Results/Recap
44 competitors from 9 different states in four divisions competed at the Fringe at the first annual Georgia Open, the start of the Southern Swing series. Through the sweltering heat, amateurs played three rounds and the National and Georgia pros played five rounds of competitive minigolf at the Fringe in Roswell, Georgia.
Tennessee competitive putting pro Joey Baldasano led from start to finish for five rounds after setting the course record at 29 in the first round. He wins his first Putters League and AMA event by six strokes. Bryan Akers and Kent Cranford also shot 29s and the three currently hold the course record.
2024 Salty Seagull Pro Tournament winner Rick Baird shot a 4th round - 6 (30) to take 2nd, passing Gary Hester, 2023 Masters Winner and multiple Putters League event winner, who took 3rd.
In the local Georgia pro division, new player Kevin McKleroy shot an impressive -11 over five rounds to take first in that division. Noah Walter and Jason Partyka finished in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
In the Amateur division, Ty Pittard shot a 3-round +9 to take home 1st by a single stroke over DeAndre Hill. Jeremy Webb came in 3rd in the amateur division with a +3.
In the women’s division, Amanda Farahany took first, followed closely by Vanette Block in 2nd and Susan Crane in 3rd.
Event Details
Event Details
AMA Scoring: Blue (Scoring Details)
To play in the pro division, you must be a member of the USPMGA.
The event purse for each Southern Swing Tournament is $2,500. The overall tour champion will receive an additional $500 and entry into the 2024 USPMGA Masters in North Myrtle Beach.
More details on this event will be added soon on the Southern Swing website
Note that the turf on the course was replaced in early 2024 so it will play slightly differently than in the video.