The Arkansas Amateur Players tour concluded its 2022 season at Indian Hills GC. With sunny skies and mild temperatures in the mid 70s, the weather was perfect. With so much at stake, each player was looking forward to this event and becoming the first ever Arkansas Local Player of the Year.
In Division One.
Robert Connell from Russellville, AR. Would post a total score of 79 on day one and 73 on Day 2 to not only win the tournament in Division One. But also take the Division One player of the Year title.
In Division Two.
Mark Bradley from Fort Smith, AR, would shoot a -1 under 71 on day one and a total score of 83 on day two to take first place. Mark Bradley would also become the first ever division two local player of the Year in Arkansas. Kendall Price from Hackett AR or shoot a day one score of 81 and a day two score of 76 to finish in second place. Brian Hawkins from Bentonville, AR, would shoot a day one score of 80 and a day two score of 81 to finish in 3rd place.
In Division Three.
Elisha Payne from Gibsland LA. would shoot a day one score of 84 and a day two score of 92 to finish the tournament in first place. Elisha Payne would go on to become the first ever Division Three local player of the Year in Arkansas.
In Division Four.
Jeff Corder from Hot Springs, AR. Would shoot a score of 89 on day one and a 97 on day two to finish the tournament in first place. Jeff Corder would become the first ever Division Four Arkansas local Player of the Year. Thomas Bartole would finish in second place posting a day one score of 99 and a day two score of 100.
In division five.
Donnie Warren from Cabot, AR and Jim Haslauer from Little Rock, AR, would battle it out for division five local player of the Year. Donnie Warren would post a day one score of 94 and a day two score of 94 to finish in first place and become the first ever Arkansas Local Player of the Year winner for Division 5. Jim Haslauer would post a day one score of 106 and a day two score of 97 to finish in second place.
Upcoming tournaments:
APT Sr. North American Championship
Myrtle Beach, SC
September 25-27
APT North American Championship
Nashville, TN
October 10-12
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Indian Hills Winners
Division 1 Champion
Robert Connell
Division 2 Champion
Mark Brailey
Division 3 Champion
Elisha Payne
Division 4 Champion
Jeff Corder
Division 5 Champion
Donnie Warren
Division 1
Player of the Year
Robert Connell
Division 2
Player of the Year
Mark Brailey
Division 1
Player of the Year
Elisha Payne
Division 4
Player of the Year
Jeff Corder
Division 5
Player of the Year
Donnie Warren
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