The Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association (TCMGA) Member Guest Tournament concluded this weekend with thrilling competition, perfect weather, and excellent course conditions. The 2024 event delivered a weekend full of competitive play and camaraderie, showcasing why this annual tradition is a highlight for members and their guests.
After a nail-biting finish in a shootout on Hole 17, Matt Bowman and Robert Briggs emerged victorious, claiming the 2024 TCMGA Member Guest title. Their win came after eight grueling holes of shootout elimination, with the duo securing the championship on the picturesque 17th hole.
The tournament’s format was five nine-hole match play rounds over two days, where each team of a member and guest faced off against the other teams in their flight. The competition included seven flights, each featuring six teams. Points accumulated from each nine-hole match determined the flight winners, who then competed in the final shootout.
In total, the seven flight winners, the team with the most points without winning their flight, and a randomly selected team advanced to the shootout. The shootout was played over a series of holes, with teams gradually eliminated until only one remained. Bowman and Briggs clinched their victory in a high-stakes moment on Hole 17.
Flight Winners:
- Flight 1: Connor Coldwater/Will Mason
- Flight 2: Matt Bowman/Robert Briggs
- Flight 3: John Van Vranken/John Vranken
- Flight 4: Travis Pippen/Scott Galyean
- Flight 5: Mark Smith/Joe Apolloni
- Flight 6: Bob Auman/Dan Davis
- Flight 7: Chad Gaudet/Daniel Rivera
Additional Shootout Participants:
- Most Points Non-Flight Winner: Larry Harley/Dan Page
- Random Draw: Kenny Auman/Shawn Romano
Shootout Eliminations:
- Hole 10: Chad Gaudet/Daniel Rivera
- Hole 11: Mark Smith/Joe Apolloni (Chip off)
- Hole 12: Kenny Auman/Shawn Romano
- Hole 13: Travis Pippen/Scott Galyean
- Hole 14: Connor Coldwater/Will Mason
- Hole 15: Larry Harley/Dan Page (Chip Off)
- Hole 16: John Van Vranken/John Vranken
- Hole 17: Bob Auman/Dan Davis
- Winner: Matt Bowman/Robert Briggs
This year’s tournament provided an unforgettable weekend for participants, with close matches, exciting eliminations, and a memorable final hole that crowned Bowman and Briggs as champions. Congratulations to all participants for making the 2024 TCMGA Member Guest event a huge success!
