Ty Williams
The league made the trip to Hidden Valley Golf Course in Clever, Missouri, for Round 4 of the season. After a week filled with rain, players were met with damp conditions and dark clouds hanging overhead as thunderstorms threatened throughout the day. While the weather kept everyone on alert, 14 golfers still made the trip ready to battle it out. Despite another competitive week, the elusive 10-piece nugget remained untouched, proving once again just how difficult it is to have a perfect day in this league.
Derek Malcom, Drew Farrer, & Cody Malcom
The biggest storyline of the day belonged to Drew Farrer. Competing in Group 1, Drew picked up two match victories to earn six points while also firing an impressive 1-over-par round. His performance was enough to leapfrog Brody Crawford and claim the top spot on the season leaderboard.
Brody was originally expected to compete but unfortunately fell ill the night before the event and was unable to make the trip. While his absence opened the door, Drew took full advantage and now finds himself leading the league heading into the midway point of the season.
Kramer Patterson
Group 2 featured one of the most balanced battles of the day. Nathan, Blake Moore, and Aaron each finished with four points after recording one win and two losses, keeping the standings tight with every point carrying weight.
Group 3 was the only full foursome in the field and delivered some excellent golf. Garrett Craig stole the show by collecting eight points with two wins and a draw while also posting an outstanding 2-over-par round. It was one of the strongest all-around performances of the day and continued his climb up the standings.
The final group took an unexpected turn after Joel was forced to withdraw on the opening hole, leaving Kramer, Sawyer, and Jorden Henson to finish the day as a threesome. Kramer made the most of the opportunity, matching Garrett's eight-point performance with two wins and a draw. His strong finish vaulted him into a playoff position as the race for the postseason continued to heat up.
Blake Moore, Nathan Parker, & Aaron Hall
While the leaderboard continues to take shape, the season is far from decided. With five rounds still remaining before the playoffs, every match and every point will become increasingly important. Players are beginning to separate themselves, but there's still plenty of time for someone to make a late-season charge into the playoff picture.
Jeremy Pendleton, Garrett Craig, Ty Williams, & Jarrett Rogers
Next up, the league heads to Eagle Creek Golf Club in Joplin for one of the most anticipated events of the season—the Two-Man Scramble Tournament. This handicapped event gives golfers the chance to draw a random partner, compete for valuable bonus points toward the playoff race, and battle for the coveted Two-Man Trophy.
As always, thank you to everyone who made the trip to Hidden Valley and embraced the challenging conditions. We'll see everyone at Eagle Creek for what should be another unforgettable day of competition.
Drew Farrer (73), Derek Malcom (102), & Cody Malcom (110)
Ghost: Kramer Patterson
C. Malcom 2 & 1 over D. Malcom
Ghost 2 Up over Farrer
Ghost 3 & 1 over C. Malcom
Farrer 1 Up over D. Malcom
Farrer 3 & 2 over C. Malcom
Ghost 2 & 1 over D. Malcom
Nathan Parker (85), Blake Moore (90), & Aaron Hall (107)
Ghost: Garrett Graig
Moore 2 Up over Parker
Ghost 3 & 2 over Hall
Ghost 3 & 2 over Parker
Hall 2 Up over Moore
Parker 3 & 2 over Hall
Ghost 3 & 1 over Moore
Garrett Craig (74), Ty Williams (105), Jeremy Pendleton (105) & Jarrett Rogers (111)
Pendleton/Craig Push
Williams 2 & 1 over Rogers
Pendleton/Rogers Push
Craig 3 & 2 over Williams
Pendleton/Williams Push
Craig 3 & 1 over Rogers
Kramer Patterson (84), Sawyer Alderson (104), Jorden Henson (112)
Ghost: Blake Moore
Alderson 2 & 1 over J. Henson
Patterson/Ghost Push
Patterson 2 & 1 over J. Henson
Ghost 2 & 1 over Alderson
J. Henson/Ghost Push
Patterson 3 & 1 over Alderson