April 20-21 – Tad Moore’s Southern 4-Ball entertained 56 players who sampled all the ingredients that have made this event a classic over the years – great golf, great friends, and great fun.
Tad reports that Thursday’s practice round found sunshine but cool temps and winds of 15-25 mph. “The Welcome Party that night was well attended and everyone seemed to have a good time,” he said. “Some clubs and other items were sold as it also was trade show night.”
Friday arrived warmer but still windy. Following a lunch, the 1 p.m. shotgun went off without a hitch. “Scoring was good but not as many low scores this year,” Tad said.
Saturday’s shotgun began at 8:30 a.m. and 55 degree temperatures that quickly warmed up. Scoring again was tough. The 2018 winning team were new to the event – Taylor Jones and Andrew von Lossow. “They are two young guys who love hickory golf,” Tad said.
“I want to thank the players and I hope they had a good time and will enjoy the tee gifts. This year also we had two ladies play. I played with Barb Kopec and Rich Grula played with Marci Likens. I hope next year we can attract more ladies to the tournament.”
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2018 Southern 4-Ball champs Taylor Jones, left, and Andrew von Lossow with host Tad Moore holding the trophy.
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Barb Kopec and her partner, the classic himself, Tad Moore.
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Southern 4-Ball host Tad Moore, left, and SoHG President Bill Geisler.
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Skip Platt and his partner Greg Whitmer (not pictured) were second place net finishers.
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Tad hosted a wandering hickory player from Scotland, Scot Patrick.
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John Levandoski, left, and Jeffrey Dean were the second place team.
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Karl Nagy, left, and Tyler Guthrie were the first place net champs.
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Johnny McGuire, left, and Danny Penny were the second place net finishers in the senior division.
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The “Tims” – Flynn, left, and Anderson – were first place gross champs in the senior division.