2023 Father/Son and Parent/Child Results
State College, Pa- Toftrees Golf Resort was the host for the 14th Father/Son and 5th Parent/Child Championship. Several previous champions revived their winning formulas to capture another title.
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In the Father/Son Championship division, the teams of Nixen and Roger Erdely (Hannastown GC) and 2017 Champions, Richard and Troy Berglund (Oakmont CC) held the lead after the first day with 4-under par 68s. On day two, the 2021 Champions and Llanerch Country Club’s Grayson and James Wingerter would tie the lead after a front nine 34. They would keep the momentum going on the final nine, shooting 33 coming home. Their 136 total would give them a 3-shot victory over Ron and Spencer Hinish from Iron Masters Country Club. RiverCrest’s Colby Komancheck and Micheal McKinney would take the Net Division Championship.
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In the Father/Son Forward division, Vincent and Steve Scarpetta would defend the 2022 Championship with dominant 10-shot victory, shooting 11-underpar 133.
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In the 5th Parent/Child Championship Division, each of the four previous champions returned to seek a second title. Day one would see 2020 Champions and Valley Brook Country Club’s Craig and Ella McRoberts shot a 1-under par 71 to take a 2-shot lead over Hannastown Golf Club’s Ginger and Shane Brant and a 3-shot lead over 2022 Champions and Carlisle Country Club’s Daniel and McKylie Boreman. The McRoberts would increase their lead with a fine 33 on their open 9 on day two. The Boremans would make it close, down the stretch, with a back nine of 32 to cut the lead to 2. The McRoberts would finish strong with pars on their final 3-holes to become the first team to earn their second Pennsylvania Parent/Child Championship.
The Parent/Child Net Division was won by Robert Cooper and Allison Wix.
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In the Parent/Child Professional Divsion, Toftrees and host Club Professional Steve Wager would team with his son Maxwell to take the Championship with and excellent 7-under par 137.
The Pennsylvania Golf Association would like to thank the staff and membership of Toftrees Golf Resort for the hospitality shown in hosting the event. Thanks as well to DICK’S Sporting Goods for sponsorship of the event.