Eric Sandstrum and Jay Pollini, NH Chapter Champions
Jay Pollini from The Oaks Golf Golf Links fired a two-day total of 5 under par 137 to win his first New Hampshire Chapter Championship at the beautiful North Conway Country Club. Pollini held a 1 shot lead over Sam Cody (69) of Stonebridge after round one with a solid opening round of 68. Matt Arvanitis of Southern New Hampshire University and Lewis Pattullo of Nashua Country Club were another shot back at 70. Pollini held onto a one-shot lead over Cody at the turn in round 2 with Arvanitis just 3 back but birdies on 10 and 11 opened up the lead and a birdie on 17 put it away as Arvanitis was making a late run with 4 birdies of his own on the back 9 to take 2nd place. Cody finished 3rd while Joe Finemore of Portsmouth Country Club took 4th. Pattullo, Dan Wilkins of Laconia and 2023 Champion Rico Riciputi all tied for 5th.
First Time Champion Jay Pollini
Eric Sandstrum from Keene Country Club won his first Senior Chapter Championship in a thrilling sudden death playoff with Greg Sandell of The Golf Club of New England. Both players finished at 4 over par 146 for the tournament after being locked in a tie after round 1 at even par 71. Sandell held a 1 shot lead at the turn in Tuesday’s round 2, but a birdie on the 17th hole for Sandstrum tied him for the lead. On the first playoff hole, Sandstrum rolled in a testy par putt for the title. Bill Andrews, who has won this tournament several times finished 3rd. Bob McGraw of The Eagle Mountain House and Geoff Williams from Scottish Highlands rounded out the top 5.
Senior Champion, Eric Sandstrum
Many thanks go out to Kevin Walker, PGA Head Professional and his entire staff, Andy Bechtold, GCSAA Superintendent and his crew, the staff at the Ledgeview Grille for taking care of us so well, and the members and volunteers of North Conway Country Club. It’s a special event for New Hampshire Professionals and many of their families, and a place we look so forward to coming to every year.
Our Amazing Hosts, Kevin and Michelle
Derryfield’s Finest, Cory Mansfield and Ben Stone
Runner-Up Matt Arvanitis
Sam Cody Was In It All the Way Finishing at 1 Under
Thanks also to our partners for the event, New England Golf Cars, Cobra/Puma Golf, Davis and Towle Insurance, Avidia Bank, and The PGA Tour. Our next event will be the Pro-Pro Championship at Portsmouth CC.
Beth O’Brien, New England Golf Cars, With Our Champions
