Lupton Invitational: Comeback victory for McCoy

5/25/2014 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Mike McCoy

Mike McCoy posts an even round final round to win the Mid-Am title while Paul Simson gets his 5th senior title

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (May 25, 2014) -- Mike McCoy of Iowa, the 2013 U.S. Mid Am champ, started the day five back of 36-hole leader Robert Gerwin. On Sunday at the challenging Honors Course, McCoy showed why he is one of the country's top amateur players, birdieing the final two holes to grab his first Lupton title. McCoy posted an even par 72 in the final round for a tournament total of 2-over 218 and a 2-stroke victory over Kenny Cook of Indiana (75) and Robert Gerwin of Ohio (79). Paul Simson won an amazing 5th Lupton Senior title, posting 114 Stableford points. Bill Leonard was 8 points back. Leonard posted a solid 39 points on Sunday to move past Bob Stephens, who finished in third with 103 points. Kelly Miller of North Carolina had 35 points on Sunday to move into 4th at 102. Ted Smith of Indiana won the Super Seniors with 105 points with Don Marsh of Georgia, finishing at 100 and former PGA Tour player and TV personality Steve Melnyk (Florida) in third with 96 points.

Results: Lupton Invitational

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Mike McCoy	W. Des Moines, IA	400	71-75-72=218
T2	Robert Gerwin	Cincinnati, OH	300	69-72-79=220
T2	Kenny Cook	Noblesville, IN	300	69-76-75=220
4	Kris Mikkelsen	Atlanta, GA	200	77-73-71=221
T5	Aaron Hickman	Tyler, TX	200	73-78-72=223

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About the Lupton Invitational

This event, named after club founder John T. Lupton, debuted in 2005 on a spectacular Pete Dye golf course near Chatanooga. Mitch Voges won the 1991 U.S. Amateur here, and Tiger Woods won the 1996 NCAA Championship here despite a final round 80.

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