Winter Chill at Prairie Isle

Where did the sunshine of March and early April go?  We were reminded that it wasn’t golf weather just yet.  Storms hit the area during the night and early morning making conditions soggy and cold.  There was serious doubt that the event would be played and many of the members didn’t care that the weather was going to be wet, windy and cold somewhere in the forties which with the wind felt like thirties.   Players came prepared and all seemed to have a great time even with having to wear winter gear.  A special thanks to all the members and a guest Andelino Martins for enduring the conditions and making the tournament at Prairie Isle a success.

Palmer Flight:

Jim O’Connor posted a 76 to win by three over Robert Allen.  Prairie Isle must suit Jim because he backed up his win from 2011 by defending his title in 2012.

Hogan Flight:

 

Ron Hoxsey held off a strong Hogan Field winning by one stroke over Mike Coble.  Notables were Dan Kwilas and Mark Titone who had a couple bad holes which kept them from taking home the title.

Sarazen Flight:

 

Mike Caithamer - Laird Hagmann turned in a round of 42 to lead the Sarazen field for the front nine but it was Mike Caithamer who made a huge charge posting a 37 on the back to win by 4 strokes.

Jones Flight:

 

Mike Argyrakis turned in his best round ever on the tour shooting an 85 and easily winning over the field by 12 strokes.  This could be a sign that Mike has finally worked out his swing issues and will be a strong force in the Jones Flight.

Snead Flight:

 

Mike Kelly of the Chicago South Tour is in his second year and finally posted his first win on tour with a round of 99.  Mike shot a better round the week before of 94 at Geneva National but finished in third.  Mike is beginning to prove he his game is getting better and he will be a strong Snead competitor.

Golf Galaxy Gift Card Winnings:

Palmer Flight:  Jim O’Connor (76) $100

                                Robert Allen (79) $40

Hogan Flight:     Ron Hoxsey ((84) $125

                                Mike Coble (85)  $70

                                Dan Kwilas (87) $25

                                Mark Titone (88) $20

Sarazen Flight: Mike Caithamer (82)  $130

                                Bill Neiert (86)  $70

                                Laird Hagmann (86)  $45

                                John Mitchell (87) $30

                                Tim Wenzel (88)  $25

Jones Flight:      Mike Argyrakis (85) $90

                                George Torres (97)  $30

Snead Flight:     Mike Kelly (99)  $100

OPTIONAL GAMES

Closest to the Pin:

#5           John Mitchell     $88

#8           Ron Hoxsey        $88

#15         Mike Coble         $88

#17         Mike Caithamer    $88

SKINS:

Palmer /Hogan SKINS

$38 – Jim O’Connor & Mike Coble

$19 – Bob Sherry, David Koth, Ron Hoxsey, Chris Van Spankeren

Sarazen SKINS

$100 – Mike Caithamer

  $50 – Laird Hagmann

Jones/Snead SKINS

$36 – Mike Argyrakis

$18 – Frederick Otto, George Torres

$  9 – Brian Kirschner