Weekly Recap: Austin Smotherman earns the final spot on The 25, first PGA TOUR card at Pinnacle Bank

In case you missed it… here is everything you need to know from this past week!

Catch up on this week’s local golf news:


Austin Smotherman earns the final spot on The 25, first PGA TOUR card at Pinnacle Bank

Congratulation to The First Tee of Greater Sacramento Alum, Austin Smotherman for earning his PGA Tour Card!


Golf & Guitars is October 18th & 19th!

Every year is a great chance to see some of the biggest country music stars and up-and-coming artists. With this year’s lineup featuring artists like Jameson Rodgers, Walker Hayes, Lainey Wilson, and more, this will be one you won’t want to miss!

You can get your tickets online or pick up your tickets at the Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop and get a free Golf Buddy hat.


U.S Mid-Amateur Qualifying Roundup

Sectional qualifying for the 40th U.S.G.A. Mid-Amateur, contested over 18 holes at 65 sites across the United States, began Aug. 10 and will continue through Sep. 2. A record of 5,339 entries were accepted for the championship, to be held at Sankaty Head Golf Club in Siasconset, Mass. 42 players, including the defending champion Lukas Michel of Australia, are exempt into the championship, with the remainder of the 264-player field coming from sectional qualifying.

Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks, Calif. is not for the faint of heart, but medalist Brett Viboch made things look easy with a flawless round of golf which resulted in a 7-under 65. On his heels were Michael Jensen, who made an eagle on the par-5 17th to finish at 6-under 66, and Marc Engellenner, who defeated Jeffrey Lai and Tony Verona in a 3-for-1 playoff after all three players carded rounds of 67.

Local Qualifiers: Brett Viboch (Sacramento, Calif.) 65; Michael Jensen (San Francisco) 66; Marc Engellenner (Rocklin, Calif.) 67



Catch up on this week’s blogs:

Monday – How Much Do Golfers Make?


Tuesday – The Most Fun Headcovers in Golf!


Wednesday – NorCal Long Drive Weekly Tournament at Haggin Oaks Driving Range


Thursday – How to Play Hole 5 at Haggin Oaks Golf Course


Friday – Now Available for Pre-Order: Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Irons


Saturday – Volunteer Profile: Hal Murray



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