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Texas South Mid-Amateur: Simmerman Goes Wire-to-Wire
Danny Simmerman
Danny Simmerman

MONT BELVIEU, TX (March 20, 2016)--Danny Simmerman went wire-to-wire to claim the 2016 South Mid-Amateur Championship at Eagle Pointe Golf Club in Mont Belvieu. With a 54-hole total of 214, and a final round score of 2-over par 73, Simmerman held on to win by two strokes over John Hunter.

Simmerman, of Shavano Park, started his round with a one stroke lead over Hunter. Simmerman gave that stroke right back to Hunter after an opening final round bogey on the par five first hole. He carded two birdies and two more bogeys on his way to an opening nine 1-over par 37. Simmerman and Hunter both made the turn at even par for the championship.

Hunter, of Houston, battled the 36-hole leader during their last nine holes. The two were tied as they headed to the par five 17th hole. Simmerman left the door open for Hunter after a bogey six. With a one stroke lead heading into the last, Hunter couldn’t capitalize and he made a double bogey six on his final hole. Simmerman closed out the championship with a birdie on the final hole.

Simmerman thought that his key to victory to his putting throughout the week. “I haven’t been able to practice very much outside of my putting. I worked on my putting leading up to this weekend’s event.”

Simmerman grew up in Florida and was used to playing in windy conditions. For most of the day on Saturday and Sunday the wind shifted and came from the north as a cool front passed through. “When I found out that it was going to be windy after the first round I was happy that I was out ahead of the field. I loved the last couple days; it was right up my alley.”

Simmerman was also crowned as the Super Mid- Amateur Champion. The award is presented to the individual with the low 54-hole total that is 40+ years of age.

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Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are 25 years of age or older by the tournament start date and residing in the South Texas region as defined by the Texas PGA Sections (South of 31 degree parallel, Salado TX and south is break point). Applicants must have a certified USGA Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Format: 54 holes Stroke Play. No Cut. Field limit: 84 players.

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