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Cheraw State Park in Cheraw SC hosted the APT on Saturday July 20th. With the threat of rain trying to spoil the festivities for a second time this year at this event, Players teed off in overcast conditions. With the cloud cover overhead, the temps were a little lower than expected. The rain stayed away, and the players were able to complete their rounds without issue.
In Division 1, 14 Players teed it up on this cloudy SC morning. Getting off to a hot starts, Kyle Moffett(Triad) and Tim Barto(CLT) both turned in 2 under. Scott Kittleson(CLT) was one shot better turning in 3 under par. Another birdie on the 11th hole made it look like this was going to be a run-away. Jake Dennis(CLT) had an up and down front nine with two birdie, a bogie and double bogie before righting the ship and coming home in 2 under to post a one under par round of 71 to post the clubhouse lead. Barto got it to 3 under with a birdie on 11 but back to back bogies on 12 and 13 brought him back to 1 under and a share of the clubhouse lead. Coming to 18, Kittleson made 13 bogies on the inward 9 and was also sitting at 1 under par as he stood on the tee. After hitting his tee shot in the fairway, he decided to go for the green from 275 yards out. Hitting his approach shot to 9 feet and two-putting for the win was all he needed to secure his first victory on the APT tour. Barto and Dennis settled for a Tie for second.
One the senior side, Scott Roberts(CLT) with a score of +2 (74) secured the victory in that contest.
Congrats to both Scott’s on their victories today.
In division 2, 16 players battled it out playing for a total purse of $450. Tom Cone (CLT) and John Wayne Parrish (Triad) finished tied for second with rounds of 77 (+5). The winner on the day had an up and down day as the front nine saw 3 birdies, 3 bogies a double and only 2 pars. The back nine proved to be less volatile with 8 pars on only 1 bogie. Tony Mangini (CLT) with a score of 75 (+3) take home the top prize on the day.
On the Senior Side, Tom Cone and John Wayne Parrish split the top honors with the scores of 77.
Congrats to Tony, Tom and John Wayne on your victories.
In Division 3, 19 players teed it off and this day saw another first-time winner on tour. Andrew Donahoe (CLT) got off to a rough start making Triple Bogie and Bogie on the first and second holes respectively. He didn’t let that determine the outcome of the round and played outstanding golf from that point on. Andrew persevered and finished the day at 78 (+6) and claimed a 3 shot victory. Josh Ray (CLT) took home 2nd place honors with a score of 81. Scott Dixon (CLT) claimed 3rd with a score of 82 (+11) . Rounding out the final 2 paying spot were Dan Ahlers (CLT) and William Buie (Upstate) with scores of 84 (+12).
On the senior Side, it was William Buie claiming the victory with a score of 84 with Kim Perry (CLT) taking home 2nd place honors with a score of 86.
Congrats to Andrew and William on your victors today.
Division 4 saw us with 17 players competing and this division gave us our only playoff on the day. Lee Touchton (CLT) and Brandon Stowe (CLT), both finished with identical scores of 83 (+11) . As a result, they went back on the course to settle things. It took two holes to end the playoff with Lee making a Par on the second playoff hole, Touchton claims the victory. Eric Seibert (CLT) settles for 3rd with a score of 86 (+14) and his best finish of the year.
On the senior Side, Lee Touchton made it a true double dip with the open and senior victories on this day.
Congrats Lee on your Double Dip.
Division 5 saw one of our largest fields to-date with 10 players vying for the victory. Tim Rabon (Myrtle Beach) came in and scored the victory shooting 89 (+17) and winning by 3 shots over Warren Sullivan (Upstate) who shot a score of 92 (+20).
One the senior Side, James Ebert (Myrtle Beach) took home first place with a score of 96 (+24)
Congratulations to Tim and James on your victories today.
The homestretch is upon us, with only 3 local events left on the schedule. 8-7 (Pine Island CC), 8-12 (Northstone Club) and 8-24 Cheraw State Park II. Player of the Year races are up for grabs.
