Men's Association
Men's Association
The Men's Association was formed and organized in 2007 with the purpose to provide competition, camaraderie and organized events for Pete Dye River Course members only. Annual fee of $60 is required for membership. This fee includes registration for VSGA Handicap and additional member services provided by the association. The Men's Association "Hole in One Club" is optional for members and registration is required with the association secretary.
Hunter and Hannah Claim Crowns
PGA Professional John Norton presents David Hannah with award following his triumph in the Mens 2009 Senior Club Championship held the last week of August.
Radford, Va. - Griffith Hunter and David Hannah claimed respective crowns this past weekend in the 2009 Men's Club Championship and Senior Club Championship held at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Hunter fired rounds of 70-68 for an event record 6-under par 138 to claim the regular division crown by 7 shots over Brandon Linkous. The Senior division was won by Hannah with a score of 76-83 for a 159 total and a one shot victory over defending champion Bobby Swain. Over 40 players participated and a total of 6 flight winners were awarded. Below are the final results:
Championship Flight
| Griffith Hunter |
70 |
68 |
138 |
| Brandon Linkous |
72 |
73 |
145 |
| Zeke Shaffer |
71 |
78 |
149 |
| Kenneth Yaeger |
76 |
73 |
149 |
| Quinn Boyle |
75 |
78 |
153 |
| Pat O'Bannon |
73 |
84 |
157 |
| David Hannah |
76 |
83 |
159 |
1st Flight
| Brian Kitts |
78 |
73 |
151 |
| Greg Linkous |
78 |
74 |
152 |
| Tanner Bateman |
82 |
77 |
159 |
| Bobby Swain |
78 |
82 |
160 |
| Craig Waggaman |
79 |
83 |
162 |
| Erik Ervin |
78 |
85 |
163 |
| Jan Fisher |
78 |
89 |
167 |
2nd Flight
| Ponch Linkous |
84 |
77 |
161 |
| Al Wicks |
84 |
85 |
169 |
| Al Wojtera |
84 |
85 |
169 |
| Lew Davis |
84 |
87 |
171 |
| Richie Davis |
86 |
86 |
172 |
3rd Flight
| Joe Dulka |
87 |
80 |
167 |
| Mark Sanders |
88 |
81 |
169 |
| Danny Axsom |
88 |
84 |
172 |
| Joe Scartelli |
87 |
90 |
177 |
| John Johnson |
87 |
91 |
178 |
| Terry Swecker |
88 |
95 |
183 |
4th Flight
| DJ Barksdale |
89 |
79 |
168 |
| Greg McCroskey |
89 |
81 |
170 |
| Bob Hayes |
89 |
81 |
170 |
| Don Barksdale |
91 |
92 |
183 |
| Ralph Arthur |
92 |
94 |
186 |
| Loopy Price |
93 |
97 |
190 |
5th Flight
| David Diesel |
96 |
79 |
175 |
| Victor Delapp |
94 |
87 |
181 |
| Buddy Shull |
94 |
NC |
|
| Ernest Howard |
94 |
90 |
184 |
| Elvan Peed |
96 |
93 |
189 |
| Roger Wills |
94 |
99 |
193 |
| Ben Erdelyi |
98 |
96 |
194 |
| John Clary |
98 |
105 |
203 |
| Steve Obenchain |
108 |
98 |
206 |
Linkous and Yuhas Team Win 2009 Member-Guest
The team of Greg Linkous and Mike Yuhas scored a 66 to win the Pete Dye Flight in the 2009 Men's Member-Guest on the weekend of August 1st and 2nd. The event was shortened to 18 holes due to heavy rains on Sunday morning. Mr. Larry Thomas was also a "BIG" winner as he won a lag putt worth 2 home game season tickets to VT Football in 2009. Thanks to Pepsi for sponsoring the event and see below for final results:
Dye Flight
| Greg Linkous - Mike Yuhas |
66 |
| Brian Kitts - Chris Taylor |
67 |
| John Alder - John Alder Sr. |
69 |
| Quinn Boyle - Gerry Boyle |
69 |
| Buddy Martin - Matt Martin |
69 |
Ross Flight
| Bev Davis - Tony Anderson |
70 |
| Steve Obenchain - Dave Tolley |
70 |
| John Clary - Mavin Crutchfield |
71 |
| Carl Leonard - Adam Henderson |
71 |
| Roger Willis - Todd Ullman |
71 |
Fazio Flight
| Richie Davis - Tim Glinecki |
72 |
| Bobby Swain - Gary Cronin |
72 |
| Chris Helms - Ken Helms |
72 |
| Joe Dulka - Joseph Dulka |
73 |
| Mike Koon - Andy Lesperance |
73 |
Jones Flight
| Tom - Tommy Lesperance |
74 |
| Dan Lineweaver - Larry Thomas |
74 |
| Elvan Peed - John Martin |
74 |
| Terry Swecker - Dick Bailey |
77 |
Pulley Flight
| Dick Dierker - Dave Dierker |
78 |
| Ponch Linkous - Dicky Huff |
78 |
| Victor Delapp - Dale Wade |
78 |
| Jerry Kopf - John Kopf |
79 |
| Phil Hendrix - Pete Beller |
81 |
| Fred Hood - Scott Martens |
82 |
Dick and David Dierker celebrate with PGA Professional John Norton after winning flight in Member/Guest.
Arthur claims 2009 Member/Member
Radford, Va. Ralph Arthur of Radford, Va. saved his best round ever at "The River" for a most opportune time. Arthur shot a gross 82 for a net score of 65 to claim the 2009 Member/Member on Memorial Day. With his personal best round Arthur claimed top prize of over $200 from the prize fund. The round included a net finish of eagle, par, birdie to claim top place honors. Arthur was quoted to say, "I owe it all to a putting tip I received from Loopy Price this AM". Other highlights were Tom Lesperance from Salem had 5 net birdies and an eagle.
If you are interested in joining the Men's Golf Association please contact the pro-shop at 633-6732.
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