Cranston, R.I. – The New England PGA Section hosted the final day of the NEPGA National Car Rental Assistants Championship on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Alpine Country Club. Round two saw calmer winds and higher temperatures as the groups teed off at 8 a.m. on the hunt for 6 qualifying spots in the PGA of America’s National Assistants Championship which will be held from November 14-17, 2024 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Rich Berberian, Jr., PGA (Vesper CC) came out victorious, shooting 3-under on the day and 7-under (137) overall to capture the title.
Berberian held the top spot on the leaderboard at 4-under heading into the final round. Liam Friedman, PGA (Wollaston GC) was just behind him at 3-under, and Greg Kelly, PGA (Myopia Hunt Club) was in solo third place at 2-under.
Friedman came out strong on day two, taking over the lead early in the round. He birdied holes 1 and 2 before an eagle on the par-5 4th hole moved him to 4-under on the day and 7-under overall. He held onto that score through the turn.
Berberian made the turn at 2-under on the day and 6-under overall as he birdied the 2nd hole, a par-5 and the par-3 6th hole.
Berberian and Friedman dueled it out through the back nine, with Friedman holding on to the 1-stroke lead through the 16th hole. Berberian birdied the final two holes, both par-4s, to steal the lead and take the final victory.
Patrick Hohman, PGA (Wollaston GC), who was tied for 11th place heading into round 2 at 1-over, shot 2-under today and finished at 1-under overall to finish in a tie for third place. Nick Fantasia (Mt. Pleasant GC) also finished in third place at 1-under, shooting even-par on the day.
Ronnie Corio, PGA (Tedesco CC), Tyler Sprague, PGA (Old Sandwich GC), and Greg Kelly, PGA (Myopia Hunt Club) all tied for 5th place overall, shooting even par.
Congratulations to the six NEPGA Assistant PGA Professionals who gained entry into the 48th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL from November 14-17, 2024:
Rich Berberian (Vesper Country Club)
Liam Friedman (Wollaston Golf Club)
Patrick Hohman (Wollaston Golf Club)
Ronald Coiro (Tedesco Country Club)
Tyler Sprague (Old Sandwich Golf Club)
Greg Kelly (Myopia Hunt Club)
The following NEPGA Professionals have been established as the designated four alternates following the completion of the 2024 NEPGA National Car Rental Assistant Championship:
Chan Longfellow (Falmouth Country Club)
Seul-Ki Hawley (Winchester Country Club)
Brendan Bond (Wannamoisett Country Club)
Brian Owens (Newport National Golf Club)
Thank you to our partners, Vineyard Vines, Srixon/Cleveland/Asics, PGA Tour, and National Car Rental. A tremendous thank you goes out to Director of Golf, Nate Adelson and the entire Alpine Country Club staff for serving as host of the Championship.