Andy Bolland
The SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) recently concluded its highly anticipated annual Club Championship Tournament, famously known as the Updegraff Cup, on April 9 and 10.
We could not have asked for two more beautiful days of golf. The weather was perfect and the course was in great shape. The competition was challenging and the fellowship was enjoyable. It was a microcosm of everything that is wonderful about golf at SaddleBrooke Ranch and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association.
Bill Borden was as steady as a rock on his way to a second consecutive club championship. He duplicated his first day round, once again recording two birdies, one bogey, and 15 pars for a one under 71. Second place went to Mark Sitek who came in at 2 over the two days, while Jim Harvey finished 3rd with his two-day total of 4 over. The top three golfers for each flight are highlighted below.
Events such as these take many people to make them a success.
First and foremost, thanks go to MGA’s Special Event Chair Tim Schaal who worked tirelessly to make this event such a huge success.
Special thanks also go to the following individuals:
* Sam Rossi who made all the meal arrangements.
* Bruce Fink for getting all the sponsorship signage placed on the course.
* Rod Linville for serving as our Rules Official.
* Mike Jahaske for his continued support of the MGA and these Special Events.
* Ken Steinke for managing the scorer’s table and his amazing Golf Genius support.
* Aaron Thomas for keeping our course in top-notch shape.
* Tim Schaal also had special thanks for Mick Borm and Jack Dyck for providing him wise counsel in the design and operation of these MGA special events.
* Last but by no means least, the SBRMGA has several businesses who sponsor our club. For the Updegraff Cup our featured sponsor was Ann Marie and Joe Camillucci of Realty One Group.
Place: To Par:, Day 1:, Day 2:, Total
Champion Flight
1st Place: Bill Borden, To Par: -2, Day 1: 71, Day 2: 71, Total: 142
2nd Place: Mark Sitek, To Par: 2, Day 1: 72, Day 2: 74, Total 146
3rd Place: Jim Harvey, To Par: 4, Day 1: 70, Day 2: 78, Total 148
Pharr Flight
1st Place: Tim Baker, To Par: 5, Day 1: 76, Day 2: 73, Total: 149
2nd Place: Jack Dyck, To Par: 8, Day 1: 75, Day 2: 77, Total 152
3rd Place: Kevin McCarthy, To Par: 9, Day 1: 76, Day 2: 77, Total 153
Whims Flight
1st Place (tie): Dennis Johnson and Larry Tipton, To Par: 11, Day 1: 79, Day 2: 76, Total: 155
3rd Place (tie): Tom Flynn and Tom Merrick, To Par: 15, Day 1: 80, Day 2: 79, Total 159
Thomson Flight
1st Place: Paul Berry, To Par: 12, Day 1: 76, Day 2: 80, Total: 156
2nd Place: Guy Shelton, To Par: 15, Day 1: 82, Day 2: 77, Total 159
3rd Place: Alan Ness, To Par: 21, Day 1: 84, Day 2: 81, Total 165
Stenhouse Flight
1st Place (tie): John Huart, To Par: 18, Day 1: 81, Day 2: 81, Total: 162
1st Place (tie): Mike McManus, To Par: 18, Day 1: 82, Day 2: 80, Total 162
3rd Place: Steve Laak, To Par: 20, Day 1: 83, Day 2: 81, Total 164
Christianson Flight
1st Place: Bill Penaluna, To Par: 22, Day 1: 83, Day 2: 83, Total: 166
2nd Place: Dave Cacci, To Par: 30, Day 1: 86, Day 2: 88, Total 174
3rd Place: Tom Graham, To Par: 31, Day 1: 95, Day 2: 80, Total 175
Close To The Pin
Hole Number 2—Day 1: Chuck McGrady; Day 2: Billy Mihal
Hole Number 5—Day 1: Dave Moretto; Day 2: Billy Borden
Hole Number 12—Day 1: Kevin McCarthy; Day 2: Tom Graham
Hole Number 14—Day 1: Andy Bolland; Day 2: Ed Harrington