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William Love of Atlanta, Georgia secured the 120th Southern Amateur title to etch his name on the George W. Adair Trophy, and into history.
Love posted a final round score of two-under par 68, finishing with a 54-hole score of twelve-under par 168.
When asked about the final round, Love expressed that “this week was a great test for my patience on the course…. It felt like a long time coming, so it was great to finally get it done and come through with a win!”
Zachary Swanwick of New Zealand claimed second after an impressive three rounds, carding a 54-hole score of 201 (66,68,67).
At the conclusion of the round, Carlos Astiazaran of Mexico (66,68,69) and Carson Bertagnole of Pinehurst, N.C. (61, 72,70) were tied for third with overall scores of seven-under par 203. After a scorecard playoff, Bertagnole was awarded the third place medal.
Championship Notes
Overall Field Average score: 72.74
12 eagles posted in total
913 birdies posted in total
15 players finished under-par for the Championship
Overall Hardest Hole: 2, Par 4 (average 4.54)
Overall Easiest Hole: 5, Par 5 (average 4.77)
The winner of the Southern Amateur Championship will have his name engraved on the George W. Adair Trophy, a silver medal, the Calamity Jane Putter, a five-year exemption into the Southern Amateur Championship (2027-2031), and an exemption into the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA from August 10-16, 2026.
The 121st Southern Amateur Championship will be held at the Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood), in Pinehurst, NC from July 7-10, 2027.
For more information about the Southern Amateur Championship, visit the Southern Golf Association website.
About the Southern Golf Association (SGA)
The Southern Golf Association, founded in 1902, is one of the oldest golf organizations and serves member clubs over a 15-state area. Recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Regional Golf Associations as one of the leaders in the promotion of Amateur Golf, SGA championships are selected for inclusion as criteria for selecting players for USGA and State team competitions. Through the years, SGA Champions have been chosen to represent various state golf associations in selected team competitions, including the Walker Cup and World Amateur. The SGA is host to the Southern Junior Championship as well as the Southern Amateur Championship each year.
For more information about the Southern Golf Association, visit www.southerngolf.org
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