Tour rookies lead the way at Ruffled Feathers
Rex (B), Walters (A), Minder (Champ) & Maalik-Naselli (C)
Not Pictured: McLaughlin (D)
Tournament Results Chicago Cup Standings
The Chicago Golfweek Tour returned to Ruffled Feathers, home of the 2011 Regional Major, and this time Mother Nature was not as kind. Last years tournament was in mid July and the heat was blazing, this year thunder and lightning welcomed the golfers with a 30 minute delay. However the skies mostly cleared and play was on. The weather did not stop the field and tour rookies lead the charge for the day, as 4 of them found the winner’s circle.
In the Championship Flight, Matt Minder fired a 1 over par 73 en route to a 2 shot victory over Jon Schram (75, 38-37). Minder’s day was highlighted by a string of birdies that captapulted him to victory. Minder birdied #11, #12, #13, & #14 to shot 2 under par on the back 9 and he needed every one of them. “I was in a little zone there and had some good numbers on my approaches, I knew that I had a chance, I just needed to hold on over those last few holes” said Minder. Mikael Nelander finished in 3rd (78, 38-40). Schram maintained his early lead in the Championship Flight Chicago Cup standings with his 2nd place finish.
For the 2nd tournament in a row, the A flight saw a tour rookie take home the championship, as Travis Walters cruised to a 5 shot victory in the 23 player field. Walters carded back to back birdies on#6 & #7 and then another on #14 to go along with his 11 pars on the day. “I started a little rough out there, but settled down and got a few back on 6 & 7. 17 & 18 were tough today and to walk away with pars definitely made me happy” said Walters. Fred Alaimo took 2nd with a 79 (41-38) and Tim Bell (Prairie Landing Champion) took 3rd as he carded an 80 (42-38). Bell’s 3rd place finish has given him an early lead in the A Flight Chicago Cup standings over Travis Walters.
The 27 player field in the B flight was jam packed, but when the round was complete, Bob Rex squeaked out a 1 shot victory over a quartet of players. Rex fired an 83 (40-43) that included 9 pars. Rex had pressure from a few tour veterans and a tour rookie. “I can’t believe I won” said Rex. Tom Seputis (84, 43-41), Mark Wilson (84, 43-41), Drew Capra (84,42-42) & Ted Piwko (84,39-45) found themselves in a tie for 2nd place. Tiebreakers split the tie and gave the nod the second place finish to Tom Seputis and 3rd to Mark Wilson. Rex’s victory puts him in 1st place for the B Flight Chicago Cup Standings with a slim lead over Prairie Landings Champion, Bill Duryea.
The C Flight welcomed the season’s first woman champion as Julie Maalik-Naselli beat the 18 player field by 4 shots, shooting an 85 (40-45). Maalik-Naselli’s round was highlighted by an eagle 2 on the par 4-14th as she holed out from the fairway. “I had a ton of fun out there, not sure I can live up to this next time out, but what a blast” said Maalik-Naselli. 2nd place went to George Tudor (87, 42-45) and Richard Aquino carded an 89 (47-42) for his 3rd place finish. With her victory, Maalik-Naselli joins Frank Alaimo and George Tudor atop the C Flight Chicago Cup standings. Although it may be short lived, as a flight promotion is within her sights.
Michael McLaughlin (96,48-48) continued the rookie stride to the champions podium, but one problem….he had to leave. McLaughlin is a Chicago Fire Paramedic and needed to leave the tournament to play in the Fire-Police softball game, meaning he didn’t know he claimed the hardware until Sunday. Either way, McLaughlin edged out Scott Marinic (97, 53-44) by one stroke and Mike Schmitt (98, 49-49) by two shots. Marincic is now the proud owner of 6-2nd place finishes in the last two seasons, one of these days Scott will break through! With his victory, McLaughlin has leapfrogged the pack to the front of the D Flight Chicago Cup standings.
