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Vincent Gilmore wins U.S. OPEN and enters into the Hall

VINCENT GILMORE

HALL OF FAMER

Vincent Gilmore has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the 4th player in League History to be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame. Joining the League a decade ago in 2014 with a handicap of 22 strokes, Gilmore initially struggled, often finishing at the bottom of the field. However, his determination and skill shone through in the following years, culminating in victories at Oak Hurst and Westfork, as well as earning a spot on the Culture Cup Blue Team. Throughout his career, Gilmore has continued to excel through the years, winning numerous events and earning the title of Billboard's 2nd greatest player in league history in 2022. His recent induction into the Hall of Fame further solidifies his status as a golfing legend in the league. Notably, Gilmore delivered an outstanding performance at the U.S. Open held at Eagle Pointe, competing against esteemed players such as hall of famers Jose Sanchez and Jamie Villarreal, as well as major champions Carl Holzapfel and PGA Champion Roland Turner. Also facing tough competition from players like Jeremy Williams, Ethan Bulthouse, and Haja Rabe, Vincent Gilmore emerged victorious, showcasing his unwavering pursuit of perfection. His journey exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for the game of golf. Congratulation on your accomplishments Vincent a job well done. What a great birthday gift to yourself

SUMMARY

POS	PLAYERS	GROSS	NET	TOTAL	PURSE
1	VINCENT GILMORE	71	-4	67	$960.00
2	JEFF LEGGETT	78	-3	68	$620.00
3	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	72	-2	69	$420.00
4	JOSE SANCHEZ	68	-1	70	$0.00
5	HAJA RABE	73	E	71	$0.00
T6	GABE RAMOS	80	1	72	$0.00
T6	LONNIE KNOWLES	82	1	72	$0.00
8	NATHAN SIMCOX	92	2	73	$0.00
T9	DOUGLAS HARRIS	87	4	75	$0.00
T9	ERNEST STANDLEY	82	4	75	$0.00
T11	KEDRICK MASSENGILL	79	5	76	$0.00
T11	ROLAND TURNER	81	5	76	$0.00
13	JAIME VILLARREAL	85	7	78	$0.00
14	MITCH MOSES	90	8	79	$0.00
T15	CARL HOLZAPFEL	82	9	80	$0.00
T15	JAIME ALVARADO	88	9	80	$0.00
T15	BEN DEJEAN	89	9	80	$0.00
T18	JEREMY WILLIAMS	83	11	82	$0.00
T18	CASEY GRIMME	94	11	82	$0.00
20	THATCHER CRIBBS	93	15	86	$0.00

PAYOUT

	PLAYERS	PURSE
1	VINCENT GILMORE	$1,010.00
2	JEFF LEGGETT	$820.00
3	JOSE SANCHEZ	$500.00
4	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	$470.00
5	MITCH MOSES	$200.00
6	KEDRICK MASSENGILL	$100.00
7	JAIME VILLARREAL	$50.00
8	CARL HOLZAPFEL	$50.00
	Total Purse	$3,200.00

MONEY LIST

A FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	JOSE	SANCHEZ	$2,379.00
2	ROLAND	TURNER	$1,685.00
3	ETHAN	BULTHOUSE	$1,559.00
4	JEREMY	WILLIAMS	$1,556.00
5	CARL	HOLZAPFEL	$1,365.00
6	MARC	NAPIER	$1,359.00
7	VINCENT	GILMORE	$1,327.00
8	KENRICK	MASSENGILL	$1,023.00
9	KHRIS	COLBERT	$996.00
10	HAJA	RABE	$948.00
11	JEFF	LEGGETT	$820.00
12	THATCHER	GRIBBS	$650.00
13	JOE	HART	$378.00
14	SAM	GARCIA	$339.00
15	TREY	SMITH	$276.00
16	ELY	GALLEGO	$216.00
17	RONNIE	FENTON	$200.00
18	JZEKE	DUKES	$190.00
19	JAIME	ALVARADO	$150.00
20	JEREMY	GUERRANT	$150.00
21	BENNY	GOMEZ	$127.00
22	JESUS	PULIO	$67.00
		TOTAL	$17,760.00

B FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	JAIME	VILLARREAL	$1,050.00
2	HAL	GREGORY	$973.00
3	MITCH	MOSES	$940.00
4	ERNEST	STANDLEY	$817.00
5	CHUCK	TOLLIVER	$680.00
6	GABE	RAMOS	$567.00
7	CASEY	GRIMME	$500.00
8	LONNIE	KNOWLES	$411.00
9	MIKE	SMITH	$410.00
10	NATHAN	SIMCOX	$323.00
11	VICTOR	RANGEL	$219.00
12	SEAN	HINTON	$192.00
13	DAVID	KNOWLES	$33.00
14	CHRIS	ALLEN	$30.00
		TOTAL	$7,145.00

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Houston Golf League?

Established in 2012, the purpose of the League is to provide amateurs of all ages, sexes and handicaps the opportunity to compete in stroke-play golf tournaments on a regular basis. The League concludes with a Player’s Championship in which the winner from each tournament. Through this competition, the Houston Golf League promotes the sport of golf by providing an atmosphere of friendly, fair, and well-managed competition for amateur golfers in the pursuit of excellence.

How much does it cost to join the League?

The Houston Golf League has an annual membership of $150.00

What is the cost of the tournaments?

The cost of each regular tournament is 120.00 the majors are $200.00 The entry fee for each tournament includes green fees, cart, and range balls in most cases. A portion of the entry fee establishes the purse. Tournaments can be prepaid online or the day of the tournament.

What can I win?

Cash Money and Trophies are awarded to the first place winner of each flight. A purse is established from the entry fees, and depending on the size of the flight, money is awarded to the top finishers in each flight. Additionally, there are voluntary skins games, deuce game, and closest to the pin. Membership dues must be paid before any prize money awarded.

What is the format of the tournaments?

The players are flighted by handicap, then play a gross stoke-play format within their flight.

What are the handicap parameters for each flight?

Base on the number of players

0-6……. A Flight 0-10……..A Flight

7-13……. B Flight 11-20 ……B Flight

14-20…… C Flight

What if I don’t have a current handicap?

The League uses the Callaway system if a player does not have to establish a verifiable handicap, and the league trumps all other handicaps of other leagues handicap. Callaway system 10 strokes max for A flight and 20 shot max for the B flight. The League will access your level of play based on your most recent scores, which courses you have played and the tees you used. Once you’re placed on a flight, your tournament scores and handicap index are posted on the web page

How is the integrity of the handicaps and flights maintained?

The League will establish your handicap index based solely on your scores posted in the tournaments. If your handicap index improves during the season, you will be promoted to the next higher flight if your index falls within the parameters of higher flight. If your index falls within the parameters of a lower flight, you will only be moved to the lower flight if you request it.

When and where are the tournaments played?

All the tournaments are played on the weekends, with most being played on Sundays. Tee times vary but are posted on the website. The tournaments are played at local courses listed on our website.

How many tournaments do I have to play in?

Play in as many or as few as you would like. Of course, the more you play, the more points you can accumulate toward qualifying for the Players Championship and Culture Cup.

Is there a deadline to join the League?

No. You can join the League anytime during the season. The sooner you join, the more points you start accumulating towards the points race.

Why should I join the The Houston Golf League?

If you enjoy weekend golf at some of the finest local courses, if you enjoy competitive stroke-play golf, if you want to improve your game by playing under tournament conditions like the pros, and if you like the feeling of winning, collecting prizes and trophies, join the tour and enjoy all of these benefits. All tournaments are played by USGA rules and handicaps are tracked on each player to ensure the integrity of each flight.

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The Houston Golf League format mirrors that of the PGA Tour. The tournaments will be held on the finest golf courses around the greater Houston area. The HGL will consist of four major tournaments and a “Players Championship”, Ryder Cup-type Event called the Culture Cup. Stats will be kept on putts, fairways, and greens hit. There will also be a money list leader from each flight. These leaders will be eligible for awards that will be given at the Tournament’s Awards Banquet

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