Belize 2013 Match Play

Welcome to the BAGA Match Play Tournament. 16 Players will battle out this years competition.

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FORMAT :

·        Double Elimination Draw. Once you have lost 2 matches you will be eliminated from the Tournament.

·        Handicap Match Play over 18 holes. For example if an 18 handicapper plays a 10 handicapper (8 strokes difference), the 18 handicapper will receive 1 stroke on each of the 8 hardest holes.

·        IMPORTANT : PUT YOUR HOLE SCORES ON THE SCORECARD SO THE COMMITTEE CAN CHECK THEM. CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE SCORES ENTERED AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REPLAY THE MATCH.

·        If a match is tied after 18 holes, then play continues from Hole 1 until one player wins a hole.

·        Players will use their Current Handicap as displayed in the Club House at the time of each individual match.

·        If a player arranges a game with an opponent and does not turn up he/she forfeits the match.

·        If you have offered 3 dates to play and your opponent still has not agreed a date contact the BAGA committee. A player that makes no effort to arrange his game will be Disqualified.

·        BAGA committee will have the final decision on player’s disputes.

·        Green Fee of $50 per player/match to be paid to Roaring River Golf Course.

Belize Golf Tournaments - March 2nd 2013

Thanks to all that participated Saturday. We had several players turning in personal best performances and competition is now getting stiff in the race for the Victor Ludorum Player of the Year. In both the Yearly Gross and Net Categories we also have players bunching up at the top of the tables.

Thks to the prize donations from Mickey Thornton.

The Match Play sign up period has ended and 16 players will enter the 2013 tournament. Draw to follow.

Our next tournament is March 16th, the Banana Shake Scramble, which carries points towards the Victor Ludorum Player of the Year.

Click on Photo below to enlarge.

 Results from February 2nd Tournament :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Tim Heath - 69
2. Bill Mckenzie - 69
3. Alan Graham - 69

Net - With HDCP :

1. Slavek Machacka -59
2. Sam Mathias - 64
3. Mickey Thornton - 66

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Steve Maestre - 67

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 : Alan Graham.
• Closest Pin #3 and #12 : Alan Graham.
• Long Drive : Paul Martin
• Any 2 : Alan Graham (x2)
• Long Putts : John Sansone (x2), Paul Martin,
• Southern Chip In : Tm Heath.

Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Yearly Tables for the Victor Ludorum Player of the Year, Gross and Net. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Belize Jungle Dome 2 Person Scramble - Feb 23rd 2013

Thanks to all that turned up Saturday for the 2nd Annual Belize Jungle Dome 2 Person Scramble. 38 Players participated and the Tournament was closely contested with only 11 Points separating the first team from the last team.

Victorious Pairs :

Thks to Paul and Jenny from Roaring River Golf Course for hosting the competition and also to all the people that donated prizes :

Nini Hawthorne, Bob Marot, Bruce Steege, Micky Thornton, Alan Graham, Robert Lee, Chico Towers, Howard Oldham (Hot Mamas), Geoff Hatto Hembling (Corkers Restaurant).

The Tournament also carried points for our members to the Victor Ludorum Player of the Year, sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course. Table is below.

The Results are :

1st : Lorenzo Forbes/George Paoletti - 52.1
2nd : Steve Hack/Chico Towers - 52.8
3rd : Sam Mathias/Duane Arnold - 52.9

Wooden Spoon - Mickey Thornton/Alan Graham - 63.3

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 : Chico Towers 
• Longest Putt #2 and #11 : Ray Garbutt Sr
• Longest Putt #3 and #12 : Tim Heath
• Longest Putt #4 and #13 : Robbie Robertson
• Longest Putt #5 and #14 : Robert Lee
• Longest Putt #6 and #15 : Vinai Thumpalay
• Closest Pin #7 and #16 : Duane Arnold
• Most Balls in Pond #8 and #17 : Nini Hawthorne/Daktor Holguin
• Closest to Pin in 1 or 2 shots #8 and #17 : Lucas Hunt

Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Below are the tables for the Victor Ludorum BAGA Player of the Year. Click on tables to enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - February 2nd 2013

Even the ducks ran for cover on Saturday but a hardy (or foolhardy) bunch  of golfers donned their wet suits and played the second tournament of the year for the BAGA.

Congratulations to Lorenzo Forbes who filled his basket with awards on Saturday.

Thks to the players who donated prizes. Alan Graham, who added the Bogey Man award. The Southern Possie added the usual chip in prize with Rob Lee and Bill Mckenzie donating golf balls. We appreciate all these and thank everyone for that.

