Radley Run Country Club in rural West Chester, PA was the venue for the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) 2-Day Tour Major tournament on Saturday July 23 & Sunday July 24, 2016. A field of forty-four tour members competed on a hot and humid summer weekend, with a passing strong thunderstorm that delayed Saturday play for one hour. This bucolic private golf course was designed by Englishman Alfred Tull, and opened in 1964 on the site of the former Brandywine Hunt Club property. The course features sweeping vistas of the surrounding horse farm country, elevation changes, numerous water hazards, and several brilliant risk-reward holes.

In the Championship Flight, Owen Brown (77-83, 160) and Gary Greenberg (75-85, 160) needed a two-hole playoff to decide the winner. After par by both players on the Par 4 1^st hole, Owen took the title on the long Par 5 2^nd hole when Greenberg couldn’t get up-and-down for his par. This was Brown’s first victory on tour. Doug Hilgenberg (82-87, 169) was 9-strokes back in 3^rd place. The CHAMP Flight played BLUE Tees at 6,810 yards.
 
The A Flight winner was Mark Monkhouse (85-83, 168), in a three way playoff, which also included Carl Handwerk (83-85, 168) and D.C. Metro member A.J. Ayala (88-80, 168). Monkhouse won the title with a Par 4 on the 1^st hole. A.J. Ayala had the low round of the day from the back tees. The A Flight also played from the BLUE Tees at 6,810 yards.

In the B Flight, John Freymuller (86-80, 166) returned to the winner’s circle after a great comeback on Day Two. Playing with the overnight leader Steve Mumford (82-88, 170), Freymuller took a 1-stroke lead after nine-holes and came home in 39 strokes to cap an eight-shot swing on Day Two. Mumford took 2^nd place and Lou Parducci (87-85, 172) was another two-strokes back in 3^rd place. The B Flight played WHITE Tees at 6,453 yards.

The C Flight champion was John Son (89-90, 179) who posted a commanding eleven-stroke victory over Brian Ganley (93-97, 190). Zach Davis (98-95, 193) was another three-strokes back in 3^rd place. The C Flight also played from the WHITE Tees at 6,453 yards.

In the D Flight, Philly Metro Director Jeff A. Brodsky (94-91,185) took the title over Sean Matthews (94-98, 192). Fred Hering (100-95, 195) was another three-strokes back in 3^rd place. The D Flight played GOLD Tees at 6,135 yards.

Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to play golf on such a pristine and challenging private golf course. Special mention goes to the Head Golf Professional at Radley Run, John Kellogg, and his staff, who provided our group with exemplary service and made the entire experience a most enjoyable one.

Our next event on, Saturday August 6, 2016 is at Brookside (Pottstown) Country Club. The original design dates to 1916, but the course was redesigned in the early 1950’s by William and David Gordon. The course features numerous elevation changes, small water hazards and a variety of challenging holes. Scheduled tee times start at 12:30 PM from the 1^st tee. The tournament entry fee is $130.00 and scheduled practice rounds are available.

SKINS & CTP 07-23-16

Hole #1 – John Freymuller  (Birdie “3”)
Hole #6 – Steve Winnick (Birdie “2”)
Hole #11 – Gary Greenberg (Birdie “2”)

Skins paid $133.00 each

CTP #4 – Brian Ganley  2’ 8”
CTP #6 – Jeff A. Brodsky  10’ 5”
CTP #11 – Gary Greenberg  4’ 1”
CTP #13 – A.J. Ayala  9’ 1”

CTP paid $50.00 each

SKINS & CTP 07-24-16

Hole #5 – Lou Parducci (Birdie “3”)
Hole #6 – Josh Numbers (Birdie “2”)

Skins paid $200.00 each

CTP #4 – Jonathan Sun 12’ 8”
CTP #6 – Josh Numbers 5’ 9”
CTP #11 – Steve Mumford 13’ 5”
CTP #13 – A.J. Ayala  13’ 7”

CTP paid $50.00 each