New Mexico Am Tour Players Win Two Titles at the Western Classic

Blose and Brown Capture 1st Place at the Western Classic

Congratulations to Rick Blose for winning the Senior Hogan Flight at the Golf Channel Am Tour Western Classic on August 4-5. The tournament was played on the beautiful Paiute Golf Club, Wolf and Sun Mountain courses just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Rick was in the middle of the Senior Hogan pack after an average round of 86 on the Wolf Course but came from 9 shots behind with an excellent 78 on the Sun Mountain Course to tie for the lead. Rick then played a superb drive and second shot on the first playoff hole and made the birdie to capture his first Golf Channel Am Tour major tournament victory. Rick had already qualified for the Senior National Championship at PGA West in September by way of his solid play this year on the New Mexico Tour, but this victory certainly gives him momentum for the Senior Nationals.

 

Also, congratulations to 2^nd year Am Tour player Jeff Brown for winning the Jones Flight. Jeff played steady and good golf for two days. His first round 84 on the Wolf Course had him tied for 2^nd and another very good round of 85 on the Sun Mountain Course gave him a one shot victory. This is Jeff's first win on the Golf Channel Am Tour. With the win, Jeff is now qualified for the National Championship at PGA West in September.

 

Also playing well, Darren Webb came in third place in the tough Palmer Flight. Darren posted rounds of 78, 80. With his third place finish, Darren has also qualified for the National Championship.

Other New Mexico Am Tour Players at the Western Classic:

Championship Flight:

Jason Thiele
Alan Turney

Jones Flight:

Douglas Christian
Brandon Turner

Senior Hogan Flight:

Dave Pritts

Senior Palmer Flight:

Don Rountree

Lee Goddard

Emerson Vallo

Senior Sarazen Flight:

Joseph Perez

Phil Vallo

Don Rountree

Tour Director – NM

505-250-4315

drountree@gcamtour.com