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.