Tony Jackson Charges To Victory in Richmond, VA With Final-Round 22
Barry Moore
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17 May 2009 - Richmond, VA - On a rainy and windy morning, the Virginia Tour gathered to contest the final of three 54-hole weekend events on course # 3 at the Richmond, VA Putt-Putt Fun Center. Designated by the tour as an annual Memorial Tournament, the event served to recognize the lives and playing careers of Virginia Tour competitors who have passed away. This season's emphasis was placed on honoring the memory of former Richmond, VA amateur standout Barry Moore, who played his final season as a professional before suddenly and tragically passing away in August 2008. A U.S. Navy veteran and owner of a successful computer software consulting company, Moore was a dedicated and popular tour stalwart whose career highlights included amateur division titles in the 2007 Elton Davis Memorial, 2006 Virginia Open, and 2006 Palmetto Classic. As well, Moore established and operated a thorough internet website for several seasons which was dedicated solely to reporting on nationwide amateur division tournament results and related amateur division topics.
Tony Jackson
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An old adage states that great things often come in small packages. That certainly has been the case regarding the 2009 PPA season results of reigning VA Putting Classic Champion Tony Jackson, arguably the sport's hottest player residing outside the borders of Alabama. After posting pedestrian opening rounds of 27 and 26 in the challenging playing conditions, Jackson staged an inspired final-round clubhouse charge. A spectacular third-round 22 propelled Jackson to a 54-hole total of 75 and a one-stroke victory, his second of the 2009 PPA season. Two-time PPA ProPutters.com Classic Champion Greg Newport polished off a brilliant weekend performance to share second place at 76 with 2006 PPA National Champion Brad Lebo, who carded roller coaster rounds of 23, 30, and 23 to complete the dubious trifecta of missing a playoff by one stroke in each of the weekend's three tournaments. Second-round leader Rick Rybaczek recorded a third-round 27 to precipitate into a four-way fourth-place tie at 77 with two-time Virginia Open Champion Manfred Stewart, reigning NC State Champion Ricky Schults, and 1991 VA State Champion Ed Grajewski. The cash line for the twelve money spots awarded in the event fell at 81.
Malcolm Shumaker
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In the amateur division, 1999 VA APA State Champion Malcolm Shumaker followed up a sizzling, tournament-low first-round 21 with rounds of 30 and 25 to post a 54-hole score of 76 and tie 1983 VA APA State Champion Mike Matthews at the end of regulation play. The two grizzled amateur veterans would meet in an 18-hole playoff to determine a winner. At 79, 2003 APA National Champion Bonnie White notched third-place honors. Two-time APA National Champion Clayton Craft, Esq., who in the previous day's two events won and lost in a playoff, and Bill Petrie matched final-round 23's to join defending champion Marty Handschuh in a tie for fourth position at 80. That trio captured the tournament's final amateur division expense reimbursement spots.
In the ensuing 18-hole amateur division playoff, Shumaker established a one-stroke lead at the turn with an outward nine score of 12. Shumaker increased his advantage to three strokes after acing the 14th hole and coasted to the finish line to defeat Matthews, 26-28. The triumph was Shumaker's second of the 2009 season.
