Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association July 2019 Newsletter

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East Side Amateur

Curt’s Corner US Amateur Qualifying East Side Amateur On The Greens St. Louis Golf History - Bob Cochran Schedule of Events MAGA Amateur Championship US Men’s & Women’s Senior Qualifying Player of the Year Standings EJ Brumm - National Champion Amateur Series Event #3 - Florissant GC Youth on Course Southern Illinois Golf Association Thomas O. Sobbe Cup Playoffs

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US Men & Women’s Senior

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MAGA STAFF Executive Director Curt Rohe - curt@metga.org Director, Operations Maggie Smith - maggie@metga.org Manager, SIGA Programs & Championships Adrian Brown P.J. Boatwright Interns Corey Vanek Kaylee Heggemann Tyler Bealke Roger Null Intern Matt Ridings METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Old Warson Cup Amateur Championship Match Play Championship Open Championship Women’s Amateur Championship Junior Amateur Championship Senior Amateur Championship Nine-Hole Championship Thomas O. Sobbe Cup Matches Four-Ball Championship Mid-America Junior Cup USGA QUALIFYING ROUNDS US Open (Local and Sectional) US Senior Open US Amateur US Mid-Amateur US Women’s Mid-Amateur US Junior Amateur US Girls’ Junior Amateur US Senior Amateur US Senior Women’s Amateur US Amateur Four-Ball US Women’s Amateur Four-Ball ADVISORY COMMITTEE Scott Thomas, Chairman Tom Barry Skip Berkmeyer Jim Dunn Curt Rohe METROPOLITAN EDITOR Jim Healey

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Curt’s Comments Each season I personally put the Metropolitan Amateur Championship at the “peak” of the season, with everything we do year-long going toward the Amateur being the premier and most significant amateur championship in this area. And while we have plenty of events, qualifiers going the rest of the year, it is a gradual downhill slide. The 29th Amateur was no different at Aberdeen Golf Curt Rohe Club. We had a small field - 99 players Executive Director compared to what we have experienced in the past and, unfortunately, that is attributed to taking the amateur to a public facility. Nothing against public facilities, but it is the cold hard truth that there are a number of players who did not play because “they can play a public facility (Aberdeen) anytime” and not for the competition against the best players in this region.

I just want to say thank you to Aberdeen, and specifically owner Rockney Dollarhide, for accepting this opportunity to host our flagship event. The staff at Aberdeen took a lot of pride in the weeks leading up to ensure a championship setup was presented to the field and they did that with vigor and excitement. There were many, and I mean MANY, comments during the championship that Aberdeen looked and played the best it ever had!

Congratulations to Brad Carpenter on capturing the 29th Amateur Championship! Selfishly, it was a very proud moment for me to have a fellow Washington High School alum win our amateur and present him with the Jim Tom Blair Trophy.

As we move into August, and on the that downhill slide I spoke of earlier, it really does not slow down. We have something going on every week in August, including the 27th Senior Amateur Championship at Annbriar Golf Course. Buddy Allen will look to repeat as Senior Amateur Champion this year. The Thomas O. Sobbe Cup moves into the playoffs this month, and those results can be found later in this issue.

Not sure I have said this, but a quick thank you to our Mississippi Valley Golf Course Superintendents who have contributed this year with articles on what is happening from their perspective on their courses. There is some really great information being shared by these guys and a great addition the last 2 seasons from this group.

As always, thank you for taking a minute to read The Metropolitan, we will have one more issue next month before going into our bi-monthly season.

Curt

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Rules Corner Line-of-Play Intervention A recurring question at recent tournaments has involved immovable obstructions in the path of intended shots. One player had an electrical transformer box in his way. For another player, it was an irrigation control box. A signpost and ball washer, both cemented in the ground, blocked yet another player’s shot.

Their common question: “Do I get line-of-play relief?”

The simple answer is “no” (Rule 16.1; except when the ball lies on the putting green and an immovable obstruction on or off the green intervenes on the line of play). So, what are the player’s options? He or she may play the ball as it lies, perhaps altering the shot, or proceed under an unplayable ball option (Rule 19.2, with a onestroke penalty). Having said that, Rule 16.1 allows free relief from the same object for interference with lie of the ball and intended areas of stance and swing. See the pictures left and right.

Free Relief for Lie & Areas of Stance & Swing

No Free Relief for Intervention

One player responded, “Why not? The pros get relief from camera towers and stands in televised tournaments.” That’s true. But, unlike the obstructions mentioned above, which are permanent fixtures on the course, tournament facilities are erected for the competition and then dismantled. They are considered TIOs (temporary immovable obstructions). When the Local Rule for TIOs (F-23) is in effect, free relief is generally available if the TIO intervenes with both the player’s line of sight and line of play to the hole. Note that greenside fans are seasonal fixtures on many courses and often designated as TIOs in competitions.

What about sprinkler heads near the putting green?

The answer is no, but there is a Local Rule (F-5) that the Committee may use when putting from off the green is common (e.g., courses in Ireland, Scotland, Florida, Arizona). It allows free relief under Rule 16.1 when the immovable obstruction is in the general area, on the player’s line of play, within two club-lengths of the putting green, and within two club-lengths of the ball.

