Save the date players of the Golf Channel Am Tour... The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Tours are planning a fall event at the Oglebay Resort near Wheeling, WV for the weekend of October 21st and 22nd. It will entail a practice round on Friday October 21st at the Oglebay Resort's 2 championship golf courses, the Robert Trent Jones or the Palmer Course. You can stay at the resort and dine for breakfast in the restaurant and a fall tournament event on Saturday October 22nd on one of the courses to be determined that will count as an official 2012 Golf Channel Am Tour event and points earned will be awarded for the 2012 Callaway Order of Merit.
The total finalized numbers for the weekend are not complete as of yet. But it looks like the total package which can be booked through the resort's phone number (just mention that you are part of the Golf Channel Am Tour event) or contact Larry Hoffman for more info, will be close to $300. It will get you a practice round on Friday, Larry will be throwing a small reception Friday night, Breakfast in the hotel Saturday Morning, and the tournament round Satruday. You can also add another night to make a weekend or also bring family and just pay a nominal fee to add them to the breakfast.
We are looking for around 60 players for the event and will also be inviting other tours to come play in this combined event.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Heartland Open Weekend Recap...
Plymouth, IN- The 3rd major of the season for the Northeast Section of the Golf Channel Am Tour is in the books and the Cleveland Tour represented themselves very well at the event. With great weather to play in as temperatures were in the low to mid 80's with partly cloudy skies and no rain after rain had dampened the course during the week before the event. The Black and the Silver Courses at the Swan Lake Resort were the co-host courses to 183 golfers in 11 different divisions as they played to decide who would win their flight of the Heartland Open.
In the Championship Flight, it was Sam DiPaola III who finished in 7th place for the Cleveland Tour. He shot 77-84 for a 2-day total of 151 and finished 6 strokes back of 3rd place.
In the Palmer Flight, Tylor Davis bounced back with a 2nd round 81 for a 2-day combined total of 171 and also finished in 7th place in his flight. He moved up from 11th position at the end of day 1 and finished 5 strokes away from 3rd place.
In the Hogan Flight, it was Cleveland's triangle of competitors that placed well. Jeff Mast took Cleveland's top honors as he shot a 2-day total of 159 (84-75) and finished in 3rd place. Mast earned an automatic qualifying spot at the 2011 National Championship at PGA West for his finish. He also took 2nd day medalist honors on the Silver Course for his flight. Dale Thompson shot a 2-day total of 166 (89-77) move up the ladder and finish tied for 11th. Ed Ruper finished with a 2-day total of 175 (86-89) and took a tie for 18th.
In the Sarazen Flight, Matt Blum started day 2 in a tie for 6th place. Blum, however, found trouble early in route to a 2nd round 95 and finished in 11th place at a 2-day total of 183.
In the Snead Flight, Daniel Schivits fired a 2-day total of 199 and finished in 12th place.
Senior Palmer John Smallenburg finished in 8th place after firing rounds of 83-91 for a total of 174.
Senior Sarazen Doug Perry (92-97) shot 189 for a T-17th finish and Kurt Beler shot 191 (94-97) for a 20th place finish.
And rounding out the competition, our Senior Snead flight participants had probably the best finish overall. Ronald Shoemaker came back from 5th place after round 1 to shoot a 2-day total of 183 (101-82) and earned co-medalist honors on day 2 of the event and a 2nd place finish in the flight. Shoemaker earns an automatic qualifying spot for his 2nd place effort to the 2011 Senior Nationals at PGA West. 2-time qualifier this year already, Charles Burger, tried to make it a 3rd time as he fired a 2-day total of 195 (97-98) but it wasn't quite good enough and he fell to 5th place only 2 strokes off of 3rd. Jim Laprade rounded out the competition with a 221 total (110-111) and took 13th.
The Cleveland Tour played really well at the Heartland Open and congratulates all of the qualifiers and look forward to seeing everyone down the road as we finish the season strong in the last few months of the season.
In the Championship Flight, it was Sam DiPaola III who finished in 7th place for the Cleveland Tour. He shot 77-84 for a 2-day total of 151 and finished 6 strokes back of 3rd place.
