Hidden Creek Golf Club, a Coore &Crenshaw design located in Egg Harbor Twp., NJ hosted the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) Championship on Saturday September 22, 2012. Forty tour members in five flights competed on a gorgeous afternoon on this 10-year old GOLFWEEK Magazine Top 100 ranked private golf course.
In the Championship Flight, Michael Krantz carded a fine round of 79 (39-40) to claim his 1st victory on tour. Michael was 3-over par after the front-nine, and 5-over on the more difficult back-nine. Gary Greenberg (81, 41-40) took 2nd place on a match of cards over Andrew Neal (81, 36-45).
The A Flight victory went to Dave DiValentino, his 3rd tournament victory of the season. Dave posted a round of 81 (40-41) for a one-stroke victory over Kai Kurylak (82, 41-41). Doug Hilgenberg (83, 43-40) edged out Albie Sanguiliano (83, 40-43) for 3rd place on a match of cards.
In the B Flight, Keith Johnson (82, 38-44) and Jay Barnica (82, 41-41) went to a one-hole playoff. Johnson won the title, his 1st of the season after several 2nd place finishes, with a par on the first hole. Kyle Mazza (84, 41-43) edged out Jim Boyce (84, 41-43) for 3rd place on a match of cards.
The C Flight trophy went to Brian Price, his 1st victory on tour. Brian shot an excellent round of 85 (41-44) for a 5-stroke victory over Dave Neder (90, 44-46). Asst. Director Leo Cassidy was another stroke back with a round of 91 (48-43).
In The D Flight, David Cooey notched his 6th victory of the season with a round of 103 (51-52).
We proudly welcomed John Weitz (A) from the Metro NY Tour and Ken Mutzabaugh (D) from The DC Metro Tour.The event raised $90.00 for the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour’s charity partner, Stand Up 2 Cancer. Special thanks to Head Golf Professional Andrew Madson and his staff for treating our players as "members for the day" – it was a truly memorable golf experience.
Congratulations to our 2012 Flight Champions:
CHAMPIONSHIP Flight – Andrew Neal
A Flight – Albie Sanguiliano
B Flight – Kyle Mazza
C Flight – Dave Neder
D Flight – David Cooey
Our 2012 Player Of The Year award went to Kyle Mazza, who showed tremendous progress by winning 5 times in both C and B Flights, including a Tour Major. Kyle played in every event this season! Congratulations, Kyle!
SKINS & CTP 09-22-12
Hole #7 – Kai Kurylak (Birdie "2")
Hole #9 – Mitch Kato (Birdie "4")
Hole #10 – Steve Mumford (Birdie "3")
Hole #11 – Scott Wechsler (Birdie "2")
Hole #13 – John Shimony (Birdie "3")
Hole #14 – Scott Wechsler (Birdie "2")
Skins paid $60.00 each
CTP #4 – Mitch Kato 11’ 2"
CTP #7 – Dave Taylor 11’ 2"
CTP #11 – David Cooey 11’ 5"
CTP #14 – Rick Dengler 7’ 2"
CTP paid $45.00 each