Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association June 2015 Newsletter

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25 YEARS OF CHAMPIONS PAGE 10

US WOMEN’S OPEN QUALIFYING PAGE 11

EAST SIDE RESULTS PAGE 16

LOST COURSES: CRYSTAL LAKE GC PAGE 18

US GIRLS JUNIOR PAGE 19

AMATEUR SERIES #3 PAGE 20

US JUNIOR RESULTS PAGE 21

USGA SUMMARIES PAGE 22

PRACTICE FACILITIES: PAST & PRESENT PAGE 26-27

POINT STANDINGS PAGE 29-30

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OLD WARSON CUP MORITZ EDGES BERKMEYER FOR TITLE It had never occurred before; the 16th seed rises to the top to claim victory in the Old Warson Cup Invitational. But it did this year!

Cy Moritz, from Owensville, Missouri, was an all-state player three times in his career. He opted to attend Central Missouri, where he continued to show what he could do on the course.

A teammate of Sam Migdal and Teddy Jones, he had played in previous MAGA events, but this was his first at the Old Warson Cup. He made his presence known very quickly. Going against defending champion Phil Caravia in his opening match he took him down 2 and 1.

While this raised some eyebrows his next match would be against another former finalist, Alex Cusumano.

When Cusumano fell 4 and 3, it set up a match between teammates, Jones

US AMATEUR QUALIFYING July 20-21 Meadowbrook CC US SENIOR WOMEN August 27 Bellerive CC US SENIOR AMATEUR September 2 Sunset CC US MID-AMATEUR September 8 Aberdeen GC

MAGA EVENTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP July 10-12 CC of St. Albans JUNIOR AMATEUR June 13-14 The Bogey Club AMATEUR July 30-August 1 Boone Valley GC See pages 13 for full schedule

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STAFF

CURT’S COMMENTS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Curt Rohe - curt@metga.org

P.J. BOATWRIGHT INTERNS - 2015 Michael Kegin & Nicholas Wojciechowski boatwrightintern@metga.org

METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Amateur Championship Match Play Championship Open Championship Women’s Amateur Championship Junior Amateur Championship Senior Amateur Championship Metropolitan Cup Matches Four-Ball Championship Mid-America Junior Cup

USGA QUALIFYING ROUNDS US Open Qualifying (Local and Sectional) US Senior Open Qualifying US Amateur Qualifying US Mid-Amateur Qualifying US Women’s Mid-Amateur US Junior Amateur Qualifying US Amateur Public Links Qualifying US Senior Amateur Qualifying US Women’s Open Qualifying US Amateur Four-Ball US Women’s Amateur Four-Ball

EXECUTIVE BOARD Stanford S. Grossman – President Emeritus Thomas J. O’Toole Jr. – Vice-President Thomas O. Sobbe Jr. – Vice-President M. Ray McCraine – Secretary G. Scott Engelbrecht – Treasurer G.F. (Rick) Meyer Jr. – At-Large Member H. Mick Wellington – At-Large Member

ADVISORY COMMITTEE Scott Thomas, Chairman Dustin Ashby Tom Barry Skip Berkmeyer Jim Dunn David Rhoads Curt Rohe

Welcome to the June edition of The Metropolitan!

Unbelievable weather we have been experiencing, the wettest June on record, which is what I had a member club tell me this past week. Fortunately, and Curt Rohe somewhat unbelievably, the rain Executive Director has barely effected our schedule of events thus far.

We are gearing up for the best month of the season, in my opinion. The 10th Metropolitan Open Championship is next week July 10-12 at The Country Club of St. Albans and we have a great field of local amateurs and professionals from across the country coming in to contest for the $25,000 first place check! Then we gear up for the 25th Amateur Championship at Boone Valley Golf Club, a special silver anniversary of the regions most coveted amateur trophy, the Jim Tom Blair Trophy and at a special venue.

If you received your eRevision this week (July 1) you will see we are seeking additional volunteers to assist with scoring duties at Boone Valley for the championship. If you are interested in helping and spending some time at Boone Valley GC, please see the link in your eRevision to register or email me at curt@metga.org for more information.

Personally, it has been a very special last couple weeks having the opportunity to work both the US Open and US Senior Open on their respective Rules Committees. Look for more details in the coming pages of The Metropolitan.

Thanks again for reading and I hope you enjoy The Metropolitan!

Keep it in the fairway!

As always, feel free to reach out to me at curt@metga.org.

Curt (Read about Curt’s two weeks on the west coast on p. 24)

Metropolitan Editor Jim Healey

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relief from a cement cart path where the boundary is obvious.

RULES OF GOLF CORNER

It is possible to have multiple separate areas of casual water in close proximity. These are considered separate conditions under the Rules (Decision 20-2c/7; the player must deal with relief from each area of casual water one at a time). Water overflowing a water hazard or lateral water hazard (outside of red or yellow lines/stakes) is casual water. If your stance is out-of– bounds in a puddle of water, that puddle of water is a … puddle of water, not casual water, so there is no relief (per the definition, casual water must be on the course).

RELIEF FROM CASUAL WATER It’s been a wet spring with casual water relief situations a common occurrence. The Rules consider casual water an abnormal ground condition from which the player is provided the option of relief without penalty (Rule 25-1). So, just what is casual water and how does a player take relief in various situations?

HERE IS THE DEFINITION OF “CASUAL

RELIEF THROUGH THE GREEN (OR ON A TEEING GROUND)

WATER”…

“Casual water is any temporary accumulation of water on the course that is not in a water hazard and is visible before or after the player takes his stance. Snow and natural ice, other than frost, are either casual water or loose impediments, at the option of the player. Manufactured ice is an obstruction. Dew and frost are not casual water.

Be careful! BEFORE lifting your ball, it is recommended that you scout the surrounding area to determine the nearest point of relief (NPR) that is not in a hazard or on a putting green. If you lift your ball but subsequently decide to replace it because you don’t like the area of relief, you are subject to a one-stroke penalty (Rule 18-2a, Ball at Rest Moved). It’s also a good idea to stick tees into the ground at prospective relief spots. Next, determine which of these spots is actually the nearest. The NPR might be just an inch from a small puddle or as much as a few hundred yards away (e.g., broad expanse of standing water during a steady rain). Remember, taking relief from casual water through the green means taking COMPLETE relief (no visible water on the surface where ball lies or after player takes his stance), not just dropping in a more favorable area where the water is shallower. If you have to take relief a considerable distance away, at a bad angle to the hole, or behind a tree, you may want to reconsider playing your ball as it lies or taking a ball unplayable option under Rule 28 (i.e., the nearest point of relief may not be the nicest point of relief). Finally, when you have determined that you want to take relief, lift your ball (you may clean it) and drop it within one club length of the NPR (using any club in your bag to measure, including a long putter) no nearer the hole than the NPR and not in a hazard or on a putting green.

A ball is in casual water when it lies in or any part of it touches the casual water.”

The operative word is VISIBLE. Wet, damp, mushy, muddy, very spongy, squishy, or soggy ground is NOT casual water. Sorry, no relief from mud (unless there is visible water before or after you take your stance); you’ll need to do your best to play your ball as it lies or take a ball unplayable option (Rule 28). Relief from casual water does not necessarily situate the player and his ball on dry, firm ground.

AND THE DEFINITION OF “STANCE” IS… “Taking a stance consists of a player placing his feet in position for and preparatory to making a stroke.”

Stance is a stationary position. Jumping up and down, or rocking back and forth, to “raise” water doesn’t count (Decision 25/4). If water is not visible in an area but “rises” and becomes visible above the surface in any part of the area where stance is taken (e.g., around the heel of one shoe), the stance is in casual water (Decision 25/5), even if the water subsides after a few seconds. Note that the player uses his feet (stance) to determine the boundary of casual water, unlike taking

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and Moritz, to see which would reach the finals.

In the other bracket, Kyle Weldon, the redshirt from Kansas, made his presence known, knocking off Van Pierce 4 and 2 and then Seth Smith in 21 holes. Meanwhile, the ever-steady Berkmeyer took down Buddy Allen 3 and 2 before doing battle with Ted Berkmeyer looks on as Moritz prepares to putt.

Moloney. The two friends are also fierce competitors, and this was no different. Skip eventually defeated Ted 3 and 2, setting up the Cy Moritz, the 2015 Old Warson Cup semifinals.

Champion Jones, the 2014 MAGA Amateur champion, continued his fine play but Moritz would get the better of their contest with a 1up victory. Meanwhile, Berkmeyer played quite well in his match against Weldon, with it ending on the 15th green with a 5 and 3 edge.

While Skip goes into most matches as the usual favorite, Moritz seemed not to let that concern him. He went 1up early with a par at the fifth with the match pulling all square when Berkmeyer made a par at the tough 8th hole. He gave it back on the 9th with a bogey, with Moritz taking a 1up lead at the turn.

The back nine saw Moritz go 2up with a par at 11, then take a 3up lead with a birdie at the 13th. Skip won the 14th with a par then gave it back at the 15th with a bogey. Skip’s par at 16 was enough for the win, but he was two down with two to play. When the 17th was halved with birdies, the match ended.

It was a match that neither player played particularly well, with par winning seven of the eight holes won. In the end, Moritz played steady golf and took advantage of his opportunities, while Berkmeyer fell one hole short.

For the MAGA, it was another very successful event as the outstanding field yielded yet another talented winner for the Old Warson Cup.

ST. LOUIS FLAVOR AT CHAMBERS BAY There was certainly a large contingent of St. Louisans taking part in the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. Of course, Tom O’Toole, President of the USGA, is a native St. Louisan (St. Louis U. High, St. Louis University) and a practicing attorney, Stan Grossman, winner of the Joe Dey award for service to golf walked as an official with the final group of Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed on Saturday, the Metropolitan Executive Director, Curt Rohe, was also a walking official at the Open, walking on Thursday and Friday during qualifying rounds and on Saturday with a twosome that included Billy Horschel.

On the broadcast side, Joe Buck, Old Warson member and avid golf enthusiast, was lead anchor for Fox during their inaugural USGA event. Also on the Fox team was Jay Delsing. Jay walked with several groups during the week and with the Phil Mickelson group on Saturday. As a side note, Delsing left Washington and traveled south to Del Paso CC in Sacramento where he teed it up at the U.S. Senior Open.

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OLD WARSON CUP RESULTS OLD WARSON COUNTRY CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8

Cy Moritz Sullivan Country Club Alex Cusumano Norwood Hills Country Club Joe Migdal Aberdeen Golf Course Teddy Jones Aberdeen Golf Course Kyle Weldon Metropolitan Golf Club Seth Smith Missouri Bluffs Golf Club Skip Berkmeyer The Legends Country Club Ted Moloney Greenbriar Hills Country Club

2 and 1 1up 4 and 3 3 and 1 4 and 2 21 holes 3 and 2 5 and 4

QUARTERFINAL SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 Cy Moritz 4 and 3 Alex Cusumano Teddy Jones 3 and 1 Joe Migdal Kyle Weldon 4 and 3 Seth Smith Skip Berkmeyer 3 and 2 Ted Moloney

Phil Caravia Norwood Hills Country Club John Anderson Norwood Hills Country Club Andy Frost Bellerive Country Club Sam Migdal Aberdeen Golf Course Van Pierce Country Club of St Albans Steven Souchek Gateway National Golf Links Buddy Allen Joachim Golf Club Patrick Riordan Normandie Golf Club SEMIFINAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 Cy Moritz 1up Teddy Jones Skip Berkmeyer 5 and 3 Kyle Weldon

Cy Moritz

FINAL SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 2 and 1 Skip Berkmeyer

BOGEY AND LOG CABIN CLUBS Built in 1910 and 1909, respectively, by Robert Foulis, designer of Glen Echo, Normandie, Sunset and the original Bellerive, they have had few changes to their layouts until the recent renovations by Roger Null.

Each club has its own 9-holes, and depending on where you start, the routing is a bit different. The Junior event will use the Bogey Club routing.

Having the MAGA Junior played over these two courses will provide players with a glimpse back in time as they are perhaps the two best examples of layouts largely untouched since their inception.

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RULES CORNER: RELIEF FROM CASUAL WATER again, you may lift and clean the ball, and place it as near as possible to the spot where it embedded on the second drop, not nearer the hole (Decision 252/2.5). Also, don’t repair the indentations until after you make your stroke (Decision 13-2/10).

If the location of a ball in casual water is known, but it is difficult to retrieve, the player may substitute another ball (Decision 25-1/1); otherwise, play THE ball (Rule 25-1b).

A ball resting in a pitch mark filled with water is in casual water (Decision 25/3). Using the Rules to his advantage, the player has the option of taking relief from casual water (one club length), or, if the Local Rule for embedded ball through the green is in effect, taking relief from the embedded ball (Rule 25-2; drop as near as possible to the spot).

from mud in a bunker or for a ball that embeds in ground in a bunker when dropped taking relief from casual water (either play the ball as it lies or proceed under unplayable ball Rule 28).

What happens if the player lifts his ball from casual water in a bunker, and then finds that the NPR is on the back slope of the bunker and the ball won’t come to rest on the slope when dropped, re-dropped, and placed (i.e., the ball repeatedly rolls down the slope back into casual water)? Per Decision 20-3d/2, the player may either proceed under the stroke-and-distance option of unplayable ball Rule 28a or, under penalty of one stroke, drop his ball directly behind the bunker, keeping the point where the ball lay between the hole and spot on which the ball is dropped. No, he can’t press the ball into the sand (Decision 203d/2)). Also, he lifted his ball; so replacing it in the casual water will incur a one-stroke penalty (Rule 18-2a).

RELIEF IN A BUNKER Similar to relief through the green, EXCEPT: The NPR for (complete) relief, without penalty, must be in the bunker. The dropped ball must first strike the bunker within one club length of the NPR, no nearer the hole than the NPR, and come to rest within the prescribed area for relief.

If and only if taking complete relief is not possible (e.g., bunker completely filled with water), the player may take maximum available relief without penalty. The player may lift and drop his ball in water at the shallowest point nearest where his ball lay but no nearer the hole (for either lie of ball or stance at the player’s choice – Decisions 25-1b/5, 6).

At any time the player’s ball is in casual water in a bunker, under PENALTY OF ONE STROKE, the player may lift his ball from the condition and drop it outside the bunker, keeping the point where the ball lay directly between the hole and spot on which the ball is dropped with no limit to how far behind the bunker the ball may be dropped.

Yes, the player may rake a pool of muddy water in the bunker to find/retrieve his ball (Rule 12-1d). Yes, the player may clean his ball when taking relief from casual water in a bunker. Yes, the player may touch casual water in a bunker with his club prior to playing his ball as it lies (Decision 13-4/7, but his club must not touch ground in the bunker). There is no relief

RELIEF ON PUTTING GREEN Again, similar to relief through the green, EXCEPT: When taking relief, the player must lift his ball and PLACE it at the NPR that is not in a hazard. The NPR may be on the apron, in the fairway or rough, and, if so, the ball must be placed at the NPR (Decision 25-1b/10).

A ball that lies on the putting green with casual water intervening on the line of putt, must be lifted and PLACED at the NPR that affords (complete) relief from the intervention (Decision 25-1b/10.5).

Again the NPR may be off the putting green.

If the hole is completely surrounded by casual water (e.g., during a steady rain), the player may PLACE his ball at the nearest point that affords maximum available relief, but not nearer the hole or in a hazard. And, no, the player cannot remove casual water from his line of putt or the hole (Decisions 161a/1,4). As a practical matter, the Committee should suspend play if the area all around a hole contains casual water (Decision 33-2d/2).

What if the player’s ball lies just off the putting green and he wishes to putt his ball but casual water on the putting green intervenes? Play hard. No relief from casual water intervention as the ball lies through the green (Decision 25-1a/2).

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(Rule 25-1b Exception; tree roots, boundary fence).

RELIEF FROM CASUAL WATER IN OTHER SITUATIONS

PLAYING FROM THE WRONG PLACE

Take, for instance, casual water in ground under repair. Depending on where the ball lies (through the green, bunker, putting green), the player’s options are: 1) Play his ball as it lies, 2) take relief from casual water, 3) take relief from ground under repair, and 4) take relief from casual water, then ground under repair (or vice versa), and 5) ball unplayable. He may not take relief from both conditions at the same time (Decisions 25-1b/11, 11.5). The same rationale holds for casual water near an immovable obstruction (Decisions 1-4/8 and 24-2b/19). However, there is no relief from casual water if anything else, from which free relief is not available, clearly makes a stroke impractical

Should the player not play from the prescribed area of relief, he is subject to the general penalty under Rule 25-1b (two strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in match play). If the breach of Rule 25-1b were deemed a serious breach (player made a stroke from another point where he gained a significant advantage), the player would be subject to disqualification in stroke play if he did not correct his action before making a stroke from the next teeing ground (Rule 20-7).

John Thorman

THE GRASSES AT CHAMBER BAY: FACT OR FICTION? Anyone who watched the US Open heard a great deal about the fescue and poa annua grasses on the course.

I’m sure more than one of you asked yourself, “Don’t we have fescue grasses in the St. Louis area?” And the answer would be yes, we do. However, not on our greens and not on most fairways. Most courses have some fescue in the rough, though it is usually mixed with some other grasses, bluegrass, bermuda and others. Plus, the fescues in this area are “tall” fascues and are generally in out of play areas or those seldom mowed. This saves money and provides a native-grass look. So, why do they have the fine fescue at Chambers Bay? To get the answer to these questions, I spoke with golf architect Stan Gentry (Member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects) and designer of the courses at Forest Park (with Hale Irwin) and of the new GC at the Highlands. I also spoke with two superintendents; Nick Zerr of Sunset CC and Tim Burch of St. Louis CC. First a little history. Most of the courses in Scotland are fescue. This grass does very well in northern climates.

The same goes for bentgrass, poa annua, bluegrass and others. Most early courses in the St. Louis area likely began with fescue as that is what the early designers knew from Scotland. However, a very hot summer would likely have resulted in courses that quickly turned brown. Gradually they experiemented with other grasses to determine which fared the best in the heat and humidity of this area. As we all know, zoysia is the preferred fairway grass with bentgrass greens, though in the 1980s, bermuda was the grass of choice for most area links.

