Hendershott picks up 4th vicotory
written by Kara - Jul 1, 2008
GLT President, Dennis Hendershott was victorious today at the Glen Eagle Canada Day Event in a playoff over Danny King, two-time CPC Champion and multiple GLT winner. The pair both carded 5 under par rounds of 67, King posted early being in the 3rd group of the day and Hendershott was in the later half of the draw. There were a few contenders in the field, Josh Dean posted an early round of 4 under par after a stellar front nine of 3 under. Dean currently sits 2nd on the order of merit and is the front runner for Rookie of the Year. Conor O'Shae of Pippers Heath also card a 4 under, 68 to finish tied for 3rd.
Hendershott and King started their playoff on the 1st hole on the Blue nine, Par 4. Both players made routine pars and moved on to the 2nd hole, par 5. King hit a bomb off the tee, which came to a rest on the downslope of the fairway making a difficult second shot in from roughly 210 yards. Hendershott hit a shorter tee ball which finished on a level lie where he was able to capitalize hitting a hybrid 3 iorn from 244 yards on the green. Hendershott two-putted for the birdie and the win over King.
Hendershott was emotional about his win, having just come off missing the cut at the Mystic Platinum tournament last week where he carded his highest round ever as a professional. He stated he has been making some positive changes, it's just that there has been a large gap between his good swings and misses.
The Tour heads back to Mystic next week for a regular series event.
more...Entry Fee Deadlines
written by Kara - Jun 26, 2008
Just a reminder to all our members Cheque deadlines for Tournament Entries is 10 days prior to event date.
Mystic Drama - An Exciting Finish
written by Kara - Jun 25, 2008
It was a very exciting 3rd and final round today at the Mystic Platinum Event. The field saw more shifting and movement on the leaderboard throughout the day. Leaders fell back and players came from behind. Cieseilski was lurking his way up the board and had it 2 under par with 2 holes to play, but made an error off the tee on 17, hitting his tee ball in the hazard which lead to a bogie and falling out of contention. A new course record was shot by Terry O'Brien (68, -4), which ultimately placed him at the top of the board with a 3-day total of -2. Young gun, Dustin Wetherup also posted an impressive 3 under, 69 to finish at -2 total. Brian McCann, started the day with a 1 shot lead and was favoured to win. McCann started his day in total control and not making a bogie until the 15th hole. Sitting on 15, McCann had a 2 shot lead over the field. McCann was not able to bounce back and unfortunately made back-to-back bogies on 17 and 18 took him out of chance to playoff for the win.
Wetherup and O'Brien warmed up and headed out to the Par 4, 18th Hole to a sudden death playoff. O'Brien and Wetherup both hit driver off the tee. After their second shot in, both players found the back greenside bunker. O'Brien was unable to make his 10 foot par putt which left the door open for Wetherup who drained his 8 foot uphill putt for the win. This was Wetherup's first Professional victory.
Wetherup turned Pro last Spring on the Great Lakes Tour. He spent his winter between Florida and North Carolina playing on Southern Developmental Tours. His summer plans include playing in the GLT Platinum events and will try to qualify for some Nationwide Tour events and Canadian Tour events when they hit Ontario.
more...Aaron Logan wins his first GLT Title
written by Kara - Jun 22, 2008
Aaron Logan of Brantford wins his first GLT Amateur Title today at Mystic GC in Ancaster. Mystic is considered likely the most difficult Amateur Tour stop site to date. Logan is one of the younger players (20 yrs) on the Amateur Tour, he plays out of the Brantford Golf and C.C. He is now the 3rd player from Brantford to win on the GLT Amateur Series this year, joining Corey Waring and Mike Hachigian in the winner's circle.
Logan was low in the clubhouse for the better part of the day. He carded a 2 over par, 74 from the Gold Tees. In the second last group Andrew Gallo of Thornhill and a newcomer to the Tour tied the low gross spot in the Championship flight. Logan and Gallo headed to the first hole in a sudden death playoff. Logan played smart and made an easy par to take home the hardware. He was awarded with his first GLT trophy as well as a $450 Gift Card.
