Round 2 - 2011 Sr. National Championship

The 2011 Sr. National Championship came to a close with some excitement on both the Nicklaus and Stadium courses which produced two holes in one. On the La Quinta Course a Chicago South Tour Member was rushed to the hospital from heat exhaustion and I am pleased to report that he was released from the hospital. Richard said he drank plenty of water the night before and prior to his round but today was over 100 degrees.

Sr. Championship Flight: KC Fox of FL is giving little ground and it will take some aggressive play to catch him. Curt Langille of the Milwaukee Tour shot a 74 on the Stadium Course and is 3 strokes back and Mark Palmer of the Chicago North Tour posted a 75 and is 5 strokes back.

Sr. Palmer Flight: Dan Steinman (Chicago South Tour) is 2 strokes in front and shot a 79 on the Stadium Course. Dan heads to the La Quinta Mountain course and can put up a good number without being aggressive. The key is taking time on the greens which are not as good as the Nicklaus or Stadium courses.

Sr. Hogan Flight: Don Jongeward (Milwaukee Tour) posted an 85 in round one and moved up 8 spots posting the same number on day two. Don has an opportunity to move further up the leader board depending on how aggressive he wants to be. Day three is when players make their move and the leaders continue to play conservative. John Williams (Chicago North) dropped back to 7^th following his first round 76 with an 85 today. He is still in a good position to make a charge without having to play too aggressively. The leader is the one who needs to protect the lead and if he plays aggressive he could easily bring the field closer to him.

Sr. Snead Flight: Bryce Hanson (Chicago South Tour) started his second round 2 back of the lead but a 109 pushed him down the leader board to 31^st. Bryce believes he will overcome this round and still make a run at the Leader because he is only 18 strokes out of first. With two rounds yet to play and in the Sr. Snead Flight Bryce could easily gain ground. Richard Naef (Milwaukee Tour) is still in a great position 3 back of the lead after shooting a 94. Richard is headed to the tough Stadium course and a great opportunity to make a strong move. There are several holes awaiting players like the par three 17^thwhich played 137 yds for the Sr. Palmer/Sr. Championship flight where large numbers loom. One Sr. Palmer put up a ten after putting four balls in the water. The drop area is no bargain which is a 50 yard shot over water. The 16^th hole left side bunker is about 8 feet below the green and anyone who finds that bunker will find it nearly impossible to get to the top. I expect some big moves on the Stadium course tomorrow.

Skins Game: TimWenzel (Milwaukee Tour) and John Carrato (Chicago North) won $312 in Skins money.

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