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St. Albans & Lake of Egypt Win Antigua Pro-Ladies
CC of St. Albans
AM Shotgun
The home team of Rob Sedorcek, Heidi Kraeling, Kristi Karwas, and Deb Lapoire, shot an amazing round of 111, 33-under par, on their home course of St. Albans to win the 2011 Antigua Pro-Ladies Pro-Am. The Shamble format counted the 2 best scores of each foursome on the Lewis & Clark course at St. Albans. Finishing in the runner-up spot was the Forest Hills CC team of John Hayes, Delores Miller, Judy Belew, and Liz Bezjak, who came in at 27-under par, 117. Finishing third was the defending champions from Eagle Knoll GC on Ron Kosmatka, Kim Whitworth, Roxanne Whitworth, and Jenna Kosmatka, at 125.
PM Shotgun
Mark Faulkner and his team of his wife Kathy Faulkner, Cassie Rushing, and Lynni Foster, made the long drive from Marion, IL, pay off with a victory in the afternoon portion of the 2011 Antigua Pro-Ladies Pro-Am at the CC of St. Albans. The Lake of Egypt team won a playoff over the two Jefferson City CC teams as they all finished at 117, 27-under par. The Jefferson City CC team of Kevin Dunn, Kathi Harness, Marilyn Hovis, and Virginia Kemna, finished second, while the other JCCC team of Mike Wensing, Naydine Quisling, Sally Rackers, and Betty Kemna, finished third. The Shamble format counted the 2 best scores of 4 for each team on the Lewis & Clark course at St. Albans. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Moomey & Faulkner Win Sterling Cut Glass Team Championship
The Club at Old Hawthorne
Monday morning, Brett Moomey's wife Lori posted on Facebook that "I feel good about this one", refering to Brett and his partner Mark Faulkner's chances at the 2011 Sterling Cut Glass Team Championship at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, MO. Will Lori's premonition was spot on as Moomey & Faulkner smoked the field in the annual 36 hole Championship. Making 18 pars and 18 birdies, the pair poured it on in the afternoon heat with a closing round of 10-under par 62 to take a 2 stroke victory. After making 8 birdies in the morning round, the team found themselves a single shot back of the Tower Tee team of Steve Lotz and Bob Gaus. Ten birdies later, Moomey & Faulkner had their first win of 2011. It looked like a playoff was in the making as the teams of Lotz & Gaus and JC Anderson & Ty Zimmerman both came in early with 16-under par rounds of 128. That ended when Moomey & Faulkner came in at 18-under par 126. Finishing tied for 4th place were defending champs Jeff Escott & Gideon Smith (129) and the Norwood Hills team of Ryan Roy & Bobby Pavelonis (129). CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Anderson Takes 2nd Major of 2011 at Callaway Section Championship
Old Hickory GC
JC Anderson, Teaching Pro at The Missouri Bluffs GC, started the day two strokes back for the final round at the Callaway Golf Gateway PGA Section Championship at Old Hickory GC. After 18 holes in extreme heat, Anderson made 8 birdies and set the competitive course record with a round of 66. The fantastic round put him at 7-under par and was just enough to edge Mark Faulkner by a single shot. After making bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes, Anderson found himself 6 strokes behind Faulkner. "It just seemed to take the pressure off" Anderson replied when speaking about the bogeys and then he proceeded to birdie 8 of his last 15 holes in the Championship. Faulkner's solid play continued as he entered the final round with a 3 shot lead and finished the event with a 2-under par 70. Faulkner was the only player in the field to post all 3 rounds under par on the tough P. B. Dye layout. The victory for Anderson was his second major win in the 2011 Gateway PGA season as he captured the Match Play Championship at Annbriar GC in May. JC hopes to take the Triple Crown of Majors and just needs to take the Gateway Professionals Championship at Lake Forest GC in August to accomplish the feat. This championship also earns Anderson a spot in the 2012 PGA Professional National Championship where he could evently earn a spot in the 2012 PGA Championship. Shane Blankenship of Franklin County CC finish 3rd at even par 216. Jason Woods of Birdies & Tees in Osage Beach, MO, playing in his first Gateway PGA Section Champioship, and Mike Suhre of OakBrook GC tied for 4th in the 54-hole event. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Bellerive Team Captures Pro-Junior
Old Hickory GC
The team of Brian Fogt, Trey Schneider, Jack Darland, & Brett Darland, took top honors in the 2011 Gateway PGA Pro-Junior Pro-Am, posting an impressive score of 19-under par in the gross division. Twenty-six teams teed it up in the Shamble format in which each team was led by a Gateway PGA Professional. In the net division, the team of Mike Miller, Michael Kanan, Davis Soderberg, & Jay Lee, took the win with a score of 28-under par. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS
Boys Hope Rained Out
Whitmoor CC
The Boys Hope Girls Hope Charity Golf Tournament at Whitmoor CC on June 27th has been cancelled due to heavy rains. The event has been rescheduled for Monday, July 25th. CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS
Gaus Takes Sr. Match Play Championship
Sunset Hills CC
The Senior Division of the Gateway PGA knew they would have their hands full in 2011 when Bob Gaus of Tower Tee GC turned 50 late last year. Gaus wasted little time in capturing his first Senior Title by winning the 2011 Sr. Match Play Championship at Sunset Hills CC in Edwardsville, IL. Gaus, runner-up in the Regular Match Play Championship at Annbriar last month, breezed through his first two matches over Mike Brengard & 2010 Sr. Player of the Year Mark Faulkner playing nearly flawless golf. In the Championship Match, he faced Bellerive CC Teaching Pro Brian Fogt for the title. Fogt started quickly with birdies on #1, #3, and #4, and had a 2-up lead on Gaus after 6 holes, but Gaus birdied #7 and saved par on #9 to even the match at the turn. Gaus then rallied with birdies on #11 & #13 to go to up. Fogt wasn't about to go away without a fight though as he won #14 and birdied #15 to get the match back to all square. Both players halved #16 & #17 with pars and the match came down to the final hole, a challenging 408 yard par-4 into the wind. Fogt missed the fairway to the right while Gaus drove his tee shot down the center of the fairway. When both players missed the green with their approach shots, Gaus managed to get his up and down to secure the title. Fogt reached the final by defeating Jeff Whitfield of Columbia, MO, in 22 holes, in his semi-final match.
