Chicago Championship
at Bowes Creek GC (Elgin, IL) was the site of the final 2012 local event
for the Chicago Tours. The course was in
great shape and many players commented on the speed of the greens and how great
they rolled. The Chicago Tour was
visited by Regional Director, Drake Schunck who is making his way to the last
Major at Eagle Ridge in Galena to review the status of the Chicago Tours and
talk to many members.
There were some first time winner’s who have hosted the trophy
for the first time: Eric Stewart (Palmer Flight), Ed Vanek (Hogan Flight) and
Dan Locke (Snead Flight). A few players
hung around to have some fun and pose for pictures.
Mike Mullikin posed with Linda Downey wife to
Tour Director John Downey took time to pose for a picture with Mike. 
Mike Argyrakis posed for his vogue moment
while Mike Kelly watched on as Dan Locke did his celebration dance on his first
win.
The staff at Bowe’s Creek GC was the one of the best we have
experienced and are in the top 5 course’s who appreciated our business. Kathleen Duffy (Event Director for Bowes
Creek) stopped by the first tee a couple times to make sure everything was
running smooth and if there was anything she could do more to make our
tournament better.
Congratulations to those who won their respective flight and
with the win, if they haven’t qualified already, they winner’s now qualify for
the 2012 Senior National or National Championship. When all is said and done, the Chicago Tours
will have qualified over 50 member’s to represent the Chicago area. The Chicago Championship was a great close to
the local season schedule.
Championship Flight:
Brooks Biggs returned to the winner’s circle and took off on the back nine
shooting a 2 under par 34 to post the low round of the day at one under;
71. Bradley Belcaster was even after the
first nine and Jon Escondo was only one back.
Bradley posted an even par 36 to fall two strokes back to the strong
close of Brooks.
Palmer Flight: Eric Stewart competes on the Chicago South Tour
and travels from St. Joseph, MI to compete in the Chicago Tour. He raced to make his tee time and arrived
just in time without any practice and a brief moment to putt. Eric has never won on the Chicago Tour and
finally hoisted the trophy. Eric took
charge shooting a 37 on the outward nine and a four stroke lead over Mitch
Waller.
Hogan Flight: Ed Vanek is celebrating the birth of his
first child a few months ago and was unable to compete at all as he prepared
for the delivery of his first child. When the Hogan Flight made the turn, Pete
Kaufman and Brad Easterling matched Ed’s front nine. Jim Thompson turned in a great back nine
shooting a 39, but Ed also turned in a 36 to hold off Jim’s charge winning by 3
strokes.
Sr. Hogan Flight: Mike Coble posted a score of 74 which was due
to outstanding putting. He was making
long putts to save par and on one hole he drove his tee ball in a hazard,
placed his third shot 25 feet from the cup and holed the putt. Mike took charge early shooting a 37 to lead
by four strokes and he continued his strong play and closed with another one
over 37 for a final round of 74.
Sarazen Flight: Matt
Jura won his 2nd event of the year and assured him a spot on the
Chicago North Team. Jim Stout and Jim
Gotschall matched Matt’s 43 as they headed to the closing nine holes. Matt stepped it up closing with a 41 and was
being pursued by Clay Koenig. Matt held
on to win by 3 strokes over Clay.
Sr. Sarazen Flight: John Goldenne held off Tom Ward and Bruce
Gallo who were only one stroke back after nine.
The strong field included multiple winners but it was John who held on
to win by one stroke over top Chicago South player Tom Ward.
Jones Flight: Bryan Tyman had only 4 wins dating back to
2009 through 2011. Bryan posted 4 wins
in 2012 and back to back winning the Chicago Championship. Bryan took charge of the Jones Flight
shooting a front nine 41 and a six stroke lead.
Bryan closed with a 41 to shoot 82 and winning by seven strokes over Sr.
Jones Member Nomie Namie.
Snead Flight: Dan Locke joined the tour in 2011 and played
only a few events this season. He
celebrates his first win shooting an 85.
It has been Dan’s goal to move up in flight and his wish will come true
when the Tour Indexes are updated August 20th. Dan is trending to a 19.4 and will be placed
in the Jones Flight just in time for National’s. Franklin Morris was even with Dan but
struggled on the back shooting a 48 to fall eight strokes back and finished in
2nd.
Sr. Snead Flight: Mike Teegen spoiled Leo Schnoors bid to win
his fourth straight event and 5th win in his first season on
tour. Mike had a three stroke lead over
Leo but gave it back on the back nine.
When the pair finished their round, they were tied at 95 and headed to
the first tee for a playoff. Both player’s
were very nervous but it was Mike Teegen who hit a par saving chip over a
bunker and leaving a 6 foot putt. Leo
struggled with his nerves which affected his short game play. With Mike on the green in three and Leo
putting for a seven, it was more than enough lead for Mike to handle his own
nervous issues. Mike went on to make the
putt with Leo cheering him on.
TOP FINISHERS & PAYOUTS:
CHAMPIONSHIP
71 – Brooks Biggs ( $90 (Gift
Card & Trophy)
73 – Brad Belcaster ($30 Gift
Card)
PALMER
78 – Eric Stewart ($120 Gift Card
& trophy)
83 - Don O’Neil ($60 Gift Card)
Won Scorecard playoff
83 – Jade Mosher ($20 Gift card)
HOGAN
79 – Edward Vanek ($120 Gift Card & Trophy)
82 – Jim Thompson ($60 Gift Card)
84 – Mike Doyle ($20 Gift Card)
Sr. HOGAN
74 – Mike Coble ($110 Gift Card & Trophy)
79 – Mike Caithamer ($50 Gift Card)
SARAZEN
84 – Matt Jura ($125 Gift Card & Trophy)
87 – Clay Koenig ($65 Gift card)
89 – Jim Gotschall ($30 Gift Card) won scorecard playoff for
position
89 – Taylor Stout ($20 Gift Card)
Sr. SARAZEN
86 – John Goldenne ($120 Gift Card & Trophy)
87 – Tom Ward ($60 Gift Card)
92 – Bill Neiert ($20 Gift Card)
JONES
82 – Bryan Tyman ($90 Gift Card & Trophy)
89 – Nomie Namie ($30 Gift Card)
SNEAD
93 – Brian Kirschner ($50 Gift Card) won scorecard playoff
93 – Franklin Morris ($20 Gift Card)
Sr. SNEAD
95* – Mike Teegen ($110 Gift Card & Trophy)
95* - Leo Schnoor ($50 Gift Card)
99 - Bryce Hanson
($20 Gift Card)
50/50 Raffle
Drawing
$195.00 Mark Titone
SKINS:
Championship/Palmer
Flight:
$80 – Brooks Biggs
$20 – Mike Anderson, Mitch Waller
Hogan/Sr. Hogan
Flight:
$54 – Pete Kaufman
$27 – Joe Waterson, Jim Cannon, Mike Coble, Mike Caithamer
Sarazen/Sr. Sarazen Flight:
$33 – John Goldenne, Bob Fredian, Joe Cofey, Matt Jura,
Taylor Stout, Rich Ross
Jones/Snead/Sr. Snead
Flight:
$92 – John Gerba
$46 – Bryan Tyman, Mike Argyrakis, Bill Beckey
Closest to the Pin: (Included carryover from Orchard Valley)
$177/ea - #3 Tom Lally; #5 Mark Titone; #14 Mike Anderson:
#16 Bill Neiert
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