Free Relief Under Local Rule for TIOs

John Thorman, MAGA Rules Committee

Free Relief Under Local Rule for Greenside Immovable Obstructions

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US Amateur Qualifying - Meadowbrook CC - July 22-23 Qualifiers Pos. Player

Affiliation

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John Marshall Butler Louisville, KY

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Jacob Eklund

Carbondale, IL

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Richard Berkmeyer

Town And Country, MO

E 72 72 144

Mobile, AL St. Louis, MO

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Alternates Sheldon Statkewicz (1st) Alex Cusumano (2nd)

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CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT

Bryan Bohme Hudson Dubinski Crimson Callahan David Howser Joshua Rhodes Scott Fawcett Kevin Jeske Trey Winstead Jack Parker Keenan Flemming Nathan Woolard Frankie Thomas Jay Csipkes Alex Ciaramitaro Matthew McCarthy Nick Westrich Ryan Eckelkamp Ryan Sullivan Daniel Trost Alex Locke Chris Kovach Christopher Ferris John Racciatti Jr. William Hocker Chad Niezing Drew Eaton Reilly Ahearn Tommy Oliver Jack Uselton Curtis Brokenbrow Matt Hatley Patrick Bader

Ballwin, MO Columbia, MO Chesterfield, MO Memphis, TN Paducah, KY Frisco, TX Kirkwood, MO Baton Rouge, LA Columbia, MO St. Louis, MO Poplar Bluff, MO Chesterfield, MO Mc Kinney, TX St. Charles, MO O’Fallon, MO Farmington, MO Washington, MO Arnold, MO St. Charles, MO Springfield, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO Fairhope, AL Grapevine, TX Manchester, MO Quincy, IL St. Louis, MO Sewanee, TN Tullahoma, TN St. Louis, MO Belleville, IL Ladue, MO

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(L-R) John Marshall Butler (Medalist), Jacob Eklund, Skip Berkmeyer

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76 76 75 72 76 74 77 80 79 78 78 77 75 77 76 77 78 76 78 77 77 77 78 81 79 78 80 83 82 82 83 85

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East Side Amateur - July 13-14 Ryan Sullivan edges Buddy Allen in Playoff, earning East Side Amateur Title OPEN DIVISION Pos. 1 2

Player Affiliation To Par Ryan Sullivan Tapawingo National GC -5 Buddy Allen MAGA eClub -5 Playoff Sullivan: (4), Allen: (5)

R1 68 67

R2 Total 71 139 72 139

T3 T3 T5 T5 T5 T8 T8 T10 T10 T10 T10 T10 T15 T15 T15 T18 T18 T18 T18 T18 23 T24 T24 T26 T26 T26 T26 T26 T31 T31 T33 T33 T33 T36 T36 T36 T36 T36 T36 T42 T42 T42 T42 T46 T46 T46 T49 T49

Alex Cusumano Curtis Brokenbrow Chad Niezing Christopher Ferris Alex Ciaramitaro Zach Decker Ryan Eckelkamp Chris Kovach Matt Hatley Dustin Duncan Keenan Flemming Thomas Wuennenberg Frankie Thomas Max Harres Bryan Bohme Kyle Szcesniak Dan Silva Kevin Jeske Parker Lawrence Tyler Goebel Warren Crow Ryan Haxel Sam Fix Jack Patterson Brian Lovett Matthew McCarthy Reilly Ahearn David Bremer Justin Wrozier Nathan McCutcheon Scott Kirchoff Nick Messinger Sean Brennan Rob Scherer Ryan McNeil Cory Henry Robert Dunn Mike Speicher Scott Schaeffer David Johnson Kolten Bauer Hongsang Kim Max Floyd Ryan Rerich Mark Bolhofner Cole Pickett Tony Gumper John Todd

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Norwood Hills CC Quarry- Crystal Springs Fox Run GC Aberdeen GC Missouri Bluffs GC Persimmon Woods GC Franklin County CC Old Hickory GC MAGA eClub Spencer T. Olin GC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Meadowbrook CC MAGA eClub Meadowbrook CC Forest Hills CC Woods Fort GC Aberdeen GC Gateway National Siga Eclub MAGA eClub Quarry- Crystal Springs Westborough CC Rolling Hills GC Bellerive CC Far Oaks GC Persimmon Woods GC Old Hickory GC Old Hickory GC Tapawingo National GC Persimmon Woods GC Rolling Hills GC Westborough CC Berry Hill GC Persimmon Woods GC Sunset Hills CC Mac GC Cardinal Creek GC MAGA Eclub MAGA Eclub Rolling Hills GC MAGA GC Forest Hills CC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Greenville CC MAGA eClub Lake Forest Golf & CC

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Ryan Sullivan

Ryan Sullivan (above) found his way into his second playoff of the season Sunday at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course at the 16th East Side Amateur. Sullivan was in a playoff in May for the Normandie title; however, this time he capitalized and captured his first MAGA event. Sullivan had rounds of 68-71 for his 5-under total.

Buddy Allen started the day in 2nd at -5, which is where him and Sullivan stood after 36-holes. Back and forth the entire back 9, several others were in the hunt and had opportunities. First round leader Alex Ciaramitaro fell back after 3 bogeys on the front but was in the mix until a triple bogey at the par 4 13th.

The par 4 13th also would bite eventual champion Sullivan. Sullivan had the lead at -7 but would also make a triple at Hole 13 to fall back. A final birdie at 15 would get him to -5 and he would finish one group ahead of Allen at that number. Allen had birdie looks at 17 and 18, but could not convert.

Sullivan and Allen would go back to Hole 18 and with a par on the 1st playoff hole, it would seal the deal for Sullivan.

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East Side Amateur - Spencer T. Olin CGC T49 52 T53 T53 T53 T56 T56 T56 T59 T59 T59 T62 T62 T62 T65 T65 67 68 T69 T69 71 72 T73 T73 75 WD WD WD WD WD WD WD

Matthew Wickham Zachariah Shirley Josh Kleinheider Ryan McKillips Mike McKillips Darren Stoffel Marco Tallerico Steven Rommerskirchen Gage Brauns Stephen Bunt Grant Goebel Dustin Hoffmeier Michael Holtz Austin Panter John Wuennenberg Jim Most Dan Greiner Eli Glass Drew Ervin Steven Hawkins Michael Wernle Andrew Modder Michael Merkel Kyle Thomure Jason Jennings Jeremy Franklin Scott Shulman Tommy Alferman Kevin Wahle Austin Guffey Russell Brightman Joe Kelly

