Canadians in the Hunt at Barefoot Classic
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:37:23
Both carded a 3-under 69 and sit at 6-under 138 after 36 holes, one shot in front of Winnipeg's Rob McMillan and Monday qualifier Paul Scaletta (Glen Allen, VA) . Rookie David Hearn of Brantford, ON, the leader after the opening round, is at 4-under 140.
Kontak, a five-time Canadian Tour champion and winner of the 1998 Order of Merit crown, hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation and has used his length off the tee to play the par-5 holes at 3-under. "I'm playing solid and not making a lot of mistakes," said the 30-year-old, who fired a 58 in a mini-tour event earlier this year. "You have to play smart around this golf course. I'm feeling confident right now, and at least I've given myself a chance."
Friday featured an intriguing matchup when Kontak and Hank Kuehne, two of the longest hitters on Tour, were paired together. While most would have seen this as a potential showdown between the big guns, Kontak was downplaying the five hours he spent with the 1998 U.S. amateur champion on the 7035-yard layout.
"I was telling Billy (caddie Spencer), had I been 26-years old I probably would have chased him all over the lot. But Hank is ridiculously long. He plays his game, I play mine, and we'll see where we are when this is all over."
For the second day in a row, gusting winds swirled throughout Barefoot, keeping birdies at a premium. But Reese, who has missed just one fairway in regulation over the first two rounds, was consistent again Friday and is going to keep the same approach for the weekend.
"I felt like I put myself in good position all day, and you have to be good with your tee shots here or you are going to have problems," said Reese, who is coming off a tie for seventh at last week's Michelin Ixtapa Classic. "I have made some putts to keep rounds going, but I've also had to make some up and downs. This is a tough golf course."
The second-year Tour player played a bogey-free second round, and has just one bogey over the first 36 holes. Asked what he may do differently on the weekend, Reese used the if-it-isn't-broke-don't-fix-it approach. "It's going to be difficult for anyone to take it real low out here, so I' m going with the same game plan. I've played some good golf this week, and hopefully it continues (Saturday). I'll try to play fairways and greens and stay out of trouble."
McMillan missed the first cut of the season but has gradually improved after taking most of this past winter off. With Derek Gillespie boasting the best showing by a Canadian this year (2nd at the Scottsdale Swing at Eagle Mountain), McMillan feels it is time for the Tour's homegrown players to make a charge. "We have a lot of good players in Canada, and the more Canadians that can win the better," he said. "I haven't been razor-sharp this year after the layoff, but it is getting better. Every guy out here is trying to peak in October (for PGA Tour Qualifying School), so hopefully I will be ready. If that isn't the attitude you have, then you shouldn't be playing this game."
After struggling to a 5-over 77 Thursday, the 23-year old Gillespie bounced back with a second round 67, enabling him to play on the weekend.
