SW Regional Title to Johanson, Others on Tap

Craig Johanson of Dallas, Texas, outdueled Mike Henry of Roanoke, Texas, to win the USGTF Southwest Regional Championship at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club in Plano, Texas, this past May 20-21. Both players finished the 36-hole competition tied for first at 150, with Johanson prevailing in the ensuing playoff. Kern Doucet of Opelousas, Louisiana, finished third.

The USGTF Northeast Region Championship is fast approaching, and will