Wick and Brian Comegys Win 43rd Father-Son Championship

BOERNE – Entering Sunday’s final round of the 43rd Texas Father-Son Championship three shots behind the leaders, Wick and Brian Comegys from Austin rallied to score a nine-shot victory at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort.

After two days of team four-ball format, the Championship Division switched to combined score for the final round. Brian Comegys, a sophomore at Abilene Christian University and the winner of the 2022 South Amateur, shot a 6-under-par 66 on his ball, while his dad Wick fired a 1-under 71. Their combined score of 7-under 137 gave them a three-day total of 21-under 267.

“It was so fun being out here with my dad and getting it done,” said Brain Comegys, who also won the Legends Junior Tour’s 2021 Jimmy Deramet Junior Classic. “Trophies come and go, but being out here with my dad is the best thing. It takes the competitive wrench out of it a little, and you can have fun, too, and really enjoy the tournament.”

Wick, who is known for this affable personality, couldn’t help but take a shot at himself even in victory. You can bet he’s going to enjoy this victory for a long time.

“My favorite memory this week was me three-putting the last hole and missing a 2-footer for par,” he said with a laugh. “But I still was excited to be out here with my son.”

Kyle and Derick Kelting from Amarillo and Dallas finished in second place at 12-under 276. They entered this year’s Father-Son Championship as the three-time defending champions. There’s no doubt they’ll be back again next year to try and score another win.

DOWN THE LEADERBOARD: Midland’s Rick and Richman Houston finished in third place at 11-under 277. Charles and Brandon Rougeau, respectively from Brenham and Georgetown, took fourth place at 10-under 278. They turned in the second-best combined score effort on Sunday with a 1-under 143. The Rougeaus and Comegys were the only teams to shoot under par in the final round.

Three-time winners Matt and Will Griffin from San Antonio tied for fifth place at 7-under 281 with Boerne’s Chris and Price Hill.

PRESIDENTS FLIGHT WINNERS: San Antonio’s John and Scott Stark won the Presidents Flight by one shot with a three-day total of 12-under 204. They combined to shoot a 5-under 67 in their final round of team four-ball. Fellow San Antonians Pat and Luke Youngs scored runner-up honors at 11-under 205. The Youngs teamed up to shoot 4-under 68 in the final round.

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NET FLIGHT WINNERS:

Hogan Flight – Nick and Charles Archer from Rockwall ran away from the field for an eight-shot victory. Their three-day total was 19-under 197 after they added a 2-under 70 on Sunday. Nick made two natural birdies and one net birdie. Charles added a birdie on the 18th hole.

Randy Mattingley from Flower Mound and Trey Rowe from Argyle scored runner-up honors at 11-under 205. They combined for a 2-under 70 in the final round.

Nelson Flight – Rockwall’s Marc and Mason Nelson hung on for a one-shot victory with a three-day total of 8-under 208 despite posting a final round score of 3-over 75. The Nelson managed one net and one natural birdie on the day, and they needed both of them.

One shot back in the runner-up position was Bill Ajello and Bill Ajello Jr., who combined for a 54-hole total of 7-under 209. The Ajellos posted 4-under 68s in the final two rounds of the Father-Son Championship.

Crenshaw Flight – Chad and Thomas Hampton from Cypress and College Station scored a three-shot victory thanks to a 1-under 71 in the final round. They combined for two natural and two net birdies on the day. The Hamptons finished with a 54-hole total of 13-under 203.

Second place belonged to Chris and Jeff Mudd, respectively from Houston and Fulshear, at 10-under 206. The Mudds teamed up for a 4-under 68 in Sunday’s final round.

Kite Flight – David Cash and David Cash Jr. won the Kite Flight for the third time since 2016 with an overall score of 15-under 201. Winners in 2016 and ’17 as well, the Cash team finished strong on Sunday with a final round score of 6-under 66. They won their flight by six shots.

Second place went to Coppell’s Ashley and Jacob Hunter with a 54-hole total of 9-under 207.

