Nichols, Sands and Williams Capture Winter Series Victories
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. –
Three players reigned victorious at the Winter Series – Mission Resort + Club. The event consisted of thirty-six holes of stroke play competed over two course: El Campeon and then Las Colinas. Graham Nichols of the Mid-Amateur Division, Bruce Sands of the Senior Division, and Pete Williams of the Super-Senior Division each secured a victory.
Mid-Amateur Division
Graham Nichols posted rounds of 77-74 to secure his victory by six strokes over the field. This win is Nichols first Winter Series win of his career. He carded two birdies during the first round at El Campeon and trailed the lead by one stroke heading into the final round. In the second round, played on Las Colinas, consistency was key for Nichols as he carded only three bogeys en route to a three over par, 74.
In addition, Brandon Mourges and Brian Bassett tied for second place at fourteen over par for the two days. Mourges round hightlights includes an eagle on the first hole at El Campeon. A par five lined with penalty area. Moreover, he posted three more birdies over the thirty-six holes.
Senior Division
Bruce Sands secured a victory after posting scores of 76-73 and outlasted his division by two strokes. Sands trailed the lead by one stroke after the first round, but after posting two birdies in the final round resulting in a 73, Sands grabbed the victory.
In addition, Tom Pelegrin fired scores of 75-76 to secure second place. Smith Patterson posted scores of 79-73 to finish in third place.
Super-Senior Division
Pete Williams is certainly a common name in the FSGA winner’s circle. The former Senior Amateur Player of the Year grabbed yet another victory. Williams posted scores of 72-75 to win by two strokes over his division. He posted the low round of 72 after the first day to share the lead heading into the final round. Williams had five birdies over the thirty-six holes.
Moreover, Dante Najarian, Harry Black, and Earl Lanoue all tied for second place with a tournament total of six over par. Najarian shared the lead with Williams after the first round but ultimately fell short of the win.
