Ernie Pieper Santa Clara County: Bramlett wins his 3rd

June 4, 2006 | by

Joseph Bramlett shoots a tournament record 11-under-par 199 to win the Championship, while Ric Jay wins the Senior Division

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA (June 4, 2006) -- Joseph Bramlett won his third Ernie Pieper Santa Clara County title on Sunday, breaking a tournament record in the process. Bramlett, who is bound for Stanford this fall, shot 11-under par in the 54 hole tournament played with 18 holes on Saturday and 36 on Sunday. Andrew Biggadike played solid golf in shooting even par for solo second, while Ric Jay won the Senior division at 5-over-par 145 for 36 holes.

Bramlett played impressive golf throughout the event, but it was the final nine that showed his long term potential. After making the turn in the final round at 1-over-par, Bramlett blistered the par-37 back nine with seven birdies for an amazing 30. According to runner up and playing companion Biggadike, it was "like watching Tiger."

"I honestly didn't expect to get the record or even have a chance at it,'' said Bramlett. "I hit poorly yesterday and after my first nine today, I just put it out of my mind.''

The tournament is named for Ernie Pieper, who won the Santa Clara County Championship in an amazing 7 different decades of his life, from his teens through his 70's.

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Final results from the 2006 Ernie Pieper Santa Clara County Championship, played at the Par 70, 6200 yard San Jose Country Club:

CHAMPIONSHIP
Player	Total
Joseph Bramlett	199	-11
Andrew Biggadike	210
Jason Anthony	211
Mike Mulhearn	211
Randy Haag	212
Scott Hardy	212
Garret Wagner	212
Keigo Painter	212
John Bettencourt	213
Tim Tipton	214
Matt Marshall	215
Sean McNamara	215
Austin Lundquist	217
Joe Zanassi	217
Kyle Prolo	218
Andrew Bowdish	219
Matthew Foley	219
Arvo Voip	224
Travis Sayer	225

SENIOR DIVISION
Rick Jay	145
Jim McMurtrey	146
Bob Olds	147

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