The Dog Days of Summer and home stretch kicked off this past Saturday at Firethorne CC in South Charlotte.

109 players Teed it up accross 5 flights.  The weather could not have been better as we had partly cloudy skies and no rain.

109 players Teed it up across 5 flights.  The weather could not have been better as we had partly cloudy skies and no rain.

In the Championship Flight, it was John Heffernan who took top honors with an even par 72.  Jim Aughtry continues to finish in the top 4 and takes home solo second with a 3 over par 75.  Mike Oliverio took home 3rd place with a score of 76 and rounding out the top 4 was Rob Phillips who edged out Randy Dockins on a scorecard playoff.  Both players shot 77.

In the A Flight, it was Paul Hatcher getting his first win of the season shooting a great round of 4 over par 76.  Adam Johnson took home second place honors with a score of 77.  Third place went to Randy Quis shooting 78 and rounding out the top 4 was Phil VanGeersdaelen who won a scorecard playoff over Michael Brandenburg and Paul Aschmann. All players shot 79.

In the B Flight, it was Justin Boyd who used the home field advantage (member at Firethorne) to shoot his best round ever on tour with a 7 over par 79 to secure the victory.  Russell Lamoy from the Upstate tour came in second with a score (9 over par - 81) that normally wins the B flight at this tough course.  Third place wen to Dale Ambrose with an 82 and rounding out the top 4 was Dirk Krause (recent graduate from C flight) with an 83.  

In the C Flight, it was John Andersen who took home the top honors with a convincing victory.  John's score of 82 was 6 better than second place and 1st time starter and new member Greg Bentley (88). Third place went to Eric Seibert who beat out Scott Cain in a Scorecard playoff.  Both players shot 90.

In the D Flight, it was Derek Kemp who will increase his overall points lead with another Victory.  Derek’s score of 91 was two better than Toby Strickland who came in second with a 93.  Rounding out the top 3 was Bradley Leak who beat out Chris Word on a scorecard playoff.  Both players shot 95.

In addition to the tournament results, I'd also like to thank everyone who participated in the 50/50 contest for Stand Up to Cancer.  Today we raised $280 for the charity.  $220 came from the 50/50 draw (won by Steve French) and another $60 came from John Heffernan, our Champ Flight winner today who donated a portion of his Super Skins winnings to the charity as well.

Next week is Northstone, my home track, and the course is in Fine shape.  After the green aeration, a month ago, the Mini-Verde Greens are more receptive and getting faster each day.  

Registration is filling up fast like all the other events that have been held in Charlotte this year.  So, please don't wait till the last minute to register.  

Thanks for your support as always.

Phil