Jay Pollini (The Oaks) had already clinched the 2026 NHPGA Davis and Towle Insurance Player of the Year when he teed it up at Bald Peak on Tuesday. He put an exclamation point on it with a blistering 4 under par 68 and a five-shot victory on a cool and blustery day at one of New Hampshire’s most picturesque golf courses. Despite a double bogey on his 8th hole of the day which took him back to even par, Pollini rattled off 4 more birdies on his way in to finish at 4 under. Jake Etherton (Manchester CC) and Vince Molesky (Apple Hill) tied for second at 73 while Laconia’s Dan Wilkins was fourth at 74. Alex Pelletier (Bald Peak) and Bob McGraw (Eagle Mountain House) tied for fifth at 75.
Tim Melanson and Jay Pollini, NHPGA Davis and Towle Player of the Year
Pollini and his weekly partner Tim Melanson, who plays regularly at Bald Peak, combined for a 6 under par 66 to take the Pro-Am Gross competition. This week’s format paired each Professional with one amateur instead of the usual three. Danny Kish (The Indoor Golf Club) and his partner Ben Whitaker were second at 68 followed by Bald Peak’s Owen Hawk making his NHPGA debut and partner Robbie Creteau with a 70.
Bald Peak’s Alex Pelletier and Owen Hawk (center) with Their Partners Jeff Bailey and Robbie Creteau
Etherton and his partner Connor Griffin tied Wilkins and Randy Pike for the win in the Pro-Am Net competition with 5-under par 67’s. Pelletier combined with Jeff Bailey for third at 69.
PGA Director of Golf JP Connelly Chatting With John Lano, PGA and his Partner Brian MacDonald
Thanks to JP Connelly, Director of Golf, in his first season at Bald Peak for hosting us, along with Kevin Klemenz, Superintendent who has the course in spectacular condition as always. Thanks also to our partner Five Star Golf Cars and all of the great staff at Bald Peak for a magnificent day. Back to the NH Seacoast next week for our Abenaqui CC Pro-Am.