Brian Balobradic

A new member has been inducted in to the U.S. Amateur Hall of Champions, and a familiar face has renewed her membership to the elite fraternity.

In the Men's Division, Jason Richko of Trinity, Fla., defeated former U.S. Amateur Champion Robert Hall of Huntsville, Ala., 11-7. Former champion Tina Larsen (2003) of Palatine, Ill., became the first two-time U.S. Amateur Women's Champion with a 9-6 win over hometown favorite Betty Sessions of Atlanta. Both champions will advance to a pro tournament next year.

In 3rd Place in the Women’s Division is defending champion Michell Monk of Palm Bay, Fla. Finishing in 3rd Place in the Men’s Division is Gary Neal of Spartanburg, S.C. In 4th Place in the Men’s Division is Rusty Jackson III of Allensville, Ky. Tying for 5th Place in the Men’s Division are Brian Belobradic of Whitby, Ontario, Canada and Eddie Little of Salisbury, N.C.