However, like the earlier fescue grasses, bermuda also had its issues and after a few summers of the bermuda suffering from “winter-kill” and dying, area superintendents began to look for other types of grass. In addition, we also know that most area greens are infested with poa annua early in the season. The poa annua struggles to make it through the summer though the grass doesn’t die, it just stops seeding. Still, it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to eliminate poa annua. (For years, the greens at Pebble Beach were 100% poa annua).

The grasses at Chambers Bay were a mix of fine fescues, with an infestation of poa annua. However, unlike bent, fine fescue grasses do not stand tall; rather they tend to lay on their side. Thus, a ball rolling on the green is actually rolling across the blade of grass. This is the reason why there was little more than gravity to stop many balls from rolling as they did. The poa annua, on the other hand, grows more upright. This resulted in the bumpiness that was seen on the greens. As the ball rolled from fescue to poa annua and then to more fescue, the ball behaved differently as it rolled across the different grasses. The two greens that were all fescue, were those the players felt were the better greens during the week.

Gentry pointed out that June is always a tough month for grasses in the northern climate as it is so dependent on water. Too little and the grasses go dormant; to much and you don’t have the playing characteristics that the course was designed for originally. Had the area had a bit more rain, the course would have played much differently; but then it was the US Open!

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MAGA WOMEN’S AMATEUR The 23rd Metropolitan Women’s Championship suffered from “the best of times and the worst of times” as the two day event was plagued by several torrential downpours, numerous play stoppages, with the occasional blue sky and bright sun to bring a smile to the players faces, if only momentarily, before the heat and humidity once again plagued the field. Yes, it was a very tough two days.

In the end, Ellen Port’s first round of even par 72 was steady enough to withstand a 5over second round, giving her an eight-shot victory over Missouri State senior Lindsey Eisenreich, and her 14th MAGA Women’s title in the 23-year history.

Monday’s round was highlighted by Kathy Glennon’s ace at the par-3 eighth hole, enabling her to end the day just seven shots behind Port.

The field this year was marked with a number of veterans, with nearly half the championship flight consisting of collegiate or high school players. This is perhaps a great sign for area women’s golf.

With Jayne Watson nearby - the trophy for this event is named for her - she followed several groups looking to determine who she would be handing the trophy to at the end of the day.

Ellen Port

SCORES B Flight (Net Results)

Championship Flight (Gross) Ellen Port Lindsey Eisenreich Kathy Glennon Elise McDonough Kelly Welker Casey O'Brien Kathryn Willenbrink Tina Jones Diana Chancellor Reagan Snavely Stephanie Hulett Jennifer Webb Momo Kikuchi Mary Ann Beattie Margaret Manning Ashley Lewis

Fox Run GC Metropolitan GC CC of St Albans Metropolitan GC Ste Genevieve GC Old Warson CC Fox Run GC Aberdeen GC CC of St Albans Metropolitan GC The Falls GC CC of St Albans Quarry-Crystal Springs CC of St Albans Glen Echo CC Highlands Golf&TC

72 77 80 77 79 80 85 81 88 81 83 87 89 82 82 90 87 86 85 88 90 85 92 86 89 90 92 91 100 87 104 112

149 157 159 166 169 170 171 172 173 173 175 178 179 183 187 216

Union Hills GC St Louis Womens GA Sunset Hills CC CC of St Albans Ballwin GC St Louis Womens GA Tapawingo National GC Westborough CC CC of St Albans St Louis Womens GA Norwood Hills CC Bear Creek CC

68 79 82 71 79 76 84 77 79 82 81 81 83 84 85 86 84 88 88 87 87 91 85 WD

147 153 155 161 161 162 167 171 172 175 178

Norwood Hills CC St Louis Womens GA St Louis Womens GA Tapawingo GC Norwood Hills CC Norwood Hills CC St Louis Womens GA Norwood Hills CC Aberdeen GC Crescent Farms GC Aberdeen GC Aberdeen GC Bear Creek GC

Janet Allen Pam Lenhard Julia McEwen Rose Burns Dena Romberg Judy Brostron Carol Amling Josie Green Pat O’Toole Vickie Robinson

Franklin County CC St Louis Womens GA Bear Creek GC Crescent Farms GC Bear Creek GC Norwood Hills CC St Louis Womens GA Highlands G&TC Crescent Farms GC St Louis Womens GA

73 77 75 79 83 75 77 83 78 83 78 87 82 84 92 75 87 80 78 90 86 97 93 92 90 WD

150 154 158 160 161 165 166 167 167 168 183 185

78 77 81 84 76 91 78 97 76 99 83 94 90 90 88 92 87 93 86 WD

155 165 167 175 175 177 180 180 180

C Flight (Net Results)

A Flight (Net Results) Lacey Snell Marie Caldwell Karlina Smithson Carol Kelleher Janice Rifkin Peggy Shamleffer Simay Souvannarath Margaret Farrell Jane Ellen Kuenzle Maria Morrison Jo DiSalvo Pam Smith

Debbie Manne Ann Manubay Alicia Anderson Ceil Shannon Karen Hughes Beth Schasteen Nanci Rosch Nannette Baker Marilyn Collier Marty Crimmins Nancy Davidson Patricia Harman Cheryl Groetz

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Margaret Manning pitching to the 18th green.

Ashley Lewis’ approach the her final hole.

Mary Ann Beattie (l) and Jennifer Webb, both from CC at St. Albans.

Stephanie Hulett out of the bunker at the 16th.

Elise McDonough, Diane Chancellor and Kelly Welker

Kathy Glennon watches her tee shot on the par 3 11th.

Casey O’Brien, Tina Jones and Reagan Snavley

Looking over their putts on the 18th green.

Momo Kikuchi, Kathryn Willenbrink and Stephanie Hulett

Even champions find trouble at times as Port pitches from the rough.

Play at the 9th green.

Lindsey Eisenreich looks over a birdie putt at the 11th.

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AMATEUR CHAMPIONS 25 YEARS OF CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF - BECKMANN, EDWARDS & FANN Bob has spent his business career in the financial services industry and the past 12 years with Stifel Investments as Senior Vice President. In the 1990s, he was one of the area’s top players, consistently competing for titles with the likes of Don Bliss, Jim Holtgrieve and others.

In 1991, he qualified for the US Mid-Am. Then in 1992 when he took it up a notch when he qualified for the US Amateur. In 1993, he captured the Missouri Amateur and then back-to-back District titles in 1994 and 1995. However, his entry into the MAGA Amateur in 2000 at Meadowbrook, would end up placing him in the rarest of air.

Trailing by two, behind Tom Barry, the 1996 MAGA champion, and Dennis Lees going into the final round, Bob moved to the front with a 1-over 72, finishing at 216.

Meanwhile, Barry saw his lead slip away on the final two holes, as he finished at 217.

Scott Edwards

Bob Beckmann

One of the most consistent players in the area for years, Scott has been a participant in six USGA Championships since 1992. The winner of the 2009 Missouri Senior he has captured the City Championship, the Men’s District, and the Metropolitan Senior over the past fifteen years.

But in 2003, he would capture the MAGA Amateur at Persimmon Woods with a 216 total over another tough field. However, getting to the top would require a four-hole playoff with Shawn Jasper before he could claim the title.

Entering the final round two shots behind Brent Holmes, Edwards was tied with Mark Gardiner and Scott Siebert. However, it was Jasper who nearly captured the title in regulation, missing a 20-foot putt for eagle on the 18th.

Tied after three additional playoff holes, on the par-5 18th, Edwards knocked his approach over the pond to the back fringe. Jasper, with his ball in the rough, tried to launch his 3-iron on the green. Coming up short and landing in the pond, Edwards was able to two-putt for his birdie and the victory.

Following a successful collegiate golf career at St. Louis University, Scott graduated in 2002. Looking to give professional golf a test, he spend the next 3 1/2 years as Assistant Golf Professional at Norwood Hills CC. Since 2006, Scott has been in banking, and is currently an Assistant Vice President with Frontenac Bank in St. Charles.

With the 1999 Normandie Amateur victory on his resume, the DeSmet grad entered the 2001 MAGA Amateur at Gateway National. The field was, as usual, filled with some of the area’s best.

Scott and Jeff Johnson posted 1-under rounds on the first day, with eight players within two shots. With Scott Thomas taking a 1-shot lead into the final round, Fann knew what he needed to do. His final round 68 overtook Thomas who shot a final round 1-over 72.

The youngest winner at that time, his final total of 207 (70-69-68), four shots better than the previous low, is still tied for the lowest total in MAGA Amateur history. (John Kelly tied it in 2004 at Glen Echo.) In addition, his 6-under total remains the most strokes under par for the championship.

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US WOMEN’S OPEN QUALIFYING The newly renovated St. Clair CC played host to 77 Ladies, representing six different countries plus the United States, each looking to advance to the US Women’s Open at Lancaster CC (PA). In the end, one professional, Australian Breanna Elliott, and an amateur - Emma Talley - punched their tickets.

However, the lone amateur qualifier is not only no stranger to St. Louis, but has also set some remarkable records during her career!

The 23-year-old Elliott, winner of the 2012 Trans-National, Breanna Elliott with USGA President Tom O’Toole is also a past winner of the Western Australia Amateur. She qualified for the US Women’s Amateur in 2011 and after Emma Talley winning the New South Wales Amateur in 2012, she turned professional.

Talley was a member of the victorious 2014 Curtis Cup Team, capturing the final point on the 15th green at St. Louis Country Club last June. The 2013 US Women’s Amateur champion recently won the individual title at the Women’s NCAA, making her only the fifth player to accomplish that feat. The junior at Alabama will be competing in her third US Women’s Open, having played in the 2011 and 2012 events, making the cut in 2012.

US WOMEN’S OPEN QUALIFYING SCORES Breanna Elliott Emma Talley (a)

Yarrawonga, AU Princeton, Ky.

Liv Cheng Auckland Laura Restrepo (a) Louisville, Ky. Jessie Gerry Merrimac, Wis. Sarah Schmelzel (a) Phoenix, Ariz.

Lauren Stephenson (a) Lexington, S.C. Bailey Tardy Norcross, Ga. Alexandra Farnsworth (a) Nashville, Tenn.

Cammie Gray (a) Northport, Ala. Madison Talley (a) Dover, Ark. Junthima Gulyanamitta Fort Worth, Texas Selanee Henderson Scottsdale, Ariz.

Lili Alvarez Winter Garden, Fla. Jasi Acharya Columbus, Mont.

Jordan Chael (a) Overland Park, Kan. Mari Chun Pearl City, Hawaii Rachel Dai (a) Milton, Ga. Jade Staggs Oklahoma City, Ok. Hannah Hellyer Quinte West, ON Amy Ihm (a) Peosta, Iowa Lyndsey Bevill (a) Sanders, Ky. Yupaporn Kawinpakorn (a) Lawrence, Kan. Brooke Ferrell (a) Edgerton, Wis. Selena Costabile (a) Thornhill, ON Brooke Matthews (a) Rogers, Ark. Pornvipa Sakdee (a) Lawrence, Kan. Lauren Grogan (a) Columbus, Ohio Julia Potter (a) Indianapolis, Ind. Annie Collom (a) Davidson, N.C. Jayna Choi (a) Collierville, Tenn.

Christina Salter Conway, Ark. Allie Knight (a) Knoxville, Tenn.

Louise Oxner (a) Greenville, S.C. Jaclyn Jansen Effingham, Ill. Haelena Schwemmer (a) O'Fallon, Mo. Rachael Pruett (a) North Royalton, O Alina Rogers (a) Richmond Hill, ON

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73 72 70 71 72 74 72 73 72 76 73 73 74 76 73 74 75 76 77 73 75 75 76 76 77 71 74 79 75 75 76 78 78 78 79 80

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Jonesboro, Ark. +14 Madison, Ind. +14 Waunakee, Wis. +14 Cedar Rapids, Iowa +15 Nicholasville, Ky. +15 Ballwin, Mo. +15 Mendota Heights, Mn +15 Helena, Ala. +16 Conway, Ark. +17 St. Louis, Mo. +17 Davidson, N.C. +17 El Reno, Okla. +17 Tempe, Ariz. +18 O'Fallon, Mo. +18 Athens, Ala. +18 Benton, Ky. +19 Huxley, Iowa +19 Saint Peters, Mo. +19 Maineville, Ohio +19 Springfield, Mo. +20 Ol, Kan. +20 St. Louis, Mo. +21 Creve Couer, Mo. +21 Chesterfield, Mo. +21 Independence, Iowa +23 Lawrenceville, Ga. +23 Hampshire, Ill. +24 Fort Myers, Fla. +26 Belleville, Ill. +26 Martinsville, Ind. +28 Cincinnati, Ohio +33 Bradenton, Fla. +34 Blue Springs, Mo. +44 Carbondale, Ill. NS Windermere, Fla. NS White Bluff, Tenn.

WD Germantown, Tenn. WD Knoxville, Tenn.

WD Dunedin, Fla. WD

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78 78 79 73 74 78 84 79 78 78 80 81 78 80 82 80 80 81 81 78 82 77 81 84 82 83 81 85 88 87 88 94 95

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ST. LOUIS GOLF HISTORY THE 1925 US WOMEN’S AMATEUR

Glenna Collett (l) shaking hands with Alexa Stirling

Contestant’s pin at the 1925 Women’s Amateur

Collett putting on the 5th green”Punch Bowl” as Stirling looks on.

Collett’s gold medal for winning the 1925 Amateur

The USGA’s love affair with St. Louis Country Club began when they tabbed George Herbert Walker to join the Executive Committee in 1915. By 1919, he was president of the organization. Two years later, the first USGA Amateur west of the Mississippi came to St. Louis and three years after that, the first Women’s Amateur followed.

In those days, women’s golf was a very limited affair. In 1925, there were only 81 players who entered the event, with 17 from local clubs. Only Mrs. Mahlon Wallace - the former District Champion Audrey Faust - qualified for match play with a round of 82. The winning medal score was a 77 by Alexa Stirling Fraser, a 3-time amateur champion. Glenna Collett was close behind with a 78.

Also in the field was a future LPGA Founder, Opal Hill of Kansas City, and Amateur champions Virginia Van Wie of Beverly, the 1924 champion Dorthy Campbell Hurd of Merion, Edith Cummings of Onwentsia and Miriam Burns Horn of Westmoreland. Though the field was small, it was very competitive.

Collett’s victory in 1922 signaled the start of what would be a remarkable career; a record six victories in the Women’s Amateur, the most by any player in a single championship. However, the 3-time champ Stirling was still a force to be reckoned with in any event. She was a clubmate of Bobby Jones at East Lake in Atlanta and during the first World War, they traveled with two other players, putting on exhibitions to raise money for War Bonds, including one at Westwood in 1918.

Thirty-two players qualified for match play and the field quickly settled into place. By the quarterfinals, Stirling, Collett, Cummings and Louise Fordyce of Ohio came out with wins, setting up the semifinals.

Stirling and Collett both took 1-up wins, though Stirling’s was at the 19th hole. The matches to that point had been competitive and well-played. Unfortunately, the final was not. Collett overwhelmed Stirling 9 and 8 in their 18 hole match. Stirling’s wildness off the tee and poor putting were factors that contributed to her loss, though Collett’s only error on her card was at the par-6 ninth hole where she drove into the ditch, though Stirling did the same.

Collett won again in 1928, 1929 and 1930 and finished her career with a win over Patty Berg in 1935 on Berg’s home course, Interlachen in Minneapolis.

In the driving contest prior to the event, Dorothy Klotz of Indian Hill in Chicago won with a shot of 239 yards. Mrs. Wallace hit her shot 220 yards for third position.

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2015 COMPETITION SCHEDULE MAGA COMPETITIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

ENTRY DEADLINE

DATE(S)

VENUE

Normandie Amateur

May 16-17

May 8

Old Warson Cup

May 30-31

Invitational

East Side Amateur

June 13-14

June 5

Spencer T. Olin GC

Women's Amateur Championship

June 15-16

June 3

Fox Run Golf Club

Open Championship

July 10-12

June 24

Junior Amateur Championship

July 13-14

July 1

July 30 - August 1

June 24

Boone Valley Golf Club

Senior Amateur Championship

August 13-14

July 22

Whitmoor Country Club (South)

MAGA Four-Ball Championship

September 24

September 9

Amateur Championship

Normandie Golf Club Old Warson Country Club

Country Club of St. Albans The Bogey Club

The Legends CC

USGA QUALIFYING ROUNDS CHAMPIONSHIP

ENTRY DEADLINE

DATE(S)

VENUE

US Open Local Qualifying

May 14

April 29

US Senior Open Qualifying

May 19

May 6

Persimmon Woods GC

June 2

May 6

St. Clair CC

US Junior Amateur Q (36-holes)

June 22

June 3

Lake Forest G&CC

US Girls’ Junior Amateur Qualifying

June 24

June 3

Bogey Hills CC

US Amateur Qualifying (36-holes)

July 20-21

June 24

US Senior Women’s Amateur Qualifying

August 27

August 12

Bellerive CC

US Senior Amateur Qualifying

September 2

August 12

Sunset CC

US Mid-Amateur Qualifying

September 8

August 19

Aberdeen GC

September 28

August 5

Quincy CC.

US Women’s Open Q (36-holes)

US Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying

Norwood Hills CC

Meadowbrook CC

2015 MAGA AMATEUR SERIES SCHEDULE NAME

DATE

Event #1 Event #2 Event #3 Event #4 Event #5 Event #6 Championship

April 20 May 4 June 12 July 17 August 6 September 15 October 10-11

VENUE WingHaven CC Sunset Hills CC The Falls GC Annbriar GC Glen Echo Tapawingo National GC Aberdeen GC

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Events in grey have been completed.

