Marblehead, Mass. – The New England PGA Section hosted round 2 of the 104th NEPGA Section Championship on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Tedesco CC and Ferncroft CC. The day also marked the conclusion of the 4th NEPGA Section Women’s Championship. Seul-Ki Hawley, PGA (Winchester CC) clinched her second straight Women’s Championship title, shooting 4-over (142) overall. Greg Kelly, PGA (Myopia Hunt Club) holds onto the lead, shooting another even-par in round 2 at Tedesco today.
LEADERBOARD | PHOTO ALBUM – ROUND 2
The NEPGA Professionals who finished within the top 60 scores will continue play in the final round on Thursday at Tedesco CC to determine who will come out on top as the 104th NEPGA Section Champion.
After shooting 2-over in her opening round at Ferncroft, Hawley went on to shoot 2-over at the par-70, Tedesco CC. She made the turn at an even-par 35 after trading a bogey on the par-4 6th hole for a birdie on the par-5 9th hole. She moved to 1-under with a birdie on the par-5 10th hole, but three bogeys on the back nine left her at 2-over, overall as she captured the victory.
“I played pretty steady,” said Hawley. “Ferncroft is more of a placement course… I played smart and picked the right clubs…Tedesco is a little more open, you can pull out the driver a little more,” she continued. “I want to thank Callaway, my sponsor, for backing me up… and also thank you to Titleist… I really enjoy getting to play with the other women in the Section”.
Kelly made the turn at 1-over with eight pars on his scorecard and one bogey. He started the back nine with a birdie on the par-5 10th hole to move to even-par. He carded two more bogeys and two more birdies to stay at even-par, 70, and held onto the lead.
“I got off to a rocky start yesterday…had a nice bonus eagle on nine to get me back in the game, and then played a solid back nine to keep it going,” said Kelly. “Today at Tedesco, I got off to an even-keel start… and I just grinded it out throughout the day,” he continued. “The courses are playing great, conditions at both places are phenomenal… tomorrow I am just going to keep playing my game and try not to worry about anyone else”.
Boomer Erik (Boston Golf Club) currently sits in solo second place, shooting even-par 70 today at Tedesco CC, and 1-over overall. A birdie on the par-4 4th hole helped Erik make the turn at 1-under. He carded three bogeys and two birdies, including one final one coming up the par-4 18th hole. Three New England PGA of America Professionals currently sit at 2-over in a tie for third place: Jeff Martin, PGA (Wollaston GC), Bob Bruso, PGA (Worcester CC), and Rich Berberian, Jr., PGA (Vesper CC).
The final round of the 104th NEPGA Section Championship starts on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Tedesco Country Club. Tee times will being at 8:00 a.m.
The tournament offers 13 qualifying spots (not including Rich Berberian, Jr. who is exempt) in the 2025 PGA Professional Championship which will be held from April 27-30, 2025 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL.
A tremendous thank you to Tedesco CC Head Golf Professional, Ryan Train, PGA, Ferncrof CC Head Golf Professional, Bill Cunningham, PGA, and the entire Tedesco and Ferncroft staff for serving as hosts of the 104th NEPGA Section Championship
The 104th Section Championship is supported both nationally & locally by Corebridge Financial, Rolex, Club Car, Golf Channel, Gallagher, Titleist/FootJoy, TaylorMade, Nike, Callaway, Mohegan Sun, Avidia Bank, Branded Bills, Superior Communications & the PGA Tour. Their commitment underscores the importance of this event in the golfing landscape.