The worst weather we have ever experienced on tour hit us yesterday at Legacy. This Arnold Palmer design was still a joy to play even though the conditions were more like a wet Cumbrian day with a very heavy shower at the beginning of our round and then the last 9 holes in constant rain.
These conditions brought the best out of Andrew and Graham and the win was taken by Andrew after a count back.
Result
1 – Andrew Proud
2 – Graham Hamilton
3 – Chris Ralph
Visiting Heron Creek for the first time since 2003 the tour was left wondering why we had not been back sooner. With high winds the back 9 ground most down but not Steve, who notched up win number 2 after a card play off with Chris. The rain just caught us playing the last hole as the weather becomeS more English.
Result
1 – Steven Reid
2 – Chris Ralph
3 – David Farrer
The magnificent Pine Barrens course at World Woods was the venue for day 2. This top 100 rated golf course was in great condition and proved another good test.
Result
1 – Alan Dodd
2 – Stuart Ferguson
3 – Alan Robertson
The 2009 Champ, Steve, started 2011 as he finished 2009 on top! A fine 35 gave him a 6 shot victory at the Kingsway, a new venue for the tour. Mike took 2nd after a count back with Stuart. New handicaps for these 3 tomorrow!
We were all impressed with the Kingsway course which proved a stiff test for all but Steve.
Result
1 – Steve Reid
2 – Mike Caddle
3 – Stuart Ferguson
This year it is the best 6 scores that will take the tour crown and most will be hoping they can drop their score from day 1!
After a long day travelling out we arrived at the villa just after 11 PM USA time. Having set off from Brampton at 7:30 AM it took twenty one and a half hours. Getting through immigration was a pain and by the time we got in to the mini van it had taken two hours since we landed to clear the airport.
Day 1 news and scores will be posted tomorrow.
Good night.
The weather forecast for the tour starting to look good and there are no immediate concerns on the hurricane front!