Three Teams Tied After 18-Holes at the TPC Danzante Bay Pro-Scratch Championship

Harper Lawson • September 30, 2024

THE COLONY, Texas (September 30) – Three teams are tied at the top of the TPC Danzante Bay Pro-Scratch Championship leaderboard. The Four-Ball Stroke Play Northern Texas PGA major championship is being conducted from September 30 through October 1 at Old American Golf Course at Golf Clubs at The Tribute.


The following Open Division teams carded a first round score of 6-under-par, 65, holding a two-strok
e lead over five teams heading into tomorrow’s final round.


Martin Flores, PGA TOUR and Richard Noon (a)

Joel Thelen, PGA TOUR and Gary Ezmerelian (a)

Brian Norman, PGA instructor at Lakewood Country Club and Bobby Massa (a)


Both morning wave and afternoon wave teams faced a manageable 6 mph southwesterly breeze allowing for competitive play all day.


The Open Division features a competitive field of 46 two-person teams each composed of one PGA professional and one amateur, all vying for a purse of $19,200. Amateurs on the top-finishing teams will be rewarded with gift certificates.


Additionally, an 11-team Senior Division is competing for its own title and $4,800 purse, featuring players aged 50 and older. Philip Bleakney, PGA head professional at Luna Vista Golf Course, alongside amateur partner Greg Boots (a), led the Senior Division after day one also carding a 65, 6-under-par. They hold a three-stroke advantage over three teams.


The three leading teams in the Open Division as well as Bleakney and Boots (a) all began their round in the afternoon wave. Tomorrow, all four groups will begin play in the morning wave.


The TPC Danzante Bay Pro-Scratch Championship is proudly presented by Boxto, Bridgestone Golf, Flagstick Films, On The Rocks and THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson.


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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