The semifinal matches of the 100th Kansas City Match Play Championship are underway.
In semifinal #1, Steve Groom takes on Ryne Fisher. In semifinal #2 Hank Simpson takes on Alex Springer.
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The Kansas City Match Play Championship – Day 2
The 100th Kansas City Match Play Championship continued with the round of 16 Saturday morning. The action kicked off early as Ryne Fisher carded five birdies through 14 holes to defeat Chris Reinert 6 and 4. Hank Simpson won 3 and 2 over Dave Cunningham and Alex Springer defeated Matt Kelley 3 and 1. Jeff Mason won one up over Patrick Roth and Josh Weems defeated Matt Barry one up.
Two of the morning matches were decided in extra holes. Joseph Winslow won on the 19th hole as he made a par and his competitor, Cy Moritz, bogeyed. The second match to go beyond the 18th hole was Jon Platz vs. Ed Brown. Brown made par to move on to the quarterfinals as Platz bogeyed the 20th hole.
The matchups for the quarterfinals:
Steve Groom vs. Jeff Mason
Ryne Fisher vs. Joseph Winslow
Ed Brown vs. Alex Springer
Hanks Simpson vs. Josh Weems
As the quarterfinals began, Groom took off on a commanding lead over Mason as he won four of the first nine holes. Groom continued his momentum onto the back nine as he won the 10th and the 11th hole over Jeff Mason to finish 6 and 5 to advance to the semifinals. Springer had a one- hole lead over Brown through nine holes. As they moved on to the back nine, Springer took over as he won the first two holes and finished 4 and 3 to move into the semifinals. Fisher controlled Winslow as he got off to a two-hole lead after four holes. Fisher maintained his lead through the round as he advanced into the semifinals. Simpson and Weems battled back and forth throughout the round as Simpson advanced to the semifinals winning one up on the 18th hole.
The Kansas City Match Play Championship will continue tomorrow, May 10 at 7:30 a.m. CT. The pairings and results of the Kansas City Match Play Championship can be found at http://www.ghintpp.com/kcga/TPPOnlineScoring/ResultsMatch.aspx?id=530
The Kansas City Match Play Championship – Day 1
The 100th Kansas City Match Play Championship began Friday, May 8, at Swope Park Memorial Golf Course.
The tournament consisted of one 18-hole stroke play competition to determine the top-32 out the 78-golfer field that will advance to match play. Day one of the event began battling rainy conditions as the golfers began stroke play. The players dodged the weather as it cleared up to be a nice day at Swope Memorial.
The lowest score of the day was 66 (-6) shot by Nick Arman, followed by Jon Platz 67 (-5). Arman and Platz both shot a front-nine 31 (-5) as Arman carded nine birdies and Platz posted six birdies in stroke play. Charlie Schorgl aced the 16th hole allowing him to make the cut and advance to match play. The cut was placed at 74 (+2) as 32-golfers advanced into matched play Friday afternoon.
The seedings and pairings of the first round of the match play competition were
- Nick Arman vs. 32. Dale Bowne
- Steve Groom vs. 17. Alex Downing
- Craig Broswick vs. 25. Jeff Mason
- Patrick Roth vs. 24. Mark Addington
- Ryne Fisher vs. 29. Colby Yates
- Chris Reinert vs. Scott Richey
- Russell Holzbaur vs. 28. Cy Moritz
- Michael Greene vs. 21. Joseph Winslow
- Jon Platz vs. Richard Hairgrove
- Ed Brown vs. 18. Dan Schaller
- Alex Springer vs. 26. Tyler Norris
- Travis Holt vs. 23. Matt Kelley
- Hank Simpson vs. 30. Charlie Schorgl
- Dave Cunningham vs. 19. Jon Scarsella
- Matt Barry vs. 27. Aaron Uzelac
- Mark Terranova vs. 22. Josh Weems
Arman went on to defeat Bowne 5 and 4, Groom beat Downing 3 and 2, Mason Beat Broswick 3 and 1, Roth won one up against Addington, Fisher beat Yates 2 and 1, Reinert beat Richey 4 and 3, Moritz beat Holzbaur one up, Winslow beat Greene 3 and 2, Platz beat Hairgrove 2 and 1, Brown beat Schaller 2 and 1, Kelley defeated Holt 8 and 6, Cunningham defeated Scarsella one up, Barry beat Uzelac 3 and 2 and Weems won one up against Terranova. Two matches went into extra holes. Springer wins one up on the 19th over Norris and Simpson won on the 20th hole over Schorgl.
The second round and quarterfinals of the Kansas City Match Play Championship will continue at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Friday, May 8. Results of the stroke play and first round of match play, as well as pairings for day two can be found at http://www.ghintpp.com/kcga/TPPOnlineScoring/Default.aspx?id=530
Back-to-Back for Taylor Black
Swope Memorial Golf Course–
Taylor Black came out firing Sunday morning in the finals of the 2015 Kansas City Girls Match Play Championship. Black played the front nine at 2 under par 34 and made the turn with a 7-up lead over Skyler Brunk.
Black, the 2014 Girls Match Play Champion would go on the win to 8&6 to pick up her second straight title.
Brunk, who battled through two 18-hole matches yesterday, was playing in her first Match Play final.
Thank you to Swope Memorial and all the players that competed in this year’s championship.
Complete results can be found by clicking here.
Black and Brunk Set to Play for the Title
Taylor Black and Skyler Brunk are set to meet Sunday morning in the championship match of the Kansas City Girls Match Play Championship.
Black cruised to victory in the quarterfinals, with a 7 & 6 win over Riley Ricket. In the afternoon, however, things got a little tighter. Megan Propeck kept it close for most of the match, but ultimately Black pulled away for a 2&1 victory.
On the other side of the bracket, Brunk trailed most of her morning match against Teagan Noblit before playing some great golf down the stretch, including a birdie at the 18th to advance to the semifinals. In the semifinal, Brunk would win another close match against Caroline Klemp, by a score of 1-up, again by making birdie on the 18th.
The finals will be played at 7:30am tomorrow, May 3rd at Swope Memorial.
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Bracket Set for Girls Match Play
Taylor Black took the first step toward defending her Girls Match Play Championship on a beautiful afternoon at Swope Memorial.
Black fired an even par 36 on the front nine to secure the number one seed going into the match play portion of the event.
The quarterfinal matches will be played Saturday, May 2nd, immediately followed by the semifinals.
The final will be Sunday, May 3rd.
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The Second Stateline Tour Event a Success at Blue Hills Country Club
The second Stateline Tour event was held at Blue Hills Country Club, Monday, April 27. There was a solid turnout of 104 golfers that competed in today’s event.
In the Senior division, Frank Booth, Kurt Lorenzen and Charlie Schorgl shot a 74 (+2). Booth and Schorgl both carded one birdie as Lorenzen carded two on the day. Don Kuehn and Steve Groom finished runner-up shooting 75 (+3).
In the Legends division, Jerry Reid won the event firing 73 (+1), defeating the runner-up Matt Miller who shot 76 (+4). Brad Losson finished third shooting 77 (+5). Reid carded three birdies on the day. In the net competition, Matt Miller won with 67 (-5), followed by Mike Findley with 70 (-2) and Jerry Reid with 71 (-1).
In the Open Division, Michael Greene took the win with a 76 (+4), edging the runner-up Jon Platz and Mark Terranova who both shot 77 (+5). Greene carded two birdies on the day, but struggled as he bogeyed three holes on the front and three holes on the back nine.
In the Players Division, Chris Meyer took home first place with a 78 (+6), including two birdies. Mike Berlin finished runner-up posting 80 (+8), followed by Doug Flint and Ryan Murdock. Flint and Murdock tied for third shooting 81 (+9). In the net competition, Mike Berlin won shooting 72 (E). Christian Guild finished second with net 73 (+1).
Final results can be found at http://www.ghintpp.com/kcga/TPPOnlineScoring/Default.aspx?id=537
The next Stateline Tour event is May 14th at Adams Pointe Golf Course. Entry deadline is May 7th.
The 2015 Stateline Season Kicks Off at Loch Lloyd
Beautiful Loch Lloyd Country Club hosted the first Stateline Amateur Tour event of the 2015 season today. A strong field of 96 players turned out to battle cool, windy conditions.
In the Senior division, Ed Walsworth fired a solid 76 to win. Walsworth made birdies at #5 and #12 and an eagle at #10. Kurt Lorenzen finished one shot off the pace with a 77. Charlie Schorgl rounded out the top 10 with a 78.
In the Legends division, Dave Harris, won with a 72. Harris, making his Legends Division debut, made three bogeys and two birdies. Mitch Bowen finished second with a 75 and Jim Lodes finished third with a 76. John Pawsat won the net competition with a net 69. Pat Goeke finished second with a net 71.
In the Open Division, John Lovell, playing on his home course, took the win with a 72. After a rough start, with a double bogey at #2, Lovell righted the ship and cruised to victory. Nate Steinwart shot 73 to take home second place.
In the Players Division, Chris Meyer took home first place with a 76, including three birdies. Simon Walley finished second with 79 and Jamie Lyndes finished third with 80. In the net competition, Christian Guild won with 74. Tony Khunnajchian finished second with net 75.
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Infiniti of Kansas City New Title Sponsor
The Kansas City Golf Association has a new partner this season. Infiniti of Kansas City has been named the title sponsor of the KCGA’s 2015 season.
Local owners,Jennifer and Richard Webb invite all KCGA members to stop by the beautiful new dealership that is celebrating its second anniversary this summer.
Infiniti of Kansas City spent months designing the new building in Merriam, Kansas with all of the amenities of an upscale, modern dealership. Located near I-35 and 67th Street, the building is reminiscent of a modern art gallery offering car shoppers a sleek, modern showroom and setting the stage for the distinctive car buying experience.
KCGA is proud to have Infiniti of Kansas City as its Title Sponsor this year. Look for them to be featured throughout the season.
2015 KC Cup Fields are Set, Let the Games Begin!
The metro’s largest golf competition kicked off Wednesday with the 2015 KC Cup Men’s Captains meeting at Infiniti of Kansas City, and the Women’s meeting at Milburn Country Club. Both the men’s and women’s divisions were drawn as well as tournament information on format changes for the 2015 year.
Infiniti of Kansas City were gracious hosts for the Men’s Captains meeting, and have partnered up with the Kansas City Golf Association to bring the area golfers the best tournament schedule and golf services the industry has to offer. As the title sponsor of the Kansas City Golf Association, Infiniti of Kansas City brings a whole new dynamic level of support to the KCGA.
The men’s defending champions Wolf Creek Golf Club look to defend their title in 2015, but they have a tough division to get past with The National Golf Club, Shamrock Hills, and Ironhorse Golf Club.
On the Women’s side defending champions Blue Hills Country Club look to come out strong in the 2015 season. They are competing in division 5 against Milburn Country Club, Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate, and Brookridge Golf & Fitness.
Both the men’s and women’s captains began setting match play dates with the teams in their divisions. The first round of matches should be completed by early May with the final divisional match in late August. The playoffs will start August 8 and will finish up with the finals being on September 22 and 23.
The competition is going to be tough this year in both the men’s and women’s division of the KC Cup. Beginning now ten matches separates the field from kissing the prestigious KC Cup
To following the action live throughout the season make sure to follow the KCGA on twitter at @thekcga or look for the hashtag #kccup.
For complete information on divisions and results visit the KCGA KC Cup web page by clicking here.