Scores Friday after the second round of the Canadian Tour's $150,000 CDN Barefoot Classic being played at the 7035-yard, par-72 Greg Norman course at Barefoot Resort:
1 Kontak, Brian Tempe, AZ 69-69_138 -6
1 Reese, Mikkel Chandler, AZ 69-69_138 -6
3 McMillan, Rob Winnipeg, MB 68-71_139 -5
3 Scaletta, Paul Glen Allen, VA 69-70_139 -5
5 Hearn, David Brantford, ON 66-74_140 -4
6 Kuehne, Hank Palm Beach, FL 69-72_141 -3
6 Smith, Neale Australia 72-69_141 -3
8 Dougherty, Sean Wilmington, NC 73-69_142 -2
8 Heffernan, Wes Calgary, AB 73-69_142 -2
8 McKenzie, David Australia 70-72_142 -2
8 Rocha, Alex Orlando, FL 72-70_142 -2
8 Spallone, Sal Vero Beach, FL 72-70_142 -2
8 Turpen, Tim West Palm Beach, FL 70-72_142 -2
8 Veress, Zoltan Kitchener, ON 69-73_142 -2
15 Doohan, Todd Sarnia, ON 73-70_143 -1
15 Johnson, Andy Orlando, FL 72-71_143 -1
15 Kalinowski, Bobby Scottsdale, AZ 69-74_143 -1
15 Mackenzie, Will Greenville, NC 70-73_143 -1
19 Drewery, Jonn Cambridge, ON 73-71_144 Even
19 Driscoll, James Brookline, MA 76-68_144 Even
19 Faught, David South Africa 74-70_144 Even
19 Ford, Scott Lake Worth, FL 67-77_144 Even
19 Fritsch, Brad Manotick, ON 72-72_144 Even
19 Gillespie, Derek Oshawa, ON 77-67_144 Even
19 Kamin, Chris Phoenix, AZ 72-72_144 Even
19 Kovacs, Kyle Sherman Oaks, CA 73-71_144 Even
19 LaBelle, Doug Mt. Pleasant, MI 71-73_144 Even
19 Martin, Casey Eugene, OR 72-72_144 Even
19 O'Neal, Tim Savannah, GA 70-74_144 Even
19 Welder, Jamie Calgary, AB 71-73_144 Even
31 Christensen, Dave Elk River, MN 72-73_145 1
31 Corral, Jorge Mexico 73-72_145 1
31 Damron, Patrick Orlando, FL 74-71_145 1
31 Mitchell, Michael Tequesta, FL 71-74_145 1
31 Osachoff, Brent Calgary, AB 74-71_145 1
31 Payne, Brian Chicago, IL 73-72_145 1
31 Steel, Iain Malaysia 72-73_145 1
31 Tiziani, Mario Chanhassen, MN 68-77_145 1
39 Anderson, Chris Covina, CA 73-73_146 2
39 Balmer, Tim North Lauderdale, FL 72-74_146 2
39 Cain, Marcus Australia 75-71_146 2
39 Devenport, Paul New Zealand 72-74_146 2
39 Dillon, Ryan Aiken, SC 78-68_146 2
39 Harris, Michael Troy, MI 73-73_146 2
39 Hend, Scott Australia 76-70_146 2
39 Henderson, Michael Orlando, FL 75-71_146 2
39 Mathis, David Raleigh, NC 73-73_146 2
39 Matyczuk, Davidson Thunder Bay, ON 72-74_146 2
39 McCann, Brian Mississauga, ON 73-73_146 2
39 McGuigan, Doug Langley, BC 69-77_146 2
39 Quinlivan, Sean West Palm Beach, FL 78-68_146 2
39 Warner, Jarrod Phoenix, AZ 74-72_146 2
39 Woodcock, Mike Chatham, ON 73-73_146 2
54 Butcher, Rodney Tampa, FL 71-76_147 3
54 Goti, Ramiro Argentina 75-72_147 3
54 Gutschewski, Scott Omaha, NE 72-75_147 3
54 Lee, Eddy Corona, CA 73-74_147 3
54 Neher, Jamie Tequesta, FL 75-72_147 3
54 Parry, Bryn Burnaby, BC 71-76_147 3
54 Schultz, Jason Columbia, MO 75-72_147 3
54 Scott, Steve Wellington, FL 74-73_147 3
54 Symons, Drew Woodstock, ON 73-74_147 3
54 Voska, Kyle Orlando, FL 71-76_147 3
The following players missed the cut:
64 Capone, Mike Cranston, RI 77-71_148 4
64 Crouse, Eric Windham, ME 73-75_148 4
64 Doig, Ian Newmarket, ON 71-77_148 4
64 Gilchrist, Nate Bowling Green, KY 76-72_148 4
64 James, Mark England 75-73_148 4
64 Jones, Gene Orlando, FL 72-76_148 4
64 Martin, Wes Calgary, AB 72-76_148 4
