2023 Kohler

Scott Ward Wins the 2023 Kohler!

Scott Ward holding his Kohler Trophy pictured with the other four players who managed to make it to the final round on Sunday at The Dye Club. Scott Ward holding his Kohler Trophy pictured with the other four players who managed to make it for the final round on Sunday at The Dye Club.

We had 8 players sign-up for this event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the end, only 5 remained. This is the 19th Kohler in the History of The BGA using a modified stableford format. The scoring is as follows, Par: 1 point, Birdie: 3 points, Eagle: 5 points, Bogey: 0, Double Bogey: -1 point.

Friday, March 24th

First RoundBarefoot Resort – Norman Course

Sunny and 70 degrees with winds averaging 18 mph when we teed off at 1:30 pm.

1. Scott Ward +4    
2. Bob Hoff +3
3. Jim Frenette +2
4. Michael Monkelien 0
5. Mike Cravens -3
6. Leon Anderson -8
7. Matt Clark -12
Matt Schwam – DNQ

CTP

  • 3 Scott Ward $10
  • 7 Michael Monkelien $10
  • 10 Scott Ward $10
  • 16 Michael Monkelien $10

Round 1 Points Winner, Scott Ward $20


Saturday, March 25th

Second RoundBarefoot Resort – Love Course

Sunny to partly cloudy and 65 degrees with 12 mph average winds at 7:30 am for the start of the second round.

1 2 Total
1. Scott Ward +4 +6 +10
Bob Hoff +3 +7 +10
3. Michael Monkelien 0 +5 +5
4. Jim Frenette +2 +1 +3
5. Mike Cravens -3 -7 -10
6. Leon Anderson -8 -8 -16
7. Matt Clark -12 -13 -25
Matt Schwam – DNQ

CTP

  • 3 nobody
  • 9 nobody
  • 11 Michael Monkelien $10
  • 15 Scott Ward $10

Round 2 Points Winner, Bob Hoff $20


Third RoundBarefoot Resort – Fazio Course

Mostly cloudy and 72 degrees with 15 mph average winds at 12:30 pm for the start of the third round.

1 2 3 Total
1. Scott Ward +4 +6 +3 +13
2. Bob Hoff +3 +7 -4 +6
3. Michael Monkelien 0 +5 -2 +3
4. Jim Frenette +2 +1 -2 +1
5. Leon Anderson -8 -8 +3 -13
6. Mike Cravens -3 -7 -12 -22
7. Matt Clark -12 -13 -10 -35
Matt Schwam – DNQ

CTP

  • 3 Leon Anderson
  • 6 nobody
  • 8 Jim Frenette $10
  • 11 Scott Ward $10
  • 16 Scott Ward $10

Round 3 Points Winner, Leon Anderson $10 and Scott Ward $10


Sunday, March 26th

Final RoundThe Dye Club at Barefoot Resort

Overcast skies and 65 degrees with a slight breeze when we teed off at 8:30 am. We had to contend with some sprinkles and storms nearby as we finished the remaining 6 holes of the tournament. Luckily we avoided the threatening weather and completed another successful event.

1 2 3 4 Total
1. Scott Ward +4 +6 +3 +7 +20
2. Michael Monkelien 0 +5 -2 +9 +12
3. Jim Frenette +2 +1 -2 -1 0
4. Leon Anderson -8 -8 +3 -1 -14
5. Matt Clark -12 -13 -10 -10 -45
Bob Hoff – DNQ
Mike Cravens – DNQ
Matt Schwam – DNQ

CTP

  • 3 Michael Monkelien $10
  • 7 nobody
  • 15 Michael Monkelien $10
  • 17 Michael Monkelien $10

Round 4 Points Winner, Michael Monkelien $20

1st place & BGA Champion
  • Scott Ward $50