JACKSON - The Millsaps Majors golf teams were well represented at the 2012 Mississippi State Amateur.  The event took place at Reunion Golf & Country Club in Madison, Miss. on June 7-10.  The Majors had multiple players in the field with Garrett Barnes, Drew Richardson, Thomas Baxter, and Coach Eddie Brescher. Barnes (81, 78), Baxter (83, 82), and Richardson (83, 83) all missed the cut for the event.  Brescher posted rounds of 73, 70 through the first two rounds and place third heading into the weekend. 
 
The third round saw Brescher struggle until the final three holes where he finished his round with three straight birdies to post a one under 71.  "I was playing better than the scores showed for the first fifteen holes," said Brescher. "I knew I needed a strong finish to give myself any chance of winning on Sunday and I was very happy finishing the day with three birdies."
 
On Sunday, Brescher started the day six shots behind the leader. After the front nine, that lead narrowed to only two shots with the back nine to play.  Brescher played solid on the back nine and posted a final round score of two under 70.  That final round put Brescher in third place alone to finish the event at four under par 284. "I am very happy with the way I played this week," added Brescher. "I hit the ball great and enjoyed the competition going into the back nine and I also hit a lot of great putts this week, but didn't make quite enough to win."
 
After finishing the state amateur event, Brescher competed in the Southern Amateur qualifier at Old Waverly CC in West Point, Miss. on June 12.  After a front nine of two under 34, Brescher faltered a little on the back nine. Going into the last hole, the 450 yard par four, Brescher needed a birdie to have any chance to qualify. After reaching the green in regulation, Brescher made a 45 foot birdie putt that put him at even par 72. 
 
There were 33 golfers in the field competing for six qualifying spots.  Brescher's score of 72 was good enough and he will be in the field for the 2012 Southern Amateur Championship.  The event is ranked as a top ten amateur tournament in the world (ref:www.scratchplayers.org) and will have the best golfers in the country competing.  The event will be held on July 18-21 at Chenel CC in Little Rock, Ark.  To keep track of the live scoring visit www.sgagolf.com. 
 
"I am thrilled to be representing Millsaps golf on such a big stage for our state amateur and the southern amateur," said Brescher. "This only adds to the success of our programs and hopefully everyone will see that Millsaps golf is on the rise."