Chicago North/Milwaukee Combined to kick off 2012

Chicago North and Milwaukee hosted a combined event to kick off the 2012 Season at Geneva National on the Player Course.  The buzz of the opening of the season was exciting as 98 players assembled to get the 2012 season underway.  The weather wasn’t perfect but comfortable for golf and by the look of the scores, it didn’t appear that the layoff over the winter had an effect on players game.  The low round of the day was turned in by Joe Battaglia (Championship) shooting a 73. 

Championship Flight:  Joe Battaglia (73) held off Sr. Championship player Mark Palmer who posted a 77. (No Photo)

Palmer Flight: Dan Grabinski (80) made his first appearance on the tour with a win beating veteran John Mauck by 2 strokes and three strokes over new member Christopher Moews.

Hogan Flight: John Shemitis wasted no time getting his season started posting a 74 to win by 7 (No Photo)

Sarazen Flight: Laird Hagmann (85) held off Taylor Stout (86) and the only real challenger for the tournament win

Jones Flight: Nomie Namie (80) battled John Goldenne (80) in sudden death which took two holes to reveal a winner. 

Snead Flight: Joe Ackeret won by four strokes shooting a great start to his 2012 season shooting an 88.

Sr. Palmer Flight: Terry Perimen posted a round of 80 but there were five others in striking distance with 5^th place only 3 strokes back

Sr. Hogan Flight: Don Jongeward (82) held off newcomer Butch Luther (83) and Mark Titone (84) to open his season with a win.

Sr. Sarazen Flight: Bill Neiert (80) waited patiently as scores came in when it was revealed he was tied with Mike Caithamer (80).  However, Bill birdied the second playoff hole to capture the win