John Ventura (PPA Pro) and John Watkins (APA) Win the IPPT East Major in Richmond, IN
John Ventura, winner of the IPPT East Major on the PPA Indiana State Tour.
6 June 2004 - Richmond, IN - John Ventura kept a steady hand and keen eye as he worked to win his first Major event on the Indiana Tour this year. Ventura's 49 under par 167 was good enough to beat his closest competition, James Weber, who finished 2 shots back at 169. Ventura fired an 81 for his final three rounds to move into the top spot and claim the victory.
Kevin Lacey finished third at 172, while the Great Lakes Tour's Todd Viau was 4th at 175. Tim Greenert of Louisville was 5th with a 176. Roger Beckerman and Jay Hadsell tied for the last cash spot at 178. A total of 14 pro's competed in the 6 round event held in Richmond, Indiana.
In the Amateur Division, John Watkins of Southport won his second straight Major Event posting an 6 stroke victory shooting a six round total 168 48 under par. Sam Raizor of New Albany was second 6 shots back at 174 while Scott Copeland finished third with a 178. Kyle Poole finished 4th 194 while Anthony Russell grabbed the 5th spot with a 198.
The IPPT Tour now moves to Southport, Indiana for two events on Saturday and Sunday, June 19th and 20th.
Professional Division of IPPT East Major
(Richmond, IN - Course #3 - 6 June 2004)
Round Prize Player 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Money Points 1 John Ventura 30 28 28 27 26 28 167 $135 484.2 2 James Weber 27 26 29 28 30 29 169 $100 443.2 3 Kevin Lacey 26 28 34 27 28 29 172 $70 393.3 4 Todd Viau 28 32 27 25 29 34 175 $50 5 Tim Greenert 27 28 29 34 31 27 176 $45 316 6 Roger Beckerman 27 32 30 30 30 29 178 $37.50 Jay Hadsell 31 32 31 31 29 24 178 $37.50 8 Nate Nichols 35 29 31 28 29 28 180 247 Shawn Gilliland 32 28 30 32 29 29 180 247 10 Paul Pastilong 30 29 32 31 28 31 181 11 Jim Payne 30 33 33 26 32 29 183 188.6 12 Paul May 33 33 28 31 31 28 184 166.2 John Napoli 30 35 29 28 31 31 184 14 Mark Hasty 31 32 32 33 31 28 187 130.2
Amateur Division of IPPT East Major
(Richmond, IN - Course #3 - 6 June 2004)
Round Expense Player 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Money Points 1 John Watkins 30 29 28 28 27 26 168 $29 473.4 2 Sam Raizor 28 29 30 31 24 32 174 $21 394.2 3 Scott Copeland 30 30 31 29 30 28 178 $17 4 Kyle Poole 33 32 36 32 29 32 194 $13 208.2 5 Anthony Russell 37 27 29 34 34 35 198 168.6 6 George Pauwels 39 32 33 30 36 32 202 7 Dave Hager 32 39 40 33 35 31 210 99