Piedmont Virginia Senior Amateur Golf Tour Close Out 2014 Season at Danville Golf Club

With season flight championships up for grabs in two of the four flights 13 Tour golfers gathered at Danville Golf Club Monday October 27^th to compete in their final season tournament . They found the course in excellent condition while yet quite a challenge. Only nine birdies were recorded for the day and no tour members were able to break the 80 mark .

Doug Brandmahl from Manakin Sabot was able to card two of the birdies and finish regulation play tied at 83 with a Triad NC Tour member Wilson Shelton in the A- Flight. The pair went to hole #1 for a playoff where Brandmahl was able to claim the win with a par as Shelton carded a bogey. It was Brandmahl's 1^st Tour win and qualified him for competition in the National Finals next month in Pinehurst.

Raymond Rice from Hurt won his 5^th tour tournament of the season in B Flight action with a score of 86. It was Rice's first tournament back after missing 7 tournaments due to travels. Richard Hartley, a Triad Tour member turned in an 86 to claim the 2^nd place position after a card match. The tours B-Flight season championship however came down to the final hole of the day before a champion could be named. There were three players in the running for the flight's top spot coming into today's round in which double points were awarded as it was the final Major of the year. Bill Knarr, Jerry Delbridge, and George Russell all had the opportunity to claim the spot depending on how they placed in today's round. The three were paired together and Russell appeared to be on his way as he led the threesome through the first 11 holes before closing with two double bogies and a triple bogey on his last four holes. This letdown allowed both Knarr and Delbridge to overcome his lead as they finished tied for 3^rd place for the day at 87. Russell finished 4^th at 91. With Knarr holding a mire 40 point advantage over Delbridge as they entered the final round ; he was able to claim the Flight's Top Spot for the 3^rd year in a row with their tie.

David Davis ; 2013 National C-Flight Champion was able to hold off the rest of the field today for his 4^th season win with a score of 88. Only a stroke behind at 89 were Charlie Snipes and tour director Kenny Powell. Powell was able to claim the Flight's season championship for the 2^nd straight season with the 2^nd place finish today.

The Tours Overall Points Champion for the year was Rusty Ward from North Prince George who was also the A-Flight champion for the 2^nd year in a row. Wards 6825 points was the highest total earned in a season in the tours 3 year existence. As the Tour's Points Champion Ward will receive a 1 year Black Card Membership from Tour sponsor Planet Fitness of Danville.

All Flight winners as well as many of the tours other players will now travel to Pinehurst next month to compete in the National Finals .

Danville Tournament results:

A-Flight:

Doug Brandmahl- Manakin Sabot- 83

Wilson Shelton – Triad Tour – 83

B-Flight:

Raymond Rice- Hurt – 86

Richard Hartley- Triad Tour- 86

Bill Knarr – Verona – 87

Jerry Delbridge – Emporia – 87

George Russell – Montpelier – 91

Ed Gore – Warrenton – 101

C-Flight:

David Davis – Martinsville – 88

Kenny Powell – Danville – 89

Charlie Snipes – Keswick – 89

Daniel Curtin – Raliegh Tour – 98

Willard Vicks – Danville - 99