Event Proves to be a “BATTLE OF PATIENCE”
Scott R. Chilcutt, Austin, TX (March 21, 2010) 158 players from around the country endured thunderstorms, high gusty winds and tough greens to make this year’s Texas Open a “Battle of PATIENCE!”.
Participants that made the trek to Austin, TX early to compete on the Crenshaw Cliffside Course at Barton Creek were greeted to a beautiful day for a practice rounds and tournament check-in on Friday.
As the Tournament Committee met to go over last minute details at 6:00 am on Saturday morning, a rushing line of thunderstorms sent them scurrying to reconfigure those details. As quickly as the thunderstorms arrived in the Texas Hill Country they vanished, but with that exit the cold and gusty northwest winds remained.
After conferring with, Justin Kuntz, the local PGA Professional, and a great work by the grounds staff, the tee times were reset with a only 90 minute delay. That delay coupled with “cart paths” only would mean some of the afternoon players would have to not only battle the wind and greens, but the end of daylight. Losing the battle, some of those players would have to complete their 1st round on Sunday morning.
Sunday brought a slight reprieve from the chill with bright sunlight but gusting winds reminded everyone of the elements. That same gusty wind, while helping dry out the course, also firmed up the already difficult greens at the Crenshaw course.
After all was said and done, with patience, perseverance and scheduling creativity the Texas Open at Barton Creek was completed Sunday evening!
OKLAHOMA TOUR PLAYERS PRESENCSE NOT TO GO UNOTICED
Championship Flight:
James Fowler ties the low round on Sunday with a 78 but couldn’t overcome a 4 stroke deficit after day one. Matt Parrish picks up a few skins and he and Al Swanson break the top 10.
James Fowler – Checotah, OK - 4th
Matt Parrish – Enid, OK – 7th
Al Swanson – Edmond, OK – 8th
Senior Palmer:
In only his 2nd tournament on the tour, Mel Yates the Oklahoma / Texas panhandle player proved he can play in the wind bringing back the Championship trophy. Kelly Smith, tied for the lead after the 1st round noted, “Mel has quite the short game, he can really chip and putt”.
Mel Yates – Texhoma, TX – 1st place
Kelly Smith – Sentinel, OK – 5th
Roland Lewis – Tulsa, OK – Tied 6th
David McDaniel – Broken Arrow, OK – 8th
Hogan Flight:
Todd Chapman grabs a top 10 against a strong field of 30 players to start.
Todd Chapman – Tulsa, OK - 10th
Ernie DeBruler – Augusta, KS – 23rd
Senior Hogan:
Robert had a couple of tough days, but managed to bring home some Skins money.
Robert Lakey – Sayre, OK – 12th
Jones Flight:
Scott Bundrick was 2nd going into the final round but couldn’t keep the momentum and finished 5th.
Scott Bundrick – Tulsa, OK 5th
Snead Flight:
Tied for 2nd after Saturdays round Loyd brings home the prize after the apparent winner turns in an incorrect scorecard and was DQ’d.
Loyd Welch – McAlester, OK – 1st
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE OKLAHOMA TOUR MEMBERS FOR BATTLING THE ELEMENTS!
For a complete list of results and pictures CLICK HERE
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Scott R Chilcutt
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