In the Palmer Flight, Tylor Davis bounced back with a 2nd round 81 for a 2-day combined total of 171 and also finished in 7th place in his flight. He moved up from 11th position at the end of day 1 and finished 5 strokes away from 3rd place.
In the Hogan Flight, it was Cleveland's triangle of competitors that placed well. Jeff Mast took Cleveland's top honors as he shot a 2-day total of 159 (84-75) and finished in 3rd place. Mast earned an automatic qualifying spot at the 2011 National Championship at PGA West for his finish. He also took 2nd day medalist honors on the Silver Course for his flight. Dale Thompson shot a 2-day total of 166 (89-77) move up the ladder and finish tied for 11th. Ed Ruper finished with a 2-day total of 175 (86-89) and took a tie for 18th.
In the Sarazen Flight, Matt Blum started day 2 in a tie for 6th place. Blum, however, found trouble early in route to a 2nd round 95 and finished in 11th place at a 2-day total of 183.
In the Snead Flight, Daniel Schivits fired a 2-day total of 199 and finished in 12th place.
Senior Palmer John Smallenburg finished in 8th place after firing rounds of 83-91 for a total of 174.
Senior Sarazen Doug Perry (92-97) shot 189 for a T-17th finish and Kurt Beler shot 191 (94-97) for a 20th place finish.
And rounding out the competition, our Senior Snead flight participants had probably the best finish overall. Ronald Shoemaker came back from 5th place after round 1 to shoot a 2-day total of 183 (101-82) and earned co-medalist honors on day 2 of the event and a 2nd place finish in the flight. Shoemaker earns an automatic qualifying spot for his 2nd place effort to the 2011 Senior Nationals at PGA West. 2-time qualifier this year already, Charles Burger, tried to make it a 3rd time as he fired a 2-day total of 195 (97-98) but it wasn't quite good enough and he fell to 5th place only 2 strokes off of 3rd. Jim Laprade rounded out the competition with a 221 total (110-111) and took 13th.
The Cleveland Tour played really well at the Heartland Open and congratulates all of the qualifiers and look forward to seeing everyone down the road as we finish the season strong in the last few months of the season.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Cleveland Tour Representing at Heartland Open Major in Indiana
Plymouth, IN- The Cleveland members of the Golf Channel Am Tour are well represented in the Heartland Open at the Swan Lake Resort. 13 Tour members are scattered in 8 different flights of the 2-day tournament. The weather on day 1 of the tournament was beautiful as mostly sunny skies warmed the wet fairways from recent rainfall as temps rose into the 80's. A nice gentle breeze kept the temperature managable as well.
In the Championship Flight, Sam Dipaola sits in 4th place shooting a 77 on the Black Course. He is 4 strokes back of the lead in his flight.
In the Palmer Flight, Tylor Davis is in 11th place and shot a 90 in round 1 on the Black Course.
The Hogan Flight saw 3 competitors as newly promoted Jeff Mast shot 84 and is in 10th place after a log jam at the top where 8 players are either tied for or 1 stroke off of the lead at 80. Ed Ruper is in 13th place with an 86 and Dale Thompson is tied for 17th with an 89.
The Sarazen Flight saw Matt Blum in a tie for 6th place as he carded an 88 and is 7 strokes off of the lead.
Daniel Schivits shot 106 and is in a tie for 12th place in the Snead Flight.
In the Senior Flights, it was Senior Palmer John Smallenburg who carded an 83 and is in 7th place 6 strokes back of the lead.
The Senior Sarazen Flight competitors ar led by Doug Perry's 11th place position after his 92. Kurt Beler is tied for 16th at 94.
And in the Senior Snead Flight, Charles Burger is once again in contention for his 3rd top-3 placing in a "major" as he sits in 3rd place with a 97. Charles is 2 strokes off the lead. He is followed by Ronald Shoemaker in a tie for 5th at 101 and Jim Laprade who is 13th at 110.
If any of the tour members finish in the top-3 in their flights tomorrow, they will automatically qualify for Nationals at PGA West in September.
We wish all Cleveland Tour competitors good luck in the final round on Sunday as they are scheduled to battle some showers/thunderstorms in the weather and hope to see them at home on tour soon.
