The Jacksonville AAGT held a one day 36-hole event Saturday at Amelia Island Ocean Links and Oak Marsh courses. A few of the boys couldn't make it all the way through, and in the end I prevailed by seven strokes for my second win of the 2006 season.
Updates will follow.
Next up, the 36-hole challenge at ChampionsGate in Orlando on July 30.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Friday, July 21, 2006
Hooter's Tour player Aces par-4
Hooter's Tour player aces 357-yard, par-4 hole and finishes the day with a 63.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
AAGT Highlighted In GolfWorld, Wall Street Journal
Jaime Diaz of GolfWorld magazine, a weekly publication distributed by GolfDigest, detailed the growing trend of amateur competitive golfers and competitions in the June 30th issue. In the article, Diaz highlights various amateur golf organizations across the US, including the AAGT. To read the entire story, visit the online edition of the issue here.
In the June 11th edition of the Wall Street Journal, John Paul Newport penned an article on senior amateur golfers Stephen Rose and Mike Rice. The story noted the AAGT National Championship alongside the USGA Senior Amateur and added that the AAGT offers competitive golf tournaments across the US with both senior and regular divisions.
National attention truly gives credibility to our Tour. Give us a look in your area.
In the June 11th edition of the Wall Street Journal, John Paul Newport penned an article on senior amateur golfers Stephen Rose and Mike Rice. The story noted the AAGT National Championship alongside the USGA Senior Amateur and added that the AAGT offers competitive golf tournaments across the US with both senior and regular divisions.
National attention truly gives credibility to our Tour. Give us a look in your area.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
4 New Winners at the King & Bear and Ackley shoots 71
This past Sunday July 9th the Jacksonville AAGT made it's first visit to the World Golf Village's King & Bear Golf Course. This is the only golf course ever developed by both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. With a cold front moving through the area, the weather was closer to May instead of July. So the scores were low and the players had an enjoyable experience. Also for the first time this year, the Jacksonville Tour had four new winners during an event and two veterans continue their great play.
The new winners began in the Nicklaus Flight with Luke Trach shooting a 1 over par 73 to win by one shot over the 2006 Florida Masters Champion Ken McElfresh (74). It continued in the Jones Flight, with Arnold Padgett shooting an 81 to win by two shots over Chris Klein and Brian Fike (83). Also in the Snead Flight another new winner was crowned as Stephen Grayauskie shot a tour career low 86 and held over his own brother John Grayauskie (88) by two shots. The final new winner of the day came from the Sarazen Flight, however it took extra holes to determined the champion. Doug Guy and David Menk finished with a score of 82. Doug was able to claim the title with a double bogey on the 2nd playoff hole. Congrats to all the new winners.
The day also saw a tour career low from one of the veteran players of the tour. Phil Ackley in the Palmer Flight shot a 1 under par 71 and had to hold off a determined Jeff Heinemann (73) by two shots. In the Hogan Flight, newly appointed member David Davis returned to the flight and shot a 79 and won by three shots over John Brendel (82).
The season is down to four regular season events. The next event will be held at Amelia Island Golf Courses, Ocean Links and Oak Marsh in the first of two one-day 36-hole events. This was a big success last season and we expect another great turnout.
The new winners began in the Nicklaus Flight with Luke Trach shooting a 1 over par 73 to win by one shot over the 2006 Florida Masters Champion Ken McElfresh (74). It continued in the Jones Flight, with Arnold Padgett shooting an 81 to win by two shots over Chris Klein and Brian Fike (83). Also in the Snead Flight another new winner was crowned as Stephen Grayauskie shot a tour career low 86 and held over his own brother John Grayauskie (88) by two shots. The final new winner of the day came from the Sarazen Flight, however it took extra holes to determined the champion. Doug Guy and David Menk finished with a score of 82. Doug was able to claim the title with a double bogey on the 2nd playoff hole. Congrats to all the new winners.
The day also saw a tour career low from one of the veteran players of the tour. Phil Ackley in the Palmer Flight shot a 1 under par 71 and had to hold off a determined Jeff Heinemann (73) by two shots. In the Hogan Flight, newly appointed member David Davis returned to the flight and shot a 79 and won by three shots over John Brendel (82).
The season is down to four regular season events. The next event will be held at Amelia Island Golf Courses, Ocean Links and Oak Marsh in the first of two one-day 36-hole events. This was a big success last season and we expect another great turnout.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
I got Fit with HIT !!
The results are in.....the HIT Center can claim me as another success story. As you recall, I was a 'little' over the line in terms of body fat and overall fitness. I was faithful in attending the sessions and making modest changes to my diet and nutrition. And now......
BODY FAT
was: 32.7% (79.7 lbs)
now: 26.1% (58.3 lbs)
A loss of 21.4 lbs of fat.
LEAN WT.
was: 163.9
now: 165.0
A gain of 1.1 lbs of muscle.
TOTAL WT.
was: 243.6
now: 223.3
A loss of 20.3 lbs overall. My pants haven't fit right for some time now. My belt is on the first loop, and could be tighter.
My SSHR (heart rate) went from 130 to 112. The 'engine' doesn't have to work as hard.
The most noticable improvement has been in my golf performance. My driver clubhead speed has increased from about 110 to over 120 mph. It shows on the course with longer drives and a more balanced swing. Putting improvement is not offered at HIT, so I'm on my own there.
Overall, I feel great. I'm very happy with the results. I may sign up for another series. Thanks, HIT.
BODY FAT
was: 32.7% (79.7 lbs)
now: 26.1% (58.3 lbs)
A loss of 21.4 lbs of fat.
LEAN WT.
was: 163.9
now: 165.0
A gain of 1.1 lbs of muscle.
TOTAL WT.
was: 243.6
now: 223.3
A loss of 20.3 lbs overall. My pants haven't fit right for some time now. My belt is on the first loop, and could be tighter.
My SSHR (heart rate) went from 130 to 112. The 'engine' doesn't have to work as hard.
The most noticable improvement has been in my golf performance. My driver clubhead speed has increased from about 110 to over 120 mph. It shows on the course with longer drives and a more balanced swing. Putting improvement is not offered at HIT, so I'm on my own there.
Overall, I feel great. I'm very happy with the results. I may sign up for another series. Thanks, HIT.
Monday, July 03, 2006
A MAJOR Letdown
So close, yet so far away!
The AAGT held the Florida Open regional major tournament at Grand Cypress in Orlando this past weekend, July 1 and 2. Saturday's play was on the New Course, while Sunday's action took place on the North/South Course rotation.
The New Course is a links-style layout, with a few Old Course replica holes thrown in for good measure. Wide fairways with pot bunkers. Double greens. All that was missing were the kilts and bagpipes.
I had been looking forward to this event for some time now. My fitness regimen is nearing its end, and the results have been showing up on the course whith more consistent play. I started the day with a three-putt, but recovered enough to be two under after 11 holes. Still one under on 17, I bladed an approach under the lip of one of those pot bunkers and had to settle for a double bogey. A 73 left me tied for the lead with two others. Not a bad start. In fact, it was a great start.
For the second straight major I get to play in the final group!
The North/South nines are typical Nicklaus designs with dogleg fairways framed with trouble, and a good share of elevated greens.
My final round started with a solid par. Then reality set in. A flared drive into the water led to a triple on the next hole. A drive in the junk on 7 led to a double. Made the turn at five over, still in the hunt. A missed tap-in for par on 11. Topped drive on 12. Cotton mouth. Finished strong with double, bogey, double which adds up to an 84. Lost by 4. First to tenth. Takes talent to fold like that!!
We don't have leader boards on the course, which is a good thing, but all I needed to do was par the last three holes for the win. Which is exactly what I was trying to do.
Chalk it up as a great learing experience. I've always said I can count on being at par or better for 12 holes during my rounds, and that my success rides on how I play the other six holes. Trouble is you never know which six holes are going to give you trouble. This was the case for me Sunday: three doubles and a triple equals nine over. Limiting the damage to bogeys on those holes was the difference in winning and finishing four back.
I can't wait until the next one.
The AAGT held the Florida Open regional major tournament at Grand Cypress in Orlando this past weekend, July 1 and 2. Saturday's play was on the New Course, while Sunday's action took place on the North/South Course rotation.
The New Course is a links-style layout, with a few Old Course replica holes thrown in for good measure. Wide fairways with pot bunkers. Double greens. All that was missing were the kilts and bagpipes.
I had been looking forward to this event for some time now. My fitness regimen is nearing its end, and the results have been showing up on the course whith more consistent play. I started the day with a three-putt, but recovered enough to be two under after 11 holes. Still one under on 17, I bladed an approach under the lip of one of those pot bunkers and had to settle for a double bogey. A 73 left me tied for the lead with two others. Not a bad start. In fact, it was a great start.
For the second straight major I get to play in the final group!
The North/South nines are typical Nicklaus designs with dogleg fairways framed with trouble, and a good share of elevated greens.
My final round started with a solid par. Then reality set in. A flared drive into the water led to a triple on the next hole. A drive in the junk on 7 led to a double. Made the turn at five over, still in the hunt. A missed tap-in for par on 11. Topped drive on 12. Cotton mouth. Finished strong with double, bogey, double which adds up to an 84. Lost by 4. First to tenth. Takes talent to fold like that!!
We don't have leader boards on the course, which is a good thing, but all I needed to do was par the last three holes for the win. Which is exactly what I was trying to do.
Chalk it up as a great learing experience. I've always said I can count on being at par or better for 12 holes during my rounds, and that my success rides on how I play the other six holes. Trouble is you never know which six holes are going to give you trouble. This was the case for me Sunday: three doubles and a triple equals nine over. Limiting the damage to bogeys on those holes was the difference in winning and finishing four back.
I can't wait until the next one.
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