Fessler takes Bakersfield City Amateur

July 30, 2012 | by

Rufie Fessler's scrambles to victory at the Bakersfield City Amateur

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (July 30, 2012) -- Rufie Fessler's ability to scramble and save par one hole after another kept him in contention Sunday during the final round of the Bakersfield City Amateur Golf Championship at Sundale Country Club. But it was two late birdies by the 21-year-old Fresno State senior that allowed him to claim a thrilling one-stroke victory over a trio of challengers. Trailing Rich Gilkey by one stroke for the top spot heading into the final hole, Fessler clinched his first City title by calmly sinking a 21â„2-foot birdie putt just moments after Gilkey failed to make par on the 18th.

Results: Bakersfield City

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Rufie Fessler	Bakersfield, CA	60	67-73--140
T2	Rich Gilkey	Bakersfield, CA	40	70-71--141
T2	Brady Baguio	Bakersfield, CA	40	70-71--141
T2	Bryce Holloway	Bakersfield, CA	40	68-73--141

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About the Bakersfield City

36 hole individual stroke play tournament with Championship (max handicap 3) and Presidents (handicaps 4-10) flights, plus a Seniors Division for players ages 50 and over. Prizes for low gross and low net.