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EAST SIDE AMATEUR BERKMEYER POSTS 2-UNDER SECOND ROUND TO TAKE THE TITLE FINAL RESULTS Skip Berkmeyer Ted Moloney Chad Niezing Teddy Jones Steven Souchek Sam Migdal Jeremy Franklin Tony Gumper Evan Franklin Phil Caravia Michael Johnson Charles Hawn Zach Decker Chris Kovach Mark Bolhofner Buddy Allen Jack Eisenbeis Thomas Wuennenberg Justin Haupt Alex Cusumano Ej Brumm Jr Daniel Venker Alex Ciaramitaro Greg Sanborn Scott McClellan Nick Arman David Bremer Drew Weisenborn Ryan Haxel Bob Hanneken Gerald Harsley Jr Louis Brock John Anderson Joe Molitor Justin Beaston Rich Jarrett Scott Schaeffer Patrick Britt Toppie Hogan Kevin Jeske Jason Cahill Robert Minemier Tony Nolfo Kenny Conrad Stephen White Robert Dunn David Speicher Chris Dale Paul Neeman Reilly Ahearn David Johnson

The Legends CC Greenbriar Hills CC Metropolitan GC Aberdeen GC Gateway National GL Aberdeen GC Gateway National GL Normandie GC Metropolitan GC Norwood Hills CC Metropolitan GC Columbia GC Joachim GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Joachim GC St Louis CC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Norwood Hills CC Normandie GC Norwood Hills CC The Missouri Bluffs GC Metropolitan GC WingHaven CC Forest Hills CC Old Hickory GC Annbriar GC Quarry-Crystal Springs Aberdeen GC Old Hickory GC Gateway National GL Norwood Hills CC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Gateway National GL The Falls GC Norwood Hills CC Old Warson CC Aberdeen GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Stonewolf GC Quarry-Crystal Springs Mac GC Cardinal Creek GC Aberdeen GC Old Hickory GC Persimmon Woods GC Norwood Hills CC

69 71 69 75 78 76 73 76 71 71 68 77 77 75 75 74 72 78 77 76 76 75 75 75 74 78 78 78 76 73 79 77 76 76 74 77 82 77 83 82 81 79 78 82 79 78 78 77 77 81 80

70 71 74 70 69 71 74 72 77 77 80 72 72 74 74 75 77 73 74 75 75 76 76 76 77 74 74 74 76 79 74 76 77 77 79 77 73 78 73 74 75 77 78 75 78 79 79 80 80 77 78

Dustin LaGrand Paul Dillon Dan Greiner Lewis Weingart Tommy Rudawsky John Kueper Tyler Travelstead Greg Mazdra Clint Hamel David Hughes Kyle Szyhowski Garret Green Ed Rhomberg James Sucharski Gerald Mozur Torrey Welsch Brian Greene James Gregory Ryan Berra Jack Sippel Terry Ramsey Tom Eichwald Donny Ngala Jim Most Matthew Shelby John Siracusa J.R. David Maple Nathan Holt Steven Hawkins Nathan Hampton Scott McGrath Pat Ross Kevin Dager Aleks Stojanovic Keith Ritter Brian Lovett Van Pierce Rob Scherer Quinn Lin Austin Von Alst Tom Sinak Kevin Jaeger Gus Maloney Frank Gomes Michael Speicher Kyle Thomure Kevin Collom Brian Travelstead Cal Neeman Jr

139 142 143 145 147 147 147 148 148 148 148 149 149 149 149 149 149 151 151 151 151 151 151 151 151 152 152 152 152 152 153 153 153 153 153 154 155 155 156 156 156 156 156 157 157 157 157 157 157 158 158

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Ruth Park GC Metropolitan GC Mystic Oak GC Quarry-Crystal Springs Persimmon Woods GC Gateway National GL Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Greenville CC Metropolitan GC Whitmoor CC Clinton Hill GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Gateway National GL Metropolitan GC Westborough CC Metropolitan GC Gateway National GL Metropolitan GC Normandie GC Gateway National GL The Legends CC Meadowbrook CC Old Hickory GC Joachim GC Metropolitan GC Westborough CC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Normandie GC The Orchards Metropolitan GC Annbriar GC Glen Echo CC Bellerive CC CC of St Albans Berry Hill GC Highlands G&T Ctr St. Clair CC Fox Run GC Metropolitan GC Whitmoor CC Ballwin GC Normandie GC Metropolitan GC Pevely Farms GC Metropolitan GC Annbriar GC

79 82 80 79 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 76 82 82 80 82 81 78 87 85 83 81 79 88 79 86 86 77 87 85 84 90 86 91 94 77 77 78 81 82 83 83 84 85 87 87 88 90 97

79 77 79 80 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 84 79 79 81 80 81 84 76 78 80 82 84 76 85 80 80 90 81 83 85 80 86 83 83

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U.S. JUNIOR AMATEUR - JUNE 22 - LAKE FOREST CC

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WHERE HAVE THEY GONE...THE AREA’S LOST COURSES CRYSTAL LAKE GC - 1929-1979 Located on Bopp Road and running over toward Ballas Road, between Manchester and Clayton Roads, Crystal Lake was a semi-private course that was considered by many to be the finest course outside of a private club.

Situated in Crystal Lake Park, its list of professionals included some of the area’s best; Homer Herpel, Wyndham Monrow, Dave Sutherland and Alex Bopp.

This was also the course that produced some of the finest area players not part of a club, as well as many who would go on to achieve some level of greatness. Dick Shaiper was one who grew up playing a lot there as a youth, winning the 1953 junior invitational there. Marcella Rose, the 1963 and 1969 Missouri State Women’s Champion was a frequent player as was a young Don Dupske, who captured a junior title there as well.

In addition, some of the area’s top “money-games” were frequently held here, though neither the winners nor losers would comment on exactly how much changed hands.

Designed by William Diddel, the Indiana-based architect, and fine player in his own right, it had the feel of the classic course that it was. Later, Diddel would have a significant influence on Gary Kern in his designs as he designed many area courses.

When opened, it played to a par 70 at 6,019 yards. By the mid-1930, it expanded to a par 71 at 6,257 yards. It was also unique in that the final holes were located east of Bopp Road, while the main course was situated on the west side of Bopp.

Despite its popularity with amateur and pro alike, in the era where most events were being played at country clubs, Crystal Lake hosted few championships. Finally, as Crystal Lake GC in 1971. Ballas runs north and south along the left edge, with Bopp Road lining the land prices skyrocketed in the eastern edge of the main course area. The final holes can be seen at the upper right, east of Bopp late 1970s, developers Road, as indicated by the arrow. convinced the owners to sell and by late 1979, the course was gone.

Still, for many, Crystal Lake was one of the more memorable layouts and one not easily forgotten.

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US JUNIOR GIRLS QUALIFYING Allisen Corpuz of Honolulu and Sifan He from Japan were the two qualifiers for the 2015 Girls Junior to be played at Tulsa CC in July. Corpuz shot a 71 (36-35) while He posted 38-34 for her 72.

Bogey Hills CC was playing just under 6,500 yards, making it very difficult for the young players. The par 5 ninth, at 509 yards, played like a par 6 for most players. However, despite the recent rains, the course was in excellent condition with lush fairways and smooth, fast greens.

Local standouts Abby Schroeder and Sarah Bell posted rounds of 81 and 82 respectively to earn the two alternate spots.

Melanie Wolf chips on to the 15th

Shannon Gould on the 9th

Momo Kikuchi chips on the 9th as Lacey Snell looks on.

Grace Renfer’s follow-thru

Kirkwood’s Sophia Roth

Emma Wolf tee shot at the 11th

Sarah Bell chipping on the 7th

Grace Aromando putting on the 9th green

Rebecca Su of Parkway West

Group approaching the 18th green

MICDS players Abby Schroeder, Shannon Gould, Mia Schroeder

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AMATEUR SERIES RESULTS - EVENT #3 - THE FALLS GC GROSS RESULTS SCRATCH OPEN

