2013 National Championship Recap

2013 National Championship Recap

We had 8 NM players go to the 2013 National Championship and 8 NM go to the 2013 Sr National Championship. I think everyone had a good time, I know I did. David Feherty and Kelly Tilghman hosted the dinner at the National Championship and Roger Maltbie and Terry Gannon hosted the Sr National Championship dinner. Both sessions were very entertaining. Winn McMurray was present for both weeks doing player interviews, signing autographs, chatting with players and wives, and just being very friendly the whole time. The 4 courses were playing tough, firm, and fast, as they should be for a national championship.

Congratulations to Doug Christian and Jeff Brown for finishing in the money in the Jones Flight. Doug played steady golf and finished T8. Jeff started off slow but finish T12.

Also, Joseph Perez finished in the money in the Senior Sarazen Flight with a T29.

The rest of us didn't fare so well. We'll get them next year!

Below are some pictures from the dinners. (Sorry about the quality of the photos)

 

Steve Damron, Winn, and Kelly

 

 

Doug Christian and Winn
 

 

Jeff and Kathy Brown with Winn

 

 

Roger Maltbie

 

 

Winn McMurray

 

 

Kelly Tilghman and David Feherty

Congratulations to Jeff Brown

Due to his improved play late last season and at Nationals, Jeff Brown has been promoted to the Sarazen Flight. With the promotion, he is the first NM tour player to qualify for the 2014 National Championship.

2014 NM Tour Schedule

I am currently working on the remainder of our 2014 schedule. I've been contacting courses to get on their calendars. I hope to have our schedule complete and on the www.gcamtour.com/albuquerque website by the end of November. Now is the time to recruit your golf buddies. Also, remember that women and children can become members and play.

If you have any questions, please contact me and thanks again for a great 2013 season!

Don Rountree
Tour Director – New Mexico
505-250-4315
drountree@gcamtour.com

New Mexico Fall Classic - 2013

New Mexico Fall Classic

Albuquerque, NM—The GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour of New Mexico began its 2014 season with the New Mexico Fall Classic at the UNM Championship Golf Course on Saturday, October 12. It was a beautiful fall day in New Mexico, bright sunny skies, cool temps, and very little wind. The UNM Championship Golf Course lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest courses in New Mexico. The rough was thick and long and the greens were very slick, running between 11 and 12 on the Stimpmeter.

In the Championship/Sr Championship Flight, Alan Turney of Albuquerque and Mark Garard of Farmington, both shot 76, excellent scores on the tough course. The sudden death playoff went 6 holes. Both players bogeyed #10, parred #11, 12, and 13, and birdied #14. Then Alan parred #15 and took the title when Mark failed to get up and down.

 

Alan Truelock of Albuquerque continues to play well and won the Hogan/Sr Hogan Flight with an 87. First year player Aubrey Johnson of Albuquerque just missed out on capturing his first title when he took an 8 on the short par 5 final hole.

 

In the Sarazen/Sr Sarazen Flight, Ron May of Albuquerque captured his first title with a solid 86. Ron birdied the final hole to take a one shot victory over Joseph Perez of Albuquerque.

 

In the Jones/Sr Jones Flight, Douglas Christian of Albuquerque defended his title. Douglas shot a 91 and took a 6 shot victory over Raymond Lopez of Rio Rancho NM.

 

The NM TOUR will be off for the winter. Tentatively, the tour will return to action in March.

Top Finishers and Payouts:

For full field scores and event photos please visit gcamtour.com

Championship Flight:

76 – Alan Turney ($100 and Trophy)

Hogan Flight:

87 - Alan Truelock ($100 and Trophy)

Sarazen Flight:

86 - Ron May ($100 and Trophy)
87 – Joseph Perez ($50)

Jones Flight:

91- Doug Christian ($100 and Trophy)
97 - Raymond Lopez ($50)

Optional Skins Game Results:

Group 1 (Championship & Hogan)

#8,15 - Alan Turney ($56)
#9,17 – Mark Garard ($56)
#16 – Todd Siverling ($28)

Group 2 (Sarazen and Jones)

#4,7,10,11,12,1 – Joseph Perez ($150)
#2,18 – Ron May ($60)
#13 – Doug Christian ($30)

Contact:

Don Rountree
Tour Director – New Mexicodrountree@gcamtour.com
505-250-4315