Pine Meadow Spring Classic Results

Golf Channel AM Tour – Chicago North

Pine Meadow Spring Classic (Mundelein, IL)

May 26, 2012

Weather forced a 45 minute delay to the start of the tournament and fortunately many of those who were ahead of our group chose to go home otherwise we would have been 1-2 hours late getting started due to conditions.  The course was in great shape but due to the rain the greens were a bit slow.  Because the greens were so soft, scores were low.

Championship Flight: The best round posted this season was turned in by Dane Yarnell (Championship Flight) who shot a 67 which included a three putt green and a bogey on 18.  Dane is gearing up for the 2012 National’s and will head to Wisconsin to compete in a combo Milwaukee/North Tour event at Erin Hills GC.  Erin Hills was the host of the 2011 US Amateur Championship and will host the 2017 US Open and will be a true test of any skill level.  Mark Palmer (Sr. Championship Flight) was the only other competitor and put up a good score shooting 75.

Palmer Flight:  Kirk Blakney continues his steady play posting a 78 finishing in a tie for first with Matt Bergstrom.  Kirk is the Palmer Player on the South Tour to beat and has won a few events.  It wasn’t to be today as Matt Bergstrom won the playoff against Kirk.  Both Kirk and Matt are first year members sending a message that they are the ones to beat.

Sr. Palmer Flight:  Ray McKinney posted an impressive 76 to win by four strokes over Mike Anderson and David Lee.  It was Robert Arnold who had a strong lead after nine with a front nine, one under par shooting 35 and a four stroke lead.  The back nine was a different tale and Robert shot a 46 to close out with an 81 and a fourth place finish.  Ray posted a 37 on the back for a total of 76 and the win.

Hogan Flight: Dan Kwilas turned in a front nine score of 39 to lead Bryan Bender by s strokes.  Kendall Raczek made a run shooting a 38 on the back but his front nine 44 which was five back of Dan’s front nine proved to be too much ground to make up.  Frank Kaldis improved his front nine round by 3 strokes but finished three strokes back of Dan.

Sr. Hogan Flight: John Williams made his first appearance of the season with a winning start.  Mike Coble had a much earlier tee time and had to leave posting 41’s on both front and back nines for a total of 82.  82 looked like a good score for the Sr. Hogan flight and would have won, but John shot a 38 on the back to post a 79 to take the Championship in the Hogan Flight.  Mike Mullikin was only one stroke back after nine and improved his back nine by one stroke; finishing in third with a round of 83.

Sarazen Flight:  John Kang of the OK/Tulsa Tour visited the Chicago area and posted a winning score of 85.  John’s closest challenger Bill Abanathie of the St. Louis Tour was only 2 strokes back after nine but matched John’s back nine 43 and finishing in second shooting a score of 87. 

Sr. Sarazen Flight: Bill Neiert posted 41/40 to finish with a winning score of 81.  Bruce Gallo had the front nine lead by one shooting 40 but struggled on the back closing out with a 48 falling 7 strokes out of the lead. John Mitchell closed out his tournament with a 39 and climbing into second after posting a 45 on the front which put him tie for tenth after nine; his 39 on the back boosted him to the second spot.  Eddie Stephens went out with a 41 and one stroke out of the lead but faltered on the back shooting 44 to finish third posting an 85.

Jones Flight: John Goldenne turned in another round of 81 to win over Nomie Namie by four strokes.  John is headed for a flight promotion at the next index update based on his recent play which has his tournament index trending at 15.3.  Nomie had the early lead by one stroke after nine but it was John’s 38 on the back that shtot him to the top of the leader board.

Snead Flight: Brian Kirschner posted a 94 to win by 3 strokes over Mike Kelly.  Four players were in the running after the front nine closed but not able to keep pace with Brian.  St Louis Tour Member David Small made a charge shooting a 45 on the back but managed only to finish third.

Championship Flight (0 – 3.9)  72.1 / 132

67 Dane Yarnell;  Mundelein, IL; Trophy &  $40 Gift Card

75 Mark Palmer; Winthrop Harbor, IL

Palmer Flight (4 -7.9)  71.7 / 131

78  Matt Bergstrom; Lindenhurst, IL – Trophy & $120 Gift Card (won playoff)

78 Kirk Blakney; Joliet, IL - $60 Gift Card

80 John Hasman; Chicago, IL - $35 Gift Card

81 Jerry Chianelli; Chicago, IL - $20 Gift Card

Sr. Palmer Flight (4 – 7.9) 71.7/131

76 Ray McKinney; Gurnee, Il – Trophy &  $100 Gift Card

80 Mike Anderson; Chicago, IL - $40 Gift Card

80 David Lee: Waukegan, IL – (no payout, lost scorecard playoff for money)

Hogan Flight (8 – 11.9) 71.7/131

80 Dan Kwilas; Algonquin, IL –Trophy & $110 Gift Card

82 Kendall Raczek; Palatine, IL - $50 Gift Card

83 Frank Kaldis; St. Charles, IL - $20 Gift Card

Sr. Hogan Flight (8-11.9)  71.7/131

79 John Williams; Harwood Heights, IL – Trophy & $100 Gift Card

82 Mike Coble; Wheaton, IL - $20 Gift Card

83 Mike Mullikin; Willowbrook, IL – (no payout)

Sarazen Flight (12 – 15.9)  71.7/131

85 John Kang; Enid, OK – Trophy & $100 Gift Card

87 Bill Abanathie; St. Charles, MO – no payout

91 Larry Schack; Chicago, IL – no payout

Sr. Sarazen Flight (12 – 15.9)  71.7/131

81 Bill Neiert; Crystal Lake, IL – Trophy & $135 Gift Card

84 John Mitchell; Carol Stream, IL - $70 Gift Card

85 Eddie Stephens; Wilmette, IL - $50 Gift Card

88 Tom Ward; Woodridge, Il - $25 (scorecard playoff for money position)

Jones Flight (16 – 19.9)  70.1/125

81 John Goldenne; Northwest Suburbs – Trophy & $110 Gift Card

85 Nomie Namie; Elburn, IL - $50 Gift Card

88 Mike Argyrakis; Cary, IL – no payout

Snead Flight (20 – up) 70.1/125

94 Brian Kirschner; Round Lake, IL – Trophy & $110 Gift Card

97 Mike Kelly; Chicago, IL - $50 Gift Card

98 David Small; St. Peters, MO - $20 Gift Card

50/50 Raffle:  Mark Palmer $153

Closest to the Pin: $135/ea

Mark Palmer #5; #8 Mike Caithamer; #12 Jim Patchett; #17 John William

SKINS:

Championship/Palmer/Sr. Palmer

$46 Dane Yarnell

$23 Mark Palmer, Jerry Chianelli, Mike Anderson,  Tom Joy

Hogan/ Sr. Hogan

$24 John Williams

$12 Mike Coble, Brian Bender, Kendall Raczek, Dan Kwilas, Mike Mullikin, Dan Locallo

Sarazen/Sr. Sarazen

$17 John Mitchell, Bob Fredian, Bruce Gallo,Jim Patchett, Dan White, John Kang, Larry Schack

Jones/Snead

$60 John Goldenne (3 Skins)

$20 Scott Reboletti, Brian Kirschner, Nomie Namie