2019 stories
2019 53 stories
Gregoire Finishes on Top
Kevin Gregoire capped a dominate year end with one last win at the Runny Nose Open. On a day that saw snow on the back nine and required a lot of anti-freeze along the way, Kevin topped last…
Gregoire Blitzes the UM Course
Kevin Gregoire strung an eagle and 4 straight birdies thru the middle of his round Sunday to take charge of the U of M Open. He finished 3 under par and took a four shot victory over defending…
Skins Game Filled with Action
Skins winners John Raymond, Joe Robar, Willi Hesse and Greg Kline
Prieskorn Champ of Champs
Players Champion Mike Prieskorn made 6 birdies thru the day and was able to hang steadily near par to the finish at Washtenaw Golf Club. His steady round held off a late rally by 5 time winner…
The Bell Tolls Twice for West
Team West defended their Division Bell title with only the 2nd sub par score in the events history. Last year’s West team reunited again and lowered their previous winning score by 19 shots.…
West Cuts Short East Rally on Day 3
Team East needed a miracle rally on the final day of Commissioner’s Cup 2019. And they made a valiant effort, taking 5 of the first 6 matches on the board. But in the end the numbers were against…
West Dominates Day 2 at CC
Team West sparkled on day 2 at Maumee bay.
Commissioner’s Cup Day 1 a Draw
Day 1 at the Commissioner’s Cup was fought to a draw.
Tour Championship Goes to Gregoire
Kevin Gregoire came to the 13th tee tied for the lead and in a tight pack. Gregoire then ran off 4 in a row of his 9 birdies on the day to separate and take a 3 under par 5 shot victory over Roger…
Prieskorn Captures 5th Career Major
Mike Prieskorn birdied the final hole in regulation to catch Chris Cooley and tie him for 1st place at 3 under par 69. Mike then aced the 3rd playoff hole of the 4-hole aggregate playoff to take…
Gregoire Captures 2nd Major of the Season
Kevin Gregoire outlasted John Raymond in a playoff to take his 2nd Major win of the year at the Western Division Championship. His previous win coming at the Match Play Championship. Gregoire…
Hesse Comes from Behind to Collect Major Win
Willi Hesse proved the adage of Never, Never, Never give up at the Eastern Division Championship. After making the turn at 7 over par and mired well back in the pack, Willi strung 4 birdies on the…
Gubachy Most Aware at Farmington
Dan Gubachy hit 10 fairways and 8 greens on his way to 10 birdies and a regulation 5 under par tie with Rich Dunmore and Justin Bennett. Gubachy aced the 2nd hole in the 4 hole aggregate playoff…
T.W. Wins 2nd of the Year Eh.
Tom W. Litzler appeared to avoid the Canadian Beer long enough for a steady 1 under par round, followed by a 3 way playoff win. His 3 birdie day was good enough to tie Jeff Pasz and Ned Loving in…
Nievierowski Plays Big at Blue
John Nievierowski strung 6 birdies in 7 holes thru the middle of his round to take charge at the Go Blue Classic. He added 3 more down the stretch to post a 5 under par 67 and a 4 shot win over a…
Ward Western Winner!
Don Ward birdied the final hole at the Little Diablo Salsa Western Swing to post a 5 under par 67 and hold off Eric Birkle by 1 shot for the win. His 7 birdie round bested Birkles 6 birdies and an…
Thanks Mom!
In what had to be one if the most inspired rounds ever on Tour, Helen “Puff” Puffenberger posted a record setting score to win the tournament she sponsored in memory of her mother Toula. On a day…
Withey the Horse for the Course
Chuck Withey took his second career win at Carrington in dominating fashion. In the last 4 years he has 2 wins and a second in the event. This time the ‘Closer’ took charge in the middle of the…
Cooley Gets an Ugly 4th Win of the Year
Chris Cooley notched his 4th win of the year at the Ugly Pants Open leaving him one away from the single season Tour record with 10 events yet to play. Cooley hit 10 greens in an Even Par…
Tom Hoelzle Cashes In
Winner’s check presented by co-sponsor Klaus Juska
Crazy Playoff Gives the Brit to Litzler
In what was described by at least one person as an epic playoff, Tom W Litzler topped Brian (Pin) Lardin in 5 holes. Lardin broke from the gate with an ace on the 1st playoff hole, but was…
Hansen Still the Big Dog
David Hansen successfully defended his Big Dog status at the Pontiac Country Club Saturday. He bettered his pro partner who spotted him a 4 under start, with a 6 under round that included 10…
Gregoire Battles to First Major Win
The Match play Championship was a long difficult weekend of golf for the final 4. Kevin Gregoire (Kenny G) pulled out the victory on the 21st hole. Tim Markel took an early lead up 3 at the turn…
Prieskorn 1 Better with 2
Mike Prieskorn improved his finish from the day before by one place to take the Two Stick title. His 7 under par 65 set an event record by 2 shots over last years winner Scott Wilsey. Rod…
Mulhern Takes the Flag at Red White & Blue
Thomas Mulhern strung six birdies and an eagle at Shenandoah for a 7 under par 65 and a 3 shot win over Mike Prieskorn and Scott Wilsey the defending champ. Tim Markel finished 4th at 1 under par…
Geisser Record Setting Senior
Mike Geisser exploded from the gate with 2 eagles and added 4 more birdies to make the turn at Lake Erie Metropark in 28. He cooled off only slightly, making 4 more birdies on the back nine to…
Cooley Sweeps the Weekend
For the second day in a row Chris Cooley won a Playoff to get the win, this time at his own sponsored event! The host again held par in the playoff to outlast Chuck Withey and John Lennane who…
Cooley Holds Lead for Playoff Win
