The 2015 Cariboo Open came down to the wire with some wonderful golf drama on Sept. 6.
With evening twilight approaching, local golfer Chris Stevens won the premiere annual tournament at the 108 Golf Resort in a second playoff hole by fending off the late-charging defending champion, Richard Smith of Chilliwack, in front of a captivated gallery on No. 18 after the pair were still tied after the first playoff on No. 1.
Stevens and Smith fired an overall low gross score of 219 after three rounds of play. Smith carded a 67 in the final round to get back in the mix.
Local golfer Al Smeds shot overall lowest net with a three-day total of 204.
The 2015 Cariboo Open filled up early this year with 120 contestants.
“It was a fun weekend and a phenomenal ending,” says Andy Wahnschaff, head professional at the 108 Golf Resort. “Thank you so much to all of the volunteers and our many sponsors for making this the best event in the Interior of B.C.”
Following Smith in the first flight (Handicap 0-7) was Chris Seeley (220) with second lowest gross, Matt Ayers (227), Chris Morley (227) and Shane Wilkie (228).
Scott Seeley (211) shot lowest net in the first flight, followed by Lynden Jeffrey (214), Greg Swalwell (215), Jay Scott (216) and Jim Laird (218).
In the second flight (Handicap 8-12), Jeff Kendy (235) scored lowest gross, followed by Jim Zailo (242), Cole Kendy (245), Ryan Kornelson (246) and Shawn McManus (246).
Lowest net in the second flight belonged to Vern Jeffrey (212), Peter McLean (216), Mike Ricketts (216), Guy Erickson (219) and Doug Mirva (220).