WEATHER: After three straight days of mild temperatures and mostly overcast skies, Sunday turned hot. The day started off gently enough, with morning temperatures in the mid-70s and mostly sunny skies. By noon, however, the mercury entered the 90s. By 2 p.m., it was 95 degrees. It didn’t seem to sour any of the players’ attitudes, though. Nearly every competitor genuinely looked happy to be playing golf with family for one more day, regardless of the heat.

GOLF COURSE: Nestled in a picturesque valley about 30 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, Tapatio Springs opened in 1981 with a course originally designed by Bill Johnston. In 2015, Tripp Davis & Associates completed a wide-ranging renovation that included reshaped and rebuilt fairways, bunkers, tee boxes, and green complexes.

With a variety of long and shorter holes, as well as the numerous water features sprinkled throughout the routing, Tapatio Springs Resort tested the skills of all the participants.

SPECIAL THANKS: The TGA extends its sincere appreciation to Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, including its members and staff, for creating such a welcoming atmosphere and a memorable championship week. We’re especially grateful to Director of Golf Operations Pat Roper, Head Professional Jason Rodriguez, Superintendent Eric Floyd, Events Services Bianca Weynand. Finally, and as always, we’re extra appreciative of our TGA Volunteers, who dedicate their time and expertise to ensure all the Father-Son Championship competitors have a quality experience.

MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the 43rd Texas Father-Son Championship, including complete scoring, click here.

Familiar Faces Atop 43rd Father-Son Leaderboard

BOERNE – The cream started rising to the top Saturday at the 43rd Texas Father-Son Championship, as the two most decorated duos in the 80-team event worked their way to the top of the leaderboard at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort. Matt and Will Griffin from San Antonio hold the Championship Division lead at 17-under-par 127 through 36 holes. Three shots back in a three-way tie for second place at 14-under 130 are Amarillo’s Derick and Kyle Kelting.

Between them, the two teams have six Texas Father-Son victories.

The Griffins first won the popular, 54-hole championship 2011. Then they went back-to-back in 2019-20. On Saturday at Tapatio Springs, they went bogey-free with eight birdies to shoot 8-under 64.

“This event seems to get better as our family gets bigger,” said Matt Griffin. “It’s just fun to see it brings out good golf from both of us.”

The Keltings, meanwhile, are the three-time defending champions. They also made it around Tapatio Springs without a bogey on Saturday. The talented team combined for five birdies, and Kyle poured in an eagle on the par-5 first hole. It added up to a second straight 7-under 65 and a share of second place.

LEADERBOARD CHECK: The Keltings are tied for second at 14-under 130 with Allen and Ryne Carter from Dallas, as well as with Austin’s Brian and Wick Comegys.

After a career-best score of 11-under 61 in Friday’s first round, Ryne Carter rolled in six birdies on Saturday to shoot 2-under 70 on his own ball. He combined with his dad Allen to post 3-under 69.

Brian Comegys, a former Legends Junior Tour standout, eased in four birdies and an eagle to combine with his dad, Wick, for a 6-under 66. Wick added two birdies and an eagle of his own.

Tied for fifth place at 13-under 131 are San Antonio’s Dave and Tom Moore and Hunter and Randy Rawls from Midland and Lubbock. The Moores shot 7-under 65 in the second round; The Rawls team came in with 4-under 68. Both teams will start Sunday’s final round four shots back of the Griffins.

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NET FLIGHTS UPDATE:

Hogan Flight – Nick and Charles Archer blitzed Tapatio Springs on Saturday with an 11-under 61 to stake an eight-shot lead with 18 holes to play. Charles rolled in six natural birdies and made a birdie-net-eagle for good measure. His son Nick added five more birdies of his own to get their team score to 17-under 127 overall.

“It’s not about a trophy, it’s about the three days you get to spend with your son,” Charles said. “We’re having an absolute blast.”

Flower Mound’s Randy Mattingley and Trey Rowe from Argyle got to 9-under 135 overall with a 3-under 69 on Saturday. Rowe dropped a pair of natural birdies, while his dad Mattingley recorded three net birdies.

Third place belongs to Tim and T.J. Bowe, respectively from Gunter and Frisco, at 7-under 137. They combined to shoot 4-under 68 in the second round.