In the Championship Flight, Sam Dipaola sits in 4th place shooting a 77 on the Black Course. He is 4 strokes back of the lead in his flight.
In the Palmer Flight, Tylor Davis is in 11th place and shot a 90 in round 1 on the Black Course.
The Hogan Flight saw 3 competitors as newly promoted Jeff Mast shot 84 and is in 10th place after a log jam at the top where 8 players are either tied for or 1 stroke off of the lead at 80. Ed Ruper is in 13th place with an 86 and Dale Thompson is tied for 17th with an 89.
The Sarazen Flight saw Matt Blum in a tie for 6th place as he carded an 88 and is 7 strokes off of the lead.
Daniel Schivits shot 106 and is in a tie for 12th place in the Snead Flight.
In the Senior Flights, it was Senior Palmer John Smallenburg who carded an 83 and is in 7th place 6 strokes back of the lead.
The Senior Sarazen Flight competitors ar led by Doug Perry's 11th place position after his 92. Kurt Beler is tied for 16th at 94.
And in the Senior Snead Flight, Charles Burger is once again in contention for his 3rd top-3 placing in a "major" as he sits in 3rd place with a 97. Charles is 2 strokes off the lead. He is followed by Ronald Shoemaker in a tie for 5th at 101 and Jim Laprade who is 13th at 110.
If any of the tour members finish in the top-3 in their flights tomorrow, they will automatically qualify for Nationals at PGA West in September.
We wish all Cleveland Tour competitors good luck in the final round on Sunday as they are scheduled to battle some showers/thunderstorms in the weather and hope to see them at home on tour soon.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Volunteer Opportunities for the Mylan Classic in Cannonsburg, PA
As we go out each weekend to the course and play for fun with friends or in our Golf Channel Am Tour events, many of us envision making a shot that would win us a prestigious event on the professional level. Whether it be for the US Open, The Masters, or just the local PGA Tour event in our hometowns, each of us has the desire to know what it is like to be a professional golfer. Well in September, we can find out what it is like to be a professional golfer by volunteering in the Nationwide Tour's Mylan Classic, which is going to be held September 1st-4th at the Southpointe Golf Club in Cannonsburg , Pennsylvania
We may have played professional level tournament courses in our golfing career, so we may know what course conditions to expect for these skilled golfers to attack, but have you ever been able to see what they do and think from inside the ropes? As members of the Golf Channel Am Tour of Pittsburgh and Cleveland
We will be able to hear what its like to be announced on the 1st tee during a professional event, and hear some of what the caddie/player exchanges might be if they hit their tee shots wayward into the rough as we guard them from the patrons of the golf tournament, and see them hit some great and maybe not so great shots on the golf course. It will be a fun time to work at a professional event.
Last year, Larry Hoffman, Peter Gitnik, and Matt Blum worked during the weekend of the tournament and had a blast in doing so. The experience gained by these 3 people in working the professional event and learning what the pros do was invaluable. Matt even got to meet Honorary Chairman of the tournament Arnold Palmer who is serving as a host to the Mylan Classic. Matt as a volunteer got to shake Mr. Palmer's hand and had a small chat with him as Mr. Palmer made his way around the course while following his grandson Sam Saunders who was a participant.
So won't you show the Nationwide Tour your volunteer spirit and help us marshal the 1st hole of this wonderful Pittsburgh
We look forward to seeing you there and watching the next stars on the PGA Tour in action in the Pittsburgh Area!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Gone In A Flash... Players on Am Tour Attack Windmill.
Ravenna, OH- Don Quixote never had anything on the home course of the Kent State University Golf Team, which was the host for this weeks Windmill Lakes Golf Course event. 32 players took to the course, avenging the windmill in the lake on the 1st hole, to see who had the best game of the day in beautiful warm conditions with a hint of a sprinkle in the air. Many low scores were carded as the course was in excellent condition after hosting a large junior tournament in the past week.
In the Palmer Flight, it was Joseph Smith who won by shooting an 81 beating John Hilinski (83) by 2 strokes. There was a 3-way tie for 3rd place as John Smallenburg, Dustin Cramer, and Jeffrey Yannarell all shot 84. Smith was in the lead most of the round but found himself in close quarters as a couple of his pursuers were tied with him going into the 16th hole. A birdie on the 16th hole by Joseph Smith was the deciding hole in the match and he was able to hold on.