Mark Tremblett won the A Flight and Ali Tahir was the low gross in the B Flight. The next tour stop is in July at the Carlisle GC.
more...Alan McLean wins his 3rd GLT trophy in 2008
written by Kara - Jun 18, 2008
Alan McLean finished on top again. GLT was hosted by Paris Grand CC for it's 3rd Platinum Event of the year this past week. McLean held the lead during both the 1st and 2nd rounds. In Round 1, McLean shot a new course record of -7 (65). Past Paris Grand Platinum Champion, Rod Spittle held the previous record, -6 (66) in 2006. McLean's 3 day total was 208 (-8), As of late, McLean has finished at the top of the leaderboard in his last 3 of 4 GLT events and has now won over $12,000.00. Next week McLean heads to Michigan to try and qualify for the PGA's Buick Event.
(Photo: L-R Brody Whetham, Head Professional Paris Grand; Alan McLean: and Dennis Hendershott, GLT President)
Rookie of the Year front-runner, Josh Dean posted the low round of the day, shooting (-4) 68, and made the biggest move and finished Tied for 3rd place overall. Other newcomer standouts included Marc Bourgeois of New Brunswick who shot a 67 earlier in the week; Andrew Egerter of the Niagara region who was 2 under in the final round and Dave Levesque of Georgetown who made a jump up the leaderboard in the final round as well.
GLT will visit Mystic GC next week for it's 4th Platinum Series Event, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. GLT AMATEURS will also get to enjoy the new venue this Sunday in their next event, which is considered a Tour Major.
more...CRAIG EUSTACE - Defends his Title at Paris Grand Amateur
written by Kara - Jun 15, 2008
Earlier today at Paris Grand CC; Craig Eustace of London Ontario was the first GLT Champion to successfully defended his Title. Eustace shot 1 under Par, 71 and beat the field by 3 strokes to take home the Low Gross Champion Trophy and $450 Gift Certificate. GLT Championship Flight Order of Merit leader; Corey Waring of Brantford and Dave Ashleigh of Toronto both shot 74's and settled for the low gross in the Championship Flight and each made $250 in gift certificates. The A Flight had a new winner; Bob Martin of Woodstock shot a record low round of 75 to win the Flight Title and take home $300 in Gift Certificates. Another first time winner in the B Flight was Bob Schmidt of Kitchener, also winning the value of $300.
Double order of merit points were awarded today at the 2nd Amateur Major of the season. Waring still holds the leader, but Ahslight, Tim Lee and now Eustace are making a run in the Championship Flight. Trevor Brown is still the front runner in the A Flight and female competitor Nadia Ayoub has taken over the B Flight point-lead over Andrew Schlegle and Kalle Almer.
The Amateur Series has back to back events, heading to Mystic GC in Jerseyville next Sunday for another MAJOR. The players will surely enjoy the Championship course layout, Mystic is a new addition to the GLT roster this year.
more...Commanding Win by McLean
written by Kara - Jun 10, 2008
Alan McLean of London, Ontario took home his 2nd of the year GLT Champion Title today at Willow Valley by a commanding 4 stroke victory. McLean now leads the GLT Order of Merit with just over $7000 having only played 3 events so far this year. McLean has been home resting an injury the past few weeks but does plan to get back out to the European Tour schedule as soon as his doctors give him the okay. While discussing his round, McLean admitted "Today was the best ball stricking round I have had all season, I hit 16 greens today in regulation and felt very good over all my putts." This was McLeans first time playing Willow Valley GC in Ancaster, he commented on the great conditions and the well maintained greens.
Brian McCann of Mississauga and Piero Poletto of Woodbridge tied for 2nd both posting scores of 69's. Conor O'Shea of Oakville and Mike DeCourcy of Scarborough were Tied for 4th with rounds of 2 under (70's). 8 other players finished Tied for 6th at 1 under par (71's).
more..."Big Vic" wins at Vic Park
written by Kara - Jun 4, 2008
In his Professional Debut, Victor Ciesielski wins at Victoria Park in a threeman playoff. The name may ring a bell, Ciesielski qaulified and competed as an Amateur in the 2006 Bell Canadian Open at the age of 19. Ciesielski is no stranger to playoffs, in 2006 he won at the Copetown Woods GLT Amateur Series Event and was runner up at the Glen Eagle event. Today, Ciesielski shot -3, 68 and was low in the clubhouse for most of the day. Ian Doig and Dan Payton also came in later posting -3's which forced the playoff. The trio went to Hole #1, a Par 5, dog-leg right. Cieseilski pured his tee shot and second shot and made eagle with a 10 foot putt to win over Doig and Payton. Victoria Park East is know for players going low, but the cool winds blew from the north-east today which made for difficult scoring conditions.
more...
