At EagleSticks Golf Club we had 26 golfers play a difficult and firm course that allowed for a few players to take advantage and post low scores.
In Division 1 Matt Malone jumped out to an early lead after 3 birdies on the front and shooting 35. Matt would come home in 35 with 2 more birdies for an Even Par round of 70. Aidan Allen would post 2nd with 37,43 for 80.
In Division 2 Ryan Auck and James Pearce battled on the front with James holding a 1 shot lead at the turn after shooting 38 to Ryan’s 39. Ryan would then post two birdies and 7 pars to shoot 33 on the back for a 72 and the victory. James Pearce would come in 2nd with 79 (38,41).
In Division 3 there was a good three-way battle between Payton Owens, Mike Paubel, and Rick Williamson throughout the day. Rick would hold the lead on the front with a 38 but Payton Owens battled back shooting 40 on the front and then 38 on the back to hold on to a 1 shot victory with 78. Mike Paubel shot 79 (41,38) for 2nd. Rick Williamson placed 3rd with 80 (38,42).
In Division 4 Chris Berry battled back after a slow start of 44 on the front with an impressive 36 on the back. Chris’s round was highlighted by 3 birdies, 2 of which came on the back. Chris’s 80 was good enough for a 3 shot victory. Robert Lawless came in 2nd with 83 (38,45).
In Division 5 Steve Smith started steady with a 42 on the front and then caught fire on the back nine with 6 pars to post a 38 and a winning score of 80. Todd Owens in his first event shot 84 for 2nd place. Both Steve and Todd would finish 1st and 2nd in Senior Net as well.