University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana's Alford Claims Magnolia Amateur Crown
7/3/2024 1:54:00 PM | Golf
Shreveport native fires 68-68-67 to claim 13th annual event
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Louisiana's Burke Alford capped off an impressive week on the golf course as he claimed the 13th annual Magnolia Amateur on Wednesday at the Hattiesburg Country Club.
Alford, a Shreveport native who recently completed his third season with the Ragin' Cajuns Golf program, fired a four-under-par 67 in the final round to finish at 10-under-203 for the 54-hole event. The former Loyola Prep standout finished one stroke ahead of incoming Alabama freshman Michael Crocker in the 156-player field.
After falling to 1-over-par in the final round with a bogey at No. 7, Alford recorded birdies on his next two holes to make the turn at 1-under before sinking three birdies on the back nine for a 3-under-33.
Alford, who posted a 74.14 scoring average for the Ragin' Cajuns in 36 rounds of play in 2023-24, opened the event on Monday with a 3-under-68 before following with a bogey-free round of 3-under-68 on Tuesday. Alford recorded 12 birdies during the three-day event with a pair of bogeys.
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Alford, a Shreveport native who recently completed his third season with the Ragin' Cajuns Golf program, fired a four-under-par 67 in the final round to finish at 10-under-203 for the 54-hole event. The former Loyola Prep standout finished one stroke ahead of incoming Alabama freshman Michael Crocker in the 156-player field.
After falling to 1-over-par in the final round with a bogey at No. 7, Alford recorded birdies on his next two holes to make the turn at 1-under before sinking three birdies on the back nine for a 3-under-33.
Alford, who posted a 74.14 scoring average for the Ragin' Cajuns in 36 rounds of play in 2023-24, opened the event on Monday with a 3-under-68 before following with a bogey-free round of 3-under-68 on Tuesday. Alford recorded 12 birdies during the three-day event with a pair of bogeys.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsGolf) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana golf updates.
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