The tour’s next two events take them to private country clubs (Glen Flora CC & Itasca CC). For more information on how you can become a tour member, contact tour director Rob Maguire at 630-886-3442 or Chicago@amateurgolftour.net
Ruffled Feathers Money Games
| Champ Flight Skins - $30 each |
A Flight Skins - $ 39 each |
B Flight Skins - $70 each |
C Flight Skins - $27 each |
| Newby, Doug (Hole: 2 Score: 3) |
Alaimo, Fred (Hole: 1 Score: 3) |
Lee, Jim (Hole: 2 Score: 3) |
Alaimo, Frank (Hole: 16 Score: 3) |
| Schram, Jon (Hole: 12 Score: 3) |
Back (G), Trevor (Hole: 13 Score: 3) |
Piwko, Ted (Hole: 7 Score: 3) |
Maalik-Naselli, J (Hole: 14 Score: 2) |
| Newby, Doug (Hole: 17 Score: 3) |
Bell, Tim (Hole: 18 Score: 3) |
Rucker, Vince (Hole: 3 Score: 2) |
Maalik-Naselli, J(Hole: 5 Score: 4) |
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Johnson, P (Hole: 8 Score: 2) |
Seputis, Tom (Hole: 15 Score: 4) |
Nizzere, Steve (Hole: 13 Score: 4) |
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LaLonde, Luke (Hole: 5 Score: 3) |
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Oshona, Jeffrey (Hole: 10 Score: 4) |
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Walters, Travis (Hole: 7 Score: 3) |
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Tudor, George (Hole: 3 Score: 2) |
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D Flight Skins - $8 each |
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Gawne, Kevin (Hole: 2 Score: 4) |
| Super Skins - $ 104 each |
Hole in One |
Closest to the Pin |
Katula, Jim (Hole: 13 Score: 3) |
| LaLonde, Luke (Hole: 5 Score: 3) |
2011 Carryover: $1,092 |
Champ Flight - Ryan Graves $30 |
Mallet, Ed (Hole: 1 Score: 3) |
| Maalik-Naselli, J (Hole: 14 Score: 2) |
Ruffled Feathers Pot: $83 |
A Flight - Patrick Johnson $90 |
McLaughlin, Mike (Hole: 6 Score: 6) |
| Alaimo, Frank (Hole: 16 Score: 3) |
2012 Current Balance: $1,175 |
B Flight - Jim Lee $110 |
Mitchell, Bill (Hole: 18 Score: 4) |
| Bell, Tim (Hole: 18 Score: 3) |
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C Flight - Rich Aquino - $65 |
Schmitt, Mike (Hole: 10 Score: 4) |
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D Flight - No Winner, carryover |
Schmitt, Mike (Hole: 11 Score: 4) |
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Schmitt, Mike (Hole: 14 Score: 4) |
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Schmitt, Mike (Hole: 17 Score: 3) |
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Schmitt, Mike (Hole: 3 Score: 3) |
2012 Tournament of Champions
November 3rd @ The Glen Club
We are excited to announce a new addition to the Chicago Golfweek Tour schedule. An exclusive event that members must earn their way to The Glen Club. Only Chicago Champions are invited to play in the tournament. The following members have already punched their tickets

Prairie Landing Champions: Schram (CH), Bell (A), Duryea (B), McKeehan (C) & Feyerherd (D)
Ruffled Feathers Champions: Minder (CH), Walters (A), Rex (B), Maalik-Naselli (C), & McLaughlin (D)
2012 Golfweek Chicago Amateur Tour Referral Program
The 2012 season will be our best season yet and we want everyone to experience the thrill of competitive golf. Our 2012 referral program will allow members to share their experiences with their golf friends and will be rewarded for their efforts.
For the upcoming season, Chicago members who refer 2 new members to sign up and play in at least one tour event in Chicago will receive 1 paid tournament entry fee! Bring 4 friends, get 2 tournaments! Get 6 golf buddies to sign up and play get 3 free tournaments! It’s that simple! But we are not stopping there. If a Chicago member refers a new member to the Milwaukee tour another free tournament will be given! That’s right 1 new member in Milwaukee equals a paid tournament!
The fine print:
- All referrals must be a new member to the tour and not be a member of another tour city or a member in previous seasons.
- Referral tournament credits will not be redeemable for major tournaments.
- Referral tournament credits will be issued once the new player pays for his/her membership and has completed play in one tournament.
- To count as credit the referred member MUST include the current members name on the application form when joining, no referral name, no credit.
- Chicago members referring Milwaukee members can use tournament credits towards events in Chicago or Milwaukee
- The max number of tournament credits that can be accumulated is 5 (for referring 10 players) and can be carried over to the following season.
Time to start recruiting!
Chicago Tour Partners


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