(July 3, 2024) – With a pair of under-par rounds Chris Flowers and Craig Platt captured the Tallwood Country Club One Day Tournament sponsored by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop.
In the Tettlebach Gross Division, Chris Flower turned in a stellar 5 under 67 to earn a one-shot victory over John Murphy III (-4).
Flower’s day was highlighted by a pair of eagles. His first came on the 302-yard par-4 second with his second coming on the 511-yard par-5 11th. Flowers also sprinkled in two birdies to go along with his two eagles while bogeying twice.
The top five was rounded out by Rammi Hazzaa (-2) in third, Joseph Cox (-1) in fourth, and Chet Hrostek (E) in fifth.
Leading the way in the Siderowf Gross Division was Craig Platt with a 1 under 71. Platt was cruising along and had it as low as 3 under but a double bogey on No. 17 dropped him back to 1 under before he settled back down to secure his under-par finish and two-shot victory over Brian Geary (+1).
Platt bogeyed the opening hole of his round but played the next 15 holes in 4 under to vault up the leaderboard. His birdies fell on Nos. 3, 8, 10, 13, and 16.
In the Tettelbach Net Division Cox (-7) earned the top spot followed by Murphy III (-5) in second place. Ben Shorten (-4) was third while Dan Cooksey, Hrostek, and Hazzaa shared fourth at 3 under.
Leading the way in the Siderowf Net Division was Joseph Worthen at 4 under, Scott Harger was second at 2 under, Gary Mattesen and Frank Geiger were third at 1 under while Frank Flood, Mike Noel, and Jack Bracken all tied for fifth with even par tallies.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut State Golf Association functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers, and One Day Tournaments throughout the year.
