2026 Frostbite Challenge Recap
Tidewater & Richmond Golfweek Amateur Tours Season Opener
The Tidewater & Richmond Golfweek Amateur Tours officially kicked off the 2026 Tour Season after an early February delay — and it was well worth the wait.
With a full field of 108 players, temperatures rose throughout the round — and so did some scores — as Royal New Kent once again proved to be a demanding test. The course challenged every flight and delivered an exciting and competitive start to the new season.
A special thank you to tournament sponsor Mike Harris, owner of 1631 Burgers Bourbon & Brew, for supporting the event and helping make Opening Day a great success.
TOURNAMENT FLIGHT DETAILS
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
In the Championship Flight, Dennis Nelson (Tidewater, VA) continued his dominance at the Frostbite Challenge, capturing his fourth consecutive victory in the event. Nelson fired the only round in the 70s, shooting a 78 from the Black Tees to separate himself from the field.
View the Champion Interview2nd Place: Parker Wallace (Tidewater, VA) – 81
3rd Place: Terrance Bordley (Tidewater, VA) – 82
A FLIGHT (27 Players)
The A Flight featured a deep and competitive field of 27 players, and it was David Montefusco (Richmond, VA) who claimed victory with a steady, confident round from start to finish.
View the Champion Interview2nd Place: Kristen Endorf (Richmond, VA) – 82
T-3rd: Kevin Martin (Tidewater, VA) – 84
T-3rd: Bords Alingig (Tidewater, VA) – 84
5th Place: Matt Ferrell (Tidewater, VA) – 85
B FLIGHT (29 Players)
The 29-player B Flight saw Justin Beauchamp (Tidewater, VA) pull away down the stretch to secure victory with an impressive 80. Beauchamp stretched his lead over the final holes to claim the win in convincing fashion.
View the Champion Interview2nd Place: Bradley Anderson (Richmond, VA) – 85
T-3rd: Harry Taormina (Tidewater, VA) – 87
T-3rd: Travis Lawson (Tidewater, VA) – 87
5th Place: Kenneth Beckett “KB” (Tidewater, VA) – 88
C FLIGHT (21 Players)
The C Flight delivered late-round drama as Todd Lorenz (Tidewater, VA) made a move over the closing holes to come from behind and claim victory with a 92.
View the Champion Interview2nd Place: Tom Fitzsimmons (Tidewater, VA) – 94
3rd Place: Edward Sitko (Tidewater, VA) – 95
4th Place: Kenny Price (Tidewater, VA) – 96
D FLIGHT (23 Players)
In the 23-player D Flight, Maguel Brooks (Tidewater, VA) controlled his round from start to finish, earning the victory with a 94.
View the Champion Interview2nd Place: Wayne Blaasch (Tidewater, VA) – 95
3rd Place: Richard Norwood (Tidewater, VA) – 96
4th Place: Wayne Enzor (Tidewater, VA) – 101
A Strong Start to 2026 - With 108 players competing across five flights, Royal New Kent delivered a true championship test to open the season. From dominant performances to late-round comebacks, the 2026 Frostbite Challenge set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year on both the Tidewater and Richmond Tours.