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