Smith & Heckel Win Southern IL Open Titles
Crab Orchard GC
Gideon Smith, Head PGA Professional at Quincy CC, made the long trip down from Quincy worth every mile as he captured the 2011 Southern Illinois Open Championship at Crab Orchard GC. It took some extra effort on Smith's part as he was tied for the lead at 3-under par 137 at the end of the 36 hole mark with JC Anderson of The Missouri Bluffs GC. On the second playoff hole, both players missed the green with their approach shots, but Smith was able to get it up and down to save par and win the event. Rounding out the top 5 were Oakbrook GC's Mike Suhre (138), Mark Faulkner of Lake of Egypt CC (139), and Brian Fogt of Bellerive CC (139).
In the Senior Division, Host Professional and Gateway PGA Hall of Fame Member Steve Heckel, cruised to a 2 stroke victory finished at 3-under par 67 in the 18 hole Event for players over the age of 50. Steve Lotz of Tower Tee GC and Scott Bess of Columbia, MO, finished at 1-under par 69 to tie for the runner-up spot. Mark Faulkner and Brian Fogt tied for fourth place with even par 70's.
Assistants Pro-Am Title Goes to Westwood CC
Innbsrook Golf Resort
Innsbrook Golf Resort in Wright City, MO, played host to the 2011 Assistants Pro-Am on June 6th and the team from Westwood CC took top honors. Ty Zimmerman,Steven Gall, Victor Baldinger, and Greg Rogers, topped the field with a 28-under par round of 112 to take the title. Bellerive CC's Brett Moomey, Mark Keohane, Emil Defilippo, and Jackie Keohane, finished in the runner-up spot at 25-under par. Rounding out the top 3 was the team from Illini CC of Michael Leotta, Tim Zahrn, Dan Rohr, and Steve Bowsher. The teams played a Shamble format and enjoyed a fun day at Innsbrook. The day also featured a demo day on the driving range with Titleist, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, and FootJoy in attendance. Over $2000 was raised for the Assistants Championship.
The PGA of America Highlights Jobs and Employment Services to Kick Off the 11th Annual Jobs in Golf Month
The PGA of America's 11th Annual Jobs in Golf Month, which highlights online employment resource tools and jobs within the industry, will kick off in conjunction with the 59th PGA Merchandise Show, and continue to promote employment in golf throughout February. View More
Globe-Trotter Luke Donald Returns Home, Accepts First PGA Player of the Year, Vardon Trophy at PGA Headquarters
Donald, who spends his winters in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., was honored by PGA staff as he picked up his first PGA of America Player of the Year Award and Vardon Trophy. He captured both awards last season, becoming the first native of England to win both in the same year. View More
Aided by a PGA Professional, Baseball Great Ken Griffey Jr., Eager to Promote Family, Fun Through PGA of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnership
Griffey, a member of the Board of Governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), made his first PGA Merchandise Show appearance in support of the new partnership between The PGA of America and BGCA.