Nelson Flight – Rockwall’s Marc and Mason Nelson lead their namesake flight at 11-under 133 overall. The Nelsons combined to for a 6-under 66, which included a natural eagle, a net eagle, two natural birdies, and a pair of net birdies.

Connor and Kevin Cartledge from Harlingen are tied for second place with Richard and Michael Baker from Houston and Katy. Both teams are 7-under 137 through 36 holes.

Crenshaw Flight – Chad and Thomas Hampton from Cypress and College Station lead their flight at 12-under 132 overall after a 7-under 65 on Saturday. Chad had a natural eagle, two natural birdies, and three more net birdies. Thomas added a pair of net birdies to help give them a six-shot lead through 36 holes.

Chris and Jeff Mudd from Houston and Fulshear hold second place at 6-under 138. They improved quite a bit from their Round 1 performance with a combined effort of 5-under 67 on Saturday. Chip and Mike Block from Houston and Kingwood own third place at 5-under 139. They combined for two natural birdies and three net birdies.

Kite Flight – David Cash and his son David Cash Jr. are on the verge of their third Father-Son Kite Flight victory. After a 6-under 66 in the first round, the Team Cash posted 3-under 69 on Saturday to get them to 9-under 135, good for a five-shot lead.

“We started out birdie-birdie, so that was fun,” said Cash Sr., who teamed with his son to win this flight in 2016 and ’17. “It was a grind after that, but we had a great time, as always. We love the courses you pick for this event.”

Broun and George Stacy, respectively from Houston and Dallas, shot the round of the day in the Kite Flight with an 8-under 64. They’re in second place at 4-under 140. Together, the made three natural birdies and four net birdies.

Russell and George Rozell from Austin and Dickinson are tied for third place at 3-under 141 with Zach and Preston Harvey from Dallas. Preston, the youngest competitor in the field at age 9, made three net birdies to help his dad Zach shoot 1-over 73.

WEATHER: Tapatio Springs dialed up another chamber of commerce morning for Saturday’s second round. Partly cloudy skies with a light breeze and temperatures in the mid-70s greeted players who went out early. It heated up a bit in the afternoon with lots of sun and temperatures rising into the mid-90s. The wind stayed in the 10-15 mph range with occasional gusts of up to 25 mph.

GOLF COURSE: Nestled in a picturesque valley about 30 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, Tapatio Springs opened in 1981 with a course originally designed by Bill Johnston. In 2015, Tripp Davis & Associates completed a wide-ranging renovation that included reshaped and rebuilt fairways, bunkers, tee boxes, and green complexes. Both challenging and fun, it’s a quintessential Hill Country-style course with plenty of elevation changes and a few blind shots.

With a variety of long and shorter holes, as well as the numerous water features sprinkled throughout the routing, Tapatio Springs Resort will serve as a quality test of skill for all the participants. This is the first time Tapatio Springs has welcomed the Father-Son since back-to-back years in 1984-85.

FORMAT: The Championship Flight consists of the 40 teams with the lowest combined handicap indexes. The Championship Flight plays four-ball stroke play for the first two rounds. After 36 holes, the low 20 teams (and ties) continue on in the Championship Flight and play combined individual stroke play in the final round. Each Championship Flight team’s three-day total is their overall score for the championship. Teams not making the 36-hole cut in the Championship Flight will compete in the Presidents Flight and play a third and final round of four-ball stroke play. The format for all other flights is 54-hole net four-ball stroke play.

TOURNAMENT HISTORY: This is the 43rd annual playing of the Texas Father-Son Championship. Kyle and Derick Kelting from Amarillo have won the popular championship in each of the past three years. It they’re able win for a fourth straight time, they’d move into a tie for the all-time most consecutive victories with another Amarillo duo, Tom and Will Doughtie. The Doughties won the Father-Son four times in a row from 2001-04. Last summer, the Keltings rallied from two strokes back in the final round to score the threepeat at Wichita Falls Country Club with a three-day total of 10-under-par 274.

NEXT UP: The final round begins Sunday at 7:30 a.m. at Tapatio Springs Resort. For more information, including complete scoring, click here.

