September 2nd, 2010
Julie “Jules” Oxendine of Russellville qualified yesterday to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving Texas. Six spots were available and Oxendine’s 76 earned the silver medal as low qualifier. She advances to Wichita Country Club September 25-30.
Julie Oxendine receives the USGA silver medal for low qualifier at Las Colinas C.C. in Irving Texas yesterday.
September 2nd, 2010
Stan Payne and Aaron Bragg, both of Little Rock, qualified for the USGA Mid-Amateur Chammpionship today at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Payne, in a steady rain most of the day, put together a solid round of 16 pars and 2 birdies to easily win the silver medal with a 2-under par 70. Bragg and Chris Houston of Collierville, TN finished with three-over par 75s and Bragg won the playoff for the second qualifying spot on the third hole of sudden death with a birdie on the par-5 18th hole. Houston is the first alternate and Joey Nichols, of Little Rock, is the second alternate with a 76. All but Houston are members at PVCC. Payne and Bragg advance to Atlantic Golf Club in Long Island, New York later this month. It is Bragg’s first USGA Championship. Payne qualified for the Mid-Am a couple of years ago at Bandon Dunes in Oregon.
Stan Payne
September 1st, 2010
Want “Free Golf” Arkansas and help support a very worthy cause at the same time? Here is your chance. Play Harbor Oaks Golf Club in Pine Bluff this weekend (Sept. 3-6) during Patriot Golf Weekend and donor $10 or more to the Folds of Honor Foundation and receive a complimentary round of golf – weekday or weekend. Members playing this weekend that donate $5 will receive an ”All Day Cart.” For more information, click here: patriotgolfdayharboroaks The course reviews on Harbor Oaks have been fantastic lately as course superintendent is Rick Hale has had the course in outstanding condition all year!
Todd Martin plays the picturesque par-3 17th hole at Harbor Oaks in the 2008 ASGA Match Play.
August 26th, 2010
Pairings and starting times for the USGA Mid-Amateur Qualifying Round on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, 32 players for two (2) spots: US Mid-Am Qualifying Pairing
August 23rd, 2010
Jeff Slatton, Golf Writer for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette for the past few years, has taken a new job in the Public Relations Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hot Springs. Jeff has covered a number of ASGA Championships and Designated Tournaments and has even done some free-lance writing for the Arkansas Golfer magazine in the past and hopefully will be able to do so in the future. Yesterday, was his last official day with the ADG and he covered the ASGA Senior & Super-Senior Stroke Play at the Country Club of Arkansas. Jeff has also covered UALR basketball and has spent lots of nights and weekends away from home. His new job is five days a week, allowing him to spend more time with his family. Thanks for all the great coverage you have given the ASGA, Jeff – we will certainly miss ya!
Jeff Slatton (right) interviews Stan Lee on his last day with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
August 22nd, 2010
Stan Lee three day total of 214 was enough to defend the ASGA Senior Stroke Play Championship. Ken Golden finished 2nd with 219 total. Glen Talbert finished with a three day total of 215 to win the ASGA Super Senior Championship. Finishing 2nd was Sam McAllister with a 3 day total of 227. results
August 21st, 2010
Stan Lee repeated his first round score of 70 in the second round of the ASGA Senior Stroke Play Championship with a two day total of 140. Ken Golden is in second with a two day total of 143. Glen Talbert continued his good play shooting 68 to lead the Super Senior division by 13 with a two day total of 142. Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. for round three. 2nd Round Results 3rd round Pairings
August 20th, 2010
Ken Golden and Stan Lee each shot 2 under 70 to tie for the lead in the first round of the ASGA Senior Stroke Play Championship played at Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle. Glen Talbert leads the Super Senior division with a 74. Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. round 1 results
