Norman, Massa Fire 13-Under Par En Route to Victory at TPC Danzante Bay Pro-Scratch Championship

Molly Rawlins • October 1, 2024

THE COLONY, Texas (October 1) – Brian Norman, PGA instructor at Lakewood Country Club, and his partner, Bobby Massa (a) took home the Open Division title at the TPC Danzante Bay Pro-Scratch Championship. The duo fired a Four-Ball Stroke Play score of 65-64–129 (13-under-par) on Old American Golf Course at Golf Clubs at The Tribute. 


The Norman/Massa team was the only pair to tally a 7-under-par round on either day. Massa contributed to the team’s hot start today, collecting birdies on holes two, three and four. 


Throughout the 36-hole tournament, Norman and Massa limited mistakes, carding only one bogey in addition to 14 birdies to earn the victory. It marks their second win as a pairing at a Northern Texas PGA-conducted pro-scratch tournament.


“We mesh really well together,” Norman said about teaming up with Massa. “We enjoy competing, hanging in, grinding and doing the best we can.”


“It always feels great to win. It’s why we do these things. Because you come out here to compete it feels good to have things go your way,” Massa added about their victory today.


The 46-team Open Division, with each team containing one PGA professional and one amateur, competed for an overall purse of $19,200.


Philip Bleakney, PGA head professional at Luna Vista Golf Course, and Greg Boots (a) headlined the Senior Division, notching rounds of 65-67–132. The tandem used a bogey-free opening round to propel them to a three-shot victory over the teams of Rafael Floriani/John Schaefer (a) and Gilbert Freeman/John Stollenwerck (a). 


“I think more than anything we’re friends,” Bleakney said. “It’s always nice to get together with a friend and play golf. For us it’s not so much about how we play, we’re just having a good time together.”


The 11-team Senior Division, comprised of both players being 50 and older, competed for their own title and a $4,800 purse.


The TPC Danzante Bay Pro-Scratch Championship was presented by Boxto, Bridgestone Golf, Flagstick Films, On The Rocks and THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. All amateurs received gift certificates for their earnings.


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Golf Clubs at the Tribute (Old American Golf Club)

Par: 35-36–71

Open Division Yardage: 7,067 yards

Senior Division Yardage: 6,656 yards


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