Charlotte’s Return of Red Bridge Results

This past weekend, the Amateur Players Tour – Charlotte Played Red Bridge Golf Course in Midland North Carolina.  

Members may recall Red Bridge was originally part of two-day event. As the greens at the time had not been in playing condition. With an abundance of TLC, the greens are well on their way to a full recovery.

Division 5 saw three players within three shots of the lead after the front 9. Three players left standing, Vince Johnson (44-47-91) would find the back 9 a little more of a challenge and come up a shot short of being in the playoff. Keith Gibson (43-47-90) was the early clubhouse leader. Cal Rogers (46-44-90) was able to close the 3 shot deficit on the back 9 to force a playoff.  Only needing one hole to get the job done, Cal Rogers wins the playoff with a par on the first hole.

Division 4 also three players establish themselves early. Rondal Gibson (44-43-87) played consistent al day but found himself 5 shots behind the leader at the turn. The deficit proved to great to overcome and settled for third. Sean May (41-45-86) had all eyes on the leader board as he was in the last group of D4 and had a chance to catch the clubhouse leader but would settle for second place. Jerry York (39-45-84) blistered the front 9 to build a comfortable lead heading into the back 9. That lead would prove important as the back 9 proved to be a test for Jerry. He was able to save a couple shots with clutch putts to secure his first APT win.

Division 3 paid the top three positions. Nick Adams (39-45-84) would find himself atop the leader board most of the day. Nick stumbled early on the back 9 opening the door for the other players and would finish tied for second but losing on the scorecard playoff for third place money. Doug Stowers (41-43-84) played consistent over all but bookend doubles on the back 9 would knock Doug out of contention but was able to win the scorecard playoff for second. Recently promoted Danny Stein (40-40-80) kept his wits as he found himself near the top of the leaderboard. With back-to-back doubles bookended by birdies early in the back nine would cruise to a 4 shot victory.

Division 2 saw players shooting in the 70’s for half of the field. 5 players found themselves in a battle for 3 APT gift cards. Anthony Mullis (38-39-77), with course knowledge, played well all day but found himself one shout out of the money. Justin Willis (36-40-76) played impressive golf on the front nine. Like others, the back proved more difficult. Justin would lose on the scorecard playoff for third place money. Randy Quis (39-37-76), found himself in contention after his promotion to D2. Randy would win the scorecard playoff for third place money. Tom Cone (35-39-74) found himself near the top of the leaderboard after the opening 9. Tom was unable to navigate the dangerous 10th hole but kept it together for a solo second place finish. Michael Edwards (34-39-73) played impressive all day. Michael earned his first APT victory with only 4 bogies on the card, offset by an eagle and a birdie was the player to beat. 

Division 1 turned into a contest for second place. Brian Parker (36-36-72) found himself in scorecard playoff with Mark Ballew (37-35-72). A birdie on 18 by Mark would prove the winning score one the scorecard playoff for second place. The day belonged to multiple APT winner Scott Patnode (32-36-68). Scott scorched the front 9 with 4 birdies, 5 overall on the day and only a single bogie. Scott’s impressive play earned him his third win on tour.

Thank you to all our members and guests, representing four different APT Chapters, for joining us at Red Bridge Golf Course!

Thank you to Red Bridge Golf Course and their staff for helping us make this event a success while showcasing the course.

Tournament Reports

Pace of Play Report: 

4 hours and 44 minutes (+14 minutes)

Skins Report:

Flight Skins Division 1|2

26 of 27 players entered

Pot $390

Flight Skins Division 3|4|5

28 of 33 players entered

Pot $420

Super Skins

47 of 60 players entered

Pot $470

Closest to the Pin

52 of 60 players entered

Pot $260/$52 each par 3

Upcoming Events

Charlotte Chapter:

July 24-25 Bright’s Creek
Saturday (7/24) Divisions 4/5 only
Sunday (7/25) Divisions 1/2/3 only
Registration

July 31 (Saturday): Warrior – Double Tee
Registration

August 7 (Saturday) Cabarrus Country Club
Registration

Upstate Chapter:

July 17 (Saturday) Kenmure Country Club
Registration

August 14 (Saturday) Woodfin Ridge
Registration

With the summer travel season upon us, be sure to review the entire schedule. With the player of the Year points battles heating up, there is still plenty of time to make a run up the standings. National Schedule | Amateur Players Tour (bluegolf.com)