PLAYERS DRIVEN TO WIN AT THE MUSKOKA MAZDA MAJOR

HUNTSVILLE ON (June 12 & 13, 2016) -  There is no better feeling than journeying north into Muskoka for two days of competitive golf, especially at a course where each hole presents an opportunity to be caught off guard by the natural beauty, stunning views and hard granite outcroppings.  There is a unique energy that flows through the body, once you arrive.  It invigorates, motivates, and drives players to become a champion. This week’s Tour stop, The Muskoka Mazda Major, would be played at Grandview Golf Club, co-designed by PGA Tour veteran Mark O’Meara (1998 Masters and British Open champion) and renowned course architect Brit Stenson.,The course is aptly named as, from the moment you arrive, it exudes natural grandness. 

Day one, players were greeted with cooler and overcast conditions, making this already challenging test of golf... well... even more challenging. Day two, however, would blanket the players with much-needed sunshine, warmer temperatures and sunny skies.

This week, the Champ Flight had a wire to wire winner in John Harrington. John posted a consistent and solid pair of 77's. Jordan Klein was hot on his heels, with 82 & 81 and a surging Steve Knoch had an excellent bounce-back round of 78 which launched him into third place. Day one of the A Flight would see Frank Nirta and John Farrugla tied with matching 81's. However, at the end of day two, Frank was right back where he left off shooting yet another steady 81 to take the win. John slid back to third place, with a 90 and opened the door for Steve Dranfield's 86 & 84 to slide him into second place. B Flight would see a bounce back round for the ages. Frank O'Brien was crowned champion after a day one round of 95 and an amazing day two round of 79! Second place was secured by Sarah-Anne Smurlick, with a tidy pair of 88's. Tour veteran Larry Withyman was hot on their heels shooting 88 & 89 placing third. Leading the C Flight, Franco Aceto would bust out of the gates leading, after day one, with a sizzling 89 to add a buffer heading into day two., However shooting 94, on day two would provide him with a knee knocking one stroke victory over Rick Jones’s 93 & 91. Sandy Zajac would sneak into third shooting 97 & 95. Senior B Flight was won by Bill Brown shooting 86 & 94 and Women's Flight this week would crown Laura DiFlorio champion, recording a two day net total 158.

2016 TOUR PRIZING