Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Sergio Tarango watches his putt on the ninth hole head straight for the hole, while teammate Troy Hedin provides an extra set of eyes. Tarango sunk the long putt to the delight of himself and his team in the Father's Day Classic.
Lloyd Howard, left, receives one of the 12 flag prizes from chairman of the Father's Day Classic, Randy Bohac.
Father's Day Classic chairman Randy Bohac said, "It was a fabulous weekend."
The field of golfers at Four Winds ranged from 8-year-old Graham Braash to two men in their mid-80s. Bohac stressed that it is a family-oriented event and he said "those that played with their Dads are pretty lucky."
Bohac is quick to praise all that helped make the tournament run efficiently. Greg Robinson is the treasurer of the Thursday Night League, and he had to stick around to write checks for all the winners. Course superintendent Jeremy Williams had to get up early and put new cups in and then played with his son, Trevor, and brother-in-law.
Praise also includes the pro shop crew, and the Windbreak folks.
Placing first in the Championship flight were the Greenwoods. Kenny, Jordan, and Jeff shot a 58, followed by a 62 on Sunday for a total of 120. The team of Chuck Christensen, Troy Hedin, and Sergio Tarango took second place. They shot a 64 on day one and followed that with a 61 on day 2 for a total of 125. Third place went to Burks and Company, with a 63/62=125. The golf chairman, Randy Bohac, and his team of son Blake and Kevin Thomas placed 4th with a 63/62=125.
The Heeg fellows, Vince, Henry, and Henry Jr., took first place in the first flight with a 65/62=127. In a scorecard playoff, second place went to the Wise team of Chad, Dillon, and Payton with a 66/65=131. Team O'Brien, including Pat, son, Coley, and nephew and cousin, Tom, had a 65/66 for a 131 for third place. The Kelly Garrett team consisted of Kelly, son Ty and Jim Prince, Jr. shooting a 76/66=131 for fourth place.
Once again, the Robinsons won the 2nd flight with a 69/63=132. Their team was different from last year but still top-notch team; members were Greg, Nora, and son Michael. The Golding team of Dean, Justus, and Jace shot a 70/69=139 for second place. With a 71/70=141, Chris Brown's team placed third, and finally, the Linns, including Bert, Steve, and his son Farris were just a stroke behind with a 70/72=142 for fourth place.
The third flight was won by team Hahn with a 74/68=142, and second place went to the Mark Fornstrom's team with a 75/69=144. The third-place team was Dave Lukassen, Rich Flores, and Mike Mohr with a 74/72=146, and finally placing fourth was Gary Haack, his son-in-law, Mark Braasch, and eight-year-old grandson, Graham.
The classic tournament had 12 flag prizes all redeemable at the pro shop.
Bohac said the Father's Day Classic was started many years ago by the old Country Club. In an effort to keep it going, the Thursday Night Men's League took it over. This year, the 36 team tournament had eight states other than Nebraska represented in the tournament, including Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Alabama, Ohio, Arizona, Utah, and California.
Reservations have already been made for next year's tournament.