Chinner crowned Men’s Champion of Champions; Fernie takes Sr. Men’s title
Golf Ontario – ALBERTON—It was a dramatic finish to the 2017 Ontario Men’s Champion of Champions on May 16, from Heron Point Golf Links in Alberton. After 18 holes, two players found themselves tied with rounds of two-under (69). Brooklin’s Ashley Chinner and Oakville’s Mike Kray both went back out to the 18thhole to try and determine a winner.
During the playoff, Chinner’s tee shot found the middle of the fairway, while Kray, from Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, was in the rough with a tough angle to the green. However, he recovered nicely and landed his second shot on the green. Chinner, a Coppinwood member, also had a solid approach, which landed inside of Kray’s shot. Kray left his birdie putt just short, giving Chinner a chance for the win. Chinner stepped up and sank the putt, earning the championship.
Afterwards, Chinner talked about the putt and how his short game helped him in the win. “Sinking that putt felt good. I had the right line and I just had to hit it. The greens were a little slow today, but still very good for May 15th. I putted and chipped well. I didn’t hit many greens, so I really had to putt and chip well.”
Kray picked up the silver medal, while the bronze went to the 2016 Ontario Mid-Amateur Champion, Oakville’s Matthew Sim (Mississaugua Golf & Country Club) who shot an even par (71).
In the Senior Men’s Champion of Champions, things were less dramatic but still showcased some of the great skill from around the province. When all was said and done it was Burlington’s Mike Fernie who stood alone atop the leaderboard. Fernie, fromBurlington Golf & Country Club, shot an even par (71) to win the title.
“This is a very good win for me,” said Fernie. “It was a very strong field and it is good to see that, early in the season, I can perform against them. I have had some other championship wins but this is certainly up there.”
Finishing second was Toronto’s Robert Gibson. The Cedar Brae Golf Club member shot a three-over (74). Rounding out the podium was a three-way tie for the bronze. The medal was share by London’s Douglas Alexander, Strathroy’s Philip Cole and Owen Sound’sSteve Irving. All three players shot a four-over (75).
For more information, including the final leaderboard for the Men’s Champion of Champions visit the tournament site at: https://gao.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/gao17/event/gao17129/index.htm. For complete information on the Senior Men’s Champion of Champions visit: https://gao.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/gao17/event/gao17128/index.htm.
Golf Ontario would like to thank Heron Point Golf Links and Clublink, along with their staff, for hosting the event. Thanks also to the Golf Ontario volunteers for their continued support of golf in the province.
About the Ontario Men’s Champion of Champions
The Ontario Men’s Champion of Champions was first contested in 1946 and features men’s club champions from Golf Ontario member clubs across the province. Past champions of the event include: Ontario Golf Hall of Fame members Bill Morland, Gerry Kesselring, Warren Sye, and Stu Hamilton, as well as Big Break Indian Wells champion David Byrne.
About the Senior Men’s Champion of Champion
The Ontario Senior Men’s Champion of Champions was first contested in 1970 and features senior men’s club champions age 55 and over from Golf Ontario member clubs across the province. Past champions include: Nick Weslock, Ed Ervasti and Patrick Suraj, who won the event a record six times.
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Results for contest Low Gross:
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T1 Ashley Chinner 69 -2
T1 Mike Kray 69 -2
3 Matthew Sim 71 E
T4 Shyamal Nagindas 72 +1
T4 Gajan Sivabalasingham 72 +1
T4 Mathew Iceton 72 +1
T4 Jordan Klein 72 +1
T4 Nic Mazze 72 +1
T4 Joseph Kremer 72 +1
T10 Nicholas Ross 73 +2
T10 Brendan Seys 73 +2
12 Mike Dinner 74 +3
T13 Paul Gortnar 75 +4
T13 Paul Stevens 75 +4
T13 Ryan Stolys 75 +4
T13 Daniel DiFrancesco 75 +4
T13 Steven Houle 75 +4
T18 Jordan Crampton 76 +5
T18 Owen Dick 76 +5
T18 Scott Hepburn 76 +5
T18 Mackenzie Carter 76 +5
T22 Connor Lyon 77 +6
T22 Robert Ellis 77 +6
T22 Dan Parrack 77 +6
T22 Matt Micallef 77 +6
T22 Jeffrey Ash 77 +6
T27 Bryan Ward 78 +7
T27 Alex Purdom 78 +7
T27 Kevin Fawcett 78 +7
T30 Paul Winter 79 +8
T30 Dennis Kavelman 79 +8
T30 Bill Hilton 79 +8
T33 Darren McNair 80 +9
T33 Mike Ward 80 +9
T33 Pete McMenemy 80 +9
T33 Matthew Wheeler 80 +9
T37 Brodie Mackay 81 +10
T37 Cam Hreljac 81 +10
T37 Cameron Leitch 81 +10
T37 Scott Hickerson 81 +10
T37 Ranen Oomen-Danckert 81 +10
T42 Jake Adams 82 +11
T42 Steve Knoch 82 +11
T44 Kurt Wilson 83 +12
T44 Philip Carleton 83 +12
T44 Ryan Mcinerney 83 +12
T47 Paul Kirkpatrick 84 +13
T47 David Moser 84 +13
49 Jurgen Vander Velden 85 +14
50 Martin Jokay 86 +15
51 Richard Martinello 87 +16
T52 Rob Brown 88 +17
T52 Patrick Craig 88 +17
54 David Cowx 91 +20
55 Bill Shannon 97 +26
56 Owen Smith 99 +28