July 13, 2024 at The Fringe
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. Thank you to all attendees for a fun event, and to our sponsors Midwood Entertainment and the Fringe!
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 even 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.
National Professionals Top 15
1st place! Joey Baldasano – $750 & 2x tix to a 2024 Midwood Entertainment event (first PL event!) and a Caddy Daddy bag!
2. Rick Baird – $450
3. Gary Hester – $310
4. Kent Cranford – $155
5. Greg Newport – $115
6. Randy Reeves – $100
7. Danny Baddeley – $95
8. (TIED) Landon Weiss & Jason Raby – $175/split
10. Bryan Akers – $80
11. John Ventura – $75
12. (TIED) Carter Jarnigan & Kenny Jarnigan – $130/split
14. (TIED) Lane Garrison & Lester Bowes – $105/split
Georgia Professionals
1st place! Kevin Mckleroy – $300, trophy, medal & 2x tix to a 2024 Midwood Entertainment event (first PL event!)
2. Noah Walter – $150
3. Jason Partyka – $50
Amateurs
1st place! Ty Pittard – $35 travel reimbursement, trophy, Medal
DeAndre Hill – Medal
Jeremy Webb – Medal
Women’s Division
1st place!Amanda Farahany – $100, trophy, and medal
2. Vanette Block – Medal
3. Susan Crane – Medal
A massive shoutout to our participants, who braved the summer Atlanta weather. Taking time out of the weekend and spending time playing this super fun sport, especially with weather we have, are what make events like “Georgia Open” truly special.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, especially our Diamond Sponsor Midwood Entertainment, without whom this event would not have been possible. We also want to thank Barbara Scoggins and her team at AREA 51 – Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf for their continued support. The Fringe is also our newest official Putters League Sponsor! We also thank Caddy Daddy, who provided prizes to our players. Our sponsors play a crucial role in bringing our community together and fostering the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
Thanks so much for the support from the @USPMGA as we were thrilled to host the first ever Georgia Open and to the American Mini Golf Alliance – AMA for using our tournament as their first BLUE level event in 2024 for National rankings.
Thank you again to everyone who came out to play, to hang out with each other, and to hone your skill. Your enthusiasm and energy are what fuels our tournaments.
We have two tournaments left for the season!
* October 7th – THE SCALLYWAG #2 @ 7pm, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Course will be chosen at 1pm LIVE day-of the tournament and is ONE round.
$20 per person plus local course green fees. Winner gets THE trophy, cash, and a special Scallywag prize.
Registration is onsite day of the tournament.
Email us at puttersleagueatlanta@gmail.com if you want to play or have questions.
* October 26th – PUTTERS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP @ 9am, The Fringe Roswell, Ga.
Nat’l Pro / Ga Pro / Amateur / Women’s divisions. Cash purse, trophies, prizes!
Registration will be available soon!
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