SENIOR SCRATCH

1

Mike Lawton

Metropolitan GC

+4

75

1

Donny Ngala

The Legends CC

+7

78

T2

Mark Moreland

The Falls GC

+6

77

2

Robert Wysong

Persimmon Woods GC

+8

79

T2

Justin Wrozier

Old Hickory GC

+6

77

3

Michael Beckman

Metropolitan GC

+9

80

T4

Aleks Stojanovic

Annbriar GC

+9

80

4

Schooner Fitzgerald

Metropolitan GC

+13

84

T4

Lewis Weingart

Quarry at Crystal Springs +9

80

T5

Tim Leonberger

Stonewolf GC

+16

87

T4

Robert Barrett III

Metropolitan GC

7

Jason Wright

Missouri Bluffs GC

8

Kenton McWilliams

Metropolitan GC

Christopher Pope

Lake Forest G & CC

+9

80

T5

Cal Neeman Jr

Annbriar GC

+16

87

+10

81

7

Timothy Barker

Glen Echo CC

+17

88

+19

90

8

Pat Ross

The Orchards

+19

90

WD WD

9

J Oden Thompson

Metropolitan GC

+20

91

Jim Kelly III

Metropolitan GC

WD WD

Brad Garrett

Metropolitan GC

WD WD

NEXT EVENT: JULY 17 AT ANNBRIAR GC NET RESULTS NET OPEN

SENIOR NET

1

Sangwon Son

Metropolitan GC

-3

68

1

Roy Roberts

Ballwin GC

-5

66

2

Justin Yockey

Metropolitan GC

+1

72

T2

Gareth Kajander

Winghaven CC

-3

68

3

Dwayne Leslie

Metropolitan GC

+2

73

T2

Michael Scoles

Metropolitan GC

-3

68

4

John Davis

The Falls GC

+3

74

4

Leo Hefner

Metropolitan GC

-2

69

5

Cory Mahoney

Metropolitan GC

+4

75

5

Bill Slantz

Metropolitan GC

+1

72

6

Bradley Glore

Metropolitan GC

+5

76

T6

Don Humphrey

Ruth Park GC

+3

74

7

Matthew McCormick Metropolitan GC

+14

85

T6

Jeff Myers

Meadowbrook CC

+3

74

8

Christian Jamerson

Metropolitan GC

+15

86

T6

Larry Laramie

Metropolitan GC

+3

74

Ty Sander

Landings at Spirit GC

DQ DQ

T6

Doug Williams

Metropolitan GC

+3

74

Will Roestel

Metropolitan GC

WD WD

10

Marvin Frazier

Joachim GC

+4

75

T11 John Epps

Metropolitan GC

+5

76

T11 King Edmonston

Franklin County CC

+5

76

13

Steve Zonca

Metropolitan GC

+7

78

14

Richard Constance

Gateway National GL

+10

81

15

John Orr

Stonewolf GC

+11

82

16

Larry Banks

Aberdeen GC

+12

83

17

Vince Schneider

Old Hickory GC

+15

86

18

David Gilliland

Metropolitan GC

+17

88

19

Ray Kerr

Ruth Park GC

+19

90

Robert Barrett

Missouri Bluffs GC

NS NS

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Metropolitan GC

Robert Huntze

Metropolitan

WD WD NS

Russell Hollenbeck

Metropolitan

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US JUNIOR AMATEUR QUALIFYING THOMAS AND FERRIS ADVANCE TO US JUNIOR Frankie Thomas, the 2014 Missouri Junior champion, earned local medalist honors at Lake Forest with two even par rounds of 72. He advances to his second consecutive US Junior championship. It’s evident watching him play that he is certainly cut from some solid stock. Frankie’s father is Scott Thomas, 1992 Missouri Amateur Champion, winner of the 1995 Missouri Mid-Amateur, the 2008 Missouri Senior and numerous St. Louis Men’s District titles, MAGA titles, Normandie Amateur crowns and a host of other local awards.

He’s played in 10 USGA championships and in four British Amateur’s. No doubt that Scott’s mental toughness has also Frankie Thomas (l) and Chris Ferris been passed down to his son.

Hitting from the “other side” - Frankie is a lefty - the Marquette High senior has been an All-State and AllMetro performer for two years.

On the other hand, it was a real battle for Lindbergh HS senior Chris Ferris. After a morning round of 79, placing him in a tie for 14th, he pulled things together for a solid afternoon round of 73, edging Brock Burnam of Metropolis, IL by a single stroke for the second spot. In 2014, Ferris was an alternate for the US Junior. The 2013 and 2014 MAGA Junior champion, Ferris was also a First Team All-Metro golfer this past season.

It was a very interesting field that arrived at Lake Forest. Forty players were scheduled, but only 37 teed it up.

Players from Japan and Hong Kong were among those competing, as well as from Oregon, California and Florida. Despite the recent rains, the zoysia fairways and bent greens at Lake Forest were quite good. Only those shots that ventured far from the fairway found some standing water.

FINAL RESULTS 1

Frankie Thomas

Chesterfield, Mo.

72 72 144

T20 Jack Wachter

Chesterfield, Mo.

81 80 161

2

Chris Ferris

Saint Louis, Mo.

79 73 152

T22 Martin Li

Eugene, Ore.

84 78 162

T22 Nick Messinger

Brighton, Ill.

81 81 162

3

Brock Burnham

Metropolis, Ill.

74 79 153

T24 David Wang

Eugene, Ore.

78 85 163

T4

Jack Parker

Columbia, Mo.

77 77 154

T24 Louie Perotti

Wildwood, Mo.

78 85 163

T4

Justin Hemings

Edwardsville, Ill.

75 79 154

26

Ballwin, Mo.

78 86 164

T6

Blake Porter

St. Charles, Mo.

81 74 155

T27 Yin Ho Yue

Hong Kong

83 82 165

T6

Max Kreikemeier

Chesterfield, Mo.

78 77 155

T27 Jack Litzelfelner III

Jackson, Mo.

82 83 165

T6

Matthew McCarthy

O'Fallon, Ill.

77 78 155

T29 Reilly Ahearn

St. Louis, Mo.

87 79 166

T6

Jacob Eklund

Carbondale, Ill.

75 80 155

T29 Elliot Ambort

Clayton, Mo.

79 87 166

T10 Sam Holmes

Springfield, Mo.

83 74 157

T31 Bennett Tiefenbrunn

Sullivan, Mo.

84 83 167

T10 Justin Wendling

Lithia, Fla.

82 75 157

T31 Brendan Lewis

Marion, Ill.

82 85 167

T10 Yihao He

Kobe, Japan

81 76 157

T31 Nick Li

Eugene, Ore.

82 85 167

T13 Drew Lilly

St. Louis, Mo.

81 77 158

34

Jameson Howard

St. Louis, Mo.

84 85 169

T13 Graham Sherard

Springfield, Mo.

79 79 158

35

Jack Klingel

Ellisville, Mo.

88 82 170

T13 Brandon Kewalramani

Simi Valley, Calif.

77 81 158

36

Drew Arman

Ellisville, Mo.

96 87 183

T16 Michael Okeefe

St. Louis, Mo.

80 79 159

37

Lucas Wessel

Carlyle, Ill.

87

T16 Eric Meindl

Lake St. Louis, Mo.

76 83 159

T38 Crimson Callahan

T18 Michael Holtz

Godfrey, Ill.

82 78 160

T38 Ben Knoesel

Columbia, Mo.

WD

T18 Joe Terschluse

Chesterfield, Mo.

77 83 160

T38 Callaway Smith

Effingham, Ill.

WD

T20 Matt Hatley

Belleville, Ill.

84 77 161

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Chesterfield, Mo.

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US OPEN SECTIONAL QUALIFYING RESULTS Germantown CC and Ridgeway CC, Memphis, TN - June 8, 2015 par 72

Northwood Club Dallas, TX - June 8, 2015 - par 70

121 Players for 10 Qualifying spots Final Qualifying score: 136 Chris Naegel: 143 (68-75) +1 Michael Suhre: 149 (75-74) +7 Kyle Weldon: 150 (76-74) +8 Skip Berkmeyer: WD (72) Matt Echelmeier: 145 (74-71) +3

78 players for 6 Qualifying spots Qualifying score: 134 Ben Crancer: 142 (71-71) +2 Griffin Locke: 156 (73-83) +16 Brad Nurski: 145 (73-72) +5

US JUNIOR GIRLS QUALIFYING Bogey Hills CC, June 24, 2015 - par 71 - 6,226 yards Allisen Corpuz Sifan He

36 35 - 71 38 34 - 72

a-Abby Schroeder a-Sarah Bell Shannon Gould Momo Kikuchi Rebecca Su Lacey Snell Grace Aromando Sophia Roth

38 43 41 41 42 41 43 41 41 43 44 42 44 45 47 44

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Keisha Lugito Michaela Bryan Alyssa Wrozier Launa Wilson Mia Schroeder Melanie Wolf Grace Renfer Alexandra Brue Emily Guzy Emma Wolf

81 82 83 84 84 86 89 91

US SENIOR OPEN

49 42 45 47 48 44 49 47 50 47 54 43 48 50 55 51 54 50 62 47

- 91 - 92 - 92 - 96 - 97 - 97 - 98 -106 -104 -109

(Players with St. Louis ties)

Del Paso CC, Sacramento, CA - par 70 - 6,849 yards

Cut at 145 (+5)

Mike Tucker, Bellerive CC Round 1: 36 - 40 = 76 Round 2: 41 - 33 = 74 Total 150

Paul Trittler, Grayhawk GC Round 1: 38 - 38 = 76 Round 2: 38 - 35 = 73 Total 149

Jay Delsing, Norwood Hills CC Round 1: 39 - 35 = 74 (+4) Round 2: 36 - 35 = 71 (+1) Round 3: 37 - 35 = 72 (+2) Round 4: 36 - 35 = 71 (+1) Total 288

Hale Irwin, Old Warson CC Round 1: 35 - 35 = 70 (E) Round 2: 35 - 38 = 73 (+3) Round 3: 39 - 37 = 76 (+6) Round 4: 40 - 37 = 77 (+7) Total 296

Jay Haas, Greer, SC Round 1: 35 - 36 = 71 (+1) Round 2: 32 - 37 = 69 (-1) Round 3: 35 - 34 = 69 (-1) Round 4: 37 - 38 = 75 (+5) Total 284

Jeff Maggert, winner of the 2015 US Senior Open, with a score of 270, 10-under par, won the 1988 Lou Fusz-St. Louis Open at Normandie GC.

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US SENIOR OPEN TUCKER ENJOYS SENIOR OPEN EXPERIENCE AT DEL PASO COUNTRY CLUB Mike Tucker, Bellerive’s talented head professional, is not new to championship golf. However, in past Senior Open events he had always been on the bag with his brother Jerry, who has played in 18 professional championships. However, this time it was Mike who would be teeing it up.

