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Championship at Shoal Creek and the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at the Country Club of Birmingham, the state of Alabama has now hosted three
of the largest amateur championships
in the world. Also, strong support of competitive golf has come from many private and public clubs. A great example is the Future Masters, which has been
a hugely popular junior championship
The profiles and stories within bring to life interesting personalities and their accomplishments in the game. Avid golfers will enjoy this opportunity to learn and reflect.
for the past sixty-five years at Dothan Country Club.
Alabama Golf Association: The First 100 Years depicts the rich heritage of
amateur golf in Alabama. The profiles and stories within bring to life interesting personalities and their accomplishments in the game. Avid golfers will enjoy this opportunity to learn and reflect.
Author’s note: Richard Anthony was president of the Alabama Golf Association in 1985–86. He won the 1976 State Amateur and many other prominent titles.
Barney Lanier, Richard Anthony, and Jim Gorrie were the co-chairmen of the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship held at the Country Club of Birmingham.
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ALABAMA GOLF ASSOCIATION FOREWORD