2014 Southern New Mexico Challenge - Tournament Results

Southern New Mexico Challenge

Albuquerque, NM—The GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour of New Mexico continued its 2014 season with the Southern New Mexico Challenge at the Sierra del Rio Golf Course in Truth or Consequences NM on Saturday, March 1.  New Mexico Am Tour players had to handle a cool and windy day, as Sierra del Rio proved again to be a tough challenge, with narrow fairways and fast greens. The back nine at Sierra del Rio was particularly challenging in the 25+ mph wind.  Three holes, the tight par 5 #10, the tricky par 4 #15, and the long par 4 #18, proved to be brutal as the field averaged more than 2 over par on each of these holes.  Needless to say, there were some real disasters on these holes.  

Greg Allen of Pagosa Springs, CO, the 2013 NM Tour Champion in the Championship Flight, continued his strong play with an 80, by far the best round of the day.    

First year tour player, Todd Caldwell of El Paso, TX captured the combined Palmer/Sr Palmer flight with a 91. Although Todd struggled on #10 and #18, he was able to control his game in the wind better than most other players.    

Tour veteran Rick Blose of Albuquerque continues to pick up wins when the conditions are tough.  Rick posted a 94 and took a three shot victory over returning member Jack Anderson in the Hogan/Sr Hogan flight.    

After missing a couple of seasons, Phil Aragon of Santa Rosa NM has returned to the Am Tour and posted a victory in his first time out.  Given the tough conditions, Phil shot an excellent 89 and took a 5 shot victory in the Sarazen/Sr Sarazen flight.  Joseph Perez started off well on the front nine, but struggled on the back nine to fade back to second place.     

Tour veteran Doug Christian of Albuquerque captured the always competitive Jones/Sr Jones Flight with a solid 96.  Isaac Padilla could not quite catch Doug posting an 98.  Thomas Teschner took third place with a 99.  

Second year player, Derek Freeman of Albuquerque, captured his first Am Tour victory with a 98 and a five shot win in the Snead Flight.  Derek started off slow on the front nine, but played one of the better back nines to pass 2nd place finisher James Easley. 

Note:  The TOUR returns to action with the Sandia Championship on March 22.  Please contact me by email or phone before the registration deadline, if you want to pay by cash or check for this tournament.  

Top Finishers and Payouts:

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Championship Flight:

80 – Greg Allen ($50 and Trophy)

Palmer/Senior Palmer Flight:

91 – Todd Caldwell ($75 and Trophy)

Hogan/Senior Hogan Flight:

94 – Rick Blose ($100 and Trophy)

Sarazen/Senior Sarazen Flight:

89 – Phil Aragon ($100 and Trophy)
94 – Joseph Perez ($50)

Jones/Senior Jones Flight:

96 – Douglas Christian ($100 and Trophy)
98 – Isaac Padilla ($75)
99 - Thomas Teschner ($50)

Snead Flight

98 – Derek Freeman ($100 and Trophy)
103 - James Easley ($25)

Optional Skins Game Results:

Group 1 ( Championship/Palmer/Hogan)

#4, 15 – Greg Allen ($53)
#7, 12 – Terry Lattin ($53)
#3, 14 - Rick Blose ($53)

Group 2 (Sarazen/Jones/Snead)

#15, 18 – Joseph Perez ($170)
#9 – Doug Christian  ($85)
#8 – Thomas Teschner ($85)

Contact:

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