Getting in enough practice in preparation for the Senior Open was a challenge as the rains that swept through the St. Louis region - making it the wettest in history forced him to almost practice between raindrops!

Mike Tucker

Being a little nervous as he approached his tee time on Thursday, he actually calmed down and had an 8footer for birdie on the first hole. He felt good as the first nine finished, though his playing partners struggled.

With officials watching the group, he might have tried to play a bit too quickly, causing a couple of unforced errors. His caddie, Ross Belt, was a calming influence and he helped Mike settle back into his routine.

Holes 13-18 are as demanding set of holes as you will find, making just getting to the green in regulation a real challenge. The combination of the heat - it hit 104 degrees - as well as the length of the closing holes, certainly impacted Mike’s score, particularly as he did not putt as well as he would have liked. On Thursday, Mike hit 14 greens with his approach, but only eight stayed on the green; such is the characteristic of Open golf!

On Friday morning the group started on the 10th hole and Mike came out strong, posting a 33 on the front.

He made a great 20 foot downhill slider at the 10th, drawing a huge cheer from the crowd. This type of crowd interaction really gave Mike new energy. On the next hole he had a 50-footer and dropped that in, going 2under. A bad 3-putt on the 13th brought him back to 1-under, but he continued playing steady through the 15th. His approach on the 16th hit the pin, with his ball rolling back off the green forcing a bogey. He recovered with a great birdie on the par-4 18th after a strong 4-iron.

While his second nine did not go as planned, he lost some momentum toward the end and did not finish as he wanted, he was still very happy with his play overall. In the end, five shots from playing on the weekend was very respectable, given that he did not have his “A” game for both days.

Speaking with several regular Champions Tour players reinforced what Mike found regarding the conditions; the greens and the rough were some of the most demanding they had seen all season. While many believed that long hitters had the advantage coming into the event, Mike saw that it was those players who found the fairway - whether with driver or 3-metals - and could avoid the rough, who fared best during the week. Those at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday were certainly among the straightest of hitters, though not the longest.

Mike was also very complimentary of the Del Paso Club. Having hosted major events at Bellerive, Mike certainly appreciates all that goes into conducting a major professional event.

He believes that his play prepared him very well for a future event, perhaps even the 2016 event at Scioto CC in Columbus, OH, or a future PGA Senior or even the PGA itself.

Finally, the Bellerive membership could not have been more supportive of Mike’s play. It’s a tribute to the quality of its members and why Mike considers it the best club position in the area!

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TWO WEEKS ON THE LEFT COAST… I have had numerous memorable opportunities and experiences in my years with the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association, dating back to 1998 as a PJ Boatwright Intern. However, the last two weeks of June may have topped them all. On Tuesday, June 16, I traveled to Seattle, WA to experience my first US Open and serve on the Rules Committee at Chambers Bay. It was a remarkable week, walking as a referee during the first three rounds in the US Open. Furthermore, during the first two rounds Stan Grossman walked alongside me, making those two days that much more special. Chambers Bay is a spectacular place and visually stunning.

It was, however, a bear of a walk. On Saturday, I walked with Billy Horschel and Charlie Beljan and both of them could not have been nicer. Despite Horschel’s post-round comments, he was very engaging during the round and afterwards, asking where I was from and all sorts of questions about the Cardinals, Rams and Ferguson. Bottom line, it was a remarkable week that I will not soon forget.

Saturday evening I departed Seattle to get back for US Junior Amateur Qualifying on Monday, which thankfully went very smoothly. Then last Tuesday, June 23, I left again for Sacramento, CA and the US Senior Open where I again had the opportunity to serve on the Rules Committee. Del Paso Country Club was a gem of a course, some of the finest conditions I have ever seen…and a much more pleasant walk then the week before.

My week started with walking with major winners Lee Janzen, Mark O’Meara and Steve Jones in the first round of the Senior Open. All three were fantastic guys and very pleasant. Rounds one and two were extremely hot, with temps reaching into the 100’s both days, but I can vouch that there is something to be said about no humidity. I ended my week on Sunday having the pairing of Tom Lehman and Scott Hoch. Again, while these players were not as talkative as the other groups I had during the week, they were both good guys.

Fortunately, these were also two very uneventful weeks as a Rules Official. I had a handful of Immovable Obstruction (Rule 24-2) relief situations that I assisted players with and a couple Water Hazard (Rule 26-1) relief procedures I walked players through.

All in all, a perfect couple weeks from that standpoint. Again, I am a very fortunate person to get to do what I do and these two weeks were just another example of how this game has blessed me.

WALKING AT THE OPEN The MAGA’s Curt Rohe was a walking official at the US Open at Chambers Bay. Here he is watching play on Friday. In his group were amateur Sam Horsfield from England, Shunsuke Sonoda from Japan and Oliver Farr of Wales.

Also walking with Curt was Stan Grossman, who snapped this photo.

You can ask Curt for additional details as well as some of the stories that came out of the Open.

DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT

PRACTICE FACILITIES: PAST & PRESENT For a great number of golfers, they took their first swings on a “range” somewhere in the area. Maybe it was on a date, or maybe it was so you could play couples golf. For many, it was mom or dad - or grandma or grandpa handing you a club or two and turning on the video recorder! Regardless, MOST players have spent a fair share of their golfing experience at such a facility. Today, they are not just “Driving Ranges;” that are Practice Facilities, Short Game Centers and a host of other names. Many include miniature golf, batting cages and some include a 9 or 18 hole course and even basketball hoops; a one-stop recreation spot.

Whatever you call them, or whichever is your favorite spot - with heated bays or lights or chipping areas or putting greens, players go there in the hope of finding their swing; that Silver Bullet! However, as Bob Goalby once told me when I asked him the secret to hitting those 40-50 yard shots most amateurs have problems with, his answer was simple and to the point; “You hit 10,000 of them!”

Across the area today there are some 21 such facilities. It’s often hard to keep an accurate count as it seems overnight that can go from our favorite spot to the newest shopping center or housing complex, such is the state of golf and real estate today. However, for this discussion, I am focused on those that are primarily stand-alone facilities and not normally part of a 9 or 18-hole course. This does exclude those that are mainly practice facilities with the course a secondary aspect of the business, such as Tower Tee. The first “range” in the area - and there is actually some school of thought that it may have been the first in the country - was named Swat Ho. Owned by Sidney Salomon - future owner of the St. Louis Blues Hockey Team - it was located on the northeast corner of Clayton and Brentwood Roads when it opened in 1932.

One of the oldest in the area, and among the busiest, is certainly Tower Tee. Back in the 1970s, Dick Lotz was a teacher at Country Day. He had his eye on a piece of property owned by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch - the Pulitzer Family, upon which a television tower was positioned. With one of their sons attending Country Day, Lotz made every effort to have him in one of his classes, allowing him the opportunity to speak with the parents and, perhaps, discuss leasing the land. Obviously, the two came together. Through the years, despite the succession of owners of the land as the landlord, Tower Tee - now run by son Steve Lotz - has continued to provide thousands of golfers a place to practice, as well as miniature golf, batting cages and a par-3 course.

SWAT HO (top) at Clayton and Brentwood. (Looking toward the north). SCHWARTZ TEE is at the lower portion of the picture, with the original HELD TEE on Clayton just to the right off the picture.

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Big Bend Golf Center - 636-225-2200 100 Quinette Road

Cave Springs Golf Center 636-723-7272 3650 W. Clay

Chesterfield Valley 314-530-9911 18454 Olive St. Rd. DP Golf Center 618-233-9500 3710 Old Collinsville Road

Eagle Island Family GC 636-332-6899 215 Josephville Road Falls Recreation Center 1301 Crooked Stick Dr.

636-240-6464

Family Golfplex 636-240-0458 3465 Highway K

PRACTICE FACILITIES CURRENT

First Tee Driving Range 6286 Lemay Ferry Rd.

314-416-1113

The Highlands Golf Center Forest Park - 314-531-7773

Golf Port 878-4653 (Creve Coeur Recreation Complex) 1 Golf Port Drive

North County Golf & Sports Ctr 314-837-7543 (Brandy’s Golf ) 3555 N. Highway 67

Pro Tee 618-259-2365 9th & Harrison (Wood River) Quarry Hill Golf Center 832 Highway 109

636-938-9191

Tower Tee Golf Center 6727 Heege Road

314-481-5818

Family Golf Center 861-2500 3717 Tree Court Ind. Blvd.

Sunset Lakes Golf Center 636-349-1123 13550 West Watson Rd.

Jefferson Barracks Tee Ramsey Road

Wentzville Range 1490 Hepperman Road

Goshen Driving Range 618-692-8337 3449 Old Troy Rd.

618-281-8388

Lakeview Golf & Sports 618-877-5566 3519 State Rte. 162

CLOSED FACILITIES

Yorktown Golf Club 300 Goalby Lane

636-639-1822 618-233-2000

370 Golf Complex 13816 Missouri Bottom Road

Held Tee – Manchester Road between Wideman and Mason Road.

Strike-Fore (Wentzville) Swat Ho – Clayton and Brentwood

Archwood Golf Center 760 Harvester Road

Holiday Hill Golf Brown Rd. & Natural Bridge

Tee on Manchester at I-270 Southeast corner

Ambo Tee – Olive Street Road & Lindbergh

Barrett Station Golf Center 3031 Old Dougherty Ferry Road.

