Las Vegas, NV- August 27 - 28, 2011 – Ta-da, the final recap of the season, sorry for the delay. It was a great two days at the Southern Nevada Championship as Tour Players battled at the end of the season for Player of the Year. Playing Arroyo at Red Rock for the first round, in less than favorable conditions and Siena Golf Club for the second round in like condition proved to be a challenge for some. I would like to thank my staff and let them know it was a job well done - Michael, Melanie & Kimmar, thank you for all you do, I really appreciate you! I also want to thank Betsey Bell whose been with us since I had taken over as tournament director, but was unable to be with us at this event.
The pace was set in the Championship flight with Greg Hudson taking the first round lead with a 77, four shots ahead of Al Swanson (Edmond, OK) and 9 shots ahead of newcomer Adam Breeden. Al, who’s been working on some swing changes continued to struggle with the changes on round 2 keeping him at bay for any chance at a win. Greg, starting out strong, lost 6 shots to Adam on hole #5 hitting a landmine 8 on the par 3. Greg fought back with birdies at #8 & 9 as Adam slipped a little making the turn at 39 picking up 3 shots from Greg at 42. The battle raged on as the two continued. Something snapped in Adam after he took a double at #10, as he caught on fire going birdie, birdie and completing his round at even par 36 giving him a nice 75. Greg, whose game continued to slip away managed to stay just ahead of Adam giving him the overall victory by one shot! Congratulations Greg for the victory and great comeback Adam!
In the Palmer flight, Rick Carrillo ran away from the field with a sweet even par 72, giving him a 6 shot lead over Ron Peterson (Orland Park, IL.) who came in with a nice 78 for the first round at Arroyo. Rick continued playing well at Sienna widening his gap with a nice 1-over 37 on the front side. Rick’s game frustratingly slipped on the back side, but he was still able to win by a wide margin. A fourth nine shout out to Kenny Petersen & Darrell Overturf who both fired an even par 36. Congratulations Rick for an awesome year and for being the Palmer Player of the Year, you have earned it. Do I see Championship flight in the near future ;-).
Chris Skowronek took the lead after the first round in the Hogan flight with a really nice & steady 75 giving him a 4 shot lead over Dustin Sitar, who ironically he had ended up in a playoff with last year for the Championship. Close behind was Keir de Anda, Minh Fearnley & Lance Miller all with 80. Keir started out his first hole with a birdie, which was #18 due to the shotgun start, looking like he was ready for a battle only to find himself taking some large numbers on the front and ending his bid for the victory. Dustin started out with a big number, and then settled his game only to be bit by a few more large numbers on the front side, then settled again but ran out of holes. Chris, starting out strong, found himself struggling as his game began to slip away, also taking some large numbers on the front side and eventually sending him packing. Meanwhile, Minh playing the steadiest of all had gained enough ground on Chris & Dustin to overtake them both. Lance, having the best round of the day, started out a little shaky with two doubles and quickly shored up his game making the turn with a nice 2-over 38. Taking one triple on the back and struggling with some bogies he finished with an 83 and the victory. Nice win Lance and congratulations on a great season!!! Congratulations to Dustin Sitar, even though he finished tied for third ended up as the Hogan Player of the Year by 5 points over Lance Miller. What a finish!
Taking the lead after the first round for the Sarazen flight was Stephen Jarvis with a great back side of 37 for an 81, followed by Rick Offley who finished strong with birdie, par, birdie and an 86, closely followed by Erik Novikoff & Rod Brewster, Jr. at 87. Rick & Rod both lost their games at Siena and were flung out of the runnings. Erik made a valiant effort, but was too far behind from the first round. It was Stephen who out played the the field and won with an easy victory. His victory slid him firmly past Daniel Lasker to take the 2011 Player of the Year for the Sarazen flight. Congratulations Stephen for a great year!!!
In the Jones flight Ray Blackshear finished the first round with a nice 86, one shot ahead of Matthew Voskuil at 87 with Robert Woods three shots back at 90. Matthew, starting out strong with pars on his first four holes at Siena, finished his first 9 holes at 7 over only to hit the buzz saw on his second 9 sending him packing with empty hands. Robert put the pedal to the metal on Ray, but to no avail as Ray’s game stayed steady taking a quadruple bogie at #9, he was able to finish with another 86 and the victory. Congrats Ray, unfortunately, we are going to have to say goodbye to Ray as he is moving to the coast in California – we will miss you L. Congratulations to Stephen Sitar who grabbed the Player of the Year for the Senior Jones flight.
Congratulations to Scott Kassel who took the win at the Southern Nevada Championship along with the Player of the Year title for 2011.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2011 season. Our roster has grown to 111 and it because of you all. I have had a great time this year with you all and I look forward to 2012 with great expectation. Hope to see you all return next season. Golf Now is working on setting up our fall kickoff, which I’m hoping will be in October so keep your eyes open. Again, thank you and have a great break.
Awards given for the 2011 season:
Championship Player of the Year:
Keith Beaman
Palmer Player of the Year:
Rick Carrillo
Senior Palmer Player of the Year:
Richard Southwick
Hogan Player of the Year:
Dustin Sitar – by 5 points!
Senior Hogan Player of the Year:
Richard Emery
Sarazen Player of the Year:
Stephen Jarvis
Senior Sarazen Player of the Year:
LC Cobbs
Jones Player of the Year:
Larry Hanson
Senior Jones Player of the Year:
Stephen Sitar
Snead Player of the Year:
Scott Kassel
Senior Snead Player of the Year:
Alissha Champagne
Flight promotions:
Jacob Rivera – Two promotions in one year, from Snead flight to Jones flight, recently, from
Jones flight to Sarazen flight
Keir de Anda – from Sarazen flight to Hogan flight
Top Finishers and Payouts
For full field results please visit: http://thegolfchannel.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/thegolfchannel11/event/thegolfchannel11542/contest/46/leaderboard.htm
Championship
Greg Hudson - $120
Palmer
Rick Carrillo – $160
Ronald Peterson - $120
Hogan
Lance Miller - $180
Minh Fearnly - $120
Dustin Sitar - $$30
Chris Skoronek - $30
Sarazen
Stephen Jarvis – $180
Erik Novikoff - $120
Rod Brewster Jr., - $60
Jones
Ray Blackshear - $160
Robert Woods - $80
Snead
Scott Kassel - $40
Closest-to-the-Pin
Sat – Darrell Overturf
Sun – Robert Woods
Giant Skins Winners Sat $170/4 = $42
Sun $170/6 = $28
Saturday
Breeden - 1
Miller – 1
Offley – 1
Swanson -1
Sunday
Breeden – 2
Hudson – 1
Kimball – 1
Petersen, K -1
Swanson - 1
Jones/Snead Skins Game Sat $120/6 =$20
Sun $120/5 = 24
Saturday
Voskuil – 3
Kassel- 1
Sitar, S – 1
Soderberg – 1
Sunday
Blackshear – 2
Woods – 2
Soderberg – 1
Hogan/Sarazen Skins Game Sat $300/7 = $42
Sun $260/6 = $43
Saturday
Jarvis – 2
Brewster – 1
de Anda – 1
Fearnly– 1
Miller – 1
Skowronek – 1
Sunday
de Anda – 2
Sitar, D – 2
Brewster – 1
Skowronek - 1
Championship/Palmer Skins Game Sat $300/7 = $42
Sun $260/6 = $43
Saturday
Hudson - 3
Petersen, K – 1
Peterson, R – 1
Swanson - 1
Sunday
Breeden – 2
Hudson- 2
Petersen, K – 2
Johnson – 1
Swanson - 1
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