Dean claims Idaho TOC months after winning state amateur
10/14/2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: View results for Idaho TOC, Meadow Creek Resort
Colby Dean won the Idaho State Amateur in June. Now, he's the Tournament of Champions winner, too
Dean, of Eagle, Idaho, is a former Chico State golfer who was also an accomplished high school player in Eagle. His stated intentions after winning the state amateur were to turn professional at the end of the summer and play pro events in Asia with the eventual goal of moving up to the PGA Tour.
In the senior division, Gary Lounsbury of Twin Falls, Idaho, had rounds of 76-74 for a 6-over total that left him two shots ahead of two pursuers. Dan Pickens and Kip Reeder had final-round scores of 73 and 72, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to catch Lounsbury.
In the women’s division, Abby Black of Meridian, Idaho, topped the leaderboard with back-to-back rounds of 80 at Blue Lakes Country Club. Black had a three-shot cushion entering the final round, and ended up with a four-shot victory on Lori Ruiz of Boise.
Kareen Markle topped the senior women’s division at 15 over after rounds of 83-78 at Blue Lakes.
About the Idaho TOC
36-hole stroke play tournament for men and women. Invitations determined by performance during the current year's golf season. Entries are open to amateur golfers who must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index®. A Handicap Index must either be issue...
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