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CHUCK TOLLIVER WINNS THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, NEEDS THE BRITISH OPEN TO COMPLET THE SLAM

CHUCK TOLLIVER

YOU GOT ONE SHOT

The sun hung high in the sky over Lake Conroe, casting shimmering reflections on the water that danced alongside the lush greenery of the Walden Golf Course. It was a perfect day for golf—78 degrees with a gentle breeze that seemed to whisper encouragement to the players as they prepared for the most thrilling weekend of the league.

In the A Flight, Ethan Bulthouse, the undisputed champion of the league, was a force of nature. His commitment and skill made him a player to watch, and his record of attending every event this season alongside Nathan Simcox was nothing short of historic. The two players were congratulated for their dedication, but the real excitement was brewing in the B Flight, where the battle for Player of the Year was fierce.

Ernest Stanley led the charge, just three points ahead of Casey Grimme, with Hal Gregory and Chuck Tolliver nipping at their heels. The pressure was palpable as the first day concluded with Carlos Garcia, the young prodigy, holding a four-shot lead. He was on the brink of securing his second career victory—his first major win was still fresh in everyone’s memory.

Yet, as the sun rose on Sunday, Carlos seemed to struggle, surrendering his lead almost immediately. Paired with Chuck, the two exchanged friendly banter, but the tension was evident as they both knew the stakes were high. By the turn, they were tied, but as they ventured into the back nine, Carlos faltered, suffering from a series of unfortunate holes that sent him tumbling down the leaderboard.

Chuck, on the other hand, maintained his composure. With a steady hand, he navigated the course with a remarkable 73 on Sunday, sealing his victory in the Players' Championship and securing second place in the Player of the Year running. His performance was enough to outshine the previous champions, Haja Rabe and Ethan Bulthouse, but the big question loomed—had he done enough to claim the coveted title?

As the final scores were tallied, it became clear that while Chuck's efforts were commendable, the mountain was too steep to climb to overtake Ernest. The field had not produced the necessary purse to boost him up the money list, but Chuck took solace in his achievements. A Players' Championship and a runner-up finish in the Player of the Year race were no small feats.

The day ended with congratulatory cheers for Chuck, who stood one major event shy of a grand slam—a true testament to his talent and perseverance. The future looked bright, especially with the British Open on the horizon; a chance to chase perfection awaited him.

As the sun set over Lake Conroe, the players left the course with spirits high, knowing that next year would bring new challenges, rivalries, and the pursuit of greatness.

PLAYERS SUMMARY

PAYOUT

POS	PLAYERS	GROSS	NET	PURSE
1	CHUCK TOLLIVER	1	73	$600.00
T2	ETHAN BULTHOUSE	2	74	$200.00
T2	HAJA RABE	1	73	$200.00
4	KYLE NEITZEY	7	79	$0.00
5	VICTOR ALMAZAN	9	81	$0.00
6	VICTOR RANGEL	11	83	$0.00
6	JCOE	11	83	$0.00
7	JARROD BALLOU	12	84	$0.00
8	CARLOS GARCIA	13	85	$0.00
T9	CASEY GRIMME	14	86	$0.00
T9	Windrose Golf Club	14	86	$0.00
T9	HAL GREGORY	14	86	$0.00
11	SEAN HINTON	15	87	$0.00
12	ERNEST STANDLEY	16	88	$0.00
13	NATHAN SIMCOX	23	95	$0.00

MONEY LIST

A FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	ETHAN	BULTHOUSE	$3,277.00
2	JOSE	SANCHEZ	$2,379.00
3	VINCENT	GILMORE	$2,374.00
4	ROLAND	TURNER	$1,908.00
5	JEREMY	WILLIAMS	$1,556.00
6	HAJA	RABE	$1,375.00
7	CARL	HOLZAPFEL	$1,365.00
8	MARC	NAPIER	$1,359.00
9	KYLE	NEITZEY	$1,276.00
10	SAM	GARCIA	$1,257.00
11	JOE	HART	$1,089.00
12	KENRICK	MASSENGILL	$1,023.00
13	THATCHER	GRIBBS	$1,005.00
14	KHRIS	COLBERT	$996.00
15	JEFF	LEGGETT	$820.00
16	TREY	SMITH	$276.00
17	ELY	GALLEGO	$216.00
18	RONNIE	FENTON	$200.00
19	JARROD	BALLOU	$196.00
20	JZEKE	DUKES	$175.00
21	JAIME	ALVARADO	$150.00
22	JEREMY	GUERRANT	$190.00
23	BENNY	GOMEZ	$127.00
24	JESUS	PULIO	$67.00
25	IAN	CERISANO	$50.00

		TATAL	$24,706.00

B FLIGHT

POS		PLAYERS	PURSE
1	JAIME	VILLARREAL	$2,258.00
2	ERNEST	STANDLEY	$2,043.00
3	CASEY	GRIMME	$1,908.00
4	HAL	GREGORY	$1,619.00
5	CHUCK	TOLLIVER	$1,470.00
6	MITCH	MOSES	$940.00
7	JEFF	LEGGETT	$820.00
8	GABE	RAMOS	$681.00
9	VICTOR	RANGEL	$628.00
10	VICTOR	ALMAZAN	$575.00
11	NATHAN	SIMCOX	$558.00
12	LONNIE	KNOWLES	$486.00
13	MIKE	SMITH	$410.00
14	BLAISE	BRANDON	$375.00
15	SEAN	HINTON	$222.00
16	CARLOS	GARCIA	$181.00
17	DAVID	KNOWLES	$33.00
18	CHRIS	ALLEN	$30.00
			$15,237.00

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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.

PLAY LIKE THE PROS

TIGER,PHIL,JACK

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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