Persimmon Woods GC Gateway PGA Jr GC Metroplitan GC CC of St Albans CC of St Albans Glen Echo CC Spencer T Olin Greenville CC Greenville CC MAGA Eclub SIGA Eclub Greenville CC Rolling Hills GC Woods Fort GC MAGA eClub Meadowbrook CC Mystic Oak GC MAGA eClub Spencer T. Olin CGC Spencer T. Olin GC Greenville CC Westborough CC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub MAGA Eclub MAGA eClub Vandalia CC Franklin County CC Old Hickory GC MAGA Eclub St Louis CC SIGA Eclub

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SENIOR DIVISION Pos. 1 2 3 4 T5 T5 T7 T7 9 10 11 12 13 T14 T14 16 17 18 19 WD

Player Buddy Allen Joseph Malench Mike Oneill David Bremer David Lucks James Storey David Johnson Dan Kelley John Todd Scott Thomas Gerald Mozur Schooner Fitzgerald Jim Most Gordon Smith John Kueper Chet Plegge Terry Souchek Daniel Grothaus James Kelly Russell Brightman

Affiliation MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Quarry-Crystal Springs Old Hickory GC Gateway National GL Glen Echo CC MAGA Eclub Meadowbrook CC Lake Forest Golf & CC Meadowbrook CC Spencer T. Olin GC The Prairies GC Meadowbrook CC MAGA eClub Greenview GC Normandie GC The Prairies GC Metropolitan eClub Florissant GC St Louis CC

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To Par R1 R2 -5 67 72 -3 71 70 4 71 77 5 73 76 6 76 74 6 73 77 9 79 74 9 81 72 11 80 75 13 81 76 15 81 78 17 79 82 18 80 82 19 84 79 19 77 86 20 86 78 22 84 82 37 94 87 40 92 92 - WD

Total 139 141 148 149 150 150 153 153 155 157 159 161 162 163 163 164 166 181 184 WD

Buddy Allen

While Allen would finish Runner-up in the Open Division, he would go on to capture the Senior Division by 2 shots over Joe Malench. Allen would finish with rounds of 67-72 for 5-under, while Malench had a good weekend at 71-70-141.

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On The Greens...

The More You Know Submitted By – Paul Hurst, GreensPro Do you remember the More You Know? It was a series of public service announcements broadcast on NBC that would feature educational messages. While I can’t recall all of the topics, I do remember that several of them piqued my interest and left me saying, “Hmmmm.” Long before Google and Wikipedia, information seeking took effort and was often sparingly available. Libraries, professional journals, word of mouth and Encyclopedia Britannica were important sources! However, today’s Turf Manager now has access to numerous resources that help them manage our fickle turf here in the Transition Zone.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – It was not long ago that Mizzou struggled having a presence with Turf Managers in the state of Missouri and the Metro East. Today our largest state university employs two professor’s that are making an impact. Dr. Lee Miller directs research and extension programs focused towards disease control in turfgrass.

Superintendents can send samples of diseased turf to Dr. Miller and get an identification of the disease, and a recommendation for control, in less than a weeks’ time. Not only does Dr. Miller’s department help with disease ID but they also conduct continuing education programs throughout the year either through presentations or Turfgrass Field Days at the Columbia campus. Dr. Xi Xiong is another professor and her research interests focus on turfgrass management and physiology, with an emphasis on best management practices in the transition zone. Xi and Lee are an open book of knowledge and a growing asset for Turf Managers here in the Midwest.

GCSAA (GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA) – This is our national association available to Golf Course Superintendents. The mission of the GCSAA is to, “serve its members, advancing their profession and enhancing the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.”

The GCSAA provides a monthly magazine, business support, continuing education and a yearly conference that gathers everyone in the golf maintenance industry. This conference has an unprecedented trade show with acres of turf maintenance equipment/supply and also provides limitless networking opportunities for fellow turf professionals to discuss the business of growing quality turf.

MVGCSA (MISSISSIPPI VALLEY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION) –The MVGCSA is the local chapter of the GCSAA and I think their mission statement says it all, “The Mississippi Valley GCSA (MVGCSA) was established in 1945 to promote and maintain the highest professional standards of service, commitment and conduct among the members of the turfgrass industry. Membership for the association will be deemed a significant indicator of individual responsibilities, character and professionalism. The MVGCSA offers a strong fellowship among all members, as well as a great deal of assistance in resolving problems that may arise at a member’s golf course. There are numerous educational opportunities within the association to help us maintain our goal, “Dedicated to Better Turf.” The MVGCSA is a fantastic resource for Supers to discuss local issues that may be impacting their facilities.

SOCIAL MEDIA – Now more than ever Turf Managers have a forum through Twitter and Facebook where they can openly discuss issues impacting their facilities. Member relations, dealing with the public, disease issues, weed infestations, pond problems, equipment failures, cultural practices, employee struggles are all common topics on turfgrass threads trending on these social media platforms.

Despite the more they know, growing and maintaining quality turf here in the transition zone remains a challenge. Superintendents can often only play the hand they are dealt by Mother Nature. Be patient, be appreciative and give your turf manager a hug or a high five. It’s August, they need it.

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St. Louis Golf History

- Bob Cochran: The Gray Fox When it comes to discussing the area’s best men’s amateur, the name Bob Cochran is always in the mix. He began as a caddy at North Hills - Norwood Hills today - at the age of 10 in 1923. In 1931, he claimed the Western Junior crown, one of the most prestigious junior events in the country.

The 1961 Walker Cup Team

Born in 1912, the same year as Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Sam Snead, one can only wonder what he might have done had he chose a professional career instead of that as a lifetime amateur. Clearly, his success when competing against the game’s best of that era makes one take notice.

He won his first of eight District titles in 1933, with the last coming in 1965. From 1939-1969, he qualified for 14 U.S. Amateurs and five U.S. Opens. Beginning in 1969 to 1980, he played in seven U.S. Senior Amateurs and one U.S. Senior Open. He also won a record-tying four Missouri Amateur’s and five Missouri Senior Amateur crowns.