The Virginia Tour thanks course manager and host professional Gary Hinshaw, his wife Patsy, and the course staff for their hospitality and efforts in coordinating and hosting a very successful weekend of tour events at the beautiful Richmond, VA Putt-Putt Fun Center. The next events on the Virginia Tour schedule will be held on course # 2 at the Charlottesville, VA Putt-Putt Fun Center. A 54-hole tournament will commence at noon on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The second major tournament of the season on the Virginia Tour, the 72-hole Dogwood Festival Open, will tee off at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Article provided by Brad Lebo |
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Professional Division
(Richmond, VA - Course # 3 - 17 May 2009) | | | Round | | Virginia | Prize | | Player Name | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | Points | Money | | 1 | Tony Jackson | 27 | 26 | 22 | 75 | 25.00 | 175.00 | | 2 | Greg Newport | 24 | 28 | 24 | 76 | 23.50 | 117.50 | | Brad Lebo | 23 | 30 | 23 | 76 | 23.50 | 117.50 | | 4 | Manfred Stewart | 27 | 25 | 25 | 77 | 20.50 | 77.50 | | Ricky Schults | 25 | 27 | 25 | 77 | 20.50 | 77.50 | | Rick Rybaczek | 28 | 22 | 27 | 77 | 20.50 | 77.50 | | Ed Grajewski | 27 | 25 | 25 | 77 | 20.50 | 77.50 | | 8 | Jeff Carr | 27 | 26 | 25 | 78 | 18.00 | 60.00 | | 9 | Rick Baird | 27 | 28 | 24 | 79 | 17.00 | 55.00 | | 10 | Gary Hinshaw | 23 | 29 | 28 | 80 | 16.00 | 55.00 | | 11 | Michael Hitt | 27 | 29 | 25 | 81 | 14.50 | 50.00 | | Matt Summey | 30 | 24 | 27 | 81 | 14.50 | 50.00 | | 13 | Dennis Biesma | 29 | 26 | 27 | 82 | 11.50 | | | Craig Williams | 27 | 24 | 31 | 82 | 11.50 | | | Tony Varnadore | 29 | 26 | 27 | 82 | 11.50 | | | Bill Baus | 27 | 26 | 29 | 82 | 11.50 | | | 17 | John Bambling | 28 | 27 | 29 | 84 | 9.00 | | | 18 | Russell Sigmon | 29 | 30 | 26 | 85 | 8.00 | | | 19 | Ken Schooler | 31 | 26 | 29 | 86 | 7.00 | | | 20 | James White | 30 | 29 | 28 | 87 | 6.00 | | | 21 | Rick Shelton | 30 | 30 | 28 | 88 | 5.00 | | | 22 | Jeff Spainhour | 32 | 26 | 31 | 89 | 4.00 | | | 23 | Stan Seethoff | 31 | 30 | 29 | 90 | 3.00 | |
Amateur Division
(Richmond, VA - Course # 3 - 17 May 2009) | | | Round | | Virginia | Expense | | Player Name | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | Points | Money | | 1 | Malcolm Shumaker | 21 | 30 | 25 | 76 | 20.00 | 30.00 | | 2 | Mike Matthews | 26 | 24 | 26 | 76 | 18.00 | 25.00 | | 3 | Bonnie White | 27 | 27 | 25 | 79 | 17.00 | 22.00 | | 4 | Marty Handschuh | 28 | 27 | 25 | 80 | 15.00 | 14.33 | | Clayton Craft | 31 | 26 | 23 | 80 | 15.00 | 14.33 | | Bill Petrie | 27 | 30 | 23 | 80 | 15.00 | 14.33 | | 7 | Art Koerber | 29 | 27 | 27 | 83 | 13.00 | | | 8 | Conway Coffey | 29 | 28 | 27 | 84 | 11.50 | | | John Petrie | 33 | 26 | 25 | 84 | 11.50 | | | 10 | James LeBrun | 29 | 29 | 27 | 85 | 10.00 | | | 11 | Randy Baldwin | 32 | 29 | 27 | 88 | 9.00 | | | 12 | Calvin Owens | 36 | 30 | 24 | 90 | 7.50 | | | Chuck Cyr | 31 | 30 | 29 | 90 | 7.50 | | | 14 | Wade Driskill | 33 | 31 | 27 | 91 | 6.00 | | | 15 | Amy Smith | 31 | 30 | 31 | 92 | 4.50 | | | John O'Leary | 30 | 30 | 32 | 92 | 4.50 | | | 17 | Don Mathews | 30 | 39 | 28 | 97 | 3.00 | | | 18 | Roy Sigmon | 33 | 32 | 33 | 98 | 2.00 | |
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