Tournament Champions
The APT wrapped up another great week at Reunion Resort, with players taking on the
challenge of the Watson and Nicklaus Courses for the Reunion Tournament. From opening tee
shots to the final putts of championship day, the event delivered tight leaderboards, strong
finishes, and plenty of competitive moments across every division.
Division 1
Division 1 set the pace early, with Gage Basiletti of Sarasota, FL earning the win at +1,
highlighted by a 2 under closing round that helped him pull ahead late.
Matt Minder of Mechanicsburg, IL finished two shots back at +3, while Dan Ayars of Millville, NJ
secured third at +6. Tony Johnson of Kissimmee, FL at +7 and Andrew Buse of Louisville, KY at
+10 rounded out the top five in a solid field.
Division 2
Division 2 delivered one of the most exciting finishes of the week with three players finishing tied
at +14 and heading into a playoff to determine the champion.
Daren Green of Cape Coral, FL emerged victorious after the playoff to claim the Division 2 title.
Denver Hubert of Evans, GA and Rocky Dare of Salem, NJ shared second place after finishing
at +14, while Travis Wartluft of Lake Wylie, SC finished fourth at +16 to close out a tightly
contested division.
Division 3
Division 3 brought more competitive scoring to the Nicklaus Course, with Dustin Hunter of
Jonesburg, MO taking the win at +24 after a strong second round.
Pat Ryan of Myrtle Beach, SC and Dan Sadler of Palmyra, PA tied for second at +26, staying
well within range throughout the final day.
Rick Knepp of Bellefonte, PA and Cesar Ward of Orlando, FL tied for fourth at +27, rounding out
a close leaderboard.
Division 4
Division 4 delivered consistent scoring across the top of the field, with Alex Garcia of Franklin,
TN capturing the division title at +28 after steady rounds on both days.
Baxton Owen of Salem, MO followed in second at +35, while David Dick of Stokesdale, NC
secured third at +37.JD Lee of Surfside Beach, SC at +42 and Andy Halek of Cape Coral, FL at +43 completed the
top five for the division.
Division 5
In Division 5, Garye LaFevers of Buckeye, AZ earned the win at +47, putting together controlled
rounds to stay ahead of the field.
Jan Gamlin of Evans, GA finished second at +49, followed by Jeffrey Ransom of Seattle, WA in
third at +53.
Adam Hodge of Bentonville, AR finished fourth at +55, closing out the Division 5 results.
Mid-Am Net
The Mid-Am Net division showcased some of the best scoring of the event.
Matt Minder of Mechanicsburg, IL took the win with a 3 under total, playing steady golf from
start to finish.
Alex Garcia of Franklin, TN finished second at even par, and Gage Basiletti of Sarasota, FL
claimed third at +1 after a confident final round.
Senior Net
Senior Net brought another tightly grouped leaderboard, with Garye LaFevers of Buckeye, AZ
securing the win at +1, marking his second division title of the week.
Mike Vawter of Dayton, MD finished second at +3, while Pat Ryan of Myrtle Beach, SC took
third at +4.
Rick Knepp of Bellefonte, PA finished fourth at +5, rounding out a competitive Senior Net field.
The Reunion Tournament brought together players from across the country for a memorable
week of golf, competition, and community. A sincere thank you goes out to all the players who
made the trip, and to the outstanding staff at Reunion Resort for providing a smooth and
enjoyable experience on the Nicklaus Course and Watson Course.
A strong finish to the week and an exciting look at what is ahead this Spring!