In 1946, none other than Bobby Jones invited him to play in the Masters, with Jones playing with him in an exhibition against Porky Oliver and Byron Nelson. When the main event began, Cochran was there for all four rounds. He also competed in the 1961 and 1962 Masters, while playing for the United States in the 1961 Walker Cup, on a team with Jack Nicklaus, Deane Beman and more. The U.S. won 11-1, with Cochran picking up a point in the foursomes event.

In 1960, he reached the finals of the British Amateur before falling to Irish legend Joe Carr for the title. He won countless other titles, including two North-South Senior chammpionships in the early 1970s and several local trophies from 1940-1945. In 1943, he played on the PGA Tour as an amateur, winning the Decatur Open with a three round total of 198. In 1945, at the Memphis Open, he finished tied for second behind winner Freddie Haas and a ahead of Byron Nelson, breaking his string of 11 consecutive PGA victories.

Cochran’s British Amateur Runner-up medal

The list of his success goes on and on. However, Bob was also a basketball player, playing for St. Louis U. High and later for St. Louis University. In an early game his sophomore season, he was sent into the game by Coach Eddie Hickey to guard Purdue’s top guard, a three time All-American named John Wooden. As Bob told the story, Wooden showed him very quickly why he was the nation’s best player as he left the gangly Cochran chasing him across the court.

Bob was a 70-year member at Norwood Hills, winning their Club Championship 14-times, while not competing every year. In the early 1940s, as the old Meadowbrook Club was experiencing financial difficulties, it was Bob who helped bring together a group of his customers, many of whom were already Meadowbrook members, to form the new Meadowbrook in 1944.

In 1971, Bob was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Bob Cochran (l) with Jack Nicklaus

In his later years, Bob could be found on the practice tee at Norwood, giving pointers to younger players. By the 1990s, Bob was still shooting his age, but not competing in area events.

Bob passed away while on his usual morning walk, with golf club in hand, on April 19, 2003 at age 90.

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Competition Schedule 2019 MAGA Competitions

Entry Championship Date(s) Deadline Venue The Old Warson Cup May 4-5 Invitational Normandie Amateur May 18-19 May 8 Open Championship June 4-7 May 22 Women’s Amateur Championship June 17-18 May 29 Nine-Hole Championship June 29 June 12 Junior Amateur Championship July 1-2 June 19 East Side Amateur July 13-14 July 3 Amateur Championship August 1-3 July 17 Senior Amateur Championship August 26-27 August 7 Thomas O. Sobbe Jr. Cup “Final Four” September 20 Four-Ball Championship September 22-23 September 11 Mid-America Junior Cup October 19-20

Old Warson Country Club Normandie Golf Club Country Club of St. Albans Gateway National Golf Course Ballwin Golf Course St. Clair Country Club Spencer T. Olin Golf Course Aberdeen Golf Course Annbriar Golf Course Lake Forest Country Club Franklin County Country Club Kansas City

2019 USGA Qualifying Rounds Entry Championship Date(s) Deadline Venue US Open Local Qualifying US Junior Amateur Qualifying US Girls’ Junior Amateur Qualifying US Amateur Qualifying US Senior Amateur Qualifying US Senior Women’s Amateur Qualifying US Mid-Amateur Qualifying US Women’s Mid-Amateur Qualifying US Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying

May 6 June 25 June 25 July 22-23 July 29 July 29 August 12 August 12 October 9

April 24 June 5 June 5 June 26 July 10 July 10 July 31 July 31 August 14

Fox Run Golf Club Quincy Country Club Quincy Country Club Meadowbrook Country Club Aberdeen Golf Course Aberdeen Golf Course WingHaven Country Club WingHavenCountry Club Old Hickory Golf Club

2019 MAGA Amateur Series Schedule Entry Event Date(s) Deadline Venue #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Championship

April 29 May 13 June 14 July 19 August 19 September 13 October 5-6

April 19 May 3 June 4 July 9 August 9 Septmber 3 Invitational

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WingHaven Country Club Woods Fort Golf Course Links at Dardenne Golf Course Florissant Golf Club Lake Forest Country Club Sunset Hills Country Club Tapawingo National Golf Club

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Metropolitan Amateur Championship With Aberdeen in near perfect condition, and the grasses taller than most players in places, the 41 contestants for the title on Sunday had their hands full. Lost balls, challenging pin locations and gusting winds played havoc with each shot. However, it was the youngster from Franklin County Country Club, Brad Carpenter, a recent graduate from Missouri State, who tamed the course with a solid 206 total. With his lead as much of four strokes during the round, the final tally was a bit closer, thanks in part to a solid performance by Curtis Brokenbrow, an Australian transplant on Missouri Baptist’s squad, who closed the gap slightly till the last putt was dropped.

Skip Berkmeyer, a recent qualifier for the U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst, showed that his game is still in top condition as his closing round of 69 left him at 210 for the weekend. In the end, bringing the MAGA Amateur to Aberdeen, the first public facility since 2001, was a great decision by the Metropolitan.

Pos. 1 2 3 T4 T4 T4 T4 T8 T8 T10 T10 12 T13 T13 15 T16 T16 T16 T16 20 21 T22 T22 T22 T22 T26 T26 T26 T29 T29 T29 T32 T32 T32 T32 T36 T36 T36 T36 40 41

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Player Brad Carpenter Curtis Brokenbrow Skip Berkmeyer Crimson Callahan Chris Kovach Sam Migdal Ryan Eckelkamp Alex Locke Christopher Ferris Kevin Jeske Ryan Sullivan Keenan Flemming Michael Brothers Michael Fowler Alex Ciaramitaro Bryan Bohme Reilly Ahearn Thomas Wuennenberg Scott McClellan Phil Caravia Shawn Jasper Thomas Wheeler Sean Brennan Warren Crow Nathan McCutcheon Darren Stoffel Frankie Thomas Kinder Jones Josh Kleinheider Jeremy Franklin Will Schroeder Austin Panter Marco Tallerico Tom Vogt Buddy Allen Dustin Lagrand Corey Choate Rob Scherer Colin Stolze Charlie Scheipeter Brett Schneider