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Cobra Puma Golf Announces Presenting Sponsorship of National Car Rental PGA Assistant Championship
Cobra Puma Golf will be the exclusive equipment sponsor of the event, bringing the brands' product offerings to PGA Assistants nationwide. View More
Bauer International's Designation as the 'Official Furnishings and Shop Fixtures of The PGA of America' Extended Through 2015
Bauer International Inc., the "Official Furnishings and Shop Fixtures of The PGA of America" will offer PGA Professional-staffed facilities preferred pricing on Bauer furnishings, fixtures and golf shop planning services. Bauer will continue to supply furnishings and fixtures at PGA of America-owned-and-operated facilities and Championships. View More
Monday morning, Brett Moomey's wife Lori posted on Facebook that "I feel good about this one", refering to Brett and his partner Mark Faulkner's chances at the 2011 Sterling Cut Glass Team Championship at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, MO. Will Lori's premonition was spot on as Moomey & Faulkner smoked the field in the annual 36 hole Championship. Making 18 pars and 18 birdies, the pair poured it on in the afternoon heat with a closing round of 10-under par 62 to take a 2 stroke victory. After making 8 birdies in the morning round, the team found themselves a single shot back of the Tower Tee team of Steve Lotz and Bob Gaus. Ten birdies later, Moomey & Faulkner had their first win of 2011. It looked like a playoff was in the making as the teams of Lotz & Gaus and JC Anderson & Ty Zimmerman both came in early with 16-under par rounds of 128. That ended when Moomey & Faulkner came in at 18-under par 126. Finishing tied for 4th place were defending champs Jeff Escott & Gideon Smith (129) and the Norwood Hills team of Ryan Roy & Bobby Pavelonis (129).
JC Anderson, Teaching Pro at The Missouri Bluffs GC, started the day two strokes back for the final round at the Callaway Golf Gateway PGA Section Championship at Old Hickory GC. After 18 holes in extreme heat, Anderson made 8 birdies and set the competitive course record with a round of 66. The fantastic round put him at 7-under par and was just enough to edge Mark Faulkner by a single shot. After making bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes, Anderson found himself 6 strokes behind Faulkner. "It just seemed to take the pressure off" Anderson replied when speaking about the bogeys and then he proceeded to birdie 8 of his last 15 holes in the Championship. Faulkner's solid play continued as he entered the final round with a 3 shot lead and finished the event with a 2-under par 70. Faulkner was the only player in the field to post all 3 rounds under par on the tough P. B. Dye layout. The victory for Anderson was his second major win in the 2011 Gateway PGA season as he captured the Match Play Championship at Annbriar GC in May. JC hopes to take the Triple Crown of Majors and just needs to take the Gateway Professionals Championship at Lake Forest GC in August to accomplish the feat. This championship also earns Anderson a spot in the 2012 PGA Professional National Championship where he could evently earn a spot in the 2012 PGA Championship. Shane Blankenship of Franklin County CC finish 3rd at even par 216. Jason Woods of Birdies & Tees in Osage Beach, MO, playing in his first Gateway PGA Section Champioship, and Mike Suhre of OakBrook GC tied for 4th in the 54-hole event.
The team of Brian Fogt, Trey Schneider, Jack Darland, & Brett Darland, took top honors in the 2011 Gateway PGA Pro-Junior Pro-Am, posting an impressive score of 19-under par in the gross division. Twenty-six teams teed it up in the Shamble format in which each team was led by a Gateway PGA Professional. In the net division, the team of Mike Miller, Michael Kanan, Davis Soderberg, & Jay Lee, took the win with a score of 28-under par.
The Boys Hope Girls Hope Charity Golf Tournament at Whitmoor CC on June 27th has been cancelled due to heavy rains. The event has been rescheduled for Monday, July 25th.
The Senior Division of the Gateway PGA knew they would have their hands full in 2011 when Bob Gaus of Tower Tee GC turned 50 late last year. Gaus wasted little time in capturing his first Senior Title by winning the 2011 Sr. Match Play Championship at Sunset Hills CC in Edwardsville, IL. Gaus, runner-up in the Regular Match Play Championship at Annbriar last month, breezed through his first two matches over Mike Brengard & 2010 Sr. Player of the Year Mark Faulkner playing nearly flawless golf. In the Championship Match, he faced Bellerive CC Teaching Pro Brian Fogt for the title. Fogt started quickly with birdies on #1, #3, and #4, and had a 2-up lead on Gaus after 6 holes, but Gaus birdied #7 and saved par on #9 to even the match at the turn. Gaus then rallied with birdies on #11 & #13 to go to up. Fogt wasn't about to go away without a fight though as he won #14 and birdied #15 to get the match back to all square. Both players halved #16 & #17 with pars and the match came down to the final hole, a challenging 408 yard par-4 into the wind. Fogt missed the fairway to the right while Gaus drove his tee shot down the center of the fairway. When both players missed the green with their approach shots, Gaus managed to get his up and down to secure the title. Fogt reached the final by defeating Jeff Whitfield of Columbia, MO, in 22 holes, in his semi-final match. 
Innsbrook Golf Resort in Wright City, MO, played host to the 2011 Assistants Pro-Am on June 6th and the team from Westwood CC took top honors. Ty Zimmerman,Steven Gall, Victor Baldinger, and Greg Rogers, topped the field with a 28-under par round of 112 to take the title. Bellerive CC's Brett Moomey, Mark Keohane, Emil Defilippo, and Jackie Keohane, finished in the runner-up spot at 25-under par. Rounding out the top 3 was the team from Illini CC of Michael Leotta, Tim Zahrn, Dan Rohr, and Steve Bowsher. The teams played a Shamble format and enjoyed a fun day at Innsbrook. The day also featured a demo day on the driving range with Titleist, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, and FootJoy in attendance. Over $2000 was raised for the Assistants Championship.