The third of six state-wide qualifiers for the 92nd West Virginia Open Championship, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place on Thursday on the Cobb Course at The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels. Over 50 golfers teed off in hopes of obtaining one of 18 qualifying and two alternate spots available today for the final field of the West Virginia Open which will take place at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Hurricane on July 23-25.
“We’re excited to once again host a qualifier and it’s a big, competitive field on a challenging course,” said Glade’s Assistant Golf Professional Cole Moore. “Players choose to come here for our great course conditions.”
Earning Medalist Honors was Ben Palmer of Parkersburg, finishing at three under par (-3) 69. Other qualifiers were:
- Cooper Ward of Beaver, (-2) 70;
- Parker O’Dell of Hurricane, (-2) 70;
- Stephen McDavid of Scott Depot, (-1) 71;
- Parker Vannoy of Mineral Wells, (E) 72;
- Noah Mitchell of Charleston, (+1) 73;
- Emmanuel Lim of Bluefield, Va., (+3) 75;
- Jeff Bryant of Charleston, (+3) 75;
- Jackson Williams of Beaver, (+3) 75;
- Jared Nelson of South Charleston, (+3) 75;
- Doug Wallace of Morgantown, (+3) 75;
- Isaac Hutchison of Lewisburg, (+3) 75;
- Jason Holstein of Hurricane, (+3) 75;
- Karson Terry of Peterstown (+4) 76;
- Isaac Hayes of Hurricane (+4) 76;
- Chase Wolfe of Charleston (+4) 76;
- Josh Howell of Fayetteville (+4) 76; and
- Ben Edwards of Keezletown, Va. (+4) 76.
Alternates are Stevie Lampe of Vienna and Brandon Wilfong of Cass.
“We want to recognize and thank our presenting sponsors Generations Ford and Generations Physical Therapy,” said WVGA Executive Director Chris Slack. “This Championship showcases the very best golfers and courses in our state.”
The WV Open Championship has a rich 91-year history. Legendary professional golfer Sam Snead holds the record for the most WV Open victories at 17. The defending champion is Todd Duncan of Daniels. The WV Open features the best amateur and professional golfers in West Virginia.
For today’s leaderboard, visit WV Open Qualifier – Glade Springs Cobb Course.
The third WV Open Qualifier is Sunday, July 13, at Riverside Golf Club in Mason.