Jim Aughtry, Roger Stevenson, Rick Dilsworth & Jack Frazier all win at Catawba Springs GC!
Posted: 6/14/2009 12:10:17 PM
Jim Aughtry (Champ) Roger Stevenson (A Flight) Rick Dilsworth (B Flight) Jack Frazier (C Flight)
Well our first venture to Catawba Springs GC garnered rave revues. The course was in great condition and played extremely tough. If you missed this event don’t worry we will definetley return next year. Thanks to member Richard Krapfel & Head Pro Duke McLauchlin on a great set up one a fun golf course.
Championship Flight:
Jim Aughtry extended his current points lead with a one over par 73 victory. Aughtry needed to come from behind after shooting 38 on the front nine but a birdie at 10 and 8 straight pars sealed the deal. Local member Richard Krapfel had a 2 shot lead at the turn with 36 but bogies at the par 5 12th and 15 holes along with a double at 13 gave him a second place finish at 76. Michael Bailey and Mickey Clark both shot 78’s but it was Bailey beating out Clark on the card for 3rd place.
A Flight:
Roger Stevenson won for the first time this season with a breakthrough round of 75. Rogers round included birdies at 1& 6 for a even par 36 on the front side. Finishing several shots back was Statesville winner Andrew Chappuis with 77. Last weeks winner Jon Evans kept his strong play going into this week with a third place finish at 79. Evans beat out Mike Harter on the card and thus r received 4th place money.
B Flight:
Something not often seen on tour was a first time start winner. Rick Dilsworth playing in his first eGolf Amateur Tour event card a one shot victory with 81. Dilsworth pared his final hole to secure the victory over Steve Williams who fired an 82 for second place. Vic Lawrence continues his consistent play by finishing in third spot Saturday with 83. Congrats to Mike Hinson who had not cashed in a while but got fourth place with 84 just nipping his buddy Mike Hestikind who finished with 85.
C Flight:
As always C flight was jammed at the top. Jack Frazier of the Triad tour found himself standing at his final hole the par 3 ninth with a one shot lead over 3 players. Frazier calmly made a par 3 on the hole and finished one shot ahead the others with an 87. Nolan Elenz led the 88 log jam and finished in second place on the card playoff. Last weeks winner Christian Casper came in third place while Jeff Gastineu finished fourth of all the 88’s on the card.
The tour now takes a week of to gear up for the eGolf Open on June 27th & 28th. Remember this is a double point’s event and also double purse. The winner in each flight also receives their enter fee paid for Tour Championship in Hilton Head, SC.
Currently there are about 70 players confirmed for the eGolf Open so please email (Yes of No) ASAP if you have not already done so. A player list will be sent to Statesville & Irish Creek for practice rounds this week and if your name is not on the sheet you can’t play.
Practice round for each course will be as follows:
Statesville $35 anytime during the week except Saturday mornings.
Irish Creek $50 weekdays and some limited late tee times in the afternoon.
Hope to see all of you at these two great venues for the eGolf Open!
eGolf Amateur Tour
Results from Catawba Springs GC:
Championship Flight: 73: Jim Aughtry; 76: Richard Krapfel; 78: Michael Bailey, Mickey Clark; 81: David Schmidt, Rick Tomei; 83: Justin Venezia.
A Flight: 75: Roger Stevenson; 77: Andrew Chappuis; 79: Jon Evans, Mike Harter; 82: Jason Breedlove, Kyle Whitener; 83: Chad Ballard; 84: Daniel Harkey.
B Flight: 81: Rick Dilsworth; 82: Steve Williams; 83: Vic Lawrence; 84: Michael Hinson; 85: Jim Hestikind; 87: Mike Germain; 88: Jimmy Chapman, Joe Burgess.
C Flight: 87: Jack Frazier; 88: Nolan Elenz, Christian Casper, Jeff Gastineau; 89: Allen Hagen; 91: Darren Gentile; 92: Michele Staples; 93: Matt Painter; 94: Dana Greer, Matt Papes, Matt Crates.