Arroyo del Oso Championship - 2014

Arroyo del Oso Championship - 2014

Albuquerque, NM—The GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour of New Mexico continued its 2014 season with the Arroyo del Oso Championship at the Arroyo del Oso Golf Course in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, May 24.  New Mexico Am Tour players again faced tough weather conditions.  Although the day started off with good weather, it didn’t take long for the thunderstorms to kick in.  The thunderstorms brought in steady rains, gusty winds, and very cool conditions.  Fortunately, there were no lightning delays and everyone was able to finish, albeit wet and cold.   

Gregory Allen of Pagosa Springs,  CO captured the Championship Flight and his second victory of the season with a one shot victory over Willliam (Bo) Galbreth.  He shot the best round of the tournament, a solid 80 in the tough conditions. Galbreth seemed to have the victory in hand but took an 8 on the 17th hole.

In the combined Palmer Flight, tour vet Terry Freeze of Albuquerque captured his first win of the year with a solid round of 81.  Adian Abreu shot 83 to take second place.  

The Sr Hogan flight was won by tour vet Rick Blose of Albuquerque.  This was also Rick’s second win of the year.  Rick started off with a strong front nine and held of Brett Burrell and Dave Pritts to take a one shot victory with an 84.  Dave Pritts took home the second place prize via scorecard playoff. 

In the very competitive combined Sarazen/Sr Sarazen Flight, James Jefferies of  Albuquerque captured his first win on the Am Tour with a very good 84. Congratulations James!  Joseph Perez continues to play well in the Sarazen Flight and took second place.     

In the combined Jones/Sr Jones Flight,  Doug Christian of Albuquerque continues to play well and captured his forth victory of the 2014 season. Doug started off very well and held on to take a 3 shot victory over Stephen Inoue.  

Thanks to all of the NM Am Tour players and visitors for playing in the Arroyo del Oso Championship.  

Note:  The TOUR returns to action with the Cochiti Championship on May 31 and the Isleta Eagle Championship on June 14.  Please contact me by email or phone before the registration deadlines of May 25 and June 8 respectively for these events if you want to pay by cash or check.

Top Finishers and Payouts:

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

Championship Flight:

80 – Gregory Allen ($100 and Trophy)
81 - William Galbreth ($25)

Palmer Flight:

81 – Terry Freeze ($100 and Trophy)
83 - Adrian Abreu ($25)

Senior Hogan Flight:

84 – Rick Blose ($100 and Trophy)
85 - Dave Pritts ($50)

Sarazen/Senior Sarazen Flight:

84 – James Jefferies ($125 and Trophy)
88 - Joseph Perez ($50)

Jones/Senior Jones Flight:

90 – Doug Christian ($125 and Trophy)
93 – Stephen Inoue ($50)

Optional Skins Game Results:

Group 1 ( Championship/Palmer/Hogan)

#4 – Gregory Allen ($64)
#14 – Jason Thiele ($64)
#16 – Adrian Abreu ($64)
#5 - Dave Pritts ($64)
#7 - Paul Wynn ($64)

Group 2 (Sarazen/Jones)

#6 – Joseph Perez ($65)
#3 – Jesse Hernandez ($65)
#15 - James Jefferies ($65)
#1 - Eric Greenwood ($65)

Player of the Year Standings (Top 5):

Open Division:

1.  Douglas Christian 115
2.  Thomas Teschner 65
3.  Adrian Abreu 60
4.  William Galbreth 60
5.  Sam Bolin 50
5.  Darren Webb 50

Senior Division:

1.  James Jefferies 115
2.  Rick Blose         105
3.  Gregory Allen 95
4.  Terry Freeze 95
5.  Stephen Inoue 80
5.  Joseph Perez 80

Contact:

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