We had a great tournament at International Links Miami on Saturday! Despite all the rain on Thursday and Friday, the course was in very good shape and the competition was fierce.
The importance of a single stroke seemed to be the lesson of the day. In the Palmer Flight, a mere five strokes separated the top six finishers. The Sarazen and Snead Flights were won by a single stroke and only three strokes separated first and second place in the Hogan and Jones Flights.
Jay Malanga and Stephen Hagerman had the rounds of the day. Both gentlemen shot 80, with Malanga taking first place in the Palmer Flight and Hagerman winning the Hogan Flight. It was the first Am Tour win for both players. Malanga had a very strong front nine, making the turn at 37, while Hagerman caught fire on the back nine, finishing with 38. Nice rounds, guys – and a great first win!
Alex Ojea had the shot of the day, holing out with a wedge from about 100 yards on the 4th hole.
In the Sarazen Flight, Gary Ruderman won his first Am Tour trophy, shooting 83 and edging Richard Malcolm by a single stroke. John Copeland notched his second tour victory in the Jones Flight, shooting an 88 for a 3-stroke win. Tony Maroon took second place with a 91.
In the Snead flight, Jorge Lorenzo shot a 91 to edge Marvin Kurzban by a single stroke.
John Daglaris was the big skins game winner, taking home $240 for his birdie on 14. Richard Malcolm pocketed a cool $200 for his birdie on #5 in the Sarazen Flight and Stephen Hagerman (Hogan Flight) walked off with $110 for his birdies on #4 and 14.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Click here for all the scores:
And click here to see the tournament photos:
Next up is Boca Country Club on November 26th and The Diplomat on December 3rd!
Have a great Thanksgiving, and I’ll see you on the course!
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