Eighteenth Hole Decided Winners
Stanwood, WA - The Golf Channel Amateur Tour of Seattle made its way north for The Competition at Kayak Point. Players were challenged by the tight, sloping fairways. But the slants on the green were the true test of the day. With such close competition this week, many winners were determined on the eighteenth hole.
Championship Flight (0-3.9) – The Championship Flight was led by Don Foy, of Burien, WA. Don shot an 88 to take home his first victory of the season.
Palmer Flight (4.0-7.9) – The Palmer Flight had Daniel Zeiler in the lead after nine hole, shooting a 39 on the front, and Mike Joaquin was two-shots back. But Kevin Turner, of Palm Coast, FL, made a charge on the back, birding 3 of his first four holes. Daniel had a one-shot lead going into eighteen, but Kevin made a par and was able to edge inside of Daniel by one stroke. Kevin shot an 80 to become champion and get his first win of the season.
Hogan Flight (8.0-11.9) – The Hogan Flight was the most exciting of the day, with Kim Shek, of Bellevue, WA shooting an impressive 38 on the front. She had only a one-shot lead over Mike Knox, and several others just on their heels. One of those players was Brian Wimer, of Lake Stevens, WA, who managed to go two-under on his next three holes, and catch Kim. The players remained steady over their next few holes, letting it all come down to the eighteenth hole, with Kim and Brian tied in the led, and Jerry Browning only one-shot back. Brian was able to make a sandy par, putting the pressure on Kim to make her putt. Unfortunately Kim missed, and Brian shot a 77 to become champion. This was Brian’s second victory in a row. Kim finished in 2nd place with a round of 78. Jerry shot 79 to take 3rd place. And Cindy Merritt and Heath Reeves finished tied in 4th place, with rounds of 80.
Sarazen Flight (12.0-15.9) – The Sarazen Flight was dominated this week by Don Harrell, of Everett, WA. Don was one-over par on the front nine with a three-shot lead over Ryan Meyer. Don continued to impress on the back, showing off his putting skills. He shot the low round of the day, with a 75, and got his second victory of the season. Ryan finished in 2nd place with a score of 85.
Jones Flight (16.0-19.9) – The Jones Flight was another close battle, with Tanka Sunuwar, of Sammamish, WA shooting a 42 on the front. Tanka had a four shot lead on the field, but with a challenging back, several players tried to close the gap. Glenn Niemela was able to make up several shots on the field, shooting 41 on the back, and Jim Fisher continued his steady round to move up the leader board. But despite the charge, Tanka was able to hold on to his lead by one stroke, shooting a 94. This was Tanka’s first win on Tour. Glenn and Jim finished tied for 2nd place, shooting rounds of 95.
Snead Flight (20.0 +) – The Snead Flight was a close race, as Carl Pridgen led the front shooting a 46. Jack Plummer was only one-shot back, and Jennifer Forsythe was two. With the back nine playing tough, all players came to the eighteenth hole tied. But Carl was able to win the hole, shooting a round of 94 to become champion. This was Carl’s first win on Tour.
Top Finishers and Payouts
Championship
88-Don Foy ($25 and Trophy)
Palmer Flight
80-Kevin Turner ($105 and Trophy)
Hogan Flight
77-Brian Wimer ($155 and Trophy)
78-Kim Shek ($100)
79-Jerry Browning ($50)
80-Cindy Merritt ($35)*
Sarazen Flight
75-Don Harrell ($105 and Trophy)
85-Ryan Meyer ($45)
Jones Flight
94-Tanka Sunuwar ($90 and Trophy)
95-Glenn Niemela ($40)*
Snead Flight
95-Carl Pridgen ($65 and Trophy)
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