In the Hogan Flight, Lloyd Cantebury, who plays out of the Maryland Tour, came into town to visit with family and play in the event with some friends. His stellar play shooting 74 took medalist honors and the Hogan Flight title. He won by 4 strokes over Abram Boyd (78) who increased his Callaway Order of Merit lead by his 2nd place finish. Paul Rovnak finished 3rd with an 81. Cantebury was hot out of the gate making 2 birdies in his first 2 holes and coasted around the course attacking the pins all day.
In the Sarazen Flight, Matt Blum's round was not starting out well as he quickly was fading into black. Never did he think that he would then turn his card around and shoot his lowest round on tour in his 4 years of playing Am Tour events. Well, that is what happened to him as he shot a 43-36 to card a 79 in route to a 6 stroke win over Ed Newland (85). Peter Gitnik and Russ Hittle tied for 3rd place with 90's. Blum played the last 12 holes in 2-over par which included 2 birdies and 7 pars. This enabled him to come back from a large defecit early in the round and take the lead early on in the back nine for his 3rd victory of the year.
In the Jones Flight, it was Jeff Oliver claiming the title shooting an 88 and defeating Jerry O'Brien (91) by 3 strokes. Kevin Allen was 3rd shooting a 105. Oliver got out to a decent lead in the round before a late charging effort by O'Brien just wasn't enough.
And in the Snead Flight, it was Raymone Scott who carded an 85 to defeat Jim Laprade (91) by 6 strokes. Charles Burger was 3rd with a 95. Scott started out hot and fired a 2-over 37 on the front, and then found himself tied going into the 15th hole before taking the lead again and holding on.
Thanks to all who attended this wonderful event. We wish those who are going to the Heartland Open Major next weekend in Plymouth, IN good luck as the local schedule in Cleveland takes the week off. The next Cleveland tour event will be Saturday, July 9th at Hawthorne Valley Country Club in Solon, Oh.
And as a footnote to this recap, we have now raised 63% of our goal of $2000 towards our 50/50 raffles benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A total of $1270 has been donated thus far. Thank you for that and we will be giving a check to the JDRF at the Cleveland Walk for Diabetes held at the Cleveland Zoo in September.
In the Palmer Flight, it was Joseph Smith who won by shooting an 81 beating John Hilinski (83) by 2 strokes. There was a 3-way tie for 3rd place as John Smallenburg, Dustin Cramer, and Jeffrey Yannarell all shot 84. Smith was in the lead most of the round but found himself in close quarters as a couple of his pursuers were tied with him going into the 16th hole. A birdie on the 16th hole by Joseph Smith was the deciding hole in the match and he was able to hold on.
In the Hogan Flight, Lloyd Cantebury, who plays out of the Maryland Tour, came into town to visit with family and play in the event with some friends. His stellar play shooting 74 took medalist honors and the Hogan Flight title. He won by 4 strokes over Abram Boyd (78) who increased his Callaway Order of Merit lead by his 2nd place finish. Paul Rovnak finished 3rd with an 81. Cantebury was hot out of the gate making 2 birdies in his first 2 holes and coasted around the course attacking the pins all day.
In the Sarazen Flight, Matt Blum's round was not starting out well as he quickly was fading into black. Never did he think that he would then turn his card around and shoot his lowest round on tour in his 4 years of playing Am Tour events. Well, that is what happened to him as he shot a 43-36 to card a 79 in route to a 6 stroke win over Ed Newland (85). Peter Gitnik and Russ Hittle tied for 3rd place with 90's. Blum played the last 12 holes in 2-over par which included 2 birdies and 7 pars. This enabled him to come back from a large defecit early in the round and take the lead early on in the back nine for his 3rd victory of the year.
In the Jones Flight, it was Jeff Oliver claiming the title shooting an 88 and defeating Jerry O'Brien (91) by 3 strokes. Kevin Allen was 3rd shooting a 105. Oliver got out to a decent lead in the round before a late charging effort by O'Brien just wasn't enough.
