UNM Championship Recap 6-5-11

The weather and the course conditions were the best we have had so far at this year’s UNM Championship. Greens were running true and fast with slight breezes throughout the competition.
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: While the course proved to be challenging for everyone at the UNM Championship, Paul Bartlett emerged victorious for his first win this season with a 12 shot victory over 2^ndplace finisher Wes Beltran.
PALMER FLIGHT: In what has now become our largest flight so far this year Brandon Drake after being promoted recently emerged victorious in a playoff over 2^ndplace finisher Alan Turney, both players shot a very fine 76. Note that bBoth players have now qualified for nationals this year due to their outstanding play so far this year. Emerson Vallo came in a close 3^rdplace with a 77 and 4^thplace went to Darren Webb with a 79.
Hogan Flight: In only his second start this season Robert Smith emerged victorious once again with a 2 shot victory over 2^ndplace finisher Ken Stopka.  With the win Robert Smith moves into 2^ndplace in the Callaway Order of Merit Season Standings.  Rick Blose came in a close 3^rdplace while still maintaining his lead in the Senior Callaway Order of Merit standings.
Sarazen Flight: Jeff Petrin captured his second victory of the season and also moved into 1^stplace in the Callaway Order of Merit points with a two shot victory over 2^ndplace finisher Ajna Seret.  While recently promoted to the Sarazen Flight Fernando Sanchez rounded out the top 3. Note that Mr. Sanchez has already qualified for Nationals with his 3 local tour victories this year.
Jones Flight: In the Jones Flight Ryan Manyo and Steve Roche battled neck and neck for 16 holes but Mr. Manyo held on to win by two strokes and walk away with his first victory of the season and also capture the top spot in the Callaway Order of Merit. Rounding out the top three was Larry Agan from Las Cruces.
Snead Flight: Bill Allen captured his first victory this season with a score of 96 and will be making his debut in the Jones Flight at his next tournament.