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Culberson and Weathersby Lead 2017 Texas Stableford Handicap Championship

Culberson and Weathersby Lead 2017 Texas Stableford Handicap Championship
 
Kerrville, TX – Alan Culberson of Victoria and Jerry Weathersby of Montgomery take the early lead overall and in the Nelson Flight at the Texas Stableford Handicap Championship at Riverhill Country Club.
 
Culberson and Weathersby finished with 63 points in the opening round, 12 points over their quota. Culberson had 2 birdies and 10 pars, while his partner Weathersby carded 4 birdies and 6 pars to lead the Nelson Flight.  They are followed closely by Ken Johnson and Jason Williamson with 55 points, 8 points over their quota.
 
Michael Bing and Mark Bond finished with a respectful 64 points, 8 over their quota. Bing carded 3 birdies and 12 pars, while his partner Bond recorded 2 birdies and 9 pars to grab the lead in the Hogan Flight. The team of Bing and Bond are followed closely by Richard Hare and Denny Wood who scored 65 points, 7 points over their quota for the first round.
 
In the Crenshaw Flight, Keith Culberson and Keith Wenske carded 48 points, 4 points over their quota. There is a two team tie for second place, Ken Kinsey and Mark Moore, and Paul Urban and Jerry Wilson, scored 47 and 46 points respectively, 1 point over their quotas.
 
Out of the Kite Flight, two teams are tied for the lead after the opening round. Ron Rankey and Bobby Tutor scored 44 points, 3 points over their quota, while Keith Behrens and Daron Calhoun totaled 42 points, 3 points over their quota.
 
The second round will continue tomorrow off the 1st and 10th tee starting at 7:30am. For Round 2 pairings, click here.