AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta State’s Josh
Gregory was recently selected to compete in the Southeastern
Challenge Match by the GSGA (Georgia State Golf Association).
Gregory, in his seventh season as the Jaguars' Director of Golf
and Head Men’s Golf Coach, will represent the state of
Georgia in the 12th playing of the Southeast Challenge Match.
Slated for October 18-19 at Kiva Dunes in Gulf Shores, Ala., the
matches are a two-day event featuring teams from Georgia, Florida
and Alabama.
Held in even-numbered years, the Southeastern Challenge Match pits
12-man teams comprised of eight mid-amateurs and four seniors. The
format consists of three-rounds of match play: one round of
four-ball match play, one round of foursomes (alternate shot), and
one round of three-ball match play.
“When I received the invitation, I couldn’t say yes to
the GSGA fast enough,” Gregory said. “Being able to
represent the state where you live and call home is a big honor and
will be a terrific experience. The team format is something
I’m used to and really excited to be a part of.”
Gregory, the No. 3-ranked amateur in the state of Georgia, enjoyed
an excellent summer season on the course. He finished third in the
Palmetto Amateur in Aiken, S.C., and was fourth in the Georgia
State Amateur. He narrowly missed playing his way into the U.S.
Open, losing in a playoff in the U.S. Open sectional qualifier.
Most recently, Gregory advanced to the round of the 16 in the U.S.
Mid-Amateur at Milwaukee Country Club in Milwaukee, Wis.