The Players Championship is now in the books and four
players punch their ticket to Hilton Head in October. I’m happy to report the Island had no damage
to any courses from Irma we are open 100% and everything will be great for this
years Senior National Championship.
Please register now on the front of the web page to compete this year
and defend the Charlotte team cup trophy!
Championship Flight:
Larry Griffin wins his first ever major in a playoff. Griffin lead after day one as the only player
to shoot under par with 71 then followed it up with a nine hole rain shortened
round of 38. Whit Fairer shot 72-37 to
tie Griffin but lost on the scorecard playoff and received second place
money. Mark Hodges was solo third and
Jeff Brischke rounded out the top four.
A Flight:
Mark Gregory, Tom Carbone and Gary Bell all tied for first
but on the card it was Mark Gregory grabbing the trophy and the first place
win. Jeff Hughes rounded out the fourth
place spot.
B Flight:
Steve Williams wins by two shots to grab first place money
and the Players title. Herbert White
finished in solo second while Ron Gburek was third and Tom Ostrowski was
fourth.
C Flight:
John Leak led wire to wire and wound up winning by one shot
and grabbing first place money. Jim
Wittersheim & Elmer Shelley tied for second as Wittersheim won on the card
playoff. Dan Keddie ended up in fourth
place.
The Senior Tours last two stop takes us to River Hills CC on Lake Wylie 9-20 then to River Run CC in Davidson on Monday 10-2. Please email me back (Yes or No) on both of these tournaments.
River Hills Wednesday 10am on 9/20 (Yes or No)
River Run Monday 1oam on 10/2 (Yes or No)
Practice rounds for River Hills will be weekdays only for $30 for all registered players.
River Hills Tees:
Champ & A Flight: Blue 6200 yards
B & C Flight: Blue/White 6040 yards
Also time is now to register and pay for the Senior National Championship on Hilton Head Island. All the information is on the front of the Senior Web page. If you wish to pay by check please bring it to River Hills next Wed. Make check to Mac Productions for $275.