Affiliation To Par Franklin County CC -7 The Quarry at Crystal Springs -4 The Legends CC -3 The Legends CC -2 Old Hickory GC -2 Norwood Hills CC -2 Franklin County CC -2 MAGA eClub -1 Aberdeen GC -1 Aberdeen GC E Tapawingo National GC E MAGA eClub +2 MAGA eClub +4 MAGA eClub +4 Missouri Bluffs GC +5 Meadowbrook CC +6 Persimmon Woods GC +6 MAGA eClub +6 WingHaven CC +6 MAGA eClub +7 MAGA eClub +8 MAGA eClub +9 Westborough CC +9 Fox Run GC +9 Tapawingo National GC +9 Glen Echo CC +10 Meadowbrook CC +10 Bellerive CC +10 MAGA eClub +11 MAGA eClub +11 Franklin County CC +11 Woods Fort GC +12 Spencer T Olin GC +12 The Landings at Spirit GC +12 MAGA eClub +12 Ruth Park GC +13 Meramec Lakes GC +13 Berry Hill GC +13 MAGA eClub +13 Tapawingo National GC +15 Normandie GC +20

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MAGA President Stan Grossman & Brad Carpenter R1 70 72 73 70 70 72 66 69 67 72 71 69 73 74 73 77 77 75 73 78 72 73 68 73 72 74 74 76 77 73 73 72 78 75 73 73 76 72 73 74 72

R2 66 68 68 74 73 67 72 71 73 70 71 75 73 71 74 73 72 72 73 71 77 74 76 71 69 74 72 70 73 73 71 78 72 74 74 77 74 77 67 76 76

R3 70 69 69 67 68 72 73 72 72 71 71 71 71 72 71 69 70 72 73 71 72 75 78 78 81 75 77 77 74 78 80 75 75 76 78 76 76 77 86 78 85

Total 206 209 210 211 211 211 211 212 212 213 213 215 217 217 218 219 219 219 219 220 221 222 222 222 222 223 223 223 224 224 224 225 225 225 225 226 226 226 226 228 233

Click on the image to hear Brad discuss his victory.

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August 1-3 - Aberdeen Golf Course Failed to Qualify for Final Round Drew Pranger Jacob Icenhower Joe Christian Zakariya Butt Dean Fitzpatrick Mitchell Vetter Conner Katsev David Johnson Ryan Rerich Scott Kirchoff Cole Pickett Dan Silva Zach Walsh Patrick Bader Hongsang Kim Carson Postal Jimmy Siegfried Ryan McNeil Derek Besant Christopher Tomlin Logan Montgomery Matthew Wickham Chase Adams David Ablan David Strickland John Hughes Tony Gumper Max Floyd Ryan Steinbach Dane Gray Ray Winter Jeffrey Kissel Tommy Alferman Will Hocker Spencer Mason Mike Oneill Stephen Bunt Brad Heath Jack Guyot Nathan Holt John Wuennenberg Dustin Sweet John Forshaw Krew Taylor John Remley James Freeman Tyler Bean Gage Brauns Justin Wrozier Robert Dunn Ryan Higgins Randy Clover Tony Nolfo Carson Baugher Will Lorenz David Schilp Evan Connair Michael Bugyis

Glen Echo CC Sunset CC MAGA eClub Aberdeen GC Greenbriar Hills CC MAGA eClub WingHaven CC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Persimmon Woods GC Greenville CC Woods Fort GC Forest Hills CC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Persimmon Woods GC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Persimmon Woods GC Persimmon Woods GC MAGA eClub Landings at Spirit GC Tapawingo National GC Persimmon Woods GC MAGA eClub Forest Hills CC Tapawingo National GC MAGA eClub Sunset CC MAGA eClub Franklin County CC MAGA eClub Boone Valley GC Quarry at Crystal Springs MAGA eClub Lake Forest Golf & CC Old Hickory GC Persimmon Woods GC MAGA eClub MAGA eClub Old Warson CC Aberdeen GC Highlands Golf & Tennis Aberdeen GC Aberdeen GC Greenville CC Old Hickory GC M.A.C. GC Landings at Spirit GC Gateway National Golf Links MAGA eClub Sunset Hills CC Gateway National Golf Links Bogey Hills Country Club Persimmon Woods Golf Club Algonquin Golf Club

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77 76 77 74 77 75 74 81 73 78 73 77 79 72 76 77 76 78 77 82 79 75 80 78 78 80 74 79 81 78 79 78 78 82 83 74 85 85 84 80 86 81 83 90 83 94 92 WD WD WD WD WD 74 77 78 83 91 NS

74 75 74 77 74 77 79 72 80 75 80 76 74 82 78 78 80 78 79 75 78 82 77 79 79 78 84 79 77 82 82 83 83 79 79 90 80 80 81 85 80 86 84 78 88 86 95 WD WD WD WD WD WD WD WD WD WD NS

74 77 78 83 91 -

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U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying Springfield’s Wayne Fredrick secures lone US Senior Amateur spot with 2-under round over Aberdeen GC A 2-under first nine of 34, and an even par second nine, gave the 1996 Missouri Amateur Champion the sole qualifying spot at the US Senior Amateur Championship at Old Chatham GC in Durham, North Carolina.

Andy Frost edged Scott Thomas in a playoff for the 1st Alternate spot.

