Northfork Recap

Ramsey - a rainy day, lightning and a tornado warning caused two delays but still we got the tournament in and crowned 6 Champions. 3 more tickets punched for Nationals and the scores weren't bad either.

Steve Schubert, of the Palmer flight, continues his climb back to Championship flight by posting another low round of the day. This time it was a 1 over 73 featuring 4 birdies, 3 of those on the front to turn at 1 under.  Dean Sengstock showed he is returning to form with a 78 and winning a scorecard playoff for 2nd over recent Champion Matthew Lavanger. Steve earns his 3rd victory of the season and is now qualified for Nationals.

Jason Rhoades wins his 5th of the season with a one shot victory over Chad Onstot and Tyler VanHecke. Chad shot even on the front to lead Tyler by 1 and Jason by 5 after 9 holes. Chad's par run ended abruptly on 10 giving Tyler a 3 shot lead but he gave those back between 11 and 14. Chad and Tyler bogeyed in to the clubhouse from 15 to tie for runner up. Meanwhile Jason's 2 birdies and a lone double bogey were good enough for an even par back nine and the Championship flight win.

Another player finding form is Matt Harter with his first win of the season in the Hogan flight. Matt's birdie on the ninth hole for a front side 38 and a 4 shot lead over Bill Kelsey was probably enough to seal the deal but then he made 5 pars in a row to start the back side and leave everyone else scratching their heads. Bryan Poetsch finishes runner up at 87 in his first tournament since the spring opener. Current points leader Larry Caldwell finished 3rd at 89.

Steve Buan, fresh off his victory in the KC/MN Challenge, led after 9 holes by 1 over Fredy Alvear in Sarazen flight. They battled back and forth until Steve relinquished the lead with a 2 shot swing on 17. Fredy secured his 3rd victory by matching Steve's bogey on 18 to post at 83. Fredy is now qualified for Nationals.

Ed Favorite had a rough start on the first few holes before settling in and making 6 pars in a row to turn at 41 and 1 shot better than 2017 Player of the Year Steven Holland. Steven pulled even on 10 but then gave up 4 shots on the next 3 holes. Ed gained one more stroke over the last 5 holes for his 3rd win which qualifies him for Nationals.

Snead flight got most of the worst weather of the day. It looked really competitive with 3 players within 2 shots of Stephen Oborn's leading score of 49 at the turn. Then the tornado sirens went off as they were playing 10 so it was into the clubhouse for the second, but shorter, delay of the day. Todd Klocke shared the lead after 10 and Jeff McVay joined the leaders after 11. Stephen took the lead alone on 12 with a bogey and Pete Rojas joined the chasers one back. Jeff took the lead with a bogey on 15 and held on through 16. By then the rain was relentless and conditions were 'awful'. Stephen's bogey on the par 3 17th gave him a 3 shot cushion playing the last and his double on 18 in the downpour added up to a 7 shot margin of victory over Todd for his first win of the season.

Don't feel too bad for Todd though as he took home $135 from the 50/50 raffle in support of Feherty's Troops First Foundation. Our season total stands at $1475. Thanks for your continued support.

Closest to the pin prizes went to Dan Barrett and Ed Favorite.

Long time member Hobie VanValkeburg missed this weeks event due to a heart attack. His message to me says he's out of danger and on the mend but his golf season is over. We wish him well and a speedy recovery. Please keep Hobie in your thoughts.


Thanks to the Angels for putting in an extra long day. 

Thanks to all of you who put up with the weather and hung in to the finish. Especially new members Jim Andrews, Chris Benny and Brad Williams. Welcome to the Am Tour.

Our next tournament is at Royal Golf Club on the 11th. Registration deadline is this Saturday night. Don't miss our first event at this new course.