Indiana Golf Association, Bristol, IN (September 5th) –
Indianapolis’ Matt Vogt rose to the top of a strong field at Elcona Country Club to capture the IGA Mid-Amateur Championship, posting steady rounds of 70–70 for a two-day total of 4-under-par 140. Vogt’s consistent play earned him a one-stroke victory. Close behind was defending champion, Cameron Luczka of Whitestown, who opened with a field-best 68 and stayed in contention with a final-round 73 to finish at 3-under 141.
Rounding out the top finishers were Tom Pechin of Goshen and Sean Rowen of Greenwood, who both finished tied for third at 147 (+3). A trio of players – Matt Windy of Elkhart, Brent McKnight of Granger, and Ben Thieman of Syracuse – shared fifth at 150 (+6).
Top Ten Results:
1. Matt Vogt – Indianapolis, IN –4 (70–70–140)
2. Cameron Luczka – Whitestown, IN –3 (68–73–141)
T3. Tom Pechin – Goshen, IN +3 (72–75–147)
T3. Sean Rowen – Greenwood, IN +3 (71–76–147)
T5. Matt Windy – Elkhart, IN +6 (73–77–150)
T5. Brent McKnight – Granger, IN +6 (73–77–150)
T5. Ben Thieman – Syracuse, IN +6 (72–78–150)
T8. Joe Mahurin – Noblesville, IN +7 (79–72–151)
T8. Michael Walters – Carmel, IN +7 (73–78–151)
10. Keith Blythe – Decatur, IN +8 (74–78–152)
In one of the day’s notable moves, Joe Mahurin of Noblesville fired an even-par 72 in the final round to climb into a tie for eighth at 151, matching Michael Walters (Carmel).