Sun Shines on Fierce Competition at the TCMGA Turkey Classic

It was a beautiful November day on the course as the Tega Cay Men’s Golf Association (TCMGA) hosted its annual Turkey Classic. The event drew an impressive turnout, with 33 teams teeing off in a competitive Captain’s Choice format to kick off the holiday season.

The field was divided into two flights, with 28 teams battling in the Handicap Division and five teams facing off in the Open Division. The leaderboard was crowded, requiring tie-breakers to settle the final standings in the Net Division.

Tournament Results

Net Division

The competition for the top spot was intense, with the winning team shooting a blistering Net 53.

  • 1st Place Net (53): Adam Byerly, Randall Phillips, Shawn Kramer, and Charleigh Hodges.

  • 2nd Place Net (54 – TB 27): Chris Hart Sr., Chris Hart Jr., Tim Hart, and Gary Anderson.

  • 3rd Place Net (54 – TB 28): Dale Eberle, Kevin Eberle, Jeff Roesler, and Larry Cravens.

  • T-4th Place Net (55 – TB 27): Tom Hyslip, Kenny Cabiness, Brad O’Connor, and Joe Marcsik.

  • T-4th Place Net (55 – TB 27): Griffin Tarver, Jim Mowery, Bobby Bolin, and Bryan Voss.

Gross Results (Handicap Division)

  • 1st Place Gross (55): Andy Zondervan, Juan Melchor, Doug McGowan, and Tom McGrath.

Open Division

The Open Division saw a tight race with only a single stroke separating the top two teams.

  • 1st Place Gross (62): Bob Auman, Todd Layton, Chris Woodward, and Tim Wood.

  • 2nd Place Gross (63): Adam Franz, Mike Garst, Chad Hecht, and Mike Kessling.

Closest to the Pin

Sharpshooters on the Par 3s earned honors on the following holes:

  • Hole 4: Charleigh Hodges

  • Hole 6: Jim Elia

  • Hole 12: Don Muccilli

  • Hole 15: David Frascona

Up Next: The Santa Classic

The TCMGA season isn’t over yet! Members are encouraged to gear up for the final tournament of the year. The Santa Classic is scheduled for December 6, 2025. Mark your calendars and get ready to close out the 2025 season in style.

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