The Rogue Wave Brew Co. Open Championship
 

Rogue Wave Brew Co. Open Championship Delivers an Incredible Weekend at Williamsburg National

The Rogue Wave Brew Co. Open Championship at Williamsburg National Golf Club lived up to every expectation this weekend as players battled through blazing sunshine, rising temperatures, and two outstanding championship venues. With the Yorktown and Jamestown courses hosting a full field of competitors, the stage was set for one of the premier events of the 2026 season, with 900 valuable points on the line and bragging rights as Open Champion up for grabs.

The courses were firm, fast, and demanding, rewarding great shots while punishing mistakes. When the final putts dropped, five champions had emerged and several dramatic finishes highlighted a memorable weekend of competition.

TOURNAMENT FLIGHT DETAILS

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT RECAP

When the pressure was highest, Dennis Nelson delivered championship golf. Following an opening-round 71, Nelson backed it up with a steady 72 on Sunday to finish at 1-under par and claim another major Tidewater victory.

Runner-up honors went to Mike Little, who posted rounds of 72-74, while perennial contender Mike Hartselle finished third after rounds of 74-77.

A FLIGHT RECAP

Fresh off a victory just one week ago, Kevin Martin proved once again why he is one of the hottest players on tour. Martin followed a first-round 74 with a closing 78 to secure the Rogue Wave Brew Co. Open title in A Flight.

Richmond Tour standout Matthew Taylor pushed Martin all weekend, finishing second with rounds of 76-77. Alton Smith posted matching rounds of 77 for third, while Allen Wright finished fourth at 76-78. Rounding out the top five was Tidewater's Ron Sullins with rounds of 74-81.

B FLIGHT RECAP

If there was a flight that defined the weekend, it was B Flight.

Birdies, momentum swings, and leaderboard changes were happening everywhere before the championship ultimately came down to a playoff. When the dust settled, Jose Gomez stood tallest, using rounds of 83-77 before capturing the title in extra holes.

Finishing second was Richmond Tour Director Sean Redmond after rounds of 78-82. Tied for third were Tidewater Tour Director Lyle Joyner (78-84) and Jax Dario (75-87). Completing the top five was Kenneth Beckett with a strong finish of 84-79.

C FLIGHT RECAP

The drama continued in C Flight, where 36 holes weren't enough to determine a champion.

After posting rounds of 87-83, Darrell Bruce battled his way through a playoff to earn the Open Championship trophy. Just one shot behind was Nick Schapowal, who carded rounds of 88-82 and pushed the match into extra holes.

Tied for third were Eastern North Carolina's James Lingo (90-82) and Tidewater's Wayne Blaasch (83-89). Another solid finish came from John Frye, who placed fifth with rounds of 86-87.

D FLIGHT RECAP

The D Flight championship was a battle from start to finish, with several players making a charge throughout the weekend.

In the end, Doland Miller stayed strong under pressure and captured the championship by two shots with rounds of 82-87.

Brian Casten finished runner-up after posting 85-86, while Richmond's Ruel Basilan secured third place with rounds of 89-87. Tidewater veteran Wayne Enzor finished fourth after a strong closing round of 87.

Another Outstanding Championship Weekend

The Rogue Wave Brew Co. Open Championship once again showcased everything that makes amateur golf great—competitive fields, dramatic playoffs, outstanding golf courses, and players battling until the final hole.

Congratulations to all five champions:

  • Dennis Nelson – Championship Flight
  • Kevin Martin – A Flight
  • Jose Gomez – B Flight
  • Darrell Bruce – C Flight
  • Doland Miller – D Flight

A special thank you to Mike Harris and Rogue Wave Brew Co. for their continued support of the tour and this premier championship event.

With 900 points awarded and the season heading into the summer stretch, the Player of the Year races just became a whole lot more interesting. The road to the Tour Championship rolls on. 

Posted: 2/7/2026 10:12:17 AM