Defending Lilac champ in field

CHENEY - Defending champion Jamie Hall from Jefferson Park Golf Course in Seattle is returning to defend his Lilac City Invitational title at the Fairways Golf Course, perhaps with the idea of doubling his payday as an incentive?

COVID-19 made the 2020 Lilac a moving target just to play with shifting dates and it also hindered the pursuit of sponsorships which cut the purse Hall won in half to $5,000. He topped Brad Marek by shooting a 6-under 66 and escaped with a one-shot victory. For the 54-hole tournament Hall shot 17-under 199.

With the coronavirus now largely in the rearview mirror, much...