HOUSTON GOLF LEAGUE

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