The next tournament is on 23rd February. This is the Belize Jungle Dome 2 Person Scramble. All are welcome. This is a 2 player team event.

We have some great prizes including :

•  1st, 2nd, 3rd Trophies for winning teams.
• Wooden Spoons for the team finishing in last place.
• Free rounds of golf at Roaring River
• Lunch at Corkers
• Taylor Made Driver 
• and many more Hole Prizes
• $55 Entrance Fee.
• Jennies Famous BBQ Lunch is included. 

Let us know if you want to register. If you do not have a partner we can help you find one.
The Belize Jungle Dome Scramble also carries points towards the Victor Ludorum Player of the year Award sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course.  12 points each for the winning pair, 10 points each for runner up, 9 points for 3rd place, etc etc.

Results from February 2nd Tournament :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Andy Hunt -66
2. Bill Mckenzie - 67
3. Tim Heath -72

Net - With HDCP :

1. Lorenzo Forbes - 64
2. John Sansone - 68
3. Steve Hack - 69

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Steve Maestre - 69

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 : Lorenzo Forbes
• Long Drive : Lorenzo Forbes
• Any 2 : Bill Mckenzie, Lorenzo Forbes.
• Long Putts : Lucas Hunt, Paul Martin.
• Southern Chip In : Steve Hack
• Bogey Man : Alan Graham, John Sansone, Lorenzo Forbes

Here are the Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Here are the Yearly Tables. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - January 19th 2013

The Seasons opening Tournament started with a fine turnout of players. The Xmas and New Year excesses did not stop our players from turning in some excellent scores, most notably, George Paoletti, who won his first tournament with an outstanding net 59.

Thanks to Robert Lee, Lloyd Gillett, Bill Mckenzie, Steve Maestre, Chico Towers, Tim Heath and Robbie Robertson for prize donations.


Our next Tournament is Saturday, 2nd February and after this it is the Belize Jungle Dome Scramble on Feb 23rd. Also the BAGA Match Play will be closed for entry after Feb 23rd. It will be a double elimination Tournament and entry is $30.00.

Results :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Bill Mckenzie - 68
2. Andy Hunt -71
3. Steve Maestre - 71

Net - With HDCP :

1. George Paoletti -59
2. Lorenzo Forbes - 66
3. Alan Graham - 66

Senior - With HDCP :

1. John Sansone - 68

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 : Bill Mckenzie 
• Closest Pin #7 and #16 : Mickey Thornton.
• Closest Pin #4 and #13 : Paul Martin
• Long Drive : Paul Martin
• Any 2 : Bill Mckenzie (x2), Alan Graham, Steve Maestre.
• Long Putts :Alan Graham (x2), Lucas Hunt, Chico Towers.
• Southern Chip In : Chico Towers, Steve Maestre
• Closest to Pin in 1 or 2 shots : #8 #17 : Bill Mckenzie

Here are the Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournament Schedule - 2013

Tournament	Monthly Points, Gross/Net/Senior	Victor Ludorum Player of the Year. Sponsored By Roaring River Golf Course. Points Value
BAGA Match Play - All Year	N/A	3 Points per Match Won
January 19th - Stroke Play	100%	100%
February 2nd - Stroke Play	100%	100%
February 23rd - Belize Jungle Dome Scramble	N/A	12 Points, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 per team Player
March 2nd - Stroke Play	100%	100%
March 16th - Banana Shake Scramble	N/A	12 Points, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 per team Player
April 13th - Stabelford	100%	100%
May 4th - Stroke Play	100%	100%
May 18th - Corkers World Cup	N/A	3 Points for each 1/2 Team Point earned
June 22nd/23rd - RF&G Belize Amateur Open	200%	200%
July 20th - Stroke Play	100%	100%
August 3rd - Stroke Play	100%	100%
August - Mexicana Masters - Live HDCP. 3 Days. TBC	N/A	12 Points, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 per Player
September 14th - Stroke Play	100%	100%
October 5th - Presidents Invitational	N/A	12 Points, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 per team Player
October 19th - Stabelford	100%	100%
November 9th - Stroke Play	100%	100%
December 7th - Stroke Play	100%	100%
December 14th - Roaring River Xmas Tournament	N/A	12 Points, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 per Player

Welcome to the 2013 Golf season for the BAGA. We enter into our 4^th year and we hope to continue the progress made by the association. The Association grew to 38 Members in 2012. Thank you for all your support. 

