Tega Cay, SC (Tega Cay Sun) – The Tega Cay Golf Club was abuzz with excitement and sizzling heat as it hosted the Men’s Club Championships on August 12th and 13th, 2023. Seventy Nine (79) participants battled not only their rivals but also the sweltering temperatures and extremely fast greens. The competition was fierce, with close scores across different categories.
Here are the highlights and results of the 2023 Men’s Club Championships.
Championship Results
In a thrilling showdown, the Championship category was marked by impressive skills and intense competition. Connor Coldwater and John Van Vranken both finished with a Gross score of 145, but Coldwater took home the 1st place prize in a three hole playoff. A close battle for the third position saw Doug Champagne and Griffin Tarver end in a tie with Gross 147.
- 1st – Gross 145 – Connor Coldwater
- 2nd – Gross 145 – John Van Vranken
- Tie 3rd – Gross 147 – Doug Champagne
- Tie 3rd – Gross 147 – Griffin Tarver
Senior Championship
The Senior Championship proved to be a competitive segment of the tournament, with Kenny Hall claiming victory with a Gross score of 150. Jason Taylor followed with Gross 159, marking a strong performance in the division.
- 1st – Gross 150 – Kenny Hall
- 2nd – Gross 159 – Jason Taylor
- 3rd – Gross 166 – Ryan Ratcliffe
Super Senior Championship
The Super Senior Championship was a riveting contest, with Chuck Kelker leading the pack with a Gross score of 156. Gary Anderson and Peter Martin rounded out the podium with impressive performances, cementing their places among the seasoned veterans.
- 1st – Gross 156 – Chuck Kelker
- 2nd – Gross 162 – Gary Anderson
- 3rd – Gross 164 – Peter Martin
Open Flight Championships
The Open Flight Championships were characterized by nail-biting finishes, as Chris McGee and Dave Frascona tied for 1st place with a Net score of -8. A scorecard playoff was used to determine the winner and Chris McGee won by one stroke. Tom Hyslip came in 3rd with Net -7, and Dale Fandel and Mark Kershaw tied for 4th place with Net -6.
- 1st – Net -8 – Chris McGee
- 2nd – Net -8 – Dave Frascona
- 3rd – Net -7 – Tom Hyslip
- Tie 4th – Net -6 – Dale Fandel
- Tie 4th – Net -6 – Mark Kershaw
The Tega Cay Golf Club Men’s Club Championships 2023 was a true testament to the spirit, resilience, and skill of the golfing community. Competitors not only had to focus on the game but also manage themselves in the extreme heat. The close results across all categories highlighted the high standard of golf on display.
Congratulations to all winners, and kudos to the participants and organizers for a successful and memorable event!
