The Open at Eaglemont Recap

The Open at Eaglemont Brings New Winners  

Mount Vernon, WA – The Open at Eaglemont proved to be a competition of player versus golf course.  The Golf Channel Amateur Tour of Seattle was hosted this week at Eaglemont Golf Club.  With the golf course bringing new challenges every hole, the players who remained focused through the end, were able to bring home a victory.  This week also included two winners, who won for the first time this season, Kevin Davis and Cindy Merritt. 

Palmer Flight (4.0-7.9) – The Palmer flight battled it out on the front nine, with Tom Grina of Woodinville, WA making the turn in the lead.  But Philip Burton was only 1-shot back after nine.  Tom took the competition on the back to a new level, showing his golf skills and coming in only 1 over par on the back nine, shooting a total score of 78 for the day.  Tom ended up winning by a 10-shot lead over John Vassion who came in 2^nd Place. 

Hogan Flight (8.0-11.9) – The Hogan Flight, also had a clear winner this week.  Kevin Davis, of Edmonds, WA had a 2-shot lead making the turn over Barry Lauderbaugh and the notorious season winner Mike Knox.  But Kevin’s game today proved steady, not allowing Mike any room to make his usual comeback on the backside.  Kevin took home the trophy this week, and his first victory of the season, with a round of 79.  Mike Knox ended up finishing in 2^nd Place with an 84.  

Sarazen Flight (12.0-15.9) – The only woman in the field this week, Cindy Merritt, of Seattle, WA came out ready to play.  Cindy made the turn with a 2-shot lead on the back nine over last week’s champion Jim Howie.  Cindy was able to hold on to her lead on the back, shooting a round of 82, and proved that the women can outplay the men.  This was Cindy’s first victory of the season.  Jim Howie finished in 2^nd Place with an 85.  And for a heated battle in 3^rd place, Ted Calico and Eric Bennett, finished tied with a score of 92.

Jones Flight (16.0-19.9) – The Jones Flight was a battle at the turn, with Jason Jenniges at 40, with a 3-shot lead of Jack Plummer.  But the back side proved to be challenging among all players, and Jack Plummer, of North Vancouver, British Columbia stead strong, ultimately shooting an 88 to come in as the winner by a large margin.  Jack has taken home many victories this season, but proved that he can play up a flight, and compete with the Jones players.  Jason ended up finishing in 2^nd Place by 1-shot over Thomas Dougherty.    

Top Finishers and Payouts

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Palmer Flight

78-Tom Grina ($80 and Trophy)

Hogan Flight

79-Kevin Davis ($140 and Trophy)

84-Mike Knox ($60) 

Sarazen Flight

82-Cindy Merritt ($115 and Trophy)

85-Jim Howie ($65)

92-Eric Bennett ($40)*

Jones Flight

88-Jack Plummer ($115 and Trophy)

97-Jason Jenniges ($45)

Optional Skins Results:

Group 1 (Palmer/Hogan) 

#1 – Tom Grina ($25)

#4 – Barry Lauderbaugh ($25)

#6 – Brian Wimer ($25)

#9 – Tom Grina ($25)

#12 – Tom Grina ($25)

#13 – Tom Grina ($25)

#14 – Brian Wimer ($25)

#18 – John Vassion ($25)

Group 2 (Sarazen/Jones) 

#3 – Jim Howie ($87)

#6 – Cindy Merritt ($87)

#18 – Jim Howie ($87)