JASPERS CAPTURES 2009 CAROLINA AM CHAMPIONSHIP! NEXT STOP WYNDHAM PRE QUALIFIER. Huntersville native, Joe Jaspers, has captured the 2009 Carolina Am Golf Championship held August 1st and 2nd at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville. Because of Joe’s victory he received an automatic berth in the pre-qualifier for the PGA’s Wyndham Championship, to be held August 13th at the Bryan Park Golf Course - Browns Summit, NC. Commenting on his victory Jaspers said, “I am thrilled to have a chance to qualify for a PGA golf event. As an amateur, this is an outstanding opportunity!” Jaspers shot a 2 round total of 134, 10 under par, besting the runner-up and 2008 champion, Cory Nagy, by 5 strokes. Heading into the final 9 Jaspers was 1 shot behind Nagy. Jaspers then birdied 3 of the last 9 holes while Nagy faltered with 2 bogeys on his final nine holes. The Carolina AM is sponsored by Carolina Koolers of Matthews, NC. Sindo Mayor, President of Carolina Koolers, said, “We are excited to partner with The Carolina AM Championship. This alignment with a prestigious amateur golf event is good for our company and good for amateur golf.” Because of Carolina Koolers sponsorship, the Carolina AM will again be able to produce a highlight show for local TV broadcast….another unique aspect of this amateur golf event. The Carolina AM is a two day 36 hole stroke play golf tournament for amateurs only. To qualify amateurs must have a 6.3 handicap index or less. The event is hosted annually by Northstone Country Club of Huntersville. For more information, call Charles Humphreys, Carolina AM Director at 704-236-4312 2009 Carolina AM Results 1. Joe Jaspers 134 2. Cory Nagey 139 3. Ben Lasso 144 4. Andrew Hodge 146 5. Jason Williams 148 6. Chase Wilson 148 7. Neil O’Briain 149 8. Daniel Welborn 149 9. John Fritz 150 10. Ken Powers 152 11. Ryan Bell 152 12. Elliott Blake 153 13. Alex Cauble 154 14. John Brammer 155 15. Leveritt Garing 155 16. Michael Bailey 155 17. Scott Carragher 156 18. John Gault 156 19. Erik Andrews 156 20. Hendrick Hanegraff 157 21. Bill Hall 157 22. Matthew Geslin 158 23. Glenn Wrisley 158 24. DJ Barksdale 162 25. Garrett Rawl 163 26. Anthony White 164 27. Bryan Peaco 165 28. Derek Brennan 166 29. Kevin Devanney 168 30. Adam Dolezal 170 31. Elliott Lopez 171 32. Charles Robinson 182 The 2009 eGolf Amateur Tour completed its 15th tournament of the season at Rock Barn CC. Thanks to Jeff Isenhour and the staff at the Jones Course for all the great work and course conditions. Hole number six is really all ready the signature hole and now add the Waterfall something spectacular. Championship Flight: Joe Jaspers continues his stellar play this summer and cruised to victory on Saturday with a 3 under par 69. Jaspers round heated up on the back side with three birdies and a 33 inward nine. A pair of 76’s tied for second and third spot and it was Steve French nipping Robert Surratt on the card for second. Steve’s 76 also came by making an eagle “3” on the 18th hole. Jay Kaufman rounded out the top four by shooting 77. A Flight: Again a very competitive day in A Flight. Chad Ballard held off five other players by only one shot on Saturday. Ballard fired 78 and got the victory. 5 other players were right on Ballard’s heels at 79. Andrew Chappius cashed in second place, Drew Miller third and Rex Mills was fourth. Gary Fesperman and Roger Stevenson also fired 79’s to round out the top five. B Flight: Jerry York was the only B flighter to break 80 on Saturday and took home first place for his efforts. York also added 2 $75 skins for an even bigger bonus. Right behind York was always steady Jimmy Chapman who finished in second place with 81. Joe Burgess cashed for the first time this season in third spot with 83. And 84 had a log jam with Mike Hinson beating out, Nick Terry, Geof Smith and Steve Daniels for fourth place money. C Flight: Matt Armstrong visiting from the Upstate Tour bested the field by only one shot. Armstrong fired an 85 for his victory which kept Matt Crates from his first victory of the season. Crates did finish in second alone at 86. Darren Gentile and Jeff Cottom both fired a pair of 87’s but it was gentile nipping Cottom on the card for third. The tours next stop takes us to my home track Charlotte National on Aug 8th. Please email me back (Yes or No) on this 1:30 shotgun start. Practice rounds are available all week including weekends for the following prices. Monday-Friday only $25 Saturday-Sunday only $39 after 11:30 Champ & A (Green Tees) B & C Flight (Blue Tees) With only 5 tournaments left before Hilton Head each week counts big toward qualifying. Last year we had 550 players and expect to exceed that this year. Pairings from now until the end of the year will be based on your point’s standings so the leaders are always playing with the chasers. Have a great week and hope to see all of you at Charlotte National – The course is in immaculate shape, greens rolling perfect!!!! eGolf Amateur Tour Results from Rock Barn (Jones Course) Championship Flight: 69: Joe Jaspers; 76: Steve French, Robert Surratt; 77: Jay Kaufman; 82: Dennis McCormac; 83: Rick Tomei; 85: Mickey Cark. A Flight: 78: Chad Ballard; 79: Andrew Chappuis, Drew Miller, Rex Mills, Roger Stevenson; 80: Mike Harter; 83: Jason Breedlove, Mike Nasekos. B Flight: 79: Jerry York; 81: Jimmy Chapman; 83: Joe Burgess; 84: Mike Hinson, Nick Terry, Geof Smith, Steve Daniels; 85: Phil VanGeersdalen, Terry Upright. C Flight: 85: Matt Armstrong; 86: Matt Crates; 87: Darren Gentile, Jeff Cottom; 89: Matt Papes, Jack Frazier; 90: Austin Craven, Dana Greer, Don Boyd; 91: Brian Sanders.