2-Day Tour Major: August 11th & 12th, 2012 - Meadowlands & Whitemarsh Valley
Posted: 8/22/2012 7:16:25 AM
Dave Upchurch in perfect form on the short Par 3 9th hole at Whitemarsh Valley CC.

Two fantastic private golf courses hosted the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) on August 11th and 12th, 2012. Day One was played at Meadowlands Country Club, a Gordon Brothers design opened in 1951. The course was redesigned in the 1990’s by Ault, Clark & Associates, who removed many mature trees and built seven new holes. The result is a challenging and interesting golf course. On Day Two, we played the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA. This course was the venue for the PGA Tour for many years during the 1970’s and 1980’s. The golf course, incorporating the Wissahickon Creek and embracing lovely rolling meadows, was designed by George Thomas and opened in 1908. Several design modifications by William Flynn and Donald Ross are evident in the current routing, which Ben Hogan once called "one of the world’s great golf courses". This was a ‘double-points’ Tour Major tournament. We proudly welcomed Metro NY GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour members Daniel Margulies and John Weitz to the event.

In the Championship Flight, Andrew Neal won for the second time this season against a field of seven ‘CHAMPS’ with a two-day total of 153 for a 10-stroke victory over Ben Hollinger. The difference was on Day One, when Andrew carded a 1-over par 72 (34-38) that included 3 birdies, the best score by a 9 stroke margin over Ben Hollinger (81, 41-40). On Day Two, Neal’s 9-over par 81 (44-37) bested Hollinger by a single stroke. Hollinger’s round of 82 (44-38) included 4 birdies; Neal was without a birdie on Day Two. Jay Vasil was another stroke back at 164 after steady rounds of 82-82.

The A Flight victory went to Dave Upchurch, with a two-day total of 149. On Day One, Upchurch posted a 3-over par 74 (36-38) that included two birdies; Dave was even-par on the front-nine. He was tied with Dave DiValentino who also carded a 74 (37-37) that included three birdies. On Day Two, Upchurch continued his fine play with a round of 3-over par 75 (38-37) that included two birdies. DiValentino could do no better than an 81 (39-42) on Day Two for a two-day total of 155, six-shots back. Metro NY member John Weitz was another six strokes back with a two-day total of 161 after steady rounds of 81-80.

In the B Flight, new member John Cavanaugh won his first title on tour by one-stroke in a heated battle with Keith Johnson. On Day One, Johnson led the field with a fine round of 80 (38-42) that included three birdies. He was three strokes better than Cavanaugh, who shot 83 (42-41) without a birdie on the card. On Day Two, Cavanaugh returned a score of 84 (42-42), again without a birdie, for a two-day total of 167.That was just enough to pip Johnson, who went round in 88 (46-42) for a two-day total of 168. Kyle Mazza was another shot back at 169 after rounds of 86-83.

The C Flight champion was determined in a one-hole playoff between Dave Neder and John Son, who both finished with a two-day total of 184. The best round of Day One was carded by Max Lamberto who shot 88 (41-47) with two birdies. Son was 5-strokes back with a 93 (46-47) and Neder was even further back after a round of 95 (46-49). On Day Two, Lamberto faded and Neder returned an excellent round of 89 (45-44) to catch Son, who was in with a round of 91 (45-46). In the playoff, Neder made a long putt for a Par 4 after escaping from the greenside bunker, after Son couldn’t get up and down for par from the bunker. An enthusiastic crowd of members watched the playoff unfold and cheered on the contestants – it was great fun!

The event raised $ 140.00 for the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour’s charity partner, Stand Up 2 Cancer. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to play golf on such pristine and challenging private golf courses. Our next event is at Little Mill Country Club, a private course located in the pinelands near Marlton, NJ. The tournament is scheduled for Sunday August 26th, with a scheduled 12:30 PM 1st tee start. The tournament entry fee is $110.00 and scheduled practice rounds are available.

SKINS & CTP 08-11-12

Hole #2 – John Stevens (Birdie "3")
Hole #5 – Dave Upchurch  (Birdie "3")
Hole #6 – John DiValentino, Jr. (Birdie "2")
Hole #10 – Max Lamberto (Birdie "3")
Hole #13 – John Poole (Birdie "3")
Hole #14 – John Poole  (Birdie "3")
Hole #18 – Jim Boyce (Birdie "3")

Skins paid $40.00 each

CTP #3 – Dave Upchurch 2’ 6"
CTP #6 – John DiValentino, Jr.  7’ 0"
CTP #12 – John Cavanaugh 7’ 7"
CTP # 16 – Mike Krantz 11’ 2"

