Eddie Breeden reports:
Great Southern California weather prevailed for both days, with blue skies and mid-70 degree temps. The San Clemente Golf Club, a perfect-for-hickory golf course, was in great shape. The course plays along the Pacific Ocean, treating players with stunning views throughout.
Saturday was the Scramble day. Here’s how the seven teams fared:
1st Place – Willie Park Team (65) – Buck Barrie, Steve Henneuse, Bob Keeler
2nd Place – Gene Sarazen Team (66) – Mike Kosich, Dana Niehaus, John Sweeney, Mark Wille (scorecard playoff)
3rd Place – Walter Hagen Team (66) – Matt Nelson, Kurt Olsen, Michael Scott, Kris Surano
4th Place – Harry Vardon Team (67) – Andy Cies, Rudy Kastelic, Dave McMurtrey, Larry Sonnenberg
5th Place – Francis Ouimet Team (67) – Ken Holtz, Charles Mulligan, Galen Peterson, Michael Sloan
6th Place – Bobby Jones Team (70) – Jon Cole, Steve Earl, Patrick Rynn, Dan Vordale
7th Place – the All-Gutty Old Tom Morris Team (76) – Brian Lemke, Chris McIntyre, Eddie Breeden
Results of Sunday’s Open round (Seniors Gold Tees at 5,700 yds, Open White Tees at 6,000 yds)
Open Division Hdcp Gross Net Award
Steve Henneuse 3 76 73 1st place gross
Jon Cole 15 88 73 1st place net
Dan Vordale 12 90 78 2nd gross
Mark Wille 15 94 79 2nd net
Chris McIntyre 12 96 84 3rd gross
Brian Lemke 15 101 86
Michael Sloan 17 105 88
Patrick Rynn 25 110 85 3rd net
Senior Division
Ken Holtz 9 76 67 1st place gross
Matt Nelson 10 78 68 2nd gross
Mike Kosich 11 80 69 2nd net
Galen Peterson 15 82 67 1st place net
Kris Surano 9 82 73 3rd gross
Andy Cies 12 83 71
Steve Earl 8 84 76
Larry Sonnenberg 14 86 72
Dave McMurtrey 16 89 73
Michael Scott 13 89 76
John Sweeney 18 90 72
Rudy Kastelic 21 92 71 3rd net
Dana Niehaus 12 94 82
Buck Barrie 16 98 82
Kurt Olsen 26 101 75
Charles Mulligan 21 101 80
Bob Keeler 19 103 84