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Crowther and Nelson Win 2017 Texas Stableford Handicap Championship

Crowther and Nelson Win 2017 Texas Stableford Handicap Championship
 
Kerrville,TX –  James Crowther and Dan Nelson overtake the lead on the final day to claim the 2017 Texas Stableford Handicap Championship by six points at Riverhill Country Club.
 
Crowther and Nelson, who also won the Hogan Flight, finished the day with 68 points, 3.75 over quota for the final round and 16.5 over quota for the Championship. The duo held onto the Hogan Flight lead after a convincing 9.5 points over quota on day two, putting themselves in prime position for a go at the Overall Championship.
 
Ken Johnson, of Austin, and Jason Williamson, of Round Rock, claim the Nelson Flight with a final total of 10.5 points over their quota. Alan Culberson and Jerry Culberson finished second with a final round score of 51 points, 8 under quota on the day and 8 over quota for the tournament.
 
Kerry Culberson and Keith Wenske came from behind to win the Crenshaw Flight with a final total of 12 points over quota.  Culberson and Wenske carded and impressive 53 points, 6 over their quota on the final round. Ken Kinsey and Mark Moore finished in second with a final total of 7.25 over quota.
 
Keith Behrens and Daron Calhoun held onto their 36-Hole lead to take the Kite Flight. Behrens and Calhoun carded 37 points on the day, 5.75 under quota, to finish with 1.75 over their quota for the tournament.
 
The Texas Golf Association would like to thank the entire staff and membership from Riverhill Country Club for their contributions this weekend. The 2018 Stableford Handicap Championship will once again be held at Riverhill Country Club.