Las Vegas, NV- July 2, 2011 – A great day of golf was had by everyone. Great course, great scores, great competition and lots of fun!!! Hope everyone had an awesome Fourth of July weekend!
The Championship flight proved to be battle ground of golf with Keith Beaman making the turn in the lead with a sweet one under par 35 followed closely by Tyler Vest & Eric Fitzsimmons both at 36. Keith increased his lead by taking birdies at #10 & 11 as Tyler held steady with par and Eric began a bouncy Tigger streak going birdie, bogie, birdie, bogie and bouncing his way out of the victory. Tyler finished his round with 8 pars and a birdie at 17 for a nice one under backside. Keith, who actually struggled with a few 3 putts, was able to maintain par to finish even on the back putting him in a tie with Tyler. A playoff ensued with Keith winning on the first hole making a nice birdie. Congrats Keith on your 4th victory for the 2011 season.
Mike Lee set the pace for the Palmer flight with a nice one under 35 at the turn followed by Rick Hite at 37, Ed Aguilar (visiting from Kihei, HI) at 38, Dominic Sica & Richard Hunt (visiting from Phoenix, AZ) both at 39. Ed hit several bumps on the back to send him packing as Rick had a slow steady bleed which sent him packing as well. Dominic taking only two bogies ended his trek with a 77 and third place. Mike’s game faltered on the back giving Richard an opening which he took. It seemed the hotter the day got the hotter his game got, sailing along with steady pars then finishing strong with birdies at #17 & 18 giving him a sweet 2-under 33 for a 72 and a 3 shot victory. Great backside Richard and congratulations on your victory!
Can you say OMGosh in the Hogan flight with John Thompson firing an awesome 33 with 4 birdies on the front followed by Andy Sessa at 36 and Lance Miller at 37. Unfortunately for John he had the dual personality round and his evil twin showed up on the back floundering to find his game. Lance, whose game also faltered, ended up in a second place tie with John at 77. Andy, with the slow and steady game, played nicely on the back with only two bogies to finish with a nice 74 and his first victory, congratulations!
In the Senior Hogan flight Mike Fair (visiting from Tucson, AZ) made the turn with a 38 and a 4 shot lead over Scott Ulrich (visiting from Laguna Niguel, CA) and 5 over Richard Emery. All though Richard’s game improved on the back it was too late for a recovery. Scott, who faltered out the gate on the back, steadied his game and finished strong with a birdie at #18 giving Mike a run for his money. Mike almost lost it at 18 where he had a weak finish with a double bogie, but he had a big enough lead to keep the victory and finish 1 stroke ahead of Scott. Congrats Mike on your victory!
It was another tight race in the Sarazen flight with Peter Quinn & Keir de Anda setting the pace with 41’s followed by Michael Doyle (visiting from Columbia, MD), Todd Kissel & Rick Offley at 42. Todd hit several bumps on the back which thrust him out of the running. Peter, Michael & Rick all played steady and maintained their games finishing in a three way tie at 84. Keir was able to turn his game around giving him a 5 stroke victory over his three friends and a continued domination in the Sarazen flight. Nice Victory Keir!
The Jones flight was on fire, with Harry Sims, Jacob Rivera & Yuri Pickover (visiting from Malibu, CA) all making the turn at 42!!! Close behind was Larry Hanson at 44 and Ray Blackshear at 45. Unfortunately Harry started to lose ground right away and slipped out of the runnings. Larry taking a quad at #12 and a double at #18 sent him packing. Yuri and Jacob both continued to play well and steady while Ray, starting the backside out a little slow, found the zone at #15 with a birdie and continued with par giving him a nice 39!!! Ray, Jacob & Yuri all found their way to an 84 and a tie forcing a playoff. Jacob was able to hang on making par at the first hole giving him his 4th victory for 2011. Congratulations Jacob!
In the Snead flight, Nelson Lim (visiting from Tustin Ranch, CA) seemed to like this course playing a very steady round. Nelson made the turn with a nice 44 and a four shot lead over Scott Kassel. Nelson never gave up his lead and finished his round with a 43 for a nice 87. Congrats Nelson!
Top Finishers and Payouts
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Championship
Keith Beaman - $100
Tyler Vest - $50
Palmer
Richard Hunt - $140
Mike Lee - $75
Rick Hite - $60
Hogan
Andy Sessa - $100
Lance Miller - $25
John Thompson - $25
Senior Hogan
Mike Fair - $100
Sarazen
Keir de Anda - $125
Michael Doyle - $25
Rick Offley - $25
Peter Quinn - $25
Jones
Jacob Rivera - $125
Ray Blackshear - $50
Yuri Pickover - $50
Snead
Nelson Lim - $ 50
Closest-to-the-Pin
Peter Quinn
SKINS
Giant Skins Winners $230/7 = $ 32 per skin
Fitzsimmons (2)
Fair (1)
Beaman (1)
Hunt (1)
de Anda (1)
Bilonta (1)
Jones & Snead Skins Game $180/5 = $ 36 ps
Blackshear (2)
Pickover (2)
Sitar (1)
Hogan, Sr. Hogan & Sarazen Skins Game $260/7 = $ 37 ps
Bilonta (2)
Fair (1)
Kimball (1)
de Anda (1)
Thompson (1)
Kissel (1)
Championship & Palmer Skins Game $ 220/6 = $36 ps
Fitzsimons (2)
Lee (1)
Beaman (1)
Hunt (1)
Rogers (1)
