Salinas Valley: Costanzo, Nelson win in playoffs

10/20/2013 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Drama was high at Salinas Fairways over the weekend. Both the Senior and Championship flights were won in sudden-death playoffs

SALINAS, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2013) -- Drama was high at Salinas Fairways over the weekend. Both the Senior and Championship flights were won in sudden-death playoffs. Ralph Costanzo bested Kim Cater on the second playoff hole to win the Senior title after both players finished the two-day event at 3-under 141. Ken Noonan finished third at even par while Ray Kong and Greg O'Malley tied for fourth at 2-over. In the Championship Flight, Drew Nelson beat Will Cross on the fourth playoff hole. Both players finished at 5-under 139 over the two-day event. Jhett Sposeto and Zack Bailey finished tied for third.

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NCGA points event. Format is 36 Holes of Individual Stroke Play. The field will consist of the following flights: Championship (Black Tees); Senior Gross (55 and over - Blue Tees); Super-Senior Gross (65 and over – White Tees); and one or more Net Fl...

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