Viviano, Thompson medal at Q-school; Young guns lead ’06 rookie crop
Tony Viviano and Mike Thompson took medalist honors at the 2006 Qualifying schools held recently in Livonia. It was the first time in 4 years that the Tour completed both stages in one season. Bad weather had forced the cancellation of 1 of the 2 events in each of the last 3 years.
Tony Viviano shot a gross 5-over par 76 at the Fox Creek GC on April 15th while 5 others shot in the 80’s. Mike Thompson shot a 13-over 84 and then came out a week later at Whispering Willows GC and and shot an 8-over 78.
All 12 of the Tour’s new members attended at least 1 of the Q-schools and 9 of the rookies will make their tournament debuts this weekend at Pine View or Hickory Creek.
Q-School I (April 15, 2006 at Fox Creek GC)
| 1 | Tony VIVIANO | 37-39 – 76 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kelly ARNOLD | 42-40 – 82 |
| 3 | Fred BUECHEL | 41-42 – 83 |
| 4 | Mike THOMPSON | 43-41 – 84 |
| T5 | Thom BALES | 42-45 – 87 |
| T5 | Matt MURDZA | 44-43 – 87 |
| 7 | Dave RANDALL | 44-46 – 90 |
| 8 | Neil WILLETS | 48-48 – 96 |
| 9 | Richard SPIERS | 56-50 – 106 |
| 10 | Daryl KANARY | 58-49 – 107 |
Q-School II (April 22, 2006 at Whispering Willows GC)
| 1 | Mike THOMPSON | 40-38 – 78 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kelly ARNOLD | 43-42 – 85 |
| 3 | Dustin RIDGEWAY | 46-42 – 88 |
| T4 | Tom MORAN | 47-42 – 89 |
| T4 | Dave RANDALL | 43-46 – 89 |
| 6 | Thom BALES | 44-46 – 90 |
| T7 | Bob BRUNING | 46-48 – 94 |
| T7 | Neil WILLETTS | 43-51 – 94 |
| 9 | Daryl KANARY | 47-54 – 101 |
Full results and history: Pine View Classic
