Throughout the years
whenever there have been combined flights of Senior and Open players competing
together, its been heard over and over from the Senior players, “Why am I playing against these younger
guys?”. Or, “I can’t hit it as far as the Limber Backs.” On May 6, 2013 at
Mattaponi Springs GC for the Caroline Classic, Senior’s dominated the “Younger”
guys by winning 5 of the 6 flights. One good reason for a Senior not winning
the 6th (not taking anything away from the other competitors) is
because there was no Senior in that flight. So the next time you “Younger” guys
are on the tee listening to one of the Seniors groaning about having to compete
in a combined flight, BEWARE……..you’re being set up!!!
With the threat of
rain looming all day players took to one of the toughest courses on the
Richmond Golf Channel Am Tour schedule and completed their rounds in record
time. The first eleven of the fourteen pairings completed their rounds in less
than 4 hrs. with all groups coming in under the recommended 4 ½ hrs. This is
why the Richmond Tour is the benchmark for the entire Golf Channel Am Tour when
it comes to pace of play, and we want to Thank everyone for their effort in
making the Caroline Classic a very successful tournament.
CHAMPIONSHIP
FLIGHT
Tip Wight of the Richmond Tour came back from a 3 shot deficit at the turn to draw even with the Washington DC’s current Championship Flight points leader Chris Boshoff to force a play-off. Wight then made quick work of the play-off by winning on the first extra hole. Paul Strader of the Richmond Tour finished 3rd.
Tip Wight of the Richmond Tour came back from a 3 shot deficit at the turn to draw even with the Washington DC’s current Championship Flight points leader Chris Boshoff to force a play-off. Wight then made quick work of the play-off by winning on the first extra hole. Paul Strader of the Richmond Tour finished 3rd.
PALMER FLIGHT
A birdie on the final hole was the score that Senior Palmer player Mike Sheehan needed to draw even with the low score already turned in by Jim Davidson, also in the Senior Palmer Flight. The play-off went to Sheehan as he became the 1st of the next 5 Senior’s to claim their trophies for the day. Tied for 3rd place were Tyler Vrolyk and Chris Dvorak.
A birdie on the final hole was the score that Senior Palmer player Mike Sheehan needed to draw even with the low score already turned in by Jim Davidson, also in the Senior Palmer Flight. The play-off went to Sheehan as he became the 1st of the next 5 Senior’s to claim their trophies for the day. Tied for 3rd place were Tyler Vrolyk and Chris Dvorak.
HOGAN FLIGHT
It didn’t take Senior Hogan player Gene Gorman very long to find his way to the “Winners Circle” as he became a first time Golf Channel Am Tour winner in only his 2nd tournament. Carding 3 birdies on the day for an outstanding score of 79 gave Gorman a 3 shot margin of victory over Senior Hogan member Tom Yeager. Jeff Oakes finished another 2 shots back in 3rd.
It didn’t take Senior Hogan player Gene Gorman very long to find his way to the “Winners Circle” as he became a first time Golf Channel Am Tour winner in only his 2nd tournament. Carding 3 birdies on the day for an outstanding score of 79 gave Gorman a 3 shot margin of victory over Senior Hogan member Tom Yeager. Jeff Oakes finished another 2 shots back in 3rd.
SARAZEN FLIGHT
Paul Davidson kept the “Victory Parade” going for the Seniors when he fended off 3 Open players all by one shot to claim the Sarazen Flight trophy. Tied for 2nd were Troy Bannister, Michael Davidson, and newly promoted Ron Velasco, who showed by his finish he is ready to take on the Sarazen flight competitors.
Paul Davidson kept the “Victory Parade” going for the Seniors when he fended off 3 Open players all by one shot to claim the Sarazen Flight trophy. Tied for 2nd were Troy Bannister, Michael Davidson, and newly promoted Ron Velasco, who showed by his finish he is ready to take on the Sarazen flight competitors.
JONES FLIGHT
Richmond Senior Jones player Peter Socha seemed to like the layout at Mattaponi Springs as he turned in his best round on Tour with a steady outward nine and earned a 1 shot margin of victory over late charging DC Player Richard Phillips. Richmond Tour member Dan Hines finished 3rd.
Richmond Senior Jones player Peter Socha seemed to like the layout at Mattaponi Springs as he turned in his best round on Tour with a steady outward nine and earned a 1 shot margin of victory over late charging DC Player Richard Phillips. Richmond Tour member Dan Hines finished 3rd.
SNEAD FLIGHT
After posting 5 runner-up finishes this season Richmond Senior Snead player Jamie Iannelli returned to the stage to pick-up his first place trophy by posting a 4 stroke win over DC Tour member Lobke Boshoff and Richmond Senior Snead member George French.
After posting 5 runner-up finishes this season Richmond Senior Snead player Jamie Iannelli returned to the stage to pick-up his first place trophy by posting a 4 stroke win over DC Tour member Lobke Boshoff and Richmond Senior Snead member George French.
Up next on the
schedule is The Memorial at the Golf Club at Brickshire, which is always one of
the favorites of the Richmond Golf Channel Am Tour. Wonder if we’ll hear moans
from the “Limber Backs” if they have to play against those “Seniors?”
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