Kevin Doskocil, listed as a Texas resident, won Alaska’s Mid-Am qualifier for a spot in the USGA national Mid-Am this fall. Doskocil shot a 1-under 71 at Moose Run’s Creek Course, where a light rain fell Friday over a field of 12 players. To compete in the Mid-Am, a golfer must be 25 or older […]
Ashline halves with Sullivan at Hill
Michael Sullivan held onto his 14th spot in the AGB Tour rankings Sunday by halving a match with Josh Ashline, who was 1-down with one to play at Moose Run’s Hill Course. “I love playing golf with Michael Sullivan,” Ashline said. “I feel like we’re both very similar in our games and halving matches kinda […]
Nelly runs away with Cup
The low amateur Sunday in the AGB Cup was Michael Sullivan, who cruised to a 73 at Anchorage Golf Course. That’s the closest anyone got to honorary pro Rob Nelson, who fired a smooth 68 to win the second annual installment of the event and take home an engraved trophy flask. “This is quite an […]
Nevala, the musical mower man
While some are bemoaning their early tee time in the AGB Cup today, there is one hearty trooper who will be up with the sun to mow the greens for a tournament he will also play in. Matt Nevala will finish mowing greens at Anchorage Golf Course around 7:30 a.m., run home for a shower […]
AGB Cup underdog report
We know the favorite to win the AGB Cup is Rob Nelson, the honorary professional who shot 67 in last year’s inaugural event, but there are other contenders. Nelson is the top-ranked AGB Tour player and within his own foursome Sunday will find three other players in the top 10. Jordan Miller (No. 3) leads […]
Miller breaks temperature
Jordan Miller will not represent Alaska in the U.S. Open, but he did the state proud last week in one of the better performances by an Alaskan in a sectional qualifier. Shooting 76-80 — 156 at Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Wash., put Miller at 12-over par on the par-72 layout. “Happy to say […]
Sullivan birdies in for season-opening win
The race for the second annual AGB Cup began Saturday on a sunny, cool morning at the Moose Run Creek Course, where Michael Sullivan continued his impressive start to the golf season, posting a birdie-birdie finish to shoot 78 and win the Kick Start at the Creek. The AGB Tour event produced a strong 12-man […]
Miller chases U.S. Open dream
Since joining the Alaska golf community last summer, Jordan Miller has left his mark with superb tournament performances. His latest achievement was winning the U.S. Open qualifier at Palmer Golf Course earlier this month, earning him the opportunity to compete in sectionals next week. Miller, 29, called the win one of his proudest achievements and […]
Nelson squeaks past Baxter to remain top dog
If there was ever a time to knock off the No. 1 ranked golfer on the AGB Tour, it was probably Sunday. Rob Nelson entered the match with State Am champ Adam Baxter (No. 6) having suffered injury Saturday. While carrying a large boulder Nelson estimated to be 80 pounds or so, he slipped and […]
Teders wins inaugural AGB Cup
When you birdie the toughest holes at Anchorage Golf Course, good things tend to happen, such as beating Greg Sanders’ bogey-free 68, Rob Nelson’s 67 and Herschel Deaton’s career round. Rich Teders became the first golfer to win the AGB Cup, a new tournament presented by the Alaska Golf Blog, by shooting a net 67 […]