1) Canasawacta Country Club owner Tim Carson awards Lee Skillin the flag from the 18th hole right after Skillin and his partner Jim Gorski won the member-guest tournament. (Photo by Morgan Golliver) 2)L ee Skillin and Jim Gorski celebrate on the 18th green after winning the 2023 Canasawacta Country Club member-guest tournament. (Photo by Morgan Golliver) 2) Lee Skillin and Jim Gorski celebrate on the 18th green after winning the 2023 Canasawacta Country Club member-guest tournament. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)

NORWICH – After taking a dominant lead after round one, Lee Skillin and partner Jim Gorski didn’t surprise anyone by holding the lead for the final two rounds. Skillin and Gorski won the Master’s flight against tough competition with the lowest score of a 198, which was one better than Walling and Smith’s score of a 199 last year. This was Skillin and Gorski’s first win since 2009 and their second tournament win overall.

Skillin and Gorski held a five stroke lead, going into the final round on Saturday afternoon. Matt Burrell and Craig Dawson, who’ve won in recent years (2020 and 2021) and paired with the leaders in the final round, finished in third place, but tied with Eric Walling and Ryan Hagen with a 206. Walling and Hagen had a better score in the round with a 69 over Burrell and Dawson’s 71.

Overall, the 2023 member-guest tournament was a success with 100 teams and 200 players.

It was also memorable, especially when several golfers huddled underneath the pro shop shack for at least 45 minutes in the thunder, lightning, and hail during the second round on Friday night.

The round was called for darkness around 8:30 p.m. with a few golfers unable to finish all 18 holes. As stated in the rules, those players finished with a par for the remaining holes due to the weather conditions. Those that finished the round were given a choice of either taking the par or if they shot better on the final few holes.

Congratulations to Lee Skillin and Jim Gorski on winning the tournament and the Carson family will look forward to seeing if the pair can defend their title next year in year 66.

The Canasawacta Country Club will continue its member leagues this week before the Savannah Williams Golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, August 12.

Final Scores:

MASTERS:

1st: Lee Skillin-Jim Gorski 198

2nd: Eric Walling-Ryan Hagen 206 (shot a 69)

3rd: Matt Burrell-Craig Dawson 206 (shot a 71)

Mark DeMellier-Rob DeMellier 207

Jeff Johnson-Ryan Johnson 207

Brenon Maynard-Bryant Maynard 208

Tim Carson-Scott Seiler 211

Bob Branham-Mike Branham 214

OAKMONT:

1st: Nate Scheer-O.T. Tirado 211

2nd: Jordan Alger-Rob Krowiak 214 (shot a 70)

3rd: Theodore Diorio-Bryan Smith 214 (shot a 72)

John Fern-Max Britton 214

Ryan Kelly-Gregory Bey 215

Paul Brunick-Chris Brunick 215

David Carson-Timmy Clark 215

Chris Maynard-Craig Cleveland 215

Stu Hughes-Derek Hughes 216

Dylan Mack-Jay Kelly 219

BALTUSROL:

1st: Tom Porack-Brian Harmon 217

2nd: Tom Ryan-Kenny Stewart 220

3rd: Brian Loomis-Hawk Edwards 221

Bob Adsit-Corey Johnson 222

Harry Myers-Josh Dolbin 223

Blake Vibbard-Tom Parker 224

Joe McBride-Pete Somich 224

Rob Martin-Shane Thompson 226

Dennis Rifanburg-David Husted 228

Amos Parry-Scotty Seiler 229

Lou Shaheen-Jeremy Shaheen 230

OAKLAND HILLS:

1st: Nick Brunick-Keegan McCumiskey 224

2nd: Spencer McCredy- Matt Meade 225

3rd: Pat Ryan-Jason Ryan 226

Thad Fleming-Corey Seiler 227

Michael Ferrarese-Jason Finch 228

Peter Charles Miers-Kenny Benjamin 231

Ron Terebo-Mike Gladstone 233

John Stafford-Ken Seiler 234

Lance Yerton-Steve Bennett 236

Kevin Walsh-Mike Chrystie 236

Buck Ross-Chris Burns 236

MERION:

1st: Mike Hayes-Bryan Boyer 231 (won on playoff)

2nd: Andrew Hage-Matt Schuermann 231

3rd: Nathan Hawkey-Matt Morley 235

Josh Keitz-Dylan Brunick 235

Brennan Ryan-Mark Ross 237

Eric Leibundgut-Ed Kimiecik 238

Corey Wolford-Andy Wolford 240

Trip DeCordova-Mark Bethmann 242

Eric Bailey-Bobby Taylor 243

Dave Martin-Tom Dixon 243

WINGED FOOT:

1st: George Gelsomin-Donny Lawrence 237 (won on a playoff)

2nd: Charlie Wightman-Aaron McEligot 237

3rd: Josh Borfitz-Tim Borfitz 238

Stephen W Crawford-Mike Gonfiantini 238

Aiden P Hannan-Mike Schultz 239

Brendan Hannan-Ross Brown 239

William J Potter-Roger Boudet 241

Carson Maynard-Tre Bonham 241

David Mack-Ed Holmquist 244

Frank Maiurano-John Huhtala 245

Joe Loftus-Brad Hagen 246

Roger Clarkson-Matt Dowling 248

PEBBLE BEACH:

1st: Colin Stewart-John Stewart 241

2nd: Robert Jeffrey-Collin Fern 243 (shot a 79)

3rd: Brent Miller-Chris Drew 243 (shot a 80)

Sam Beadle-Matt Beadle 243

Brendon Budd-Billy Budd 243

Phil Curley-John King 245

Mike Budd-Tim Budd 245

Danny Carson-Zach Gerard 246

Mark Matott-Rich Lathrop 246

Butch Shaver-Jeff Adams 247

John Zieno-Dennis O’Brien 250

Eric Burrell-Rick Roswick 251

SHINNECOCK:

1st: Tom Dumar-Dale Persons 247

2nd: Brian Carson-Kyle Cashman 249

3rd: Shane Trask-Jim VanVoorhis 252

Garett Sylstra-Jeff Parker 253

Tim Handy-Pat Doyle 254

Pat Flanagan-Dave True 255

Tom Sutton-Mike Sutton 255

John Mitchell-Tom Flanagan 256

Jamie Robinson-Jeff Cola 257

John Vinal-Scott Setzer 261

Kevin Burns-Steve Burns 261

Leigh Baldwin-Ken Iselmoe 267

Zach Stratton-Eric Stratton 270

OLYMPIC:

(highest score from two rounds eliminated)

1st: Jim McIntyre-Mike Morse 169 (won in playoff)

2nd: Steve Porack-Nick Horwood 169

3rd: Luke Halberg-Joey Yozzo 174

Ryan Barrett-Garrett Porack 176

Mark McLaughlin-Gary Muserallo 176

Zach Williams-Ryan Benenati 179

Mike Mead-Chad Sheldon 180

Michael Carson-Wade Burke 181

Frank Baio-Rosario Baio 182

Brian Mead-Thad Karaman 186

Ken Behn-Brandon Kapral 190

Jordan Vinal-Chris Brown 192

Bj Jackson-Tracy Thompson 194