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JEREMY WILLIAMS HAS SOMETHING TO PROVE WITH HIS LEATEST VICTORY AT PANORAMA

JEREMY WILLIAMS

I WANT A SIT AT THE BIG BOY TABLE

Jeremy Williams' recent victory at Panorama has not only propelled him into the top 5 but also marked a significant moment in his career. Achievements like this can greatly boost a player's confidence, especially with the British Open looming just two weeks away. Competing against all the top players will provide him with an excellent opportunity to test his skills and see if he truly belongs among the elite in the league.

My insights into his performance are particularly compelling. Jeremy's average of 33.2 putts per round certainly highlights a critical area for growth, especially when compared to the league leader, Jose Sanchez, who averages 28.4. This nearly two-stroke difference per round is substantial and could make a notable impact during competitions. It’s clear that while Jeremy is performing well in terms of hitting fairways and greens in regulation—ranking third in the league in the latter—there remains room for improvement on the greens themselves.

The relationship between hitting greens and putting statistics is a well-known phenomenon in golf. Even with a high number of greens in regulation, if a player isn’t capitalizing on birdie opportunities, those putt totals can balloon. Jeremy's current total of 12 birdies over six tournaments, translating to about 11%, is right around the average for top 5 players, except for Jose, who stands out with 23%. This indicates that while Jeremy has more opportunities due to hitting so many greens, he hasn’t fully capitalized on those chances just yet. His ability to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to him will be crucial moving forward. The key will be for him to find his rhythm and sink those birdies when they count. If he starts to consistently convert those chances into birdies, it will undoubtedly make him a tough contender, posing a significant challenge to anyone else in the field. As he prepares for the upcoming competitions, his focus should not only be on maintaining his solid ball-striking but also on honing his putting touch. A confident and effective putting stroke could be the difference between merely competing and truly excelling in high-stakes tournaments.

Congratulations are certainly in order for his well-deserved victory, and we can only anticipate even greater achievements from him in the near future. The excitement surrounding his journey in the league is palpable, and I, for one, can't wait to see how he performs in the British Open and beyond! With continued effort and focus, he has the potential to become one of the league's standout players.

Chuck Tolliver

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope you make a speedy recovery. The League needs you.

SUMMARY

POS	PLAYERS	SCORE	Net	GROSS	PURSE
1	JEREMY WILLIAMS	73	E	72	$250.00
2	TONY BARNETT	80	6	78	$150.00
3	ROLAND TURNER	85	8	80	$0.00
4	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	83	9	81	$0.00
T5	KEVIN HOWARD	97	11	83	$0.00
T5	BENNY GOMEZ	91	11	83	$0.00
7	JOE HART	91	14	86	$0.00
8	ZR TAZBY	97	19	91	$0.00

PAYOUT

	PLAYERS	PURSE
1	JEREMY WILLIAMS	$458.00
2	TONY BARNETT	$214.00
3	ROLAND TURNER	$104.00
4	BENNY GOMEZ	$64.00
	TOTAL PURSE	$840.00

MONEY LIST

A FLIGHT

1	JOSE	SANCHEZ	$3,123.00
2	TY	TAYLOR	$2,080.00
3	JEREMY	WILLIAMS	$1,565.00
4	ETHAN	BULTHOUSE	$1,400.00
5	HAJA	RABE	$1,326.00
6	JAIME	ALVARADO	$1,065.00
7	ROLAND	TURNER	$867.00
8	ALVIN	LEE	$820.00
9	KEDRICK	MASSENGILL	$790.00
10	JOE	HART	$607.00
11	CARL	HOLZAPFEL	$515.00
12	KYLE	NEITZEY	$444.00
13	BENNY	GOMEZ	$432.00
14	JEREMY	GUERRANT	$419.00
15	MARC	NAPIER	$300.00
16	GREG	LOPEZ	$295.00
17	ERNEST	STANDLEY	$140.00
18	JOSE	SOLORZANO	$95.00
19	JIMMY	HAYES	$90.00
			$16,373.00

B FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	CHUCK	TOLLIVER	$1,740.00
2	CHRIS	ALLEN	$1,305.00
3	GABE	RAMOS	$1,231.00
4	NATHAN	SIMCOX	$1,040.00
5	LONNIE	KNOWLES	$798.00
6	SHADRICK	WALL	$507.00
7	SEANA	HINTON	$480.00
8	VICTOR	RANGEL	$360.00
9	JARROD	BALLOU	$280.00
10	TONY	BARNETT	$264.00
11	CASEY	GRIMME	$260.00
12	KEVIN	HOWARD	$235.00
13	JAIME	VILLARREAL	$225.00
14	CARLOS	GARCIA	$182.00
15	RODERICK	WOODWORTH	$160.00
16	HAL	GREGORY	$159.00
17	BILL	CHENEL	$60.00
		TOTAL	$9,286.00

CTP 20.00 EACH PLAYER

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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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