Welcome to the Board :

·         Steve Hack (President), John Sansone (Vice President), Mickey Thornton (Treasurer),   Andy Hunt (Tournaments and Handicaps), Sam Mathias (Secretary), 

·         Trustees :  Peter Allen, Ray Garbutt Sr and John Wongsam.

Membership Fees :

·         The registration fee for the BAGA will be $80.00 per player. Players should pay their registration before they enter their first tournament. Each Member will receive a copy of the 2012-2015 R&A Rules Book.

Tournaments :

·         Tournament Entry Fee : $55.00.

·         12 Monthly Tournaments. Points will be awarded on scale from 12,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 for each category, every month : Gross (without hdcp), Net (with hdcp) and Senior Net (with hdcp)

·         Each monthly tournament, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place medals will be presented to the winners of Gross and Net Category.  There will also be a 1^st Place Senior trophy for Net category for each month.

·         Senior age is any player who is 60 years + at Jan 1^st 2013. Any player who turns 60 during the 2013 season.

·         Player will be permitted to win in one category only. Either Gross, Net or Senior (Net).

·         Tournaments will start at 8.30am and players should register in the club-house before 8.15am.

·         Ties will be decided by best back 9 score (Gross or Net), best front 9 score or total score from 15^th- 18^th holes. If still tied a Scorecard countback starting at lowest hdcp hole (#8, #9, #18 etc) and continuing until winner is found (gross or net).

·         As agreed unanimously by the members, tournament groups will be drawn randomly at the beginning of each tournament. The committee has the right to change the groups if they see that slower players are grouped together, so we can improve the speed of play.

·         There will be 10 stroke play tournaments, plus 2 Stablefords.

·         Sidepot will include : Closest to Pin #1 and #10, Long Drive #15, any 2 Score, Hole In One. Plus Hole prizes for Longest putts.

·         Other Events Include : Belize Jungle Dome Scramble, Corkers World Cup, RF&G Belize Amateur Open, Banana Shake Scramble, Mexicana Masters, Presidents Invitational and Roaring River Xmas Invitational. All of these tournaments will carry points forward to the Victor Ludorum BAGA Player of the Year, Sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course.

·         One big trophy in the club house with monthly winners, smaller medals for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places.

Members Sponsorship :

·         We need sponsors for all of our monthly Tournaments. That includes YOU. All members should try and donate something during the season whether it be a bottle of wine, sleeve of balls, bag of tees, voucher etc, etc.

·         We also agreed that members would take turns to assist on tournament days to assist in the mundane chores such as collecting the $10 pot and writing up the Closest Pins and long drives. Don’t be shy in volunteering.

Etiquette :

·         Please respect other players during rounds. Do not tread on players putting lines, talk during a player’s stroke, stand on or behind the player’s line when putting etc.

·         We wish to have a friendly, cordial atmosphere at our tournaments and also encourage our new members to learn and enjoy the sport. Player’s patience with beginners and Juniors is also appreciated.

·         All players should make an effort to keep their speed of play swift for the benefit of all members. As a general rule, 4 hours is sufficient to complete a tournament round.

·         How Can I do this? Be ready to play when it is your turn by already considering the shot you wish to play. Complete most of your practice swing/s before it is your turn and already have your club selected so you can take your shot immediately. Move on from the greens swiftly after you have finished the hole. Also make an effort to have prepared for your putt while your opponents are putting. This can be done discretely without interfering with your opponents turn.

·         Repair your divots on the fairways and pitch marks on the greens. 

Notice Board in Club-House :

·         The Club House Notice Board will display results, see last year’s results, stats, information, newspaper clippings, current tables for 2013 etc.

End of Season Awards :

·         Victor Ludorum BAGA Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd.

·         Player of the year Gross (No HDCP), Net (With HDCP) and Senior (Net). There will be a prize for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd with players only entitled to win in 1 Category of Gross, Net or Senior.

·         Match Play Champion, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd.

·         Clubman of the Year, 1^st, 2^nd, 3rd. Role model for club, Always there to assist or help, acts in the best interest of the Association, Attendance, Sportsmanship. At the end of the year the committee will produce a short list, all members of the BAGA will then get one vote for their nominee.

·         Most Improved Player. Based on Starting handicaps (1^st Tournament in January 2013) and ending handicaps (last Tournament in December 2013). 

2013 should be an exciting year for the BAGA and we hope to see as many of you sign up as possible, to keep competition fierce and to spread around the awards.

See you on the greens.

