indiana University Athletics
Indiana State Amateur Golf Tourney Coming to IU Campus For First Time in 123-Year History
6/8/2023 10:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Bloomington, Ind. – For the first time in its 123-year history, the Indiana State Amateur Golf Tournament is coming to the Indiana University campus.
The Pfau Course at Indiana University will host the state's premier amateur golf championship from June 19-21. The three-day event will feature 156 of the state's best amateur players competing in a 54-hole, individual stroke play competition. Following the opening 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 scores in preparation for the final round on June 21.
The event is free to attend for spectators.
"The Pfau Course is one of the best golf courses in the Midwest, which makes it a fitting location to test the skills of the best players in the state of Indiana," said Pfau Course Director of Golf Dan Hilker. "When this course was designed and built, the vision included hosting high-caliber events like this. We look forward to welcoming the Indiana Golf Association and this year's participants as they get an opportunity to not only experience what the Pfau Course has to offer, but also the city of Bloomington and Indiana University."
"We are extremely excited for the 123rd Indiana Amateur Championship this year at The Pfau Course at Indiana University beginning on June 19 through June 21," said IGA Tournament Director Deric Green. "I want to thank Director of Golf, Dan Hilker, and PGA and Golf Course Superintendent, Anthony Robertson, for hosting this year's championship. The golf course will be a great test for all 156 players, and we look forward to a fantastic week in Bloomington."
While the event will feature players from all over the state and of all ages, the 2023 field will also have an Indiana University flavor. Current members of Coach Mike Mayer's men's golf team that are expected to compete are two-time state amateur champion Noah Gillard and incoming freshman Cole Starnes.
The Indiana State Amateur has a long and rich history since the first event was played in 1900 at the Country Club of Indianapolis. There have been 122 championships in all (no tournament was held in 1917 due to World War I), and many of the winners have gone to become well known names both in IU and national golfing circles. Current IU Athletics Hall of Fame members Jeff Overton (2003 and 2004 champion), Sam Carmichael (1960 and 1961) and Don Padgett II (1970) are former winners of the event, as are a number of other former Hoosier student-athletes, including Nicholas Grubnich (2014), Josh Brewer (1998), Jim Ousley (1994), Dan Olsen (1986, 1988, 1989), Gary Stickl (1981), Kent Frandsen (1974, 1979, 1984),Tom Inskeep (1977, 1978), Gary Biddinger (1972), Ron Royer (1969), Henry Timbrook (1941), and Gillard (2020 and 2021). Other well known past champions include Fuzzy Zoeller (1973), Bill Kratzert III (1968), and current PGA Tour players Tyler Duncan (2011) and Adam Schenk (2013).
The Pfau Course at Indiana University will host the state's premier amateur golf championship from June 19-21. The three-day event will feature 156 of the state's best amateur players competing in a 54-hole, individual stroke play competition. Following the opening 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 scores in preparation for the final round on June 21.
The event is free to attend for spectators.
"The Pfau Course is one of the best golf courses in the Midwest, which makes it a fitting location to test the skills of the best players in the state of Indiana," said Pfau Course Director of Golf Dan Hilker. "When this course was designed and built, the vision included hosting high-caliber events like this. We look forward to welcoming the Indiana Golf Association and this year's participants as they get an opportunity to not only experience what the Pfau Course has to offer, but also the city of Bloomington and Indiana University."
"We are extremely excited for the 123rd Indiana Amateur Championship this year at The Pfau Course at Indiana University beginning on June 19 through June 21," said IGA Tournament Director Deric Green. "I want to thank Director of Golf, Dan Hilker, and PGA and Golf Course Superintendent, Anthony Robertson, for hosting this year's championship. The golf course will be a great test for all 156 players, and we look forward to a fantastic week in Bloomington."
While the event will feature players from all over the state and of all ages, the 2023 field will also have an Indiana University flavor. Current members of Coach Mike Mayer's men's golf team that are expected to compete are two-time state amateur champion Noah Gillard and incoming freshman Cole Starnes.
The Indiana State Amateur has a long and rich history since the first event was played in 1900 at the Country Club of Indianapolis. There have been 122 championships in all (no tournament was held in 1917 due to World War I), and many of the winners have gone to become well known names both in IU and national golfing circles. Current IU Athletics Hall of Fame members Jeff Overton (2003 and 2004 champion), Sam Carmichael (1960 and 1961) and Don Padgett II (1970) are former winners of the event, as are a number of other former Hoosier student-athletes, including Nicholas Grubnich (2014), Josh Brewer (1998), Jim Ousley (1994), Dan Olsen (1986, 1988, 1989), Gary Stickl (1981), Kent Frandsen (1974, 1979, 1984),Tom Inskeep (1977, 1978), Gary Biddinger (1972), Ron Royer (1969), Henry Timbrook (1941), and Gillard (2020 and 2021). Other well known past champions include Fuzzy Zoeller (1973), Bill Kratzert III (1968), and current PGA Tour players Tyler Duncan (2011) and Adam Schenk (2013).
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