Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, NJ hosted the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) on Saturday June 13th, 2015. Built in the scruffy pine barrens of central New Jersey, the course features numerous small water hazards and undulating terraced greens. . Running Deer, which dates from 2000, was designed by Ed Carmen and opened as a private course. Ron Jaworski Golf took over the facility in 2007 and has kept the course in excellent condition. The weather was sunny and breezy – perfect for a great day of tournament golf!
In the Championship Flight, Albie Sanguiliano bested a field of 9 with a brilliant 4-over round of 76 (38-38) that included 2 birdies. Kyle Mazza (79, 41-38) was three-strokes back. The CHAMP Flight played BLUE Tees from 6,758 yards. Congratulations to Doug Hilgenberg for his great “eagle” 3 on the Par 5 14th hole.
The A Flight victory went to Bob Hobson, who shot a fantastic round of 74 (38-36) that included 2 birdies. This was Bob’s 2nd title on tour this season and his lowest tournament round ever! Darren Parkes (80, 40-40) was six-strokes back in 2nd place. The A Flight also played BLUE Tees from 6,758 yards.
In the B Flight, Jon Deminico took the trophy with a fine round of 82 (41-39), to win by two-strokes over Lou Parducci (82, 41-41). Jim Boyce (84, 40-44) was another stroke back in 3rd place. The B Flight played WHITE Tees from 6,538 yards.
The C Flight title went to Steve Winnick (86, 42-44) in a playoff over Dave Neder (86, 43-43). Steve won with a Par 4 on the first playoff hole. Zach Davis (90, 48-42) was four-strokes back in 3rd. The B Flight played WHITE Tees from 6,538 yards.
In the D Flight, Davis Cooey (92, 44-48) took home the trophy after a great battle with Dennis Ives (94, 48-46). The d Flight played GOLD Tees from 6,360 yards.
The tour moves on to Mountain Valley Golf Club in Barnesville, PA for our 2 Day Major tournament on June 27 and 28, 2015. The two great courses will be a tremendous test of golf for our members.
SKINS & CTP 06-13-15
Hole #4 – Gary Greenberg (Birdie “4”)
Hole #7 – Bill Hensley (Birdie “2”)
Hole #10 – Doug Hilgenberg (Birdie “3”)
Hole #11 – Dave Upchurch (Birdie “3”)
Hole #14 – Doug Hilgenberg (EAGLE “3”)
Hole #17 – Dave Upchurch (Birdie “4”)
Skins paid $70.00 each
CTP #5 – David Cooey 5’ 8”
CTP #7 – Bill Hensley 5’ 10”
CTP #13 – Bill Hensley 3’ 7”
CTP #16 – Ed Gilbert 3’ 9”
CTP paid $53.00 each