Belize 2012 Golf Awards

Below are the results of the 2012 Golf Season. A big thank you to all who joined and participated through the year. It was a terrific Golfing season with the association growing to 38 members and 18 Tournaments. Next Year we anticipate adding 1 more tournament to the season bringing 19 tournaments for our members to play in.

We welcome any new players and also anyone who wishes to get more involved and help the BAGA.

Details on the 2013 season to follow soon.


Player of the Year 2012 :

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Without Handicap :

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie
• 2nd - Paul Martin
• 3rd - Mickey Thornton

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With Handicap :

•  1st - Andy Hunt
• 2nd - Steve Hack
• 3rd - Ray Garbutt Sr
• Senior - John Sansone

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Match Play :

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie
• 2nd - Ray Garbutt Sr
• 3rd - Andy Hunt

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 Belize Amateur Open (Without Handicap) :

• 1st - Andy Hunt
• 2nd - Bill Mckenzie
• 3rd - Tim Heath

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Belize Amateur Open (With Handicap):

• 1st - Rodrigo Barrera
• 2nd - Boris Vostry
• 3rd - Steve Hack
• Senior - John Sansone

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Clubman of the Year :

• 1st - Steve Hack
• 2nd - Geoff Hembling
• 3rd - Alan Gobie

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Most Improved Player :

• 1st - Boris Vostry
• 2nd - Chico Towers
• 3rd - Ray Garbutt Sr

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Records :

• 18 Hole Record - Bill Mckenzie : 61 (-3)
• 9 Hole Record - Andy Hunt : 27 (-5)
• Net Record - Ray Garbutt Sr : 57 (-7)

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2012 Yearly Tables are Below. Click on Images to enlarge :

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2012 Most Improved Player : Top 10 :

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Belize Roaring River Christmas Golf Tournament - December 8th 2012

A fabulous day of weather, golf and company concluded the 2012 golf tournament schedule for the BAGA.

Thanks to Paul and Jenny from the Roaring River Golf Course for hosting the event and providing so many prizes for the players. Also thank you to all the players who donated. There are too many too mention but you know who you are. We appreciate the support of all our players and look forward to a great 2013.

Xmas Roaring River Net Stabelford Joker Tournament.

Here are the results :

• 1st - Hank Weiss - 44 Points
• 2nd - Girard Chislain - 42 Ponts
• 3rd - Andy Hunt - 39 Points
• 4th - Slavek Machacka - 38 Points
• 5th - Paul Martin - 37 Points

Other Prizes :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 : Hank Weiss 
• Closest Pin #3 and #12 : Mark Blevins
• Closest Pin #5 and #14 : Girard Chislain
• Closest Pin #7 and #18 : Bob Marot.
• Long Drive : Hank Weiss
• Any 2 : Andy Hunt, Mark Blevin, Hank Weiss, Sam Mathias, Steve Hack
• Long Putts : Sam Mathias (x3)
• Southern Chip In : Steve Hack (x2), Andy Hunt, Mark Blevins, Mike Marot.

Here are the Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournament Results - December 1st 2012

Thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturdays tournament. We had 18 players competing for the last tournament of the year with lots of changes at the top of the yearly tables.

Thanks to Robert Lee, Boris Vostry and Robbie Robertson for prize donations.

Well done to Slavik Machacka for winning his first tournament.

Don't forget this Saturday, December 8th is the Roaring River Xmas Invitational. Breakfast and Lunch included. Plus the 2012 Yearly Awards Ceremony and Photos will be after the Tournament.

Results :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Andy Hunt - 69
2. Bill Mckenzie -70
3. Paul Martin - 78

Net - With HDCP :

1. Slavek Machacka - 66
2. John Sansone - 67
3. Boris Vostry - 68

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Michel Ardoullie - 69

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and $10 : Bill Mckenzie
• Long Drive : Sam Mathias
• Any 2 : Andy Hunt, Mark Blevins
• Long Putts : Mark Blevins, Belanger Chislain, Girard Chislain, Mark Blevins
• Southern Chip In :Slavek Machacka, Bill Mckenzie

Here are the Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Belize 2012 Match Play Results

The BAGA Belize Match Play Golf Championship for 2012 has closed with Bill Mckenzie retaining his title from 2011. Congratulations to Bill who proved to be a tough opponent all year and played extremely well to win back to back titles.

