2003 Washington Masters

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Double Eagle Highlights Washington Masters Win

Chris Tovey nailed a 230 yard 3-wood on the first hole of the Washington Masters, and his team never looked back. The double eagle propelled the team of Chris Tovey, Tom Zittrich, Monz Hahn, and Greg Biskey to the 2003 Washington Masters title.  Although it occurred on the first hole, the double eagle proved to be the difference in the tournament, as the winners finished at 67 (-4). Bogeys on the 5th and 11th brought them back to the pack, but the champions birdied three of the last four holes to regain their advantage, making this truly a team effort. Two strokes back was the team of Mike Abe, Ryan Stowers, Pat O'Brien and Travis Nelson, who also finished strong with birdies on four of their last six holes and a back nine 33. The only other team under par was Dan Bauer, Chris Hermsen, Dan Marshall and Mike Boone with a 70.

A Double Eagle (also known as an Albatross) is more rare than a hole-in-one, and this shot ranks as the most impressive single shot in Washington Masters history. Chris hit both shots to preserve his spot in Washington Masters lore.

The Pink Ball Challenge went to Lance Takehara, Randy Hagen, Bert Dewell and Amy Eng. The Pink Shirt winners shot an 89 to edge the Abe/ Stowers/ O'Brien/Nelson team by one stroke. One lost pink ball proved to be difference. Four pars and a birdie on the front nine led the winners to the title. 

Dan Bauer captured Long Drive honors this year at the 6th hole. Dorothea Fitzsimmons won Women's Long Drive on the same hole. Kevin Denton won Closest to the Pin at #3. Larry Day  hit one to within 3½’ at number 7. Mike Abe  hit the green at the long 14th and the tournament's youngest member, Michael Tovey was closest on number 17.  Thank you to all the participants and congratulations to this year's winners!

 

2003 Washington Masters Results

1:14         +1        101
Kevin Denton      KP Winner
Mick Tovey
Steve Denton         
Laura Tuss

1:22        Even           98
Rick Berg              
Mike Tovey
Chris Caron
Michael Tovey       KP Winner

1:30      +5       89
Lance Takehara            
Randy Hagen
Bert Dewell
Amy Eng


1:38     +6      98
Mark Steiner              
Jerry Brown
Tracy Whitton
Cindy Bolieu



2:02     -4      94
Chris Tovey            
Tom Zittrich
Monz Hahn
Greg Biskey

1:46      -2      90
Mike Abe         KP Winner
Ryan Stowers
Pat O'Brien
Travis Nelson



2:10      +4      96
Steve Onustack        
Gary Raines
Mike Vose
Daniel Smith

1:54       -1      95
Dan Bauer      LD Winner        
Chris Hermsen
Dan Marshall
Mike Boone

 

2:18     +8      96
 Noel Martin
Brian Tovey
Peter Baker
Clarence Peterson

               

2:26      +3      94
Steve Thomason
Eric Blomberg
Dodie Fitzsimmons   LD Winner
Bill Hoffecker

 

2:42      Even      94
Matt Sandemeyer   
Scott Wood
Mike Fitzsimmons
Mary Renkert

2:50     +2      103
Shawn Tovey            
Joe Bianchi
Troy Oberg
Larry Day         KP Winner