2018 Water Can Classic

Frank Mejia Wins the Water Can Classic!

Water Can Classic Championship Trophy Presentation


Defending Champion Al Solis presents the coveted Water Can Trophy to Frank Mejia – 2018 BGA Water Can Classic Champion

BGA Godfather Frank Mejia back in the winners circle for his 9th title, and 2nd Water Can Classic Championship.

Due to heavy rain last weekend, we were able to reschedule this event to June 9th and 10th without any conflicts.

Modified Stableford scoring as follows, Par: 1 point, Birdie: 3 points, Eagle: 5 points, Bogey: 0, Double Bogey: -1 point, Triple Bogey: -2 points.

Sunday, June 10th — Final Round, Oak Creek Golf Club, Upper Marlboro, MD

Sun Total
1. Frank Mejia +4 +9
2. Jim Frenette +2 +6
Leon Anderson -3 +6
4. Bob Hoff -1 -6
5. Tom Nelson -6 -7
6. Al Solis -9 -10
7. Matt Schwam -7 -22
8. Chuck Petrilla -13 -23

Saturday, June 9th — First Round, Hampshire Greens, Silver Spring, MD

1. Leon Anderson +9    
2. Frank Mejia +5
3. Jim Frenette +4
4. Tom Nelson -1
Al Solis -1
6. Bob Hoff -5
7. Chuck Petrilla -10
8. Matt Schwam -15

Prize Fund Distribution

$320

1st place & BGA Champion
  • Frank Mejia $50

Jim Frenette and Leon Anderson tied for 2nd place, they split 2nd ($30) and 3rd ($20) for $25 each.

Par 3 closest to the pin
$20 each
For this event, making par or better not required since this only CTP, and not a greeny contest.
If no green hit by all 8 players, the money for that hole will be paid back to each player ($2.50)

Closest to the Pin – Oak Creek
  • 6 Frank Mejia $20
  • 8 Bob Hoff $20
  • 11 Frank Mejia $20
  • 13 Tom Nelson $20
  • 15 Frank Mejia $20
Points leader round 2
  • Frank Mejia $20
Closest to the Pin – Hampshire Greens
  • 4 Al Solis $20
  • 8 Bob Hoff $20
  • 11 Tom Nelson $20
  • 14 Frank Mejia $20
Points leader round 1
  • Leon Anderson $20

The 2018 Water Can Players after the round on the balcony at Oak Creek Golf Club


The 2018 Water Can Players after the round on the balcony at Oak Creek Golf Club – From left to right, Tom Nelson, Chuck Petrilla, Leon Anderson, Jim Frenette, Bob Hoff, Matt Schwam, Frank Mejia, Al Solis


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