Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association Red Tee Special Crowns Two Flight Champions

The Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association staged its Red Tee Special tournament on Saturday, with golfers playing a two man shamble from the forward tees in a format that drew strong reviews from participants and organizers alike.

Teams were set through a random draw pairing one A player with one B player based on handicap. The shamble format required each golfer to use at least two of his own drives per nine holes, adding a layer of strategy to a setup that already favored aggressive play from the red tees.

The format earned high marks from the Association, with organizers noting the tournament will return to the schedule.

Flight 1

John Van Vranken and Jim Mowery turned in the round of the day, posting a 131 to finish 13 under par and run away with the Flight 1 title.

Matt Bowman and Doug Lawrence took second place at 139, five under par, while Cleve Coldwater and Jim Rafftery rounded out the flight with a 141 for third at three under.

Flight 2

Todd Baker and James Gorzynski captured the Flight 2 title with a 141, finishing three under par to edge a tightly bunched leaderboard.

Andrew Dunlap and Neil Kelker finished second at 144, even par, and Dave Frascona and Mark Palmer claimed third at 145, one over par.

Final Results

Flight 1

• 1st: John Van Vranken and Jim Mowery, 131 (13 under)
• 2nd: Matt Bowman and Doug Lawrence, 139 (5 under)
• 3rd: Cleve Coldwater and Jim Rafftery, 141 (3 under)

Flight 2

• 1st: Todd Baker and James Gorzynski, 141 (3 under)
• 2nd: Andrew Dunlap and Neil Kelker, 144 (even)
• 3rd: Dave Frascona and Mark Palmer, 145 (1 over)

Low Individual Scores

Flight 1

• Matt Bowman, 62
• John Van Vranken, 64 (tie)
• Cleve Coldwater, 64 (tie)

Flight 2

A five way tie at 70 produced the day’s low individual scores in Flight 2:

• Todd Baker, 70
• David Frascona, 70
• Mike Holcomb, 70
• Greg Kniska, 70
• Shawn Blum, 70