And in the Snead Flight, it was Raymone Scott who carded an 85 to defeat Jim Laprade (91) by 6 strokes. Charles Burger was 3rd with a 95. Scott started out hot and fired a 2-over 37 on the front, and then found himself tied going into the 15th hole before taking the lead again and holding on.
Thanks to all who attended this wonderful event. We wish those who are going to the Heartland Open Major next weekend in Plymouth, IN good luck as the local schedule in Cleveland takes the week off. The next Cleveland tour event will be Saturday, July 9th at Hawthorne Valley Country Club in Solon, Oh.
And as a footnote to this recap, we have now raised 63% of our goal of $2000 towards our 50/50 raffles benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A total of $1270 has been donated thus far. Thank you for that and we will be giving a check to the JDRF at the Cleveland Walk for Diabetes held at the Cleveland Zoo in September.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Copeland Hills Recap
Columbiana, OH- In a week where many were planning graduation parties or the start of the spring and summer travel seasons, 12 players took to competition at Copeland Hills Golf Course to decide who would be champion in the Golf Channel Am Tour Copeland Hills event on the Cleveland Tour. The weather was very hot for the first time this season as temperatures reached into the 90's for the first time this year. Humidity was also up and rain showers were around the area but did not fall on the tournament. It made for a tough course where the greens were rock hard and although the course was drying out from all the rain it had recieved this season, the rough was short but bunchy and grabbing shots.
In the Hogan Flight, it was Dale Thompson (79) who held off Brett Gaylord (82) and Abram Boyd (82) by 3 shots. Thompson was neck and neck with both golfers before starting to pull away in the final few holes. The low scores from all three competitors were keyed by them making pars or better on many of the holes. Each of the 3 players had at least half of their holes played in par or better. James McNair finished 4th.
In the Sarazen Flight, Michael Yates shot a 78 leading all scorers on the course in route to a 7-stroke victory over Charles Blasdel (85). Kurt Beler placed 3rd with an 87. Yates was attacking pins and scrambling all day to make 2 birdies and 9 pars on his card, finishing with a 6-over par total.
In the Jones Flight, Scott Cummings shot a 91 to claim a 3 stroke victory over Kevin Allen (94). Cummings jumped out to a 5-stroke lead early only to watch the lead change hands and then be tied going into the 14th. He was able to make birdie on the par-5 14th to reclaim the lead and hold on.
And in the Palmer Flight, Tylor Davis shot an 82.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, June 19th at Windmill Lakes Golf Course. Enjoy Father's Day on the links and come watch the end of the US Open in the clubhouse after the conclusion of our tournament. Windmill Lakes is the home of the Kent State University Golf Team, who are one of the top NCAA Men's teams in the country. It is also the college home course of Ben Curtis, the former British Open Champion.
In the Hogan Flight, it was Dale Thompson (79) who held off Brett Gaylord (82) and Abram Boyd (82) by 3 shots. Thompson was neck and neck with both golfers before starting to pull away in the final few holes. The low scores from all three competitors were keyed by them making pars or better on many of the holes. Each of the 3 players had at least half of their holes played in par or better. James McNair finished 4th.
In the Sarazen Flight, Michael Yates shot a 78 leading all scorers on the course in route to a 7-stroke victory over Charles Blasdel (85). Kurt Beler placed 3rd with an 87. Yates was attacking pins and scrambling all day to make 2 birdies and 9 pars on his card, finishing with a 6-over par total.
In the Jones Flight, Scott Cummings shot a 91 to claim a 3 stroke victory over Kevin Allen (94). Cummings jumped out to a 5-stroke lead early only to watch the lead change hands and then be tied going into the 14th. He was able to make birdie on the par-5 14th to reclaim the lead and hold on.
