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Century Club Matches

Professionals Win 2007 SAIC Century Club Matches

Amateurs Win 2007 SAIC Century Club Matches 12 ½ to 11 ½ 36 Year Old Series Tied at 18 Wins
Event Held At San Diego Country Club.

The 36th SAIC Century Club Matches resembled a great boxing match. In the end the Amateurs rallied with a 7 to 4 ½ margin in the Sunday Individual Matches to end a three year losing streak and tie the overall 36-year series at 18 wins a piece with a final score of 12 ½ to 11 ½.

The Amateurs led 3 ½ to 2 ½ during the Pinehurst Matches on the first day of play at San Diego Country Club. Then the Professionals rallied for a 4 ½ to 1 ½ advantage after the Better Ball of Partners Matches and a 7-5 lead going into the deciding 12 individual matches.

The amateurs turned it on during Sunday’s individual matches, earning 7 ½ points with David Schnider (3 & 2), Jeff Hunter (2 &1), Pete Roberts (4 & 3), Robert Hakes (3 & 2), Mark Etue (6 & 4), John Hoffman (2 & 1), Jim Robyn winning and Pat Duncan halving his match to win the John Hine Cup. Professionals who won their individual matches included: Barry Mahlberg (1 up), Justin Hicks (5 & 4), Steve Vaughn (3 & 2), Gary Sowinski (l up) and Mike Nokes halved against Duncan.

The Century Club Matches Amateur team is selected by accumulating points throughout the year by playing in the San Diego County Tournament Committee and SCGA events, and the professional team in the San Diego Chapter of the PGA of America tournaments.

Our sincere appreciation goes to SAIC for supporting and sponsoring this year’s matches.

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Friday Results
AMS: 3 ½ PROS: 2 ½

Saturday Results
AMS: 1 ½ PROS: 4 ½

Sunday Results:
AMS: 7 ½ PROS: 4 ½

Final Results:
AMS: 12 ½ PROS: 11 ½

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The Century Club Matches Amateur team is selected by accumulating points throughout the year by playing in the San Diego County Tournament Committee and SCGA events, and the professional team in San Diego Chapter of the PGA of America tournaments.

PROFESSIONALS:
left to right: Chris Smeal, Gary Sowinski, Bruce Nakamura, Scott Mahlberg, Mike Nokes, Chuck Minerd, Justin Hicks, John Mason (Captain), Bary Mahlberg, Jared Blocker, Tim Parun, Steve Vaughn, John Osborne (Co-Captain), Chad Petit (not pictured)

AMATEURS:
left to right: Mark Etue , Bill Borden, Howie Knodt, Robert Hakes, Jim Robyn, Pete Sanchez (Co-Captain ), Pat Duncan, Wayne Bel (Captain ), David Schnider, Pete Roberts, Don O’Conor, Gery Simoni, Jef Hunter, John Hofman