CTP paid $35.00 each

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SKINS & CTP 08-12-12

Hole #1 – Dave Taylor (Birdie "3")
Hole #3 – Steve Neder  (Birdie "4")
Hole #5 – Jay Barnica (Birdie "4")
Hole #6 – John DiValentino, Sr. (Eagle "2")
Hole #10 – Mike Krantz (Birdie "3")
Hole #14 – John DiValentino, Jr.  (Birdie "3")
Hole #15 – Ben Hollinger (Birdie "3")
Hole #16 – Jay Vasil (Birdie "2")
Hole #17 – Doug Hilgenberg (Birdie "4")
Hole #18 – Dave DiValentino (Birdie "3")

Skins paid $28.00 each

CTP #4 - John Weitz 34’ 4"
CTP #9 - Dave Upchurch  7’ 1"
CTP #12 - Jay Vasil  9’ 11"
CTP #16 - David Cooey 6’ 10"

CTP paid $35.00 each

Tour News Archive...


09-30-19: 2017 GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) Flight Champions

09-17-17: Little Mill Country Club Hosts 2017 Philly Metro Local Finals

09-17-17: Wildwood Golf & Country Club - September 9, 2017 "Down The Shore"

09-03-17: Manufacturers G&CC Hosts Joint-Tour Tournament - August 28, 2017

08-20-17: French Creek Golf Club - A Chester County Gem - 08-19-17

08-07-17: Brookside Country Club - A Beautiful Day Of Golf 08-05-17

07-28-17: Radley Run Test Tour Members 07-22-17

09-03-17: The Tour Returns To Burlington Country Club - July 8, 2017

06-30-17: Poconos 2-Day Tour Major - Great Golf & Great Weather - June 24 & 25, 2017

06-26-17: DuPont Country Club (Nemours) - A Course From Another Era 06-12-17

06-14-17: White Clay Creek Plays Hard And Fast For Our Tournament - 06-10-17

06-09-17: Philmont Country Club (North) - Always A Challenge!

05-01-17: 2017 Opening Day At The Ridge At Back Brook - Tremendous!

04-07-17: Philly Metro GWAT Announces 2017 Tournament Schedule

09-22-16: Philmont Country Club (North) Hosts 2016 Local Finals 09-17-16

09-12-16: Fantastic Galloway National Golf Club A Real Treat For Our Members 09-10-16

09-03-16: 94 GWAT Members Enjoy Tournament Golf At Manufacturers G&CC On A Great Day

08-08-16: Brookside Country Club On A Hot And Stormy Summer Afternoon

07-27-16: Radley Run Country Club 2-Day Tour Major A Summer Sizzler!

07-10-16: Burlington Country Club - A Great Test Of Golf -07-09-16

06-27-16: Blue Bell Country Club - A Great Private Course Challenges The GWAT 06-25-16

06-18-16: Pocono 2-Day Tour Major At Great Bear And Mount Airy - June 11 & 12, 2016

05-30-16: Memorial Day Weekend Tournament At Fort Dix To Benefit Operation First Response

05-16-16: Broad Run Golfers Club Provides A Great Challenge For GWAT Philly Metro

05-04-16: The Ridge At Back Brook Hosts 2016 GWAT Philly Metro Opening Day 04-30-16

01-04-16: 2016 GWAT Philly Metro Tournament Details Announced

10-28-15: Metro New York Storms To 2015 Metro Cup Victory - October 24, 2015

09-20-15: Forsgate CC Hosts GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) Local Finals 09-19-15

09-02-15: Hargaden's ACE Highlights Manufacturers G&CC Monday Tournament 08-31-15

08-25-15: Cranbury Golf Club Subs In - We Came, We Played 08-22-15

08-09-15: Brookside CC In Pottstown, PA Joins GWAT (Philly Metro) Rota

07-23-17: Radley Run Challenges GWAT Philly Metro Tour A 5th Time!

07-13-15: GWAT Philly Metro Returns To Lulu Country Club - Donald Ross Classic!

07-03-15: Mountain Valley Golf Club Hosts 2015 2 Day Major June 27 & 28 2015

06-16-15: Senior Moment - Hobson Brings Running Deer To It's Knees 06-13-15

05-25-15: High Bridge Hills Golf Club - Links Style Golf

12-27-15: Philmont Host GWAT Philly Metro On Hybrid-18 Course (North & South)

04-28-15: Metro NY Tour Sweeps 5 Flights At 2015 Season Opening Tournament

12-18-14: Philly Metro Retains THE METRO CUP In Sudden-Death Playoff

09-27-14: Hartefeld National Local Finals 09-20-14 - A Great Day Of Golf!

