Paul C. Gomez, Rogers, AR (November 16, 2013)
Rain was the original threat to competition at Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers, but the real opponent turned out to be the wind! Gusts up to 25 and 30 mph proved a big challenge to all players. The golf course was in great shape. The fall leaves made golf searching a challenge as well.
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| Bob Brooks |
Championship Flight: (0.0-3.9) – Knowing how to hit boring knock-down shots through the wind gave Bob Brooks of Bella Vista, AR the edge he needed to climb back from a rocky start and finish even par. After going two over after five holes, Brooks finished the last 13 holes two under par. Brooks, the 2013 Senior National Champion, wins his first event of the 2014 season with this victory. Congratulations, Bob.
Palmer Flight: (4.0-7.9) – Matt McClain of Decatur, AR came
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| Matt McClain |
to defend his title in the Palmer flight. Although he started slowly, through 15 holes he was only 8 over. The high winds caused more strokes than he wanted, but victory is still sweet. Even with one disaster hole, he was never in real danger of losing his place atop the flight. Congratulations, Matt.
Sarazen Flight: (12.0-15.9) – It cold have been anyone's
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| Charles Dickerson |
title in the Sarazen flight. After 9 holes, 5 players were less than two strokes apart. That's when Charles Dickerson's prototype irons on loan from his buddy kicked into gear. Dickerson, of Columbia, MO fired off 4 birdies to shoot even par on the back 9. The victory was good enough not only for his flight, but also for the Showcase Trophy and Awards Tournament Champion and his first victory of the 2014 season! Congratulations, Charles.
Jones Flight: (16.0-19.9) – Perhaps the best battle of the day was in the Jones flight. With an impressive start
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| Steve Rutherford |
including two birdies through 8 holes, Mike Calhoun of Rogers, AR led his flight by 3 strokes over Carl Imhof of Rogers, AR. Steve Rutherford of Centeron, AR looked to be out of it completely with one rather disastrous par 5. Calhoun stumbled on the 9th hole and couldn't catch up. Imhof led by four going into the last hole and problems on the green let Rutherford in with a final hole birdie after going only 5 over on the last 10 holes! Rutherford said that after the disaster hole he decided to just have fun! Way to focus and not give up, Steve!
Snead Flight: (20.0+) – Perseverance paid off for Brandon
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| Brandon Walters |
Walters of Springdale, AR. It took twelve tries, but Walters wins his first event on the AM Tour with this victory. A steady front nine kept him in the game even after a stumble on the 11th hole. A nice come-back par on #12 put him back on the path to a strong finish and a comfortable victory. Congratulations, Brandon!
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Paul C. Gomez
Arkansas Director, Golf Channel AM Tour
917-553-3814
pgomez@GCAmTour.com
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