Carters Lead Father-Son after a Sizzling 61

BOERNE – Allen Carter had a front row seat on Friday to watch his son Ryne shoot the best competitive score of his life in the first round of the 43rd Texas Father-Son Championship at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort. The father-son duo from Dallas combined to shoot 11-under-par 61. Ryne shot a 10-under 62 on his own ball.

“I took two weeks off from playing, then came back out for this tournament,” Ryne Carter said. “I didn’t expect it, but everything was working great today: putting, driving, everything.”

Carter opened with an eagle on the first hole, then proceeded to birdie six of his next 10 holes. With a smile, his dad Allen was quick to add he was more than just a cheerleader all day.

“I made one birdie today,” Allen Carter said. “Make sure that gets into the story.”

The Carters lead Jerry and Randall Searls from Van Alstyne by one shot headed into Saturday’s second round.

LEADERBOARD CHECK: The Searls combined for seven birdies and two eagles on their way to 10-under 62 and second place in the Championship Division. Jerry Searls eagled the par-5 first hole, and his son Randall eagled the par-5 10th

Three teams are tied for third place at 9-under 63. Three-time champions Matt and Will Griffin from San Antonio, Midland’s Rick and Richman Houston, and Hunter and Randy Rawls, respectively from Midland and Lubbock, are all two shots behind the Carters.

Three-time defending champions Kyle and Derick Kelting from Amarillo opened the 43rd Texas Father-Son with a 7-under 65. They’re tied for eighth place after Round 1.

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NET FLIGHTS UPDATE:

Hogan Flight – There’s a three-way tie for first place after Friday’s opening round. Sharing the top spot at 6-under 66 are the teams of Randy Mattingley from Flower Mound and Trey Rowe from Argyle, along with Charles and Nick Archer, respectively from Rockwall and Rowlett, and Lufkin’s Wes Welch and Justin Blackledge from Midland.

Mattingley and Rowe combined for six total birdies. Four of those were Rowe’s natural birdies; Mattingley added a pair of net birdies, as well as a birdie-net-eagle on the uphill, par-3 11th.

Nick Archer started his team’s day with a natural eagle on the par-5 first hole. He added five more birdies on the day; three of those were natural birdies. His partner Charles added three natural birdies on his ball. Welch and Blackledge played nearly flawless ham-and-eggs partner golf. They combined for seven total birdies, and neither birdied the same hole.

Nelson Flight – Corinth’s Jeff Loch and Fort Worth’s Andrew Loch fired a 6-under 66 to grab first place after Round 1. Andrew rolled in four natural birdies and added one net birdie. Jeff contributed with one natural and one net birdie.

Marc and Mason Nelson from Rockwall finished with 5-under 67, good for second place. Patrick Pettit from Porter and Austin Pettit from Houston hold third place at 4-under 68.

Crenshaw Flight – Chad and Thomas Hampton, respectively from Cypress and College Station, staked a three-shot lead in their flight after they combined for eight birdies on their way to a 5-under 67 in Round 1. Chad rolled in four natural birdies and one net birdie; Thomas had four net birdies of his own. Only one of the Hampton’s overall birdies was negated when both Chad and Thomas scored net birdies the par-4 16th.

Chris and Paul Divis from Dallas are in second place at 2-under 70. Chris accounted for three net birdies, and Paul had two net and one natural birdie. Three teams are tied for third place in the Crenshaw Flight at 1-under 71. Chip and Mike Block, from Houston and Kingwood, along with Will and Bill Ward, from San Antonio and Sugar Land, and Chris and Jeff Mudd, from Houston and Fulshear, all will start Round 2 four shot behind the Hamptons.

Kite Flight – David Cash and David Cash Jr., respectively from Cottonwood Shores and Spicewood, combined to shoot 6-under 66 to take the Kite Flight lead by two shots after 18 holes. David Sr. made a birdie-net-eagle on the difficult par -4 fifth hole. He added another natural birdie, plus four more net birdies to help their cause. David Jr. added a pair of net birdies.

