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Storms, Delays, and Spectacular Competition at Prairie View
The Indianapolis Amateur Players Tour traveled to Carmel, Indiana, to take on the challenge of beautiful Prairie View Golf Club. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Prairie View is regarded as one of Indiana’s premier championship layouts. The course winds through rolling prairie land, wetlands, lakes, and mature hardwoods, providing a stern test for golfers of all skill levels.
Players arrived to ominous skies as dark clouds loomed overhead throughout the day. Mother Nature would eventually force a three-hour weather delay as thunder and lightning moved through the area. While the weather interrupted play, it couldn’t dampen the competitive spirit of the Indianapolis APT field. Once play resumed, golfers battled the demanding conditions and produced outstanding performances across every division.
Division 1
The Division 1 field featured another strong performance from Player of the Year points leader Barney Sutley. Sutley continued his remarkable season by carding a one-over-par 73 to earn the victory. Cameron Slavich stayed within striking distance all day and secured second place with a 77, while Nathan Stotler rounded out the podium with an 82.
Division 1 Results
- Barney Sutley – 73
- Cameron Slavich – 77
- Nathan Stotler – 82
Division 2
Division 2 provided one of the most exciting battles of the day. Mason Smith, Josh Brooks, and Brian Stanley traded punches throughout the round with no one able to create much separation. Standing on the final hole, Smith held a slim advantage and delivered when it mattered most, making a clutch par to secure the victory.
Smith finished atop the leaderboard with a 79, while Brooks was just one shot behind at 80. Stanley finished only two shots off the lead with a solid 81.
Division 2 Results
- Mason Smith – 79
- Josh Brooks – 80
- Brian Stanley – 81
Division 3
Division 3 was a heavyweight fight from start to finish. John Goddard and Ben Minnich battled neck-and-neck throughout the round, with the championship ultimately coming down to the final hole.
Goddard calmly made par on the closing hole while Minnich recorded a costly bogey, creating the one-shot difference that decided the division. Goddard claimed the title with an 82, Minnich finished second with an 83, and Jose Escamilla posted a strong 88 to finish third.
Division 3 Results
- John Goddard – 82
- Ben Minnich – 83
- Jose Escamilla – 88
Division 4
Division 4 delivered drama until the very end. Shannon Sageser and Cody Mulholland each posted impressive rounds of 82, setting up a tie atop the leaderboard.
As darkness approached and the pressure mounted, Sageser produced a clutch up-and-down on the final hole to draw even with Mulholland. The championship was ultimately decided by scorecard playoff, where Sageser emerged victorious.
Keith Love was only one stroke behind the leaders, finishing third with an excellent 83.
Division 4 Results
- Shannon Sageser – 82 (Scorecard Playoff)
- Cody Mulholland – 82
- Keith Love – 83
Division 5
Division 5 saw Joe Winterrowd break through for his first victory of the season. Winterrowd battled difficult conditions all day and posted a winning score of 92.
Tom Heiser finished second with a 98, while Kyle Kammer claimed third place with a 105.
Division 5 Results
- Joe Winterrowd – 92
- Tom Heiser – 98
- Kyle Kammer – 105
Mid-Am Net Division
The Mid-Am Net competition remained undecided until the final putt dropped. Chris Dinges put together an outstanding round of one-under-par 71 to claim the championship.
Ben Minnich continued his strong day by finishing runner-up with an even-par 72, while Josh Brooks secured third place with a 74.
Mid-Am Net Results
- Chris Dinges – 71 (-1)
- Ben Minnich – 72 (E)
- Josh Brooks – 74 (+2)
Senior Net Division
The Senior Net field produced some incredible scores, led by Shannon Sageser’s remarkable eight-under-par 64. Sageser’s outstanding round earned him a convincing victory.
Brian Stanley also played exceptional golf, finishing second with a five-under-par 67. Third place resulted in a five-way tie at two-under-par 70 between Barney Sutley, John Goddard, Jose Escamilla, Keith Love, and John Pfeifer.
Senior Net Results
- Shannon Sageser – 64 (-8)
- Brian Stanley – 67 (-5)
T-3. Barney Sutley – 70 (-2)
T-3. John Goddard – 70 (-2)
T-3. Jose Escamilla – 70 (-2)
T-3. Keith Love – 70 (-2)
T-3. John Pfeifer – 70 (-2)
Looking Ahead
The weather may have delayed the action at Prairie View, but the competition brought plenty of thunder and lightning of its own. From clutch pars on the final hole to scorecard playoffs and season-defining performances, Prairie View delivered another memorable chapter in the 2026 Indianapolis APT season.
The Indianapolis Amateur Players Tour now turns its attention to southern Indiana as players prepare for another exciting championship event at Chariot Run Golf Club on June 28. If Prairie View was any indication, fans can expect another thrilling day of competition.