And in the Palmer Flight, Tylor Davis shot an 82.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, June 19th at Windmill Lakes Golf Course. Enjoy Father's Day on the links and come watch the end of the US Open in the clubhouse after the conclusion of our tournament. Windmill Lakes is the home of the Kent State University Golf Team, who are one of the top NCAA Men's teams in the country. It is also the college home course of Ben Curtis, the former British Open Champion.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Cleveland Tour Member Spotlight June 2011
Member Spotlight: June 2011
Abram Boyd
Hogan Flight
In the 2011 Golf Channel Am Tour season, Abram Boyd has performed masterfully. He has won the first 4 tournaments he has entered on the Cleveland Tour and finished 2nd in his other 2 tournaments he has attended. With an 83 stroke average thus far through 6 tournaments, Abram is gathering up lots of points and well on his way to earning a berth in the 2011 Golf Channel Am Tour Nationals at PGA West this year. He currently leads the Hogan Flight in the Callaway Order of Merit.
A true student of the game, Abram had started his Am Tour career a few years ago in the Jones Flight and has steadily worked on his game to bring it to the top of the Hogan Flight where he has played for the last 2 seasons.
Favorite Tournament:
Boulder Creek
Cleveland Tour Member Spotlight for May 2011
Member Spotlight: May 2011
Charles Burger
Senior Snead Flight
Charles joined the Golf Channel AM Tour of Cleveland
So far in 2011 Charles has played in 12 events appearing in the winner's circle 3 times including the Pittsburgh Season Opening Event at Olde Stonewall and Cleveland Tour favorite courses Stonewater Country Club and Little Mountain Country Club. Charles has also performed well in regional tournaments earning 2 automatic qualifying berths in the 2011 Senior National Championship at PGA West by finishing 2nd place at the Hickory Classic at Rock Barn and a 3rd place finish at the Seaview Masters.
Charles is the current leader in the Callaway Order of Merit for the Senior Snead Flight and was a previous Player of the Year in 2010.
Cleveland Member Spotlight for the month of April 2011
Member Spotlight: April 2011
Matthew Blum
Sarazen Flight
Matthew Blum is in his 4th season competing on the Golf Channel Am Tour. He has competed in numerous events each year and has played in events on a handful of different tours every year. In 5 early season events that he has competed in, Matthew has won the Cleveland Tour Opening Event at Sawmill Creek and finished 2nd in the Pittsburgh Tour Opener at Olde Stonewall. This allowed Matthew to start the season on top of the Callaway Order of Merit. A position that he hopes he can keep throughout the season as he was the 2009 Hogan Flight Callaway Order of Merit winner on the Cleveland Tour.
Favorite Tournament:
TPC Sawgrass- Stadium Course
Monday, June 6, 2011
Cleveland Rocks!
State Line Ohio/Pennsylvania Border- Once again it was Rivalry Week for the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Golf Channel Amateur Tours. For 4 years running both teams from rival cites duked it out at Oak Tree Country Club situated on the border of the two competing states. This year was no different as many of the players on both sides dressed in team colors to declare war on the other side. Cleveland had many players wearing their famous brown and orange while those from Pittsburgh were fashioned in Black and Gold. Even Larry (begrudgingly) got into the act to pay off his bet from last year as he wore a Cleveland Browns hat and shirt to declare that the Cleveland team was victorious the previous season.
In this years clash, the players were to play their own individual stroke tournament for individual accolades in their flight and to decide who won the clash, it was determined that it would be decided by an overall Giant Skins game. The team who had the most Giant Skins won would be declared the victor since the Cleveland Team had outnumbered the Pittsburgh Team by a margin of 1.5 to 1 in players.
In the Palmer Flight, it was Tylor Davis (CLE) shooting an 81 to capture the win by 1 shot over Jason Kidd's (PIT) 82. John Hilinski's (CLE) 85 was good enough for 3rd place. A back and forth match between Davis and Kidd had both players changing leads a couple of times, but it was Kidd who had the lead on the back side and was overtaken by Davis late and held on during the last 2 holes to win. Davis' 11 pars were a key to him playing well and having the opportunity to win.
In the Hogan Flight, Pittsburgh got on the board with Fred Favorite winning with a score of 77. He defeated a couple of Cleveland Tour rivals in Dale Thompson and Abram Boyd who fired 82's. Favorite carded 2 birdies and 8 pars in his round of 6-over holding off Thompson who was tied for the lead after 12 holes. It was the first time in 5 tournaments this season that Abram Boyd did not claim the Hogan Flight crown. It was the 3rd win of the season for Fred Favorite.
