April 20-21 – Tad Moore’s Southern 4-Ball entertained 56 players who sampled all the ingredients that have made this event a classic over the years – great golf, great friends, and great fun.
Tad reports that Thursday’s practice round found sunshine but cool temps and winds of 15-25 mph. “The Welcome Party that night was well attended and everyone seemed to have a good time,” he said. “Some clubs and other items were sold as it also was trade show night.”
Friday arrived warmer but still windy. Following a lunch, the 1 p.m. shotgun went off without a hitch. “Scoring was good but not as many low scores this year,” Tad said.
Saturday’s shotgun began at 8:30 a.m. and 55 degree temperatures that quickly warmed up. Scoring again was tough. The 2018 winning team were new to the event – Taylor Jones and Andrew von Lossow. “They are two young guys who love hickory golf,” Tad said.
“I want to thank the players and I hope they had a good time and will enjoy the tee gifts. This year also we had two ladies play. I played with Barb Kopec and Rich Grula played with Marci Likens. I hope next year we can attract more ladies to the tournament.”
2018 Southern 4-Ball champs Taylor Jones, left, and Andrew von Lossow with host Tad Moore holding the trophy.
Barb Kopec and her partner, the classic himself, Tad Moore.
Southern 4-Ball host Tad Moore, left, and SoHG President Bill Geisler.
Skip Platt and his partner Greg Whitmer (not pictured) were second place net finishers.
Tad hosted a wandering hickory player from Scotland, Scot Patrick.
John Levandoski, left, and Jeffrey Dean were the second place team.
Karl Nagy, left, and Tyler Guthrie were the first place net champs.
Johnny McGuire, left, and Danny Penny were the second place net finishers in the senior division.
The “Tims” – Flynn, left, and Anderson – were first place gross champs in the senior division.