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Leduc GC

Date:	07/20/2010
Course:	Leduc GC
Location:	Leduc
Pro:	Garrett Hadfield
Phone:	780- 986-8009
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Website:	http://www.leducgolf.com

Rakowski Rocks in Leduc Playoff

Alex Rakowski of the Edmonton Petroleum Club earned his first Tour win of the season today at the Leduc GC, two-putting for birdie on the first extra hole of a sudden death playoff with Marc Reyes of Lancaster Park. Both players had fired 3-over par 74s on the somewhat damp Leduc layout. Given the extensive rains in Central Alberta over the past week that forced postponement of the Ponoka tournament yesterday (Wolf Creek Golf Resort is still closed this afternoon), the grounds crew in Leduc have done a fantastic job in keeping their course playable and in excellent condition.

The players went back to the 510-yard par-5 18th hole for the sudden victory playoff, which immediately emptied the clubhouse of competitors suddenly turned into spectators! It is a wonder that the kids could move that quickly after polishing off a terrific post-tournament buffet of lasagna, Caesar salad, home made cookies and ice cream! A very refreshing and nutritious alternative to burgers and fries!

Oh yeah,,the golf! Reyes had 205 yards in from the centre of the fairway, and his approach spun off the green pin high left. Rakowski had pounded a big drive down the right side, leaving himself only a 6-iron to the green, which he placed 40 feet pin high right. He two putted for birdie, sinking a 4-footer, and when Reyes' own 3-footer for birdie slid by the edge, the title went to Alex.

Alex Rakowski of the Edmonton Petroleum Club, today's Junior Boys Champion in Leduc.

Other qualifiers today for the Tour Championship at Wolf Creek on August 30th included Matthew Holt of the Derrick (75), and Pieter Peskens of the host club (76) who was rocking a pair of bright blue plaid slacks. Cam Hughes of Blackhawk and Reid Woodman of the Pete Club shot 82s to tie for first in the flight for players born in 1996 and later as and time did not permit a second playoff, both players were awarded spots in the Tour Championship.

Five junior girls were on hand today, and Kristen Lee of the Glendale was much the best, firing a steady 85 to earn her spot in the field for the Tour Championship. Her clubmate Sydney Johnson-Parker was runner-up a distant 15 shots in Kristen's rear view mirror.

Next event on Tour is tomorrow at Montgomery Glen GC in Wetaskiwin, followed by the Camrose Jr. Open on Thursday, before the Tour swings into BC and the Calgary area for four events early next week. Check the Tour website for entry information for all these events.

Q = Qualified for season-ending Tour Championship at Wolf Creek on August 30th.

WC = Wild Card qualifier for Tour Championship.

PQ = Player had previously qualfied for Tour Championship.

* = Won tournment with a birdie on the first extra hole of sudden victory playoff.

Overall Top Ten:


	Name	Home Club	Score
1	Alex RAKOWSKI	Edmonton Petroleum Club	74 *
P2	Marc REYES	Lancaster Park	74
3	Matthew HOLT	Derrick	75
4	Pieter PESKENS	Leduc	76
5	Mike SAUNDERS	Glendale	77
T6	Michael HOLLAND	Leduc	78
T6	Barrett BELLAND	Glendale	78
T6	Adam BECKER	Gilwood	78
T9	Trevor CUST	Coloniale	79
T9	Branton TESSIER	Whitecourt	79
T9	Ryan DYCK	Sandpiper	79
T9	Okie IREDALE	Cochrane	79
T9	Graydon WOODMAN	Edmonton Petroleum Club	79

Junior Boys Born 1991, 1992 AND 1993
	Name	Home Club	Score
1	Alex RAKOWSKI	Edmonton Petroleum Club	74 Q
2	Mike SAUNDERS	Glendale	77 PQ
3	Michael HOLLAND	Leduc	78 PQ
T4	Trevor CUST	Coloniale	79
T4	Ryan DYCK	Sandpiper	79

Junior Boys Born 1994 AND 1995
	Name	Home Club	Score
1	Marc REYES	Lancaster Park	74
2	Matthew HOLT	Derrick	75 WC
3	Pieter PESKENS	Leduc	76 WC
T4	Barrett BELLAND	Glendale	78
T4	Adam BECKER	Gilwood	78
T6	Okie IREDALE	Cochrane	79
T6	Branton TESSIER	Whitecourt	79
T6	Graydon WOODMAN	Edmonton Petroleum Club	79

Junior Boys Born 1996 and Later
	Name	Home Club	Score
T1	Cameron HUGHES	Blackhawk	82 Q
T1	Reid WOODMAN	Edmonton Petroleum Club	82 Q
3	Graydon SMITH	Leduc	85
T4	AJ MITAL	J.R's	89
T4	Graeme PURDY	Derrick	89
6	Theo OLVER	Three Hills	91