64 Meldrum, Chad (A) Aiken, SC 75-73_148 4
64 Paniccia, Danny Fresno, CA 75-73_148 4
64 Rashell, Rob Scottsdale, AZ 76-72_148 4
64 Smith, Tony Clovis, CA 73-75_148 4
64 Wright, Bryan Stanberry, MO 76-72_148 4
76 Barnes, Andrew Phoenix, AZ 74-75_149 5
76 Belbin, Mike Sherwood Park, AB 73-76_149 5
76 Grob, Mike Billings, MT 78-71_149 5
76 Marseilles, Craig Maple, ON 74-75_149 5
76 Quinney, Jeff Scottsdale, AZ 72-77_149 5
76 Spiers, Adam Winnipeg, MB 74-75_149 5
76 Wall, Chris Dallas, TX 80-69_149 5
76 Webb, Brennan Bracebridge, ON 77-72_149 5
84 Chilton, Gord Markham, ON 75-75_150 6
84 DeCorso, Bryan Guelph, ON 74-76_150 6
84 Griff, Darren Salt Spring Island, BC 76-74_150 6
84 Johnson, Mark Helendale, CA 76-74_150 6
84 Jonas, Philip Vancouver, BC 75-75_150 6
84 Petersen, Scott Greenwood Village, CO 76-74_150 6
84 Sullivan, Jim Palm City, FL 75-75_150 6
91 Douma, John Phoenix, AZ 74-77_151 7
91 Gee, Bobby Dallas, TX 77-74_151 7
91 Martin, Ken North Myrtle Beach, SC 76-75_151 7
91 Pelczarski, Daniel Pittsburgh, PA 78-73_151 7
91 Pence, Todd Cheney, WA 74-77_151 7
91 Petty, Mayson Charlotte, NC 79-72_151 7
91 Scott, Drew Pinehurst, NC 70-81_151 7
98 Anderson, Stuart Ft. McMurray, AB 74-78_152 8
98 Ayers, Dirk Falconer, NY 77-75_152 8
98 Blais, Jerome Sherbrooke, QC 74-78_152 8
98 Branham, Tony Hilton Head, S.C. 73-79_152 8
98 Lippert, Eric Monterey, CA 77-75_152 8
98 Locker, Chris Columbia, SC 74-78_152 8
98 Matthew, Craig Ile Bizard, QC 72-80_152 8
98 Pettitt, Ben Coral Springs, FL 76-76_152 8
106 Frost, Charles Charlotte, NC 77-76_153 9
106 Krieger, Ty Edina, MN 77-76_153 9
106 Wagenseller, David Willmington, OH 80-73_153 9
109 Conrad, Bob Seattle, WA 78-76_154 10
109 Miskolczi, Terry Toronto, ON 76-78_154 10
109 Parker, Perry Dana Point, CA 75-79_154 10
112 Blackburn, Michael Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 75-80_155 11
112 Maunder, Eddie Whitby, ON 84-71_155 11
112 Muir, James Calgary, AB 82-73_155 11
112 Unk, Brian Cuyahoga Falls, OH 80-75_155 11
116 Chartrand, Dan Victoria, BC 79-77_156 12
116 James, Julian Mytle Beach, SC 76-80_156 12
116 Kral, Scotty Victoria, BC 75-81_156 12
119 Bishop, Dave Coral Springs, FL 76-81_157 13
119 Hinds, Jerry Orillia, ON 76-81_157 13
119 Murray, Kelly Vancouver, BC 80-77_157 13
122 Felder, Jamie Evans, GA 77-81_158 14
122 Fleischer, Greg Orlando, FL 80-78_158 14
124 Pope, Jeremy Pawleys Island, SC 80-79_159 15
124 Smeeth, Andrew Abbotsford, BC 73-86_159 15
126 Pleis, Steve Parrish, FL 79-81_160 16
126 Zwemke, Zane Aurora, CO 78-82_160 16
128 Bock, Duane Morganton, NC 81-80_161 17
128 Harrison, Roger Calgary, AB 79-82_161 17
128 Meyer, Robert Cave Creek, AZ 80-81_161 17
131 Wilkins, Brian Charlotte, NC 79-83_162 18
132 Nicholl, Dennis North Myrtle Beach, SC 85-81_166 22
133 Ilic, Eric Chicago, IL 87-85_172 28
LaVoie, Ryan West Palm Beach, FL GW/D
Carolan, Tony Australia 75 GW/D
Springer, Jerry West Palm Beach, FL 79 GW/D
Bloom, Jeff Seattle, WA 84 GW/D
Sahl, Danny Sherwood Park, AB 89 GW/D
Petzold, Mark Jacksonville, FL DQ
Bingham, Brett Red Deer, AB DNS
Gomez, Jaime McAllen, TX DNS
Ogrin, David Magnolia, TX DNS
Sutterfield, Brad St. George, UT DNS
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