Author: Jim Frenette

Frank Mejia Wins the Water Can Classic!

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 – From left to right, Tom Nelson, Chuck Petrilla, Leon Anderson, Jim Frenette, Bob Hoff, Matt Schwam, Frank Mejia, Al Solis

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Leon Anderson Wins the Mulligan!

Leon Anderson, pictured above with his Mulligan trophy and BGA tournament coordinator Jim Frenette. This is Leon’s first BGA Championship victory!

Sunday, November 5th — Final Round, Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville, Maryland

The final round foursomes were as follows: First group: 5. Jim Frenette (19 points), 6. Frank Mejia (18 points), 7. Matt Schwam (12 points). Second Group (leaders): 1. Leon Anderson (23.5 points), 2. Tom Nelson (22 points) 3. Chuck Petrilla (21.5 points), 3. Bob Hoff (21.5 points).

Weather – 50-60 degrees, not much wind at all but a little light rain and a steady mist prevailed all day.

		Points	Total
1.	Leon Anderson	19	42.5
2.	Bob Hoff	20	41.5
3.	Frank Mejia	22	40
4.	Jim Frenette	15	34
5.	Chuck Petrilla	10	31.5
6.	Matt Schwam (FNG)	17.5	29.5
7.	Tom Nelson	DNP	22

Frank Mejia started the final round with birdies on the first 2 holes for 7 points. Frank’s steady play with 18 points on the front nine had him in first place with 36 points. Leon Anderson was in second with 33.5 and Bob Hoff in 3rd with 31.5 – The Mulligan Championship was up grabs going into the back nine on Sunday.

Saturday, November 4th — 1st Round, Blue Mash Golf Course, Laytonsville, Maryland

First group: Chuck Petrilla, Bob Hoff, Matt Schwam.
Second group: Jim Frenette, Leon Anderson, Frank Mejia, Tom Nelson.

		Points
1.	Leon Anderson	23.5
2.	Tom Nelson	22
3.	Chuck Petrilla	21.5
	Bob Hoff	21.5
4.	Jim Frenette	19
5.	Frank Mejia	18
6.	Matt Schwam (FNG)	12

Mulligan Modified Stableford Points

Bogey 1 point
Par 2 points
Bridie 3.5 points
Eagle+ 5 points
Double Bogey+ 0 points