Congratulations to Andy Spencer on his record-setting Watson Challenge victory!

For a thorough wrap-up of the event, click here for an article by the Kansas City Star’s Josh Tolentino.

For complete results and scores, click here.

Conditions were difficult at Milburn Country Club for round 2 of the 2017 Watson Challenge, but you wouldn’t have known it watching Andy Spencer play. Spencer, who trailed first round leader Chase Hanna by one shot after the first round, fired a 67 to take a three shot lead into Sunday’s final round.

Spencer and Hanna, former teammates at KU, will be joined by Blue Hills Golf Professional Sean Dougherty in the final group on Sunday.

Complete pairings and results can be found by clicking here.

Chase Hanna, the 2015 Watson Challenge champion, fired a 3-under par 69 to take a 1-shot lead after the opening round of the 2017 Watson Challenge. The highlight of Hanna’s round was an eagle 2 at the par-4 13th.

Andy Spencer, Chris Mabry and Steve Groom all shot 2-under par 70 to share 2nd place.

Tom Watson struggled a bit, firing a 4-over par 76 that put him in a tie for 20th.

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The fourth StateLine Amateur Tour event of the season was Tuesday, June 6, at Tiffany Greens Golf Club. The one day tournament featured a total of 61 players. Kevin Rome made six birdies on his round as well as an eagle on the par 5 11^th hole, on route to a four-under par, 68. Rome lead the way in the players division by seven shots over Ritch Nigh who took second at three-over, 75. Dennis McCormack took third with a four-over par, 76.

In the open division, Tanner Owen made only one bogey all day to go along with six birdies. His outstanding score of five-under par, 67, took home medalist honors. There was a two-way tie for second place in the division between Bryan Meyer and Brent Mertz who shot scores of two-over par, 74.

Brad Robinson and Greg Aikmus both tied for the top spot in the legends division firing two-over par, 74. Ron Brewer and Bob Bezek were in a two-way tie for third firing rounds of three-over, 75.

In the senior division, Mark Worthey played a solid round of golf coming in with a one-over par, 73, giving him the victory by three shots over Jim Gates who shot four-over 76. John Scarsella and Steve Groom both tied for third after scores of six-over, 78.

The next StateLine Amateur Tour event is July 17^th at the Country Club of Leawood! We hope to see you all there!

The Kansas City Junior Tour kicked off the start of its season June 5, at Fred Arbanas Golf Course. In the boys 16 and over division, Matthew Scharff fired a six-over par, 78, to take medalist honors. Matthew Snyder took second with an eight-over par, 80. There was a four-way tie for third place with Kohlin Hicks, Michael Garcia, Trace Walters, and Blake Aerni all shooting ten-over, 82.

Griffin Brassell won the boys 13-15 division with a score of 6-over, 78. Drake Krumme and Beau Barnes fired scores of 83 and 84 to take second and third place, respectively.

The boys prep division features players from ages 10-12 and is a 9-hole tournament. JP Hepler won the division with a six-over par, 42.

In the girl’s 16 and over division, Grace Parkerson fired an eleven-over par, 83, to claim the victory by five shots over Lauren Wood.

Lauren Muller won the girl’s 13-15 division shooting a nine-over par, 81. Abby Howard and Lia Johnson took second and third place with scores of 90 and 92.

Thanks to everyone who competed in the first KCJT event of the year! We look forward to our next KCJT event at Drumm Farm on June 15!

The 2017 Kansas City Junior Championship was held May 31—June 1, at Brookridge Golf and Country Club. The tournament field was comprised of 68 players. Inclement weather suspended play for a total of three hours and six minutes during round one. Joe Bultman and Ryan Bender both handled the conditions well carding rounds of 71, good enough to take the lead by two shots going into the final round. Bultman birdied two of his last four holes in round one, which resulted in an under par back nine and an overall round of even par. Bender played a very consistent round, making two birdies, two bogies, and fourteen pars.

Ryan Bender who was tied for the lead with Joe Bultman entering the second and final round of the Kansas City Junior Championship, got off to a strong start and maintained it the rest of the day. He made 3 birdies and only carded one bogey, good enough to take the championship in the boy’s division. His two-day total was 140, two-under par. Justin Wingerter, fired scores of 73, 75, which put him in second place. There was a four-way tie for third, at seven-over par, between Jake Propeck, Michael Winslow, Joe Bultman, and Thomas Luger.

