Remember those first few tournaments
of the season when we all wondered if warm weather would ever get here? There’s
little doubt that summer is alive and well in Virginia now. Hot and humid was
the order of the day at Viniterra Golf Course on July 7th for the
Grapevine Classic. One would be hard pressed to find a course in any better condition
for the Richmond Golf Channel Am Tour to host its 10th tournament of
the 2013 schedule than what Viniterra was in. Players from 4 different Am Tours
braved the holiday weekend traffic to contest for the bragging rights in their
respective flight, and what a shoot-out it was in several of the flights.
PALMER FLIGHT
Only 1 shot separated Sam Bailey and Tip White from Chris Hinchcliff and Jim Bryant at the turn. A “Birdie” on #10 was the start Hinchcliff needed on his inward 9 holes to provide the spark that led to an outstanding 1 under par finishing nine and the right to lay claim to the winner’s purse. Bailey finished 2nd followed by Bryant in 3rd. The win was the 3rd of the season for Hinchcliff giving him the qualification he needed to compete in the Golf Channel Am Tour National Championship in Palm Springs.
Only 1 shot separated Sam Bailey and Tip White from Chris Hinchcliff and Jim Bryant at the turn. A “Birdie” on #10 was the start Hinchcliff needed on his inward 9 holes to provide the spark that led to an outstanding 1 under par finishing nine and the right to lay claim to the winner’s purse. Bailey finished 2nd followed by Bryant in 3rd. The win was the 3rd of the season for Hinchcliff giving him the qualification he needed to compete in the Golf Channel Am Tour National Championship in Palm Springs.
HOGAN FLIGHT
Four shots was the difference for 5 contestants in the Hogan flight after their first 9 holes. Ferdinand Hudencial and defending champion Monroe Preston stood even at 39. Gene Gorman was 1 back, Jeff Oakes 2 behind followed by Craig Crowley and Ed Shine 3 and 4 back respectively. Viniterra’s tough closing holes from 13 in would soon take its toll on all but Hudencial as he posted a spectacular round of 77. Jeff Oakes finished 2nd followed by Craig Crowley and Monroe Preston tied for 3rd
Four shots was the difference for 5 contestants in the Hogan flight after their first 9 holes. Ferdinand Hudencial and defending champion Monroe Preston stood even at 39. Gene Gorman was 1 back, Jeff Oakes 2 behind followed by Craig Crowley and Ed Shine 3 and 4 back respectively. Viniterra’s tough closing holes from 13 in would soon take its toll on all but Hudencial as he posted a spectacular round of 77. Jeff Oakes finished 2nd followed by Craig Crowley and Monroe Preston tied for 3rd
SARAZEN FLIGHT
Ronald Velasco has seemed to have found his game after requesting to move up to the Sarazen Flight. An occasional winner in the Jones Flight, Velasco has now had 4 starts in the Sarazen Flight posting 2 runner-up finishes and now back to back wins with his round of 83 today. As the trophy was being presented the chant could be heard “Hogan Flight, Hogan Flight”. Following 2 shots behind Velasco was a 3 way tie for 2nd by DC Tour player Wayne Crupi, Mel Imad and Jerry Jones.
Ronald Velasco has seemed to have found his game after requesting to move up to the Sarazen Flight. An occasional winner in the Jones Flight, Velasco has now had 4 starts in the Sarazen Flight posting 2 runner-up finishes and now back to back wins with his round of 83 today. As the trophy was being presented the chant could be heard “Hogan Flight, Hogan Flight”. Following 2 shots behind Velasco was a 3 way tie for 2nd by DC Tour player Wayne Crupi, Mel Imad and Jerry Jones.
JONES FLIGHT
It’s been a while since he was there, but Jeff Wilkinson had no problem finding his way to the “Winners Circle” to receive his trophy after touring the Viniterra lay-out with a great round of 87. Following 2 shots behind in 2nd place was Louisville Tour member Daniel Shoop. Michael Radan finished 3rd.
It’s been a while since he was there, but Jeff Wilkinson had no problem finding his way to the “Winners Circle” to receive his trophy after touring the Viniterra lay-out with a great round of 87. Following 2 shots behind in 2nd place was Louisville Tour member Daniel Shoop. Michael Radan finished 3rd.
SNEAD FLIGHT
Maury Gatewood’s goal for the 2013 Golf Channel Am Tour season was to qualify for the Senior National Championship. Gatewood accomplished that goal today, but not before having to go 2 additional holes to secure that much needed win in a play-off against George French. Jamie Iannelli finished 3rd. That makes 3 Richmond Senior Snead players this season that have qualified with 3 Tour wins.
Maury Gatewood’s goal for the 2013 Golf Channel Am Tour season was to qualify for the Senior National Championship. Gatewood accomplished that goal today, but not before having to go 2 additional holes to secure that much needed win in a play-off against George French. Jamie Iannelli finished 3rd. That makes 3 Richmond Senior Snead players this season that have qualified with 3 Tour wins.
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