The NH Chapter of the NEPGA welcomed several teams from the neighboring Vermont Chapter to its Pro Am at Montcalm Golf Club this week, and what ensued was a log jam at the top of the leaderboard. Eight players finished within one stroke of the Low Professional honors. Dan Wilkins (Laconia CC), Danny Kish (The Indoor Golf Club), Vince Molesky (Apple Hill) and Patrick Pelletier (Crown Point, VT) all fired 2 under par 70’s to tie for first. Just one stroke back at 71 were Mitch Jefferson (Rochester CC), Curt Goldsberry (Quechee, VT), Dave Jankowski (Golf Garage, VT) and Chris Houston (Laconia CC).
Vince Molesky has Been on a Hot Streak Lately as he Celebrates With His Team
Thirty-three teams enjoyed the beautiful scenery, great conditions and tremendous hospitality from Steve Rogers, Director of Golf, Colin Davis, Head Professional, Chris Smith, Superintendent, and all of the Montcalm staff.
Host Steve Rogers and his Home Team
Chris Mudge, from nearby Eastman Golf Links, used some local knowledge to capture a 3-stroke victory in the Pro Am Gross division with an impressive 11 under par 61. Mudge was joined by amateurs Zach Pollard, Clint Goodwin and Jason Massey. Jefferson’s Rochester team tied with Jankowski’s Golf Garage VT group for second at 8 under par 64.
Houston and his Laconia team snagged the win in the Pro Am Net competition, coming home with a 14 under par 58, good enough for a one-shot win over Ken Hamel’s Stonebridge entry. Houston got help from Billy Duggan, Steve Simmons and Tim French. Steve Lundquist and his ladies from Apple Hill took third at -12.
Chris Houston and his Laconia Team Members Led the Way
The NH Chapter heads north again next week for our first event at the newly renovated Owl’s Nest Vineyard Course in Ashland. The former White Mountain Country Club was acquired in 2022 by the Owl’s Nest Resort Group.