Todd Rollins (2nd from left) and his team had it going on at Keene.
Todd Rollins of Ready Golf Center had the Low Professional round of the day with a 3-under par 69, leading the field at the New Hampshire Chapter of the New England PGA Pro-Am at Keene Country Club this week. One shot back at 2-under 70 were Cory Mansfield of Derryfield CC and Danny Kish from The Indoor Golf Club in Londonderry. Josh Lacasse of Beaver Meadow came in at even par 72 to take fourth.
Host Professional Barry Pearson (2nd from right) and his Keene Team
Thirty-two teams made the trek to the western part of the state to take on this beautiful and challenging golf course. The weather was perfect, and the course was in spectacular condition. Many thanks to Barry “Pudge” Pearson, Head Professional and Assistants, Eric Sandstrum and Nate Faulkner for their hospitality. Also, thanks to Logan Carsten, Superintendent, and his crew for all of their hard work.
Eric Sandstrum (2nd from left), Assistant Professional at Keene, and his team ready to take on the home course.
The team format this week was 1 Best Ball Gross and 1 Best Ball Net combined. Rollins led his team from Ready Golf to a victory in that division as well with a 16 under par 128. Joining him was his son Evan Rollins, Jim Moodie and Tim Callahan. In 2nd place at 13 under was the Hoodkroft team of Eric Soderman, Ryan Curtin, Jim Tokanel and Brian Nadeau. Cory Mansfield (Derryfield CC) and his team of Scott Kenniston, Chris Stamoulis and Scott Linehan tied for 3rd at 12 under with Danny Kish (The Indoor Golf Club) and his team of Allison Wilkins, Joe Padykula and Ryan Boyle.
Danny Kish making a great recovery shot on 18 to save par and stay at (-2)
Thank you to Five Star Golf Cars and Peter Finnegan for partnering with us for this event and spending the day greeting all of our participants.
Next week the NH Chapter travels to Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord.