Dale Vechey paced the 108 IAA golfers with a fine 2-over 74,
outdistancing Mark Wilcox by three shots to claim medalist honors at the
IAA's third event of the summer hosted by Pheasant Valley. However, Pheasant Valley's
tough layout proved to be the overwhelming winner as scores skyrocketedm requiring only an
88 to finish in the top ten.
Highlighting the outings this season is the "Team Challenge" event that all
players are eligible. Players play in their own preferred groups as in the past. After all
players have posted scores, they are flighted into four groups. Teams are then assigned
one player from each group using a computerized assignment program. Teams scores are then
based on a combination of the low score, middle two scores, or low three scores for a
given hole, dependent upon the specific hole. In addition, players can enter the optional
Team side pot for $5. And, if they are the member of the lowest scoring team, they share
the pot with the others on the team who are entered. If only one player has entered the
optional side pot, they win the entire pot. If no player on the winning team is in the
optional pot, the next low scoring team is given the pot provided they have participating
players.
Championship tea members for the July outing are Mark Wilcox, Dan Serrato, Lisa Misch,
and Joe Grskovich. As members of the winning team, each player will be awarded a paid
entry into the September Championships at The Brassie (provided they play in two monthly
events). Wilcox, Serrato, and Misch will share the $345 team prize fund as they all paid
the $5 entry fee in the optional side event.
The next outing is August 14th at South Shore. Players can contact the course for their
tee times beginning July 31st. This event will utilize tee times beginning at 6:00 am.
