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The Premier at Grand Lake Estates
Houston APT’s third spring tournament was held at Grand Lake Estates, making its debut in the APT rotation. Despite receiving 5.5 inches of rain just two days prior, the course was in remarkably good condition with only three holes designated cart path only. Early morning fog gave way to a pleasant day for golf.
Division 1:
Jake Remlinger held a slim one-stroke lead shooting +2(39) over Stephen Bransburg III, who posted a +3 (40) after nine holes. Jake stretched out the lead to two strokes after his birdie on 13. New member David Bell was mounting a charge on the back nine with birdies on 12 and 15 on his way to shooting even par (35). However, Stephen shut the door with a clutch eagle on 15 and finished with an even par (35) on the back, securing the win with a +3 (75). David finished 2nd with +6(78).
Division 2:
Continuing his steady improvement this spring, Darien Duhon opened with a birdie on the first hole and posted a +1 (38) on the front. Chris Darling stayed close with a +3 (40), then caught fire on the back with birdies on 11 and 15 to briefly take the lead. However, Darien’s strong finish—birdie-par-par—clinched the win with a +1 (73).
Division 3:
Alvin Miles opened with a +6 (43) to grab a 3-shot lead over both Gary Josephson and Tulsa Chapter visitor Garye Myers, both players shooting +9 (46). Gary Josephson’s birdie on 10 kicked started his back nine, where he posted yet again an even-par nine (35)—mirroring his previous tournament finish—to complete a comeback and win back-to-back titles with a +9 (81).
Division 4:
Brad Roberts shot +8 (45) to take a narrow lead over last tournament’s winner, Robert Beck (+10). Ray Medina mounted a back-nine charge with two birdies, but Brad’s own birdie on 15 proved decisive. He captured his first APT win with a +21 (93), finishing four shots ahead.
Division 5:
A tight duel unfolded between Anthony Vespa and Jacob Szilagy. Anthony led by one at the turn (+11 to +12), but Jacob edged ahead after hole 12. A birdie on 18 from Anthony forced a tie, with both players finishing at +20 (92). Because course capacity prevented an on-course playoff, the victory was decided by a scorecard playoff, which went to Jacob Szilagy for his first Houston APT win.
Senior Net:
Darien Duhon finished a standout day by also winning Senior Net, posting a -5 (67). Gary Josephson finished second with a solid -1 (71).
Congratulations to all division champions! Next up is tour favorite High Meadow Ranch on May 17th.
