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Paul C. Gomez, Cabot, AR(July 2nd, 2011)  Just because it was a holiday didn't mean these players didn't come to play!  There were some fireworks, and it was HOT!

Flight Winners

Championship Flight (0-3.9) Ed Passini of Cabot, AR and Ben Loftis of Little Rock, AR were tied after 9, but Passini's performance on the par 4's gave him the victory over Loftis as Passini held on to win his first event on the Am Tour on his home course. Congratulations and welcome, Ed!

Palmer Flight (4.0-7.9)   Wayne Baldwin of Russellville, AR played a solid back nine and edged out Nick Holder of Maumelle, AR.  Baldwin was one stroke better on both 9's over Holder to give him a two stroke victory.  Amory Cole, of Jonesboro, AR placed third.

Hogan Flight (8.0-11.9) – Brian Buchanan  of Cabot, AR overcame a four stroke deficit on the last three holes to win his second event on the Tour this year.  Buchannan shot birdie-birdie-birdie to finish impressively!  Dan Nieman of Bella Vista, AR and Doug Loftis of Little Rock, AR tied for second just three strokes off of Buchanan.

Jones/Snead  Flight The Jones and Snead flights were combined and Michael Petersen of Ozark, AR can probably credit his steady play on the par 3's for his victory.  A good back nine also secure his victory.  Jim Dial of Bryant, AR and Sam Reeves of Bentonville, AR finished second and third respectively. 

Maximum Performance Tournament Champion  - This year's Player of the Year Award is  based on net scores against the entire field based on a player's lowest index.  Tournament Champion by two strokes was Craig Merrill of Roland, AR who shot a net one under par 71.  Second was Doug Loftis and tired for third were Wayne Baldwin and Dan Nieman . 

Skins Results:

Championship Flight: Ed Passini (7), Ben Loftis (6)

Palmer Flight: Wayne Baldwin (7), Nick Holder (2), Amory Cole (1)

Hogan Flight: Dan Nieman (2), Richard Ainsworth (2), Brian Buchanan (2), Doug Loftis (1)

Jones Flight: Michael Petersen (6), Jim Dial (3), Sam Reeves (1)

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Paul C. Gomez

Arkansas Director, Golf Channel AM Tour

917-553-3814

pgomez@GCAmTour.com