Chesterfield Valley Golf 18454 Olive

Chippewa Tee – Chippewa and River Des Peres

Dix Recreation 6860 Highway N

Gateway Golf Center N. Outer Road (Chesterfield) Hale Irwin Golf Center Creve Coeur Mill Road Hampton Driving Tee

Held Tee - Clayton Road, between Brentwood & Linden, south side.

Maplewood Golf Tee Big Bend & Marshall Rd. (Maplewood)

Mid-Rivers Golf Center 4100 Mid-Rivers Mall Dr. Nelson Tee

Pro-Am Golf Center 2760 Union Road

Route 66 Driving Range 5222 Chain of Rocks Road

Schwartz Driving Tee Brentwood & Clayton Roads

Seeger West County Range (Little Lakes Golf Range) 2155 Creve Coeur Mill Road

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Tee on Page at Dielman SE Corner

The Golf Center at Grants Trail 4350 Hoffmeister

Tower Tee West 272 Old State Road

Tee-Up Golf Center 3500 Kingshighway, Fairmount, IL T-Shot Golf Range 1475 Dunn Road

The Big Driver Golf Driving Range 275 Grand Ave. This list is not intended to be allinclusive. If you recall another range not on the list, please send that information to us for an update!

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Golfin g Befo re Th e Arch - The H istory of St. Louis Golf

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2015 AMATEUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINT STANDINGS Rank 1 T2 T2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 T13 T13 T13 16 17 T18 T18 T20 T20 T20 23 T24 T24 26 T27 T27 T27 T27 T27 T32 T32

Name Berkmeyer, Skip Moritz, Cy Weldon, Kyle Caravia, Phil Crancer, Ben Moloney, Ted Jones, Teddy Franklin, Jeremy Riordan, Patrick Gumper, Tony Niezing, Chad Souchek, Steven Choate, Corey Molitor, Joe Rutledge, Mitchell Migdal, Sam Allen, Buddy Franklin, Evan Johnson, Michael Brumm Jr, Ej Gardiner, Mark Harrell, Jamie Migdal, Joe Cusumano, Alex Smith, Seth Nolfo, Tony Bolhofner, Mark Decker, Zach Eisenbeis, Jack Hawn, Charles Kovach, Chris Gollwitzer, Zachary Wuennenberg, Thomas

Club The Legends Country Club Sullivan Country Club Persimmon Woods Golf Club Norwood Hills Country Club Greenbriar Hills Country Club Greenbriar Hills Country Club Aberdeen Golf Course Gateway National Golf Links Normandie Golf Club Normandie Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Gateway National Golf Links Wolf Hollow Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Aberdeen Golf Course Joachim Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Normandie Golf Club Cardinal Creek Golf Course Algonquin Golf Club Aberdeen Golf Course Norwood Hills Country Club Missouri Bluffs Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Joachim Golf Club St Louis Country Club Columbia Golf Club Metropolitan Golf Club Aberdeen Golf Course Metropolitan Golf Club

Events Other Total Points 3 1 1 2 0 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1350.00 400.00 400.00 370.00 300.00 252.50 250.00 226.67 200.00 185.00 175.00 136.67 115.00 115.00 115.00 111.67 74.17 70.00 70.00 57.50 57.50 57.50 52.50 50.00 50.00 25.00 16.67 16.67 16.67 16.67 16.67 2.50 2.50

2015 SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINT STANDINGS Rank 1 2 3 4 5 T6 T6 T8 T8 T10 T10 T10 T13 T13 15 T16 T16 18

Name Eisenbeis, Jack Gardiner, Mark Bolhofner, Mark Barry, Tom Hanneken, Bob Brock, Louis Meeh, Robert Hardcastle Sr., Craig Jarrett, Rich Frost, Andy Speicher, David Mozur, Gerald Johnson, David Jones, Dewey Kueper, John Droege, Donald Rector, Mel Ngala, Donny

Club St Louis Country Club Cardinal Creek Golf Course Metropolitan Golf Club Normandie Golf Club Aberdeen Golf Course Gateway National Golf Links Persimmon Woods Golf Club Normandie Golf Club Gateway National Golf Links Bellerive Country Club Cardinal Creek Golf Course Gateway National Golf Links Norwood Hills Country Club Normandie Golf Club Gateway National Golf Links Normandie Golf Club Lake Forest Golf & Country Club The Legends Country Club

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Events 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

Total Points 275.00 200.00 162.50 112.50 100.00 80.00 80.00 65.00 65.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 10.00

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2015 AMATEUR SERIES POINT STANDINGS SCRATCH OPEN Rank 1 2 3 4 5 T6 T6 T8 T8 10 11

Name Weingart, Lewis Nolfo, Tony Barrett III, Robert Lawton, Mike Thomure, Kyle Moreland, Mark Stojanovic, Aleks Frost, Wheeler Wrozier, Justin Sinak, Bret Mazdra, Greg

Club Events Points Quarry at Crystal Springs 3 175.00 Metropolitan GC 2 160.00 Metropolitan GC 3 156.67 Metropolitan GC 2 131.00 Metropolitan GC 2 105.00 The Falls GC 2 75.00 Annbriar GC 3 75.00 Bellerive CC 1 70.00 Old Hickory GC 1 70.00 Persimmon Woods GC 2 67.67 Metropolitan GC 1 55.00

Rank 12 13 T14 T14 T14 17 T18 T18 T20 T20 T20

Name Wright, Jason Richardet, Wes Christian, Joseph Gomes, Frank Sanborn, Greg McWilliams, Kenton Green, Garret Horberg, Weston Harsley Jr, Gerald Pope, Christopher Tucker, Tyler

Club Missouri Bluffs GC Sunset Country Club Metropolitan GC Ballwin Golf Course Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Clinton Hill GC Metropolitan GC Old Hickory GC Lake Forest G&CC Metropolitan GC

Events 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

Points 50.00 36.67 31.00 31.00 31.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

NET OPEN Rank 1 2 T3 T3 5 6 T7 T7

Name Leslie, Dwayne Yockey, Justin Miller, Curtis Rammelsberg, Joe Mahoney, Cory Davis, John Son, Sangwon Buterbaugh, Joseph

Club Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Whitmoor CC Metropolitan GC The Falls GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC

Events Points 3 2 2 2 3 3 1 2

Rank

235.00 145.00 130.00 130.00 127.50 115.00 100.00 100.00

9 10 11 12 T13 T13 15 16

Name Smith, Paul McCormick, Matthew Snyder, Brian Glore, Bradley Jamerson, Christian Senn, Chris Roestel, Will Sander, Ty

Club Paradise Valley GC Metropolitan GC Cardinal Creek GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Persimmon Woods GC Metropolitan GC Landings at Spirit GC

Events Points 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

70.00 67.50 40.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 5.00

SENIOR SCRATCH Rank 1 T2 T2 4 5 6 7 8 9

Name Ross, Pat Crow, Ollie Fitzgerald, Schooner Ngala, Donny Wysong, Robert Beckman, Michael Smith, Gordon Leonberger, Tim Neeman Jr, Cal

Club The Orchards Raintree GC Metropolitan GC The Legends CC Persimmon Woods GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Stonewolf GC Annbriar GC

Events Points 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3

Rank

180.00 170.00 170.00 127.50 120.00 110.00 97.50 92.50 75.00

10 11 12 T13 T13 15 16 17

Name Barker, Timothy Bragg, Dan Robbins, Randall Garrett, Brad Thompson, J Oden Wunderlich, William Kelly III, Jim Moade, Michael

Club Glen Echo CC GC of Wentzville Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Aberdeen GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC

Events Points 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 1

72.50 70.00 45.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 5.00

SENIOR NET Rank

Name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T9 T9 11 12 13 14

Edmonston, King Scoles, Michael Laramie, Larry Kajander, Gareth Humphrey, Don Roberts, Roy Garrett, Jim Myers, Jeff Barrett, Robert Hefner, Leo Slantz, Bill Williams, Doug Walker, Don Miller, Charles

Club Franklin County CC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Winghaven CC Ruth Park GC Ballwin GC Metropolitan GC Meadowbrook CC Missouri Bluffs GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC

Events Points 3 2 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 3 3 2 1 1

Rank

205.00 145.00 142.50 140.00 127.50 100.00 82.50 75.00 65.00 65.00 55.00 52.50 45.00 35.00

15 T16 T16 T18 T18 T18 T18 T18 T23 T23 T25 T25 T25 T25

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Name Schneider, Vince Constance, Richard Pittroff, Michael Frazier, Marvin Banks, Larry Epps, John Gilliland, David Kerr, Ray Hollenbeck, Russell Orr, John Huntze, Robert Leuck, Chuck Zielinski, John Zonca, Steve

Club Old Hickory GC Gateway National GL Metropolitan GC Joachim GC Aberdeen GC Metropolitan GC Metropolitan GC Ruth Park GC Metropolitan GC Stonewolf GC Metropolitan GC Bogey Hills CC Acorns Golf Links Metropolitan GC

Events Points 2 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1

30.00 27.50 27.50 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

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