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Lupton is ‘Augusta for Amateurs’

No flat-bellies, limberbacks or college golfers are allowed entry into mid-amateur tournaments.

No Kids Allowed.

It limits the field of tournaments such as the Lupton Memorial, which is being played this weekend at The Honors Course, but that’s the point.

Collegians had their chance to play the course last year in the NCAA championship. The best of that bunch have begun testing the waters, or soon will, as professional golfers.

A mid-am tournament is for those who love to compete but either are lifelong amateurs over the age of 25 or former pros who have decided the professional life – club or touring – isn’t for them. And the late Jack Lupton created The Honors Course in honor of amateur golf.