12-18-14: Philmont Country Club (North) Tournament Closes 2014 Season

08-24-14: Old York CC, A Gary Player "Signature" Course, Hosts Joint-Tour Tournament

08-13-14: 2-Day Tour Major At Stockton Seaview Resort A Great Success

07-27-14: Radley Run Country Club Challenges Tour Members & Guests - July 26, 2014

07-14-14: Hopewell Valley Golf Club - A Hidden Gem In N.J. Horse Country

07-01-14: A Gorgeous Summer Saturday At Wildwood Golf & Country Club

06-21-14: Shawnee Resort & Country Club: Island Golf In The Pocono Mountains

05-25-14: The Club At Morgan Hill: An Extreme Golf Challenge!

09-28-14: Return: Deerfield Golf & Country Club Subs-In For May 10th Tournament

04-29-14: 2014 Season Opens At The Ridge At Back Brook - 04-26-14

01-01-14: Albie Sanguiliano Captures 2013 A Flight National Championship In Hilton Head

09-28-14: Philly Metro Takes Inaugural Metro Cup Challenge Matches 23 1/2 to 16 1/2

09-24-13: Woodcrest CC Hosts GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) Local Finals 09-21-13

09-08-13: Woodstone Country Club 09-07-13 - A Perfect Autumn Day For Golf

08-19-13: Manufacturers Golf & Country Club - As Good As It Gets! - August 17, 2013

08-07-13: Forsgate Country Club (Palmer) - Philly Metro & Metro NY Tours Event

10-04-13: Running Deer Golf Club - Fun In The Sun! July 27, 2013

07-22-13: Radley Run Country Club - Two-Day Tour Major - July 13 & 14, 2013

06-30-13: Philmont Country Club - June 29, 2013 - A Fantastic Day!

06-09-13: Bulle Rock Golf Club - 06-08-13 - "Dye-abolical" In Every Way!

05-28-13: Blue Heron Pines 05-25-13 - A Very Blustery Day

05-15-13: Deerfield G&CC Provides A Tough Challenge 05-11-13

07-30-13: Sold-Out Event Inaugurates 2013 Season At Scotland Run Golf Club 04-27-13

04-02-13: Philly Metro GWAT announces 2013 Tournament Schedule

10-28-12: GWAT Tour Championship 2012 in Hilton Head Island, SC

09-25-12: Hidden Creek Golf Club Hosts GWAT (Philly Metro) Finals 09-22-12

09-17-12: Philmont (North) Country Club 09-08-12 Unfinished Business

08-29-12: Little Mill Country Club's Tight Fairways & Small Greens Challenge GWAT 08/26/12

08-22-12: 2-Day Tour Major: August 11th & 12th, 2012 - Meadowlands & Whitemarsh Valley

08-07-12: Heron Glen Golf Club - N.J. Public Gem - Joint-Event 08-04-12

07-25-12: Lulu Country Club - Donald Ross Gem Challenges GWAT (Philly Metro) Members

07-01-12: Radley Run Country Club 06-30-12

06-19-12: Links Golf Club - On The Straight & Narrow!

06-14-12: Crystal Springs Resort Challenges GWAT Members: Ballyowen & Wild Turkey

05-27-12: GWAT (Philly Metro) Returns To Reading Country Club - May 26, 2012

05-16-12: White Clay Creek at Delaware Park Challenges GWAT Members - May 12th, 2012

05-01-12: Atlantic City Country Club Northfield, NJ - Opening Event Of 2012 Season

04-01-12: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

01-04-12: 2012 Philly Metro Schedule & Memberships Now Available

10-11-11: Championship Course At Philmont CC Hosts GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour Local Finals 10-09-11

09-25-11: Honor America Tournament At Plymouth Country Club 09-11-11

09-24-11: Galloway National Golf Club Challenges Metro NY & Philly Metro Tour Members 08-20-11

08-15-11: GWAT Championship At Radnor Valley Country Club 08-13-11

08-01-11: GWAT Members Enjoy The Challenge At Cavaliers Country Club 07-30-11

07-17-11: British Open Style Golf Challenges GWAT Members 07-16-11

08-29-12: Immaculate Bellewood Golf Club Challenges GWAT Members 06-18-11

06-08-11: The ACE Club Challenges GWAT Philly Metro Members & Guests June 5th 2011

07-19-11: Reading Country Club Hosts Philly Metro GAT May 14th, 2011

05-03-11: Sold-Out Event Inaugurates Two New GOLFWEEK Amateur Tours

05-02-11: GOLFWEEK AGT Philly Metro Press Release & 2011 Schedule

05-15-11:

05-15-11: