TAL JOHNSON, BILL SHUFELT & JOHN FRY PUT UP STRONG PERFOMANCES AT WALKABOUT

The weather front moved through, temps cooled and the windy conditions proved a tough combination for tour members at Walkabout on April 20.  It was the tour's first visit to the course in four years.  The ones who had never played the course really struggled.  But on a tough day to play, everyone earned the score they posted..

Championship Flight:   Tal Johnson, a second year player, led the way with a 75 that included a 2-under par 34 on the front nine--he played it second as he started on #10.  So that was a strong finish.  Chad Frank was second after a 79.  John Henry took third.   He posted 80.         

Tal Johnnson Shoots 75, Takes Championship Flight

A Flight:  The tough conditions kept scores high as no player broke 80 in this flight.  But it was crowded at the top  Donald Dunivant posted 81. After that, four players tied for 2nd, all shooting 82's.  They were Dennis Cargo, Tom Dillon, Bob Hodges, and Mark Farrow..

B Flight:  Ray Rodriguez cruised to a 4 stroke victory in the B flight.  He shot 82.  Dan Seidenfaden and Brad Bettin tied for second with 86's and new member John Kirkwood took fourth with 87.

C Flight:  Newcomer Sam Thurston scored his first victory in C by shooting 88.  Another rookie finished second as Tim Hennig shot 89.  Jay Freeman was third after a 90 and Chuck Jaqueth  (92) took fourth.

Sam Thurston Claims Victory in C-Flight

D Flight:  Jason Goetz captured his first victory on tour in D-flight after shooting 94.  It was a long way back to George Alysworth in second after a 106.

Jason Goetz Takes Top Honors in D Flight

Senior Flights:  Bill Shufelt carded a nice 77 to take top honors in Senior Championship.  Dennis Brady shot 79 for second. John Fry  took his first win in Senior A, shooting 79--one of only five players from any flight--to break 80 on this day.  First year player Gary Martinet shot 80 for second.  Donald Dunivant was third with 81.  Ray Rodriguez claimed the top spot in Senior B with his 82.  Chet Rakowski, 84, was second followed by Brad Bettin on 86.

Bill Shufelt Wins Senior Championship With 77

 
John Fry Captures Senior A Flight With 79