Bartman, Booker win Carlton Woods titles

5/13/2011 | by

David Bartman of Los Angeles and Mike Booker of Texas take Mid-Am and Senior titles

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (May 13, 2011) -- David Bartman, of Los Angeles CA, shot a one under par 71 to win the 6th Carlton Woods Invitational Mid-Am Division by one shot over Dusty Smith of Beaumont TX and by two over Mark Knecht of Paducah KY. Bartman’s round had some “downs and ups” in winds that increased throughout the day. Bartman's hard wedge on the short par-3 12th hole found the water in front of the green, and he needed to make an 8 foot putt for bogey. On the long par-3 17th, he hit a 3-iron to 3 feet and made birdie. Playing behind first round leader Dusty Smith, Bartman watched from the 18th fairway as Smith made a 10 foot par putt that Bartman thought was a birdie. Thinking he needed birdie to tie, he hit a 3-wood from the rough on the par-5 and found the greenside bunker. A fine sand shot set up a short birdie putt for the win. University of Houston alum Mike Booker won the Senior Division by five shots over Jerry Hudgins, of Kingwood. Booker is a member and former Club Champion at The Club at Carlton Woods, and believes “it’s sometimes harder to play at your own course, in front of your friends, with higher expectations”. For Booker, the challenge of the round was staying in the present and not losing focus. He played a steady round hitting 15 of 18 greens. His round felt good all the way around, but he knew a low score could come out of one of the groups ahead. He finished the round with a utility wood from 213 yards that set up a 15 foot eagle putt and a two-putt birdie on the 18th hole.

Results: Carlton Woods Invitational

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	David Bartman	Los Angeles, CA	400	74-73-71--218
2	Dusty Smith	The Woodlands, TX	300	71-76-72--219
3	Mark Knecht	Paducah, KY	200	73-74-73--220
T4	Andrew Lawson	Dallas, TX	200	79-72-71--222
T4	Robby McWilliams	Bossier City, LA	200	75-73-74--222

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About the Carlton Woods Invitational

A 54-hole stroke play golf tournament played at The Club at Carlton Woods in the beautiful Houston community of The Woodlands, where golf is one of the top activities. Entry into the Carlton Woods Invitational is strictly by invitation from the Tourn...

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