An automatic seed into the
2012 GCAmTour National Championships this September at TPC Sawgrass accompanied his third victory of the season as
Tom Pettinella used a blistering front nine to claim the crown in the
Sarazen Flight at the
Ravenwood Classic. His 18 hole tally of 78 provided a 13 stroke margin over his nearest competitor as he cruised to the win on a mild and sunny afternoon at the Victor, NY golf facility. His final score also proved to be the days lowest.
A heavy heart after the Amherst High School varsity baseball team that he coaches was eliminated from the Section VI playoffs the night before didn't prevent
Brian Davis from claiming his 2nd victory of the season in the
Championship/Palmer Flight. His final score of 79 was just enough to hold off a hard charging Michael Pogor of Burlington, Ontario and Ken Englert of Tonawanda, NY. Though proud of his victory, it wasn't much consolation for the feelings he holds for his young charges.
The
2011 GCAmTour Sarazen National Champion,
Bradley Bishop of Alden, NY also garnered his 2nd crown of the season in the
Hogan Flight. His steady play on the final 9 holes provided him with a 2 shot margin over Steve Butcher of Newfane, NY after making the turn even with each other. The old adage "fairways and greens" was the key to his victory as he consistently kept the ball in the shorter grass.
After a 2011 season that saw the
2010 GCAmTour Senior Snead Order of Merit Champion go winless, Bob Zehler of Williamson, NY finally returned to the victory circle by shooting 40 on the back nine and cruising to victory in the
Jones/Snead Flight. After reputedly his worst year on tour, Zehler has once again found the consistency necessary to once again return him to the top of the leaderboard on a regular basis.
Congratulations to all the Ravenwood Classic winners for a great event.
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