Here the Full Results after the Group stages which started in Jan 2011, in which 19 players entered :

Quarter Finals :

• Ray Garbutt Sr bt Robert Lee - 2&1
• Andy Hunt br Steve Hack - 6&5
• Bill Mckenzie bt Paul Martin - 2&1
• Mickey Thornton bt Alan Graham - A/S - 1st Play Off hole

Semi Finals :

• Ray Garbutt Sr bt Andy Hunt - 3&2
• Bill Mckenzie bt Mickey Thornton - 3&2

Final :

• Bill Mckenzie bt Ray Garbutt Sr - 3&2

3rd Place Play Off :

• Andy Hunt bt Mickey Thornton - A/S - 3rd Play Off Hole

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1. Champion - Bill Mckenzie
2. Runner Up - Ray Garbutt Sr
3. Third - Andy Hunt

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Belize Golf Tournament Results - November 10th 2012

Thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturdays tournament. We had 19 players competing, with perfect weather and lots ot tight battles as we come closer to the end of the season.

Thanks to Chico Towers, Steve Maestre, Bill Mckenzie and Rob Lee for prize donations.

Results :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Bill Mckenzie - 66
2. Andy Hunt - 70
3. Alan Graham - 74

Net - With HDCP :

1.  Boris Vostry - 63
2. Mickey Thornton - 64
3. Hank Weiss - 66

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Michel Ardoullie - 66

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and $10 : Mickey Thornton
• Long Drive : Bill Mckenzie
• Any 2 : Boris Vostry
• Long Putts : Boris Vostry, Andy Hunt, Bill Mckenzie, Sam Mathias
• Southern Chip In : No winner. Rolloever to next month.

Here are the Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Here are the Full Yearly Tables. Click on tables to enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournament Results - Oct 20th 2012

Thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturdays tournament.

Welcome to our newest member Robbie Robertson. We had a great turn out of players and now have 36 members battling for points.

Thanks to Robert Lee, Hank Weiss, Southern Possie, Bill Mckenzie and Chico Towers for prize donations.

Results :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Bill Mckenzie - 32 Points
2. Andy Hunt - 30 Points
3. Ray Garbutt Jr - 29 Points

Net - With HDCP :

1. Bob Marot - 39 Points
2. Alan Graham - 35 Points
3. Slavek Machcacka - 32 Points

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Ray Garbutt Sr - 30 Points

Congratulations to Bob Marot and Slavek Machacka on their first trophies with the BAGA.

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10: Ray Garbutt Jr
• Closest Pin #5 and #14 : Bob Marot
• Long Drive : Paul (the beast) Martin
• Any 2 : Bob Marot, Slavek Machacka, Bill Mckenzie, Ray Garbutt Jr
• Long Putt : Steve Hack, Paul Martin, Slevek Machacka, Bill Mckenzie, Robbie Roberston
• Southern Chip In : Ray Garbutt Jr
• Highest Score : Slavek Machacka

Click on Picture Below for Full Results :

Click on Picture Below for Yearly Tables :

See you at the Next Tournament : November 10th and then for the final Tournaments of the year on December 1st and December 8th.

Presidents Invitational Golf Tournament - 6th October 2012

The First Presidents Invitational Golf Tournament took place on 6th October at the Roaring River Golf Course. The format of the Presidents Invitational will be at the discretion of the current serving BAGA president and will now be a part of our yearly Tournament schedule which includes :

• Corkers World Cup
• RF&G Insurance Belize Amateur Open - 2 Day Tournament
• Mexicana Masters - 4 Day Tournament
• Roaring River Xmas Golf Tournament
• BAGA Presidents Invitational
• BAGA Match Play
• Belize Jungle Dome 2 Person Scramble
• BAGA 12 Monthly Tournaments

We encourage you all to come out and support these events so that we can continue to grow.

Thanks to Steve Hack for donating the Presidents Invitational trophy. Thanks to Sam Mathias, Corkers, Boris Vostry, Alan Graham and Andy Hunt for the prize donations.

Welcome to Jan Bartak our newest member.

We would like to thank all the players who attended and put on a fine display of pairs golf. The scoring was excellent and the format of 2 person best ball,  mulligans and limited drives stretched the teams skills and tactics.

RESULTS : 

• Steve Hack/Andy Hunt - 1st Place 
• Michael Marot/Bob Marot - 2nd Place
• John Sansone/Slavek Machacka - 3rd Place

OTHER PRIZES :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 - John Sansone
• Closest Pin #5 and #14 - Mark Blevins
• Long Putt #2 and #11 - Ryan Garbutt
• Long Putt #4 and $13 - Jan Bartak
• Long Putt #6 and #15 - Andy Hunt
• Long Putt #9 and #18 - Robbie Robinson
• Long Drive #15 - Paul "the beast" Martin

Click on Image below to see Full List of Scores :