Sunday, December 29, 2013

Josh Lewer Wins the Lowry Grand Prix Series!!

Over forty players competed in the 2013 Lowry Grand Prix Series with Josh Lewer taking top honors scoring 59 points to finish just ahead of runner up Mike Mayfield who had a points total of 55. The prize battle went down to the final round as Mike had a four point lead heading into round three. The title was settled over the board as Josh was able to claim the win over Mike and pick up the 5 bonus points for clear first to edge out Mike for series Championship! Mike is in Chicago for the Holidays and drove all the way back to Evans, GA to compete in the final round! He is now back in Chicago for New Year's! Thank you for your dedication!! The Third & Fourth place prizes were also decided over the board in the final round between Ben Caiello & Randy Mostellar with Ben scoring the win and moving from fifth to third in final tournament!

Randy Mostellar and Mike Mayfield were the only two players to compete in every round of the LGP. They were both awarded free entry into any South Carolina tournament in 2014!

Twelve players competed in LGP #6 with Ben Caiello taking clear first in the Open Section with a perfect 3-0 score. Josh Lewer won the Amateur Section with a perfect 3-0 score with Mike Mayfield, Mike Boone & Ed Stewart all tying for second with 2 points.

Thank you to Birney Blind & Comtura Networks for sponsoring the series!!

Thank you to all the players who competed in the series!!

Congratulations to the winners!!

Top Five finishers & prize:
1. Josh Lewer -  $300
2. Mike Mayfield - $250
3. Ben Caiello - $200
4. Randy Mostellar - $150
5. David Boyd - $100

The Final Full standings are HERE.

There will be no club meeting on Jan 2. The club will be back in action on Jan 9.

The Amateur Team South is in Norcross, GA Feb 14-16, 5 miles Northeast of Atlanta. Four player teams with an optional alternate. One team has already formed from the club and there is enough interest for one or two more teams. If you are interested in forming a team check with your fellow club members. Feel free to use the Club Message Board!

Full tournament schedule in the next couple months! Get out and play!

Jan 11- 1st East Charlotte Octads - Charlotte, NC
Jan 18 - GSSM January Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 24-26 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Feb 1 - Knights Templar VII - Charlotte, NC
Feb 8-9 - 40th Snowstorm Special - Summerville, SC
Feb 14-16 - Amateur Team South - Norcross, GA

Happy New Year!!

Friday, December 20, 2013

Year End Notes

The club had its final weekly meeting of the year this week with another strong turnout of around twenty players. 2013 was another busy year for the club as it hosted over 20 tournaments ! The club will begin meeting again on Thursday, Jan 9 and the Library Club will be meeting again on Monday, Jan 6.

Congratulations to this year's award winners!!
Player of the Year :      Mike Mayfield
Jr. Player of the Year :  Ben Caiello
Most Improved Player: Jordan Anderson
Most Improved Jr. Player : Jared Whiting
Most Active Player :          Jordan Anderson

The final Lowry Grand Prix will be on Dec 28 in Evans, GA. Details are HERE.

The top five in the series standings heading into the final round are:

1. Mike Mayfield    48
2. Josh Lewer         44
3. David Boyd        34
4. Randy Mosteller 32
5. Ben Caiello        30

The full standings are HERE.

The Amateur Team South is in Norcross, GA Feb 14-16, 5 miles Northeast of Atlanta. Four player teams with an optional alternate. One team has already formed from the club and there is enough interest for one or two more teams. If you are interested in forming a team check with your fellow club members. Feel free to use the Club Message Board!

Full tournament schedule in the next couple months! Get out and play!
Dec 28 - Lowry Grand Prix #6 - Evans, GA
Dec 28 - Charlotte Winter Open - Charlotte, NC
Jan 11- 1st East Charlotte Octads - Charlotte, NC
Jan 18 - GSSM January Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 24-26 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Feb 1 - Knights Templar VII - Charlotte, NC
Feb 8-9 - 40th Snowstorm Special - Summerville, SC
Feb 14-16 - Amateur Team South - Norcross, GA

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!