Qualifier Player 1 Wayne Fredrick

To Par -2

Total 70

1 1

73 73

Alternates T2 T2

Andy Frost Scott Thomas

1st Alternate (Playoff - 4) 2nd Alternate (Playoff - 5)

Did Not Qualify

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T4 T4 6 7 T8 T8 T8 T11 T11 T13 T13 T13 T13 17 T18 T18 T18 T21 T21 23 24

David Lucks David Glass Ollie Crow David Johnson Tom Portner Mike Castellari Bill Anderson David Rudd Scott Macnicholas Steve Maurer Bernard McGuire Brooks Brestal David Speicher George Nord Kevin Becker Kirby Keth Greg Spohr Anthony Brown Doug Field Dan Ingram Gregory Ward

2 2 3 4 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 11 11 11 12 12 15 16

74 74 75 76 78 78 78 79 79 80 80 80 80 81 83 83 83 84 84 87 88

WD WD WD WD

John Kueper Jim Holtgrieve Robert Rosenfeld John Todd

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U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Qualifying Kathy Glennon earns third trip to US Senior Women’s Amateur in the past four years with a 2-over 74 at Aberdeen GC. After being 3-over in her first four holes, the St. Albans player settled into her game with three birdies in her final 11 holes to earn medalist honors by seven strokes over Dana Todaro, who finished as first Alternate.

The Championship will be played at Cedar Rapids Country Club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 24-29.

Qualifier Player 1 Kathy Glennon

To Par 2

Total 74

9 11

81 83

14 23

86 95

Qualifier

Alternates 2 3

Dana Todaro Pam Simpson

1st Alternate 2nd Alternate

Did Not Qualify 4 5

Tina Jones Kim Shelley

Kathy Glennon

Cedar Rapids Country Club (Credit USGA)

Did You Know...?

In addition to traditional golf courses - both 9 and 18 holes - the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association has Associate Member clubs. These clubs are formed by groups of players who are not members of a Type 1 “Green Grass” course or club, who play across the area and have the MAGA manage their handicaps for them under the USGA’s GHIN system. Some of these clubs are: • Double Bogey Club

• Kirkwood Forest Golf Club

• Rough Riders Golf Club

• First Tee of Greater St. Louis

• Mac Golf Club

• Tee Masters GC of St. Louis

• Gateway PGA Jr Golf Club

• Metropolitan Eclub

• WGM Golf Club

• Golf Foundation of Missouri

• MVGCSA Golf Club

• Grey Beard Golf Club

• Poison Ivy Golf Club

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2019 Player of the Year Standings

As of August 4, 2019

Rank Prev. Name Affiliation Events Wins Points

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T10 T10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 T30 T30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39

- 4 2 2 17 5 6 7 25 20 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 36 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 T29 T29 31 32 33 34 35 - 28 - - - - - T63 T63 T63 T63 T63 T63 T29

Crimson Callahan Richard Berkmeyer Christopher Ferris Reilly Ahearn Brad Carpenter Chris Kovach Sam Migdal Ryan Sullivan Curtis Brokenbrow Alex Locke Ryan Eckelkamp Drew Lilly Alex Cusumano Chad Niezing Jason Landry Pat Britt Nathan McCutcheon Buddy Allen Frankie Thomas Drew Pranger Keenan Flemming Max Kreikemeier Michael Brothers Kyle Szcesniak Alex Ciaramitaro Michael Fowler Drew Eaton Warren Crow Kevin Jeske Phil Caravia Zach Decker Corey Choate Matt Hatley Thomas Wuennenberg Tony Gumper Bryan Bohme Scott McClellan Mitch Rutledge Thomas Wheeler Shawn Jasper Kinder Jones Tom Vogt Will Schroeder Darren Stoffel Rob Scherer Brett Schneider Jeremy Franklin Austin Panter Colin Stolze Adam Pfeiffer

The Legends Country Club The Legends Country Club Aberdeen Golf Club Persimmon Woods Golf Club Franklin County Country Club Old Hickory Golf Club Norwood Hills Country Club Tapawingo National Golf Club Missouri Bluffs Golf Club Metropolitan eClub Franklin County Country Club St Louis Country Club Norwood Hills Country Club Fox Run Golf Club Greenbriar Hills Country Club Norwood Hills Country Club Tapawingo National Golf Club Metropolitan eClub Meadowbrook Country Club Glen Echo Country Club Metropolitan eClub Forest Hills Country Club Metropolitan eClub Forest Hills Country Club Missouri Bluffs Golf Club Metropolitan eClub Quincy Country Club Metropolitan eClub Aberdeen Golf Club Norwood Hills Country Club Persimmon Woods Golf Club Meramec Lakes Golf Club Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Meadowbrook Country Club WingHaven Country Club Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan Eclub Metropolitan eClub Bellerive Country Club The Landings at Spirit GC Franklin County Country Club Glen Echo Country Club Berry Hill Golf Course Normandie Metropolitan eClub The Legends Country Club Metropolitan eClub Westview Golf Course

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3 1 3 2 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 0 2 2 0 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2 0

1 1615 0 1220 0 1136.67 0 1115 1 1015 0 952.5 0 940 1 817.5 0 687.5 0 597.5 0 597.5 0 550 0 547.5 0 521.67 0 510 0 475 0 405 0 400 0 388.33 0 360 0 345 0 310 0 305 1 300 0 276.67 0 256.67 0 250 0 225 0 217.5 0 210 0 210 0 200 0 190 0 187.5 0 160 0 150.83 0 147.5 0 135 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 0 125

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2019 Player of the Year Standings T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T39 T57 T57 T57 60 T61 T61 T61 T61 T65 T65 T67 T67 T67 T67 T67 T72 T72 T72 T72 76 77 78 79

T63 T63 T63 T63 T29 T29 T34 T34 T34 37 T38 T38 T38 T38 T43 T43 T46 T46 T46 T46 T46 T53 T53 T53 T53 T57 59 60 T61

Dustin Lagrand Marco Tallerico Josh Kleinheider Sean Brennan Jimmy Siegfried Matthew Hoemann Ryan Rerich Will Hocker Tom Barry Ryan McNeil Brian Lovett Kyle Szyhowski Bennett Tiefenbrunn Cameron Vanleer Joe Molitor Mark Bolhofner Hongsang Kim Carson Postal Chris Dale Scott Schleiffarth Dane Gray John Freund Justin Wrozier Ryan Schuenke Ben Tyrrell Dustin Duncan Scott Schaeffer Jason Cahill Max Harres

Ruth Park Golf Club Fox Creek Golf Club Metroplitan Golf Club Westborough Country Club Metropolitan eClub Franklin County Country Club Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Normandie Golf Club Persimmon Woods Golf Club Bellerive Country Club Metropolitan eClub Fox Run Golf Club Franklin County Country Club Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub The Legends Country Club Norwood Hills Country Club Metropolitan eClub Algonquin Golf Club Old Hickory Golf Club Quincy Country Club Sunset Hills Country Club Spencer T. Olin Golf Course Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub

2 2 2 2 1 0 3 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 2 1 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 0

125 125 125 125 125 125 110 110 110 105 100 100 100 100 76.67 76.67 75 75 75 75 75 60 60 60 60 40 35 10 3.33

2019 Senior Player of the Year Standings Rank Prev. Name Affiliation Events Wins Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T9 T9 T11 T11 13 14 15 T16 T16

4 1 2 3 - 5 6 7 T8 T8 T10 T10 12 13 14 T15 T15

Joseph Malench Buddy Allen Tom Portner Dan Kelley Scott McClellan Tom Barry David Bremer Mike Oneill Joseph Voisin Dave Smith James Storey David Lucks Ron Sherstoff David Johnson1 John Todd Chet Plegge Scott Thomas

Metropolitan eClub Metropolitan eClub Green Hills Golf Course Meadowbrook Country Club WingHaven Country Club Normandie Golf Club Old Hickory Golf Club Quarry at Crystal Springs Wgm Golf Club Normandie Golf Club Glen Echo Country Club Gateway National Golf Links Persimmon Woods Golf Club Metropolitan Eclub Lake Forest Golf & CC Normandie Golf Club Meadowbrook Country Club

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0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

515 440 200 170 147.5 140 120 100 90 90 62.5 62.5 60 45 30 20 20

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Eric “EJ” Brumm - No Mountain to High for Him! Some people might let a handicap get in the way of achieving a goal. However, EJ Brumm is not that type of individual. In fact, he found a way to become part of a World Championship Team filled with such individuals: Winners Each and Every One. For more than 25-years, EJ Brumm has been a part of golf across the area. He continues to arrive at tournaments across the area to compete for a title. He’ll be at the Publinx in May, then on to the Normandie Amateur and then at the East Side Amateur. And while other players look for the sound of applause when they hit a good drive or a solid approach, EJ hears nothing. He is deaf. However, that has not stopped him in any way from becoming a National Champion and part of a United States Championship Team.

In 1994, eight deaf golfers, representing the US, Australia, Scotland, England, and Canada, formed the World Deaf Golfers Federation in Battle Creek, Michigan, with the intent to host a World Deaf Golf Championship. The US Deaf EJ Brumm, 2019 National Deaf Golf Champion Golf Association, formed in 1979, quickly became part of the Federation. The first event took place in England in 1995, with a team from the US taking the title. Brumm was a participant on that first USA Team.

Early in July, the Ladue grad once again teed it up in the 2019 United States Deaf Golf Championships, held at Lyman Orchards (Robert Trent Jones Course) in Connecticut. His opening round of 75 was low for the day, but an 80 on day 2 put him just one shot up at the midway point of the Championship. A third round 77 found him trailing McGowin Miller by a shot heading into the fourth round. However, a brilliant final round of 70, including a 32 2019 United States Deaf Golf Championships on the back nine - with a birdie on the final hole - put him 2-under par and gave him Lyman Orchards (Jones Course) - Middlefield, CT July 9 - 12, 2019 the Open Division title by a single shot.

This also earned EJ another spot, along Open Division Pos. Name State R1 R2 R3 R4 Total with the other top six players, on the 2020 World Deaf Team, which will return to 1 Brumm, EJ MO 75 80 77 70 302 the site of the first Championship in 1995 2 Miller, McGowin AL 77 82 72 72 303 at Forest of Arden CC in Birmingham, 3 Mabashov, Michael MD 79 77 80 80 316 England in August.

4 Gregory, Frank NM 78 80 85 79 322 We’ll update this story next year 5 Aldaz, Dano CO 80 81 80 83 324 following the 2020 Championships. In 6 Tokioka, Pono HI 80 89 82 74 325 the meantime, if you see EJ at a local tournament, be sure to congratulate him 7 Levine, Shaun MA 93 97 86 90 366 on his victory and upcoming USA Team 8 Garvin, Luke CO 97 98 88 85 368 participation.

9 Neubauer, Jason MD 86 94 94 97 371 10 Kos, Todd PA 99 91 91 92 373 11 Rossoshansky, Dmitry MD 97 92 94 98 381 12 Kemp, Andrew MA 99 98 90 96 383

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EJ’s participation on the USA’s World Deaf Golfers Championship Teams

1995 Team in England. EJ is third from the left in the back row.

1998 Team in Abbottstown, PA. EJ is third from the right in the back row.

2014 Team at Grand Traverse, MI. EJ is fifth from the right in the back row.

2016 Team in Denmark. EJ is second from the right in the back row.

13th Biennial World Deaf Golf Championships 25th Year Anniversary August 7th - 15th, 2020 Forest of Arden Country Club Birmingham, England

2018 Team in Ireland. EJ is fourth from the left in the back row.

At the inaugural event in 1995, EJ finished tied for second in the individual event with a 305 total, as the USA claimed the Championship with Canada finishing second. At the 1998 Championship, EJ finished first in the Men’s Championship with a 302 total for four rounds, winning by two shots. That year saw a very strong USA contingent as four Americans finished in the top six, with EJ on top, as the USA took the top spot in the Team competition for the second consecutive year.

In 2014 and 2016, EJ was part of the Men’s Championship Team that finished first in the Team event. In the individual competition, in 2014, EJ finished 12th, while in 2016, he landed in the 7th position out of a field of 63. In 2018, EJ finished 22nd with a 333 total, as the US team finished second to Australia in the Team competition.

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Amateur Series - Event #4 - July 19 - Florissant GC OPEN

SENIOR NET Name

Affiliation.

Totals

Name 1 Wes Richardet

Affiliation.