Zach and Preston Harvey from Dallas are two shots back at 4-under 68. At 9 years old, Preston is the youngest player in the field. The sweet-swinging lefty drained five net birdies on the day. His dad Zach added three natural birdies. Tyler and Robert Cloud, from San Antonio and Heath, hold third place at 2-under 70.

WEATHER: It was a gorgeous day for golf in the Hill Country, with overcast skies and temperatures in the mid-70s throughout the morning. Winds were steady in the 10-15 mph range. By 1 p.m., the sun finally peeked out, but the temperatures remained pleasant in the mid-80s.

GOLF COURSE: Nestled in a picturesque valley about 30 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, Tapatio Springs opened in 1981 with a course originally designed by Bill Johnston. In 2015, Tripp Davis & Associates completed a wide-ranging renovation that included reshaped and rebuilt fairways, bunkers, tee boxes, and green complexes. Both challenging and fun, it’s a quintessential Hill Country-style course with plenty of elevation changes and a few blind shots.

With a variety of long and shorter holes, as well as the numerous water features sprinkled throughout the routing, Tapatio Springs Resort serves as a quality test of skill for all the participants. This is the first time Tapatio Springs has welcomed the Father-Son since back-to-back years in 1984-85.

FORMAT: The Championship Flight consists of the 40 teams with the lowest combined handicap indexes. The Championship Flight plays four-ball stroke play for the first two rounds. After 36 holes, the low 20 teams (and ties) continue on in the Championship Flight and play combined individual stroke play in the final round. Each Championship Flight team’s three-day total is their overall score for the championship. Teams not making the 36-hole cut in the Championship Flight will compete in the Presidents Flight and play a third and final round of four-ball stroke play. The format for all other flights is 54-hole net four-ball stroke play.

TOURNAMENT HISTORY: This is the 43rd annual playing of the Texas Father-Son Championship. Kyle and Derick Kelting from Amarillo have won the popular championship in each of the past three years. It they’re able win for a fourth straight time, they’d move into a tie for the all-time most consecutive victories with another Amarillo duo, Tom and Will Doughtie. The Doughties won the Father-Son four times in a row from 2001-04. Last summer, the Keltings rallied from two strokes back in the final round to score the threepeat at Wichita Falls Country Club with a three-day total of 10-under-par 274.

NEXT UP: Round 2 begins at 7:30 a.m. at Tapatio Springs Resort. For more information, including complete scoring, click here.

Martin Wins Fall Series – Hill Country

Briefly: Trace Martin, of San Marcos, finished atop the leaderboard after three rounds at the TGA Fall Series – Hill Country at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco. Martin capped off the two-shot victory over Truett Burns with a final round 3-under par 69. Martin and Burns were the only two players to finish under par for the championship, posting 6-under 210 and 4-under 212, respectively.

Leaderboard:

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In Contention: Wyatt Koricanek and Michael Rome finished in a tie for third at 2-over par 218. Rome was victorious in the TGA Fall Series – Houston at The Clubs of Kingwood in October. Declan Kenny finished with the low round of the tournament when he posted a 5-under par 67 in the final round to finish in solo fifth place.

Golf Course: Vaaler Creek Golf Club, located inside the Rockin’ J Ranch development in Blanco, opened in July 2009. Designed by Michael Lowry, Vaaler Creek features well-placed bunkers and beautiful water-features that provide a challenging, yet relaxing round of golf for players of all skill levels.

Tournament Format: The TGA Fall Series is a 54-hole individual stroke play event with no cut. The tournament field features 17 participants in the Men’s Division playing from approximately 6,800 yards.

Weather: Overcast skies each morning gave way to sunshine for the first two rounds, which saw temperatures reach the low 70s. The final round began with dense fog and a misting rain throughout the day.

What’s Next: The final TGA Fall Series – DFW #2 will be held at Hackberry Creek Country Club on November 16 – 18. The Texas Golf Association would like to extend our appreciation to the staff and members of Vaaler Creek Golf Club for hosting this year’s TGA Fall Series – Hill Country.

For more information about the TGA Fall Series – Hill Country, click here.

Trey Bosco Wins 111th Texas Amateur

FREDERICKSBURG – Trey Bosco won the 111th Texas Amateur late Sunday afternoon after carding a final round 2-under-par 69 at Boot Ranch Golf Club. The 18-year-old from Austin captures the victory with a 72-hole total of 5-under 279.