The Sarazen Flight saw a close battle of Cleveland players in Matt Blum and Jeff Mast. Both have been sharing the spotlight this season winning 4 of the first 5 tournaments thus far on the Cleveland schedule. Mast getting the upper hand thus far 3-1 in wins. But Matt Blum (84) was the winner this week eking out a win over Mast (85) by 1 shot to garner his 2nd victory of the season. Pittsburgh's Robert Babish and Michael Yates tied for 3rd with 88's.
The Snead Flight it was Ronald Shoemaker (CLE) (89) who defeated Michael Scuro (PIT) (92) and Paul Beckwith (CLE) 96. It was Shoemaker's 2nd win of the season as he was able to build a large lead and hold on for the 3 stroke victory.
Now for all the news everyone was waiting for... For the team title. It was the Cleveland tour who was victorious for the 4th consecutive year as the Giant Skins were decided with a score of 5-2. John Hilinski (CLE) and Dale Thompson (CLE) both had 2 skins a piece for and Jeff Mast added another for the winning team. Fred Favorite and Steven Wiley got Pittsburgh on the board. So once again next season Larry must don the Brown and Orange as the two teams will meet.
We would also like to extend a large thanks to tour player Paul Rovnak who provided the event with wonderful danish, donuts, and brownies from his Classic Bakery in the Youngstown/Boardman area.
The tour is also happy to announce that so far we have combined to raise just over $1000 in our charitable giving for the 50/50 raffles to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This is approximately halfway to our goal. Thank you to all who are participating!
In this years clash, the players were to play their own individual stroke tournament for individual accolades in their flight and to decide who won the clash, it was determined that it would be decided by an overall Giant Skins game. The team who had the most Giant Skins won would be declared the victor since the Cleveland Team had outnumbered the Pittsburgh Team by a margin of 1.5 to 1 in players.
In the Palmer Flight, it was Tylor Davis (CLE) shooting an 81 to capture the win by 1 shot over Jason Kidd's (PIT) 82. John Hilinski's (CLE) 85 was good enough for 3rd place. A back and forth match between Davis and Kidd had both players changing leads a couple of times, but it was Kidd who had the lead on the back side and was overtaken by Davis late and held on during the last 2 holes to win. Davis' 11 pars were a key to him playing well and having the opportunity to win.
In the Hogan Flight, Pittsburgh got on the board with Fred Favorite winning with a score of 77. He defeated a couple of Cleveland Tour rivals in Dale Thompson and Abram Boyd who fired 82's. Favorite carded 2 birdies and 8 pars in his round of 6-over holding off Thompson who was tied for the lead after 12 holes. It was the first time in 5 tournaments this season that Abram Boyd did not claim the Hogan Flight crown. It was the 3rd win of the season for Fred Favorite.
The Sarazen Flight saw a close battle of Cleveland players in Matt Blum and Jeff Mast. Both have been sharing the spotlight this season winning 4 of the first 5 tournaments thus far on the Cleveland schedule. Mast getting the upper hand thus far 3-1 in wins. But Matt Blum (84) was the winner this week eking out a win over Mast (85) by 1 shot to garner his 2nd victory of the season. Pittsburgh's Robert Babish and Michael Yates tied for 3rd with 88's.
The Snead Flight it was Ronald Shoemaker (CLE) (89) who defeated Michael Scuro (PIT) (92) and Paul Beckwith (CLE) 96. It was Shoemaker's 2nd win of the season as he was able to build a large lead and hold on for the 3 stroke victory.
Now for all the news everyone was waiting for... For the team title. It was the Cleveland tour who was victorious for the 4th consecutive year as the Giant Skins were decided with a score of 5-2. John Hilinski (CLE) and Dale Thompson (CLE) both had 2 skins a piece for and Jeff Mast added another for the winning team. Fred Favorite and Steven Wiley got Pittsburgh on the board. So once again next season Larry must don the Brown and Orange as the two teams will meet.
We would also like to extend a large thanks to tour player Paul Rovnak who provided the event with wonderful danish, donuts, and brownies from his Classic Bakery in the Youngstown/Boardman area.
The tour is also happy to announce that so far we have combined to raise just over $1000 in our charitable giving for the 50/50 raffles to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This is approximately halfway to our goal. Thank you to all who are participating!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Better Weather Around The Corner... Little Mountain Scores Too.
Concord, OH- Much better weather finally hit the North Coast of Cleveland this weekend as temperatures soared into the 90's, the scores dipped lower, and competition was fierce on the familiar Little Mountain Country Club. The sunny day was a welcome addition to the day as the course was still trying to dry out from rain it had taken in the preceding few days. 37 players took to the course to see who reigned supreme at Little Mountain.
In the Championship flight, Ben Lehrke shot 78 to win by 10 strokes over John Wozniak (88). Jeffrey Yannarell finished 3rd with an 89. Lehrke played a solid front nine (37) and then added to his lead as the round progressed to have a comfortable margin of victory.
In the Palmer flight, it was Dustin Cramer (88) going to the winners circle for the 2nd time this season narrowly defeating Tom Betras (89) by 1 stroke. The match went back and forth with both player taking the lead, but it was all tied going into the tough 18th hole where Cramer made par to clinch the win.
In the Hogan flight, it was a true war of attrition. The top 7 places were separated by only 4 strokes and it took 3 playoff holes for the championship to be won. Abram Boyd (80) was the champion over Brandon Wang (80). It was Boyd's 4th win this season in his 4th tournament played and he has kept lowering his score each tournament. Kevin Double finished 3rd with an 81.
Another playoff occured in the Sarazen Flight, where Jeff Mast (82) defeated Michael Yates (82) in a 1-hole playoff. It was Mast's third victory this year. Justin Petty finished 3rd with an 86.
In the Jones flight, Edward Kocin (84) was victorious over Ted Heindel (91) and Scott Cummings (95). Kocin played a solid round with 7 pars and 2 birdies en route to his 7-stroke victory.
The competition was rounded out in the Snead flight, where Charles Burger (92) won for the 3rd time this season by 2 strokes over Ronald Shoemaker (94). Bob Troha finished 3rd with a 96. Burger had built a moderate lead and was able to hold after only leading by 1 stroke going into the 18th hole.
We congratulate all the players in this week's tournament and look forward to next Sunday's tour challenge event where the strong Cleveland team will go up against their rivals from the Pittsburgh team at Oak Tree Country Club on the Ohio/Pennsylvania State Line.
In the Championship flight, Ben Lehrke shot 78 to win by 10 strokes over John Wozniak (88). Jeffrey Yannarell finished 3rd with an 89. Lehrke played a solid front nine (37) and then added to his lead as the round progressed to have a comfortable margin of victory.
In the Palmer flight, it was Dustin Cramer (88) going to the winners circle for the 2nd time this season narrowly defeating Tom Betras (89) by 1 stroke. The match went back and forth with both player taking the lead, but it was all tied going into the tough 18th hole where Cramer made par to clinch the win.
In the Hogan flight, it was a true war of attrition. The top 7 places were separated by only 4 strokes and it took 3 playoff holes for the championship to be won. Abram Boyd (80) was the champion over Brandon Wang (80). It was Boyd's 4th win this season in his 4th tournament played and he has kept lowering his score each tournament. Kevin Double finished 3rd with an 81.
Another playoff occured in the Sarazen Flight, where Jeff Mast (82) defeated Michael Yates (82) in a 1-hole playoff. It was Mast's third victory this year. Justin Petty finished 3rd with an 86.
In the Jones flight, Edward Kocin (84) was victorious over Ted Heindel (91) and Scott Cummings (95). Kocin played a solid round with 7 pars and 2 birdies en route to his 7-stroke victory.
The competition was rounded out in the Snead flight, where Charles Burger (92) won for the 3rd time this season by 2 strokes over Ronald Shoemaker (94). Bob Troha finished 3rd with a 96. Burger had built a moderate lead and was able to hold after only leading by 1 stroke going into the 18th hole.
We congratulate all the players in this week's tournament and look forward to next Sunday's tour challenge event where the strong Cleveland team will go up against their rivals from the Pittsburgh team at Oak Tree Country Club on the Ohio/Pennsylvania State Line.
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