Gateway

Totals +4 76

1 Timothy Montgomery MAGA eClub

-5 67

2 Joe Christian

MAGA eClub

+5 77

2 John Epps

MAGA eClub

-4 68

3 S. Rommerskirchen

Greenville CC

+6 78

3 Bill Slantz

MAGA eClub

-2 70

4 Brad Hennen

Tapawingo

+13 85

4 Vincent Featherson

Tee Masters GC

-1 71

5 Thomas Rafferty

Ballwin GC

+25 97

5 John Wasmuth

MAGA eClub

+4 76

6 James Freeman

Aberdeen GC

+28 100

6 Wayne Moore

Gateway

+5 77

SUPER SENIOR NET

OPEN NET Name 1 Kyle Fuehne

Affiliation.

Oak Brook GC

Totals -5 67

Name 1 Marvin Frazier

Affiliation.

Joachim GC

Totals -8 64

2 Justin Zhang

MAGA eClub

+1 73

2 Lendell Phelps

Tamarack CC

-7 65

3 Will Roestel

MAGA eClub

+7 79

3 King Edmonston

Franklin County

-6 66

4 John Davis

MAGA eClub

+9 81

4 Bill Braun

Grey Beard GC

-3 69

5 Tim Malyszko

Mac GC

+20 92

T5 Bill Wirtz

Grey Beard GC

-2 70

T5 Stephen Weinstock

Westwood CC

-2 70

7 Rick Darrow

Creve Coeur GC

-1 71

8 Don Humphrey

Mvgcsa GC

E 72

9 Doug Williams

Ballwin GC

+3 75

SENIOR OPEN Name

Affiliation.

Totals

1 Steven McFadden

WingHaven CC

+1 73

2 David Rudd

CC of St Albans

+3 75

T3 Glen Hall

WingHaven CC

+4 76

T3 Gordon Smith

MAGA eClub

+4 76

5 Ollie Crow

MAGA eClub

+5 77

6 Schooner Fitzgerald The Prairies GC

+6 78

T7 Mike Quesenberry

Lake Forest CC

+8 80

T7 Tim Leonberger

Stonewolf GC

+8 80

9 Kurt Schlogl

Old Hickory GC +9 81

10 Ronald Polillo

Cardinal Creek +12 84

11 Terry Souchek

The Prairies GC +14 86

12 Michael Mervis

MAGA eClub

+19 91

13 Gary Rauvola

MAGA eClub

+20 92

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Prairies GC

+8 80

12 Howard Theisman

GC of Wentzville +9 81

Next Event #5 August 19 - Lake Forest CC

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Youth On Course

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Southern Illinois Golf Association SIGA News “Down South with the SIGA” Upcoming Men’s Amateur Tournaments- For POY • August 10: Weeks Chevrolet GMC Buick Fall Classic, Franklin County CC •

August 17,18: Harvest Connell Cup Invitational, Egyptian CC

Congratulations to our winners of the SIGA Championship held at Rend Lake Golf Course: •

Men’s Championship-Aaron Coon

•

Women’s Championship- Marianna Lewis

•

Super Senior-John Kueper

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Senior Man- Webb Eastham

•

Junior Boy- Brendan Luster

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Junior Girl- Madison McClusky

Like the SIGA on Facebook to stay up to date on tournament results and announcements.

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Scenes from Saturday’s Final Round at the MAGA Amateur

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Thomas O. Sobbe Cup Competition The competition for the Sobbe Cup has reached the Playoff Stage. The teams below won their respective Divisions and will now begin the competition to determine a champion.

2019 Thomas O. Sobbe Cup Division Winners 1

Meadowbrook

5

Old Hickory I

9

Lake Forest I

13 Far Oaks

2

Bogey Hills

6

The Legends II

10

Sunset

14 The Legends I

3

Glen Echo

7

Greenbriar Hills II

11

The Quarry

15 CC of St. Albans

4

Bellerive

8

Fox Run I

12

Greenbriar Hills I

Round 1 Seed

Club

Seed

Club

1

Greenbriar Hills II

vs.

8

The Quarry

vs.

9

Glen Echo

4

Old Hickory I

vs.

13

Far Oaks

5

Bogey Hills

vs.

12

Greenbriar Hills I

2

Fox Run I

vs.

15

CC of St. Albans

7

Sunset

vs.

10

The Legends II

2

Bellerive I

vs.

14

The Legends I

6

Meadowbrook

vs.

11

Lake Forest I

Match Winner

Result

Match Winner

Result

Match Winner

Result

Match Winner

Result

Bye

Quarterfinals Seed

Club

Seed

Club

vs. vs. vs. vs.

Semifinals Seed

Club

Seed

Club

vs. vs. finals

Seed

Club

Seed

Club

vs.

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Updated for 2018 - Golfing Before The Arch *** NOW IN FULL COLOR *** Golfing Before The Arch 2018 is all NEW, with full color images dating back to the 1940s! See many players, courses and historic items in color.

Also included: • Results from the 2018 PGA Championship with player images • The USGA Women’s Mid- Amateur, held at Norwood Hills in September 2018 • Updated results of MAGA, District, Missouri Golf, Women’s golf and area titles • Updated course information • Player details on championships and championship qualifying • Listings of Gateway PGA Section Champion from 2018 back to 1938 • Expanded to 608 pages of facts on St. Louis Golf History A perfect gift for anyone interested in the history of area golf.

The book is available for $47.50 at www.LULU.com, a self-publishing site. Upon placing your order, the book will be printed and shipped to you.

You may search for the book by its name, or by the name of the author, Jim Healey.

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Parting Shot...

You may have already read about the new course set to open in 2020 at Bandon Dunes; the Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch. It will be a Crenshaw-Coore design,featuring nine greens along the cliffs. Located on the northern side of the current Bandon Dunes courses, this promises to only add to the great golf available at the site.

KEY CONTACT INFORMATION USGA website: www.usga.org MAGA website: www.metga.org GHIN website: www.ghin.org

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