Dan Wilkins of Laconia Country Club posted the only sub-par round to top the professional field at Bretwood Golf Course in Keene, NH on Monday. Wilkins’ 2-under 70 was four strokes clear of Cory Mansfield of Derryfield and Ricky Gray of Sky Meadow who tied for second at 74. Jay Pollini of The Oaks was one shot back in fourth followed by Mitch Jefferson of Rochester CC and Lewis Pattullo of Nashua CC who tied for fifth at 76. Wilkins was 2 over par at the turn but rallied on the back beginning with an eagle on the 10th and adding 3 more birdies on his way to a 4 under par 32 to close it out.

Dan Wilkins and his Laconia Team Including Randy and Patty Pike and Daughter Allison Kish

A spectacular day greeted 22 teams from New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts to this iconic 36 Hole golf facility owned by PGA Life Member Matt Barrett and his family. Big thanks to Head Professional John “JP” Pawlak and his crew for the tremendous hospitality and his woodworking skills on our welcome sign. The player buzz was about the superb course conditions after the rough winter. Props to Superintendent Jonas Maynard and his staff. Thanks also to the grill staff which included Derryfield Assistant Professional Ben Stone’s Mom, Penny. The milk shakes alone are worth a trip. Get the extra thick.

Host Professional John “JP” Pawlak and his Team Including Nick Sarsfield, Superintendent Jonas Maynard and Dick McIlvene

In the Pro Am team competition, Mitch Jefferson led his Rochester CC group to the win on the gross side with an 8 under par 64. Jefferson’s team included, Ryan Martel, Jose Johnson and Josh Parker. Eric Sandstrum and his nearby Keene Country Club squad were second at 65. Three teams tied for third including those led by host Professional John Pawlak, Dan Wilkins, Laconia, and John Wollen of Souhegan Woods.

Rochester’s Mitch Jefferson with Ryan Martel, Jose “Eggbiggboo” Johnson and Josh Parker

Tim Kapenatakis and his amateur partners from Nashua CC including Cole Hamilton, Shane Koble and Ben Deignan, fired a 12 under par 60 to take home the net team victory. Eric Soderman’s Hoodkroft group was only one back at 61 while Cory Mansfield’s Derryfield team finished 3rd at 62.

Tim Kapenatakis of Nashua CC with Cole Hamilton, Shane Koble and Ben Deignan

Next week the New Hampshire PGA travels to Concord CC for a Pro Am event which draws a large field annually.