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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Powerful Storm Rocks Kingsmill Resort!

Williamsburg, Va --- After the conclusion of play today at the Kingsmill Classic a powerful weather system that had caused many tornados, high winds, and lots of damage across the central United States has swept through the Williamsburg area and has caused damage to the Kingsmill Resort.  Reports are that a tornado had touched down on the Kingsmill Resort property at the Woods Golf Course and caused damage to a few holes on the course and also to the Woods Course clubhouse.  The storm has not apparently caused any damage to the 2 courses involved in the Kingsmill Classic, the River Course or the Plantation Course, and play will resume for round 2 starting at 8AM on both courses.

Round 1 Standings from the Kingsmill Classic.

Williamsburg, Va --- After Round 1 of the Kingsmill Classic 3 members of the Cleveland tour have battled tough course conditions in the wind and made a respectable showing. Kevin Allen is 19th in Jones, Sam Dipaola III is 10th in Championship, and Matt Blum is 13th in Sarazen.

Good Luck in round 2!

Kingsmill Classic Round 1 Feature Hole... #17 @ River Course.

Williamsburg, Va ---  During round 1 of the Kingsmill Classic at the Kingsmill Resort today, 89 of the 180 players had the opportunity to play the 17th hole on the River Course.  The 17th hole was set up today as a 178 yard par-3 hole which plays right along side the mighty James River.  With cross winds of 25 miles per hour constant and gusting in upwards of 40+ miles per hour, the hole played very tough. 

The 17th hole on the River Course and the James River to the right during a tranquil day.

The Senior Palmer flight which has golfers playing off of handicaps of 4-7.9 and age 50+ made 17 play as their toughest hole of the day with a stroke average of 4.40.  That is a full 1.4 strokes above par. 

The Senior Hogan flight with golfers aged 50+ playing off handicaps of 8-11.9, had a stroke average of 4.23 for 13 players.  It was the 5th toughest hole for their flight.

The Hogan flight had 19 golfers attempt to hit the green on 17 in regulation and had a stroke average of 4.10 strokes.  The lowest to par ratio of all the groups who played the hole on Saturday.  It played to their 7th toughest hole of the round 

21 Sarazen (12-15.9 handicap) flight players had a stroke average of 4.66 strokes and played hole 17 as their 4th toughest hole of the day. 

The Snead flight got a slight break teeing up from about 133 yards and averaged 4.52 strokes which was their 6th hardest hole. 

All in all 89 golfers of all abilities averaged 4.37 strokes on the hole with a low score of par (3) and a highest stroke total of 8.  Many balls were either lost to the James River or could not be found on the left towards hole 16.  Lots of players had to aim well out over the James to be able to ride the wind and land their ball on the green.

It was a very fun day to play this hole in the gale winds and lots of smiles, shouting, and rejoicing was shared by many who were lucky to hit the green. 

Those lucky enough to play this hole on Sunday during round 2 will have it a bit easier as the weather forecast is for only 10-15 miles per hour wind off the James River.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Kingsmill Classic starts Tomorrow

Williamsburg, Va --  The Kingsmill Classic is ready to get underway as the course has been set up and marked by the Golf Channel Tournament Staff while playing and observing the course.  Cleveland Tour members had the chance to practice on the Plantation Course all day and an afternoon shotgun start on the River Course in the late afternoon. 

Our own tour director, Larry Hoffman even found a few hours of free time in between setting-up to play a few holes with Cleveland Tour member Matt Blum on the Plantation Course. 

Here is Larry hitting a tee shot on the 9th hole. 

The tournament is scheduled to get underway tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 8am with rain, high winds, and a chance of lightning and hail in the afternoon.  Please stay posted as we will update on the events in Williamsburg.   

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Golf Channel Am Tour of Cleveland is on site at the Kingsmill Classic!

Staff and members of the Golf Channel Am Tour of Cleveland are currently on site preparing for the Kingsmill Classic Regional Tournament from their perch on the 9th fairway of the River Course.  The 2-day tournament is being contested Saturday and Sunday on the Plantation and River Courses at the resort.  Many golfers who followed the PGA and LPGA Tours will recognize the River Course from the past as the host course for events like the LPGA Michelob Ultra Championship and events on the PGA and Champions tour. 

The River course's closing holes 16-18 are set beautifully along the James River and can play tough when there is a cross wind off or into the bay.  How has anyone handled tough windy conditions off a large body of water near a course before?  Any tips for playing in such windy conditions?


(The closing 18th hole on the River Course)

We wish a good luck to all Cleveland tour competitors this weekend and will update their statuses during the tournament.

Cleveland tour members playing this week in Williamsburg, Virginia are:
Kevin Allen
Matthew Blum
Sam DiPaola III

We will look forward to seeing everyone in 2 weeks at Sawmill Creek Resort in Sandusky, Ohio to kick off the local season.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Sawmill Creek Resort

The Cleveland Tour Opener will be at Sawmill Creek Resort. Has any one played Sawmill?