Chris Cooley’s Pro picks at the Quad Tour Challenge spotted him a 3 shot lead and he held onto it to get into a playoff with Jeff Klipa who came from 6 shots back to tie in regulation at 19 under…
Quad Tour Standings Going into Final Round
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Withey Pops Off an Ace at the Red Oaks Shootout
Chuck ‘The Closer’ Withey birdied two of his last 3 holes to get into the shootout at Red Oaks, then dropped an ace on the first putt of the shootout to ride off with the Tour’s coolest trophy.…
Hansen Bridges the Creek for Victory
The 2019 Harbour Pointe Open came down to the final hole with 3 players tied for the lead at Paint Creek Country Club. All playing in the final group, Rich Dunmore, Chuck Withey and David Hansen…
Day 1 at HPO
Rich Dunmore shot a tidy 3 over par on a tough day at Paint Creek. Tough wind and a tough course kept this major’s scores in US Open territory with cut made at 17 over par. Dunmore enters day two…
Old Men & Women No Match for Old Man Weather
The MT Senior Open was rained out today after 9 holes. The field mutinied after the final 3 greens on the front 9 became inundated and unputtable. The make up date is set for Thursday July 4th…
Ward Breaks Thru to Take the Grail
True to this reporter’s prediction, it was just a matter of time until Don Ward made it to the winner’s circle. Rookie Don had quickly amassed 4 top 4 finishes coming into Saturday at St. Johns.…
Gregoire Stands Tall on the Short Course
Kevin Gregoire hit 13 greens on his way to a solid 1 over par 55 to take this year’s Par 54 by 2 shots over perennial contender and defending champ David Martin. Brian Lardin, Barb Hoelzle and Rod…
Raymond Leans into Wind for 2nd Win
John Raymond stood up to the elements for a solid win at the East Side Charity Classic. Even the creepy cormorants of the dead tree in the lake didn’t like the spitting rain and 2 club wind. But…
Greg Kline Posts 23rd Career Win
Mike Lum and family hosted another great event to honor his grandmother Reatha on Saturday. And Greg Kline found his winning form to notch his 23rd career victory in his 266th start. Kline walked…
McCue Wins Fox Hunt Debut
Corey McCue took home his 4th career win in his first Fox Hunt. In an event where accuracy counts more than score, McCue hit 11 greens on the day including the key valuable 18th to lock up 59…
Cooley Draws 2 Straight at Casino
Chris Cooley dealt 6 birdies and an eagle to take the Casino Classic at Twin Lakes for the 2nd year in a row. Chris was a tidy 3 under par on both nines for a 6 under 65 total and 3 shot win over…
Pasz Wins Jeff-off
In an epic battle of Jeff’s, Jeff Pasz outlasted Jeff Graunke in a 9 hole playoff for the Dudlee’s Plymouth Open title. Both tied in regulation with excellent 8 under par 62’s. Pasz finished…
Raymond Strings Along Martin
John Raymond managed his string just a little bit better than the field at the Strokes on a Rope and overtook David Martin on the last hole for a regulation tie. Raymond then held his nerve for…
Hansen & Paddison Class of Field
David Hansen took his 2nd Memorial title in 3 years, this time with this year’s top rookie Gregg Paddison, who becomes the Tour’s 20th player to make a Major his first win. The pair started on the…
Puff Reaps a Harvest at Cherry Creek
Helen Puffenberger took a convincing win at Cherry Creek Golf Club Saturday. She went out in 30 and birdied the turn with 5 in a row from 8 to 12 to pull out to an insurmountable lead. She hit 11…
Nothdurft Dominates the Animals Again
For the third time in four years Gregg Nothdurft finished regulation play in 1st place, taking his 2nd Title in that stretch. Sunday Gregg tamed a wet track for a convincing 6 under par 66 and a…
Ron Hiestand Comes From Behind to Win Sparty
Ron Hiestand strung together 3 finishing birdies to overtake and tie Rich Dunmore at the Sparty Classic. Ron then ground out a tough win in the first playoff of this Tour season to take his 4th…
Rich Dunmore Pours it on to take the Cup
Rich Dunmore closed with birdie birdie eagle finish to come from behind and take the new Tin Cup. Dunmore finished 3 under par and slid past Gregg Nothdurft and Rick Floyd who finished at 2 under.…
Gregoire Blitzes the Back Nine
Kevin Gregoire tore thru his back nine at Hudson Mills with 7 birdies and a 30 to take the Chelsea Classic at Hudson Mills Metropark Course. 10 birdies overall gave him a 3 under par 68 and a 2…
Withey Finds the Green at Pine View
Winner’s check presented by Co-Sponsor Mike Fox
Sweet Round for Tyler Floyd
Tyler Floyd picked up right where he left off last season with a stellar round at the Sweet Sixteen. Floyd made 6 birdies and 1 eagle and tossed his only two bogeys to post an 8 under par, 5 shot…
Q-School 2 an even better day!
With temps approaching 70 degrees, Q-School 2 gave 6 rookies another score for their book. In addition, Mark Winn returns to the Tour for the first time since 2015. Don Ward was again the rookie…
Q-School 1 a Great Day
The weather cooperated for a great Qualifier on Saturday at Fox Creek. The rookie class of 2019 qualified 8 players on day one. Welcome to Don Ward, Greg Paddison, Melek Kayser, Glenn Stockdale,…
Another Season About to Start!
No Fooling! The registration is open for our season opener, the Sweet Sixteen at Blackheath. This year the late Easter Holiday messed with the schedule a bit. So we decided to take it easy on you…
Schedule Coming Together
The bulk of the 2019 schedule has been confirmed and is available for viewing at the link at the bottom of this page. Begin your planning now.