Stowe, VT – The Vermont Chapter headed north yesterday for the annual Pro-Lady event, held at the stunning Stowe Mountain Club. In the shadow of Mount Mansfield and the Green Mountains, The Mountain Club proved to be a perfect venue for the unique team event. With a field of 20 teams, professionals and their amateurs competed in both Gross and Net Stableford formats, along with an individual professional division.
In the Gross Division, it was the local team from Stowe Country Club, led by Dan Ruane and joined by Judith Wine, Jena Wood, and Diane McCauley, who claimed top honors with a stellar 56 point total. Golf Garage VT, led by Kellen Peery, followed in second at 50, and the team from Neshobe Golf Club, led by Mandy Milne, finished close behind in third with 49 points.
Dan Ruane and Stowe CC
Mandy Milne and Neshobe Golf Club
In the Net Division, the team from the Vermont Golf Association, led by John Goodchild and supported by Jen Farrington, Amy Butcher, and Linda Jane Parson, took the win with a dominant 104 point showing. Haystack Golf Club and Country Club of Vermont, led by John Cleanthes and Andy Treen respectively, rounded out the top three with 88 and 86 points.
Andy Treen and CCVT
John Goodchild and VGA
In the individual professional division, it was Kellen Peery of Golf Garage VT who separated himself from the field, carding a superb four-under-par 68 to take home top honors with 47 points. David Jankowski, also of Golf Garage VT, finished solo second with a solid round of 72, 39 points. Brennan Earls and Ryan Kesten, both representing Vermont National Country Club, finished in 3rd and 4th place, while Reece Delaire of Williston Golf Club rounded out the top five.
The Vermont Chapter extends its sincere thanks to The Club at Spruce Peak. Head Golf Professional Sean Toof, Director of Golf Dan Ruane, and the entire staff were on hand for a wonderful day at a stunning venue. A special thank you also goes to Superintendent David Millar, who had the course in excellent condition for players across the field.
A special shout out as well to amateur Lin Culver from Neshobe Golf Club for her wonderful round of 68 on her own ball. In addition, Mary Brush and Melissa Lafayette won our closest to the pin awards, a dozen golf balls sponsored by Nutrl.
Next up, the Vermont Chapter heads to the Country Club of Vermont on July 7 for another full field Pro-Am.
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