In a dramatic display of skill and composure, Cameron Luczka, from Whitestown, emerged as the champion of the 2024 Fortune’s Fool Indiana Golf Association’s Mid-Amateur Championship, held at Old Oakland Golf Club. It took a tense four-hole playoff with Noblesville’s Kenny Cook to seal the deal. Luczka was in top form carding rounds of 67 and 69 for a total of eight-under par. A pivotal eagle on the 16th and a clutch birdie on the 18th propelled him into the playoff. “I feel great. Our whole group played well, and anytime we play good golf, it’s always fun.” His words encapsulated the camaraderie and fierce competition that defined the event. Luczka missed several birdie opportunities in the final round, but remained focused and finished strong to force the playoff with Cook. “I didn’t make many birdies, but I was able to finish strong with that eagle and birdie coming in.” The nerve-wracking playoff began with matched pars on the first three holes, but on the fourth Cook missed a short putt opening the door for Luczka. With the championship on the line, Luczka demonstrated nerves of steel, calmly sinking his putt to secure the title. In his post-round interview, Luczka reflected on the playoff’s intensity and his overall performance. “Kenny was great out there. I missed a lot of birdie putts and had a couple of bad wedges, but making that 20-footer for par on the last was something special.” Luczka’s triumph at the 2024 Fortune’s Fool IGA Mid-Amateur Championship not only underscores his resilience under pressure but also solidifies his status as one of Indiana’s premier golfers. By Renee Adam Cameron Luczka Wins Indiana Mid-Amateur Indiana Golf Journal
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