Results: Ballyhack Member Guest Invitational
A phenomenal 2020 Ballyhack Member Guest Invitational was closed out in dramatic fashion, concluding with a shootout in the natural amphitheater setting of the 18th green under the lights. This year’s event played host to a record field of 40 teams, with the teams grouped into 6-team flights that were each named after one of our well renowned ‘Ballyhack goats.’
Thursday morning kicked off the festivities with a warmup of relaxed practice rounds that transitioned into the competition with the first 9-hole match following lunch. Chefs Tony Pope and Robert Obst then took center stage with a seafood platter that complemented a hog-roast cookout. Laughter and friendly wagering then ensued with the traditional putting contests and games that went long into the evening.
We hit a slight speed bump on Friday with Mother Nature deciding to intervene with 1.5” rain. The event pivoted into squeezing three additional 9-hole matches into the final day in order to conclude the slightly shortened 4-match event with a shootout - queue the floodlights. The seven flight winners, along with the two wild card teams, who instigated the drama with a 5 team ‘chip off’ to settle the final spot, proceeded to the brand-new Goat Track tee on hole #18.
We grouped the successful flight winners into three waves of three, playing a shamble alternate shot on a 95-yard par three Goat Trak hole. Our overall final consisted of Bob Birch with partner Todd Butt, 'Big Chief' and his partner Matt 'Plug' Garret, and Brian Specht and his partner John Reed. Big Chief and Matt Garret emerged victorious over Brian Specht and John Reed in a match that forced a replay of the 113-yard par three to secure the win. Congratulations to Chief and Matt for a sensational victory and we look forward to a defense of the title in 2021!
Mark 'Big Chief' Martin hits a shot during the shootout
Winners Big Chief and Matt 'Plug' Garrett
Congratulations to all our flight winners and to all this year’s event participants who traveled, shared their generous time, and played an integral part in our flagship Dormie Network event.
Chuck Flight Winners – Jeff Kowalczik & Adam Furlough
Ridge Flight Winners – Carl Schlotman & Nick Schlotman
Daniel Flight Winners – Brian Specht & John Reed
Amber Flight Winners – John Newton & John Notzen
Drama Flight Winners – Jeff Sepesi & Jonathan Ferguson
Harry Flight Winners – Gray Nester & Ignus Bezuidenhout
Timmy Flight Winners – Mark Martin & Matt Garrett