In the girl’s division, Julia Misemer and Rosie Klausner led the way after round one with scores of two-over par, 74. Megan Propeck and Samantha Paulak shot 76 and 77, respectively, heading into the final round. In the final round, Megan Propeck started off slow with a bogey on her first hole, but played steady golf making the turn in even par on the day. She went on to birdie holes 10 and 11 and parred the last five holes to win the girl’s division of the Kansas City Junior Championship. Her one-under, 71, on day two put her total at 147, defeating Rosie Klausner by four shots. Klausner finished second with rounds of 74 and 77. Julia Misemer, who was tied with Klausner for the lead after day one, finished in third place, shooting a six-over, 78, on the last day.

We would like to thank all the players who participated in the 2017 Kansas City Junior Championship. Congratulations to Ryan Bender and Megan Propeck on their outstanding victories! We would also like to thank all the KCGA volunteers for their help as well as the staff at Brookridge Golf and Country Club.

 

The third Stateline Amateur Tour event of the season was held at the Nicklaus Club at Lionsgate on Tuesday, May 30. The field was comprised of 103 players. In the open division, Alex Forristal fired a sizzling 7-under par, 65 to claim medalist honors. Forristal got off to a hot start, making an eagle, two, on his first hole. He went out in 4-under, 32, and made four more birdies on the back nine, before finishing with a bogey on his final hole. Chris Beaubien and Nate Steinwart both tied for second place in the open division with scores of one-under, 71.

There was a four-way tie for first place in the players division. Kevin Rome, Addie Chapin, Michael Buckhouse, and Ritch Nigh all fired two-over par, 74. Steve Groom lead the way in the senior division. Groom carded a bogey-free, 3-under, 69, on Tuesday. He edged Brad Gaeddert by a shot. There was a two-way tie for third between Mark Addington and David Hamilton with scores of one-over, 73.

Ron Brewer won the legends division with a score of two-over, 74. Bob Bezek fired a three-over, 75, good enough for second place. Rounding out the legends division in third was Fran Ferns who scored a five-over, 77.

Click here to view results from SLAT event at Nicklaus Club at Lionsgate.

The next Stateline Amateur Tour event is June 6 at Tiffany Greens Golf Club.

Scott Livingston, of Rogers, Arkansas, survived a tough test and came out on top at Hallbrook Country Club to advance to the US Senior Open.

Livingston shot 73 to claim medalist honors and earn the only invitation available for the championship at Salem Country Club.

Complete results can be found by clicking here.

The 103rd Kansas City Match Play began at Swope Memorial today.

78 players teed off this morning attempting to add their name to an illustrious list of past champions.

Brad Welch fired the low qualifying score of 67 to claim the #1 seed.

Eight players tied for the last qualifying spot at 76. Scott Schaeffer emerged from that playoff to claim the #32 seed.

Click here to follow the match play scores.

Click here to see a history of the Kansas City Match Play Championship.

The Women’s Match Play was also held this past weekend (April 28-30) at Swope Memorial Golf Course.

There were nine women for eight spots after two players withdrew during the qualifying round on Friday. Abby Glynn fired a four-under 32 on the back nine to shoot two-under par, 70. Taylor Black took the two-seed after shooting 74 in the qualifying round. Black is a three-time champion of the Girls Match Play Championship, having won the tournament the last three years.

Glynn defeated Jettie Bezek 1-up in the first quarterfinal match. Bezek took a 3-up heading into the back nine, but Glynn won three of the last five holes to win the match.

Lacy Shelton who shot 77 in the qualifying round, defeated number four seed Martha Linscott 3&1.

Erin Carney won her match against Madison Slayton 5&4 and Taylor Black was a 4&3 winner over Madyson Acers in the final quarterfinal match.

Glynn faced Shelton in the first semifinal match of the Women’s Match Play Championship. Glynn got off to a hot start, winning three of the first four holes. She was 3-up through ten holes, before Lacey Shelton mounted a comeback. Shelton won holes eleven through fourteen and then made par on the last to win the match 1-up.

Erin Carney made the turn against Taylor Black 1-up. The match went all the way to the final hole, and Carney secured her spot in the championship match with her 1-up victory over Black.

Lacy Shelton and Erin Carney will meet in the championship match of the Women’s Match Play. The final match of the Women’s Match Play Championship will also take place on May 19^th at Swope Memorial Golf Course.