Sam Migdal Wins 2021 Old Warson Cup
Ladue, MO – Sam Migdal defeated Jason Landry 1-up to win the 2021 Old Warson Cup on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Migdal becomes a three-time champion, having won in back-to-back years in 2016 and 2017.
Migdal defeated Drew Pranger in the semifinals, winning 5 and 4. The Norwood Hills member controlled the match early being 2-up through 2 holes and 3-up at the turn. Migdal stuck it within inches on the par 5 12th hole, the birdie was given, and he took a commanding 5-up lead before the match eventually ended on the 14th green.
Landry defeated the No. 1 overall seed, Skip Berkmeyer, 1-up in 19 holes. No player had more than a 1-up lead the entirety of the match. The Greenbriar Hills member made three birdies on the front and played solidly on in making pars when needed to advance to the finals.
The final match went off approximately at 12:00 p.m. Jason Landry chipped in for par on the par 4 2nd hole to go 1-up, and that lead stood until Migdal tied it with a par before the two made the turn.
The Greenbriar Hills member quickly regained the lead with a birdie on No. 10, but that lead stood for one hole as Migdal tied the match with a par on the 11th. The match swung in Migdal’s favor as he gained a 2-up lead with pars on No.’s 14 and 15.
Landry made things interesting when a sand save on the par 3 17th reduced the lead to 1-up. Migdal parred No. 18 and the match ended 1-up. It was the first time Migdal had played No. 18 the two days of competition.
“I’ve been struggling the last couple seasons and this definitely gives me the confidence knowing that I can compete with anyone,” Migdal said.
Migdal joins Skip Berkmeyer as the only three-time winners of the Old Warson Cup.
“Great company to be in. Skip’s one of the best amateurs in the nation. It’s great to be a three-time champion and share that with the likes of him.”
SEMIFINAL MATCHES
Jason Landry def. Skip Berkmeyer 1-up (19 holes)
Sam Migdal def. Drew Pranger 5 and 4
FINAL MATCH
Sam Migdal def. Jason Landry 1-up
FINAL BRACKET
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