Castle Pines Golf Club
(Castle Pines Golf Club Photo)
CASTLE ROCK, CO (October 6, 2016) -- The second
round of the 2016 Charlie Coe Invitational, hosted at
Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO, has been
completed. A cold front moved through overnight
sending the morning temperatures plummeting and an
hour delay to the start of the round gave some lingering
showers a chance to move out. The chilly day didn’t
deter the field and players bundled up to post some
very solid scores.
In the Mid-Amateur Division, Castle Pines member
Jonathan Marsico of Denver, CO, and partner Ben Hayes
of Scottsdale, AZ, stayed in the lead by posting a
second round 1-under 71, but they have company at
the 139 total with the team of Marcus Jones, of Argyle,
TX, and partner Norton Rainey, of Parker, CO, who
came in with a 2-under 70 to get them into the tie. By
virtue of a 5-under-par 67 in the second round, Paras
Pandya, of Midlothian, VA, and partner Tommy
Lesperance, of Richmond, VA, vaulted into third place at
140.
Castle Pines member Hollis Sullivan, of Westworth
Village, TX, and partner Jeff Dillard, of Wichita Falls, TX,
posted a solid even-par 72 to put them atop the Senior
Division at 2-under-par 142. One-stroke back at 143 is
the team of Pat Youngs and partner John Pierce, both of
San Antonio, TX, who shot a 3-under 69 in the second
round. In third place at 140 is first round leaders Jim
Holtgrieve, of Augusta, MO, and partner Al Martin, of
Plymouth, MA.
The third and final round of the 2016 Charlie Coe
Invitational is all set for Friday, October 7th, with a 9:00
am shotgun start.
ROUND ONE RECAP
The first round of the 27th Charlie Coe Invitational
teed
off Wednesday, October 5th at Castle Pines Golf Club
with a field featuring some of the best Mid-Amateur and
Senior teams from across the country. The two-man
teams are competing in 54-hole scratch better-ball
format, the tournament celebrates the legend of Charlie
Coe.
The fall weather made for good playing conditions,
despite the chill in the air earlier this morning that held
up the start due to an hour frost delay. Once play got
underway, the players faced a tough golf course that
didn’t give up many birdies and the scores reflected the
challenge.
In the Mid-Amateur division, Castle Pines member
Jonathan Marsico of Denver, CO, and partner Ben Hayes
of Scottsdale, AZ, turned in a 4-under-par 68 to take a
one-stroke lead over the teams of Marcus Jones, of
Argyle, TX, and partner Norton Rainey, of Parker, CO;
Mayson Petty and Bruce Willette, both of Charlotte, NC.
Three more teams lurk at 2-under-par 70.
Tied at the top of the Senior Division at 2-under 70
is three-time Walker Cup player and two-time Walker
Cup captain Jim Holtgrieve, of Augusta, MO, and partner
Al Martin Vice President of FootJoy out of Plymouth, MA;
Castle Pines member Hollis Sullivan, of Westworth
Village, TX, and partner Jeff Dillard, of Wichita Falls, TX.
Two teams are in third place at 1-over 73.
Cold weather is in the forecast for the second round
which will begin tomorrow, October 6th, at 9:00 a.m.
The final round is scheduled for Friday, October 7th.
-Story by Don Hurter of Castle Pines Golf Club
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ABOUT THE
The Charlie Coe Invitational, organized by Mike
Timbers, is played every other year to honor one of
the greatest amateurs ever. 54-hole two-man
team event for mid-amateurs and seniors,
max handicap combined 4.0. Starting in 2020, the
tournament uses the International Stableford Scoring
system that was created by Jack Vickers for The
International PGA Tour event. Inquire by letter and
golf resume.
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