Austin Lemieux Won WPGA Mid-Amateur Championship
Lemieux secured his second title at Fox Chapel Golf Club with a tournament total of 133 strokes.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Golf
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Austin Lemieux captured the 41st Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Mid-Amateur Championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club. He finished with a 7-under par score of 133 to win by a four-shot margin.
Why it matters
The victory marks Lemieux's second title in the event following his 2023 win. His performance included a significant ace that helped him secure the lead during the final round.
Lemieux finished with rounds of 67 and 66, securing his second victory in the tournament's 41-year history. During the final round, he recorded the fourth hole-in-one of his career on the third hole.
The players
Austin Lemieux
A golfer from Pittsburgh who has now won two Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Mid-Amateur titles.
The details
Competing at the Fox Chapel Golf Club, Lemieux utilized a critical hole-in-one on the third hole to pull ahead of the field. This win extends his success in regional competition after he previously secured the championship at Nemacolin Woodlands.
Timeline
Austin Lemieux won his first WPGA Mid-Amateur title in 2023.
The 41st WPGA Mid-Amateur Championship took place in September 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory reaffirms Lemieux's status as a top contender within regional mid-amateur golf circles. By securing a second title, he shifts the competitive balance of the WPGA circuit heading into the following season.
The four-stroke victory margin demonstrates a dominant performance relative to the field at Fox Chapel. Lemieux continues to build his regional resume with this second tournament win in four years.
The takeaway
Lemieux's performance highlights the importance of consistency and big-moment plays like his hole-in-one. Regional golf fans should watch his progress as he remains a dominant figure in local mid-amateur tournaments.
Further reading
For more on the regional amateur circuit, visit the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NDTVSports.
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