Speargrass GC’s Strong Showing at Round 1 of Pro-Assistant to Sit in Solo First
07 September, 2021
Today saw the third last event of the season at the spectacular Jasper Park Lodge GC and sponsored by Callaway Golf. We had a huge field of 55 teams comprised of 110 Professionals playing today who saw a return to some excellent summer conditions for our competitors. This year saw a continuation of the 6-6-6 format of play with Teams playing: Scramble (6-holes), Scotch Ball (6-holes), Best Ball (6-holes).
Leading the Pack after a blistering Round One today and last week’s Pro-Pro Best Ball Champions is the Team representing: Speargrass GC (Jacob Manz & Mitchell Fox) who carded an outstanding 11-under par 60 today. Jacob and Mitch had 7 Birdies and 2 Eagles on the card today.
In sole possession of Second Place is the Team representing: Redwood Meadows G&CC (Kevin Black & Murray Walter) who carded an excellent 10-under par 61 today. Kevin and Murray had 7 Birdies and 2 Eagles today with only 1 blemish to show.
In sole possession of Third Place is the Team representing: Royal Mayfair GC (David MacComb & Matt Johnson) who carded an excellent 9-under par 62 today. David and Matt had 9 Birdies today with a blemish free card to show.
In a three-way tie for Fourth Place is the Teams representing: Mickelson National Golf Academy (Dave Nikirk & Randy Robb), Bearspaw GC (Braden Chown & Gord Courage) & Modern Golf (Jeff Diduck & Jeremy Maher). All three teams carded great 8-under par 63’s today to remain well in contention for Round 2 tomorrow.
In a three-way tie for Seventh Place is the Teams representing: Cardiff G&CC (Dallas Cantera & Matthew Mah), GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights (Craig Vogel & Josh Fleming) & Lynx Ridge GC (Matthew Kirlin & Riley Fleming). All three teams carded great 7-under par 64’s today and hope to put some heat on the top of the Leaderboard tomorrow.
Rounding out our Top-10 today, in a six-way tie is the Teams representing: Miskanaw GC (Ben Matthews & Chris McKenzie), Heritage Pointe GC (David Robinson & Jared Nicolls), River Bend G&RA (Logan Hill & Phil McCluskey), Inglewood G&CC (Greg Johnson & Sam Kirkness), Big Buck Golf Centre (Garrett Fraser & Sean Mills) & Jasper Park Lodge GC Host Professionals (Tahlon Sweenie & Robert Johnson). All six Teams carded stellar 6-under par 65’s today with a low round needed tomorrow to move up the Leaderboard.
Congratulations to the Closest to the Pin Winner on hole #9- Leif Hanson
The first tee time is at 9:00 am sharp tomorrow and our final grouping of Team Speargrass GC (Jacob Manz & Mitchell Fox) and Team Redwood Meadows G&CC (Kevin Black & Murray Walter) are going out at 1:30 PM.