Sunday at Boot Ranch played much like the third round. Fast and firm greens complemented by swirling gusts made the Hal Sutton-designed championship golf course challenging yet again. Playing in the final group, Bosco showed little nerves from the outset. He split the fairway with his opening drive on No. 1, found the putting surface and drained an 18-foot birdie putt. He quickly pulled within one shot of the 54-hole leader Caleb Hicks.

Bosco, Hicks and Andres Acevedo, the third player of the final group, battled throughout the front nine. By the time they made the turn, all three players were over par for the round. The leaderboard was stacked and 10 players were within two shots of the lead.

Bosco, who begins his collegiate golf career at Baylor this fall, showed poise on his closing nine. He birdied the par-5 11th, but followed it with a bogey on the par-3 12th. After pars on holes 13 and 14, he knew he needed to make a charge.

“Coming down to 15, 16, 17, I was like, OK, might need to turn on the jets a little bit,” Bosco said. “I made a bomb on 15, and then from there I just had this tunnel vision to where all the putts just seemed to drop.”

He birdied the long par-5 16th and par-3 17th for three consecutive and led the field by two shots with one hole to play. Bosco finished with a routine par to clinch the biggest amateur title in his young golf career.

“It’s still kind of sinking in, but it means the world,” Bosco said. “I’ve had kind of a rough summer with the whole quarantine and all that stuff, so to get this before I go off to college is a dream come true for sure.”

Bosco is the second straight Bear to hoist the H.L. Edwards Memorial Trophy. Ryan Grider, a redshirt junior at Baylor, won last year at Dallas Athletic Club’s Blue Course. Bosco’s name will also be etched alongside the likes of Ben Crenshaw, Charles Coody, Mark Brooks, Scott Verplank and a host of other Texas golf legends who have won the Texas Amateur.

“Being a Texas Am Champion, you get to go down in the record books,” Bosco said. “It brings me a lot of confidence. It means that I can play with all these guys and I can compete with all the top college players.”

Finishing runner-up was Hicks, who led the field through 54 holes. The UT Arlington junior struggled on the front side en route to a 4-over 39. However, he didn’t let up his fight. Hicks carded a bogey-free 3-under 33 on the back nine including a birdie on the 72nd hole to finish just one-shot off Bosco’s 5-under.

Four players shared third place at 2-under 282. Tommy Morrison, a 2023 University of Texas commit, fired the low round of the day. The 15-year-old carded five birdies and an eagle on Sunday to climb 23 spots up the leaderboard.

“I knew this morning something low had to happen,” Morrison said. “Me and my caddie just went out there and figured we had nothing to lose.”

Morrison’s closing 5-under 66 was enough to hold the clubhouse lead until the final group finished. Also at 2-under par for the championship, were Jimmy Lee, a sophomore at Texas A&M, Jacob Sosa, a 2022 Texas commit, and Andres Acevedo, a senior at Seton Hall.

Reid Davenport of Austin finished seventh at 1-under-par 283. Austyn Reily of Pottsboro and Stephen Campbell Jr. of Richmond tied for eight at even-par 284. Defending Texas Mid-Amateur champion and last year’s runner-up Chris Wheeler of Addison rounded out the top-10 at 1-over 285.

The TGA extends sincere appreciation to Boot Ranch, its attentive staff and engaged membership, as well as our volunteers for all their help and support ahead of and during the 111th Texas Amateur.

In May of this year, the TGA was forced to reschedule the Texas Amateur from its original mid-June dates after the COVID-19 crisis preempted the ability to conduct statewide events. The TGA and Boot Ranch worked together to ensure a safe and competitive championship was held in 2020.

Extra special thanks to General Manager Emil Hale, Head Golf Professional Alex Rhyne, Golf Course Superintendent Patrick Joy and his amazing grounds crew, Director of Club Operations Monica Kendrick and Executive Chef Casey McQueen. The 111th Texas Amateur would not have been possible without their efforts.

For more information on the 111th Texas Amateur, click here.