Loving Squeezes in a Record Score

August 25, 2024

Loving Squeezes in a Record Score

Ned Loving played the whole course in the early going including his neighbors fairways. But a decision to park the Driver on the front nine led to a tear on the back nine. He played 9 under over his last 11 holes to take the BCA in a record 8 under par 63. His Score ties Tommy O’Neill for the best score to par in a regular stroke play event this year, and sets the Breast Cancer Awareness Open event record. Helen Puffenberger led the chasers with a 3 under par 68 for 2nd. Kevin Gregoire and Rich Dunmore tied for 3rd at 2 under 69. On course prize also went to Rich. Greg Kline led with 32 putts. Gregoire led with 13 greens while winner Loving hit 11 and Puff and Scott Wilsey hit 10. Wilsey also hit 11 fairways along with Bill Gordon and Puff. Dunmore and Loving had a remarkable 9 birdies. Loving, Puffenberger and Gordon had chip ins. Phil Parent made his 50th Tour start and Dunmore was 3rd for the 20th time in his career. Paul Parent moved to #5 in all-time winnings for the event, just ahead of Samantha Kellstrom. Loving jumps 9 spots to #17 in the World Rankings with his 6th Tour win in 182 starts and 2nd of the season, taking the East Side Charity Classic earlier in the year.

Breast Cancer Awareness Open Charity donation to Susan G. Komen Foundation

Division Money Titles

Kevin Gregoire rode his Players Title to the top spot in the Central Division money list. Tommy O’Neill made the most of his 8 season starts to win the West Division money title and Helen Puffenberger won her 2nd East Division money title and 3rd overall.

Full results and history: Breast Cancer Awareness Open

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