Martin big winner at Oaks Classic

Sports

Related Photos

Ryan Martin sizes up a putt during play in the Country Oaks Classic on Sunday---Photo By Todd Lancaster.

Discussion

June 28, 2009

By Todd Lancaster, Sports Editor The Washington Times-Herald Sun Jun 28, 2009, 09:39 PM EDT

MONTGOMERY — The 2009 edition of the Country Oaks Classic featured beautiful conditions for everyone — except the golfers.

The mild, sunny conditions, couple with a steady wind was great for spectators, but played havoc on the already difficult 7,000 yard course and fast greens.

However, in the pro flight, those who were able to score were able to quickly distance themselves from the rest of the field.

“It was great weekend of golf,” said tournament director Trey Miller. “The conditions were tough and the scores reflected that. There was not much movement on the board and you really had to grind it out.”

Ryan Martin, of Kentucky, posted rounds of 69-68 to shoot 137 and edge out Eric Frishette with a 139 (70-69) and Kyle Reddington with a 142.

Although Martin had a lead, he made the biggest statement of the day at the signature 12th hole. Martin challenged the par five with a 243-yard three wood and made the eight-foot eagle putt on the slippery two-tiered green. However, Frishette stayed close with a birdie of his own at the 12th and drove the 18th giving him a chance to tie with an eagle. But Frishette was unable to convert the putt and Martin left with a two-stroke win and the $7,500 first place check.

“I guess I just felt it on 12,” said Martin. “But that was probably the biggest shot of the day, especially because I made bogey the hole right before it.”

Martin said this was a big win for him.

“I won the NCI Classic in Myrtle Beach and a few invitationals, but this is really big,” added Martin.

Washington’s Drew Hatton won the championship flight with a 148, to edge out former Hatchet teammate Mike Clements with a 149. Former champion Tim Fish and Mitch Blackburn tied for third with a pair of 150s.

“When I saw how windy it was, I knew if I could shoot right around par then I would have a pretty good chance,” said Hatton, who shot 73 in the second round. “It was windy and the greens were slick, so it was a long day, but the temperatures were a nice break from last week.

“There are a lot of good players in this tourney. It is a really nice event.”

Fish, of Franklin, has now come to play the tourney five times.

“I really enjoy the course and the people are great,” said Fish.

“I have known Trey (Miller, tournament director) since junior golf, so it’s fun to come down and play. I always try to look for this tourney and do what I can to put it on my schedule.”

The A-flight was even closer than the championship flight, as Doug Brown of Lawrenceville, Ill. birdied the first hole of a sudden death playoff over Country Oaks Club Champion Don Grannan, as both shot 150. Marv Graber was third with a 151, going 75-76.

The B-flight was won by Rick Wininger with a 149, going 72-77. Mike McKittrick posted a 151, while Chris Loheider and Scott Klein tied for third with 152s.

In the C-flight, Nick Wininger posted a blistering 77 on day one and followed it with an 81 for the win with a 158. Billy Truelove was close with an 80-79 for 159 and second, and Ervin Graber shot 76-84 for 160.

In the final flight, Mike Guinn shot 85-79 for 164, while Jay Burton and Wayne Durnell shot 168s.

Miller was very pleased with the entire weekend, from the pro-sponser and shootout on Friday, through Sundays final round.

“We couldn’t do it without the support of the staff and volunteers,” added Miller. “It was great weekend for the whole community and we thank them for their support.”

Text Only

Sports

Local wrap-up for Wednesday

North Posey scored four runs to break a 4-4 tie in the top of the sixth inning to defeat Washington, 10-7, in high school baseball at the Sports Complex Monday.

May 16, 2012
Baseball sectional draw out
Washington’s baseball team opens on the first night of the Class 3A Jasper Sectional, while the Class A event at Loogootee has a similar feel to its softball cousin.

May 15, 2012
Helms and Gabhart vie for surveyor
Two local surveyors are asking Daviess County residents to vote for them in Tuesday’s primary election. Current county surveyor, Dennis Helms, is being challenged by Shawn Gabhart.

May 5, 2012 2 Photos
Local wrap-up for Saturday
Madison Decker took wins in the 800 and 1,600 meters in a triangular girls high school track meet Thursday.

May 5, 2012
Cougars win in walk-off fashion
Baseball was far from a thing of beauty for North Daviess at Wayne Davies Field Friday, but after everything was done, baseball really didn’t look all that bad.
The Cougars scored twice in the bottom of the seventh inning to clip Southwestern Indiana Conference foe White River Valley, 4-3.

May 5, 2012
Arvin pitches shutout in WHS win
Washington was looking for a baseball hero, and found it Friday at the Sports Complex in the arm and bat of Pat Arvin.

April 28, 2012
Badgers beat IU in Big 10 tournament
Rob Wilson’s timely shooting put Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan at the head of his class.
Wilson scored a career-high 30 points, leading the 14th-ranked Badgers past No. 15 Indiana 79-71 in Friday’s Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.

March 9, 2012
Tyler dominates in Carolina's ACC tourney win
Terrell Stoglin is a good start for Maryland’s rebuilding job.
He’ll need some help, though.

March 9, 2012
Braves await No. 2 Barr-Reeve at regional
Barr-Reeve won its first sectional title since 2006 this past Saturday, but the Vikings have had little time to celebrate with the Class A West Washington Regional on the horizon.

February 16, 2012
Area girls have bright short-term and long-term futures
Some random thoughts as the basketball season winds down, and spring is preparing to be sprung.

February 16, 2012
More Sports Headlines

Sports

Search Results

Related Photos

Discussion

Martin big winner at Oaks Classic

Should students who fail IREAD-3 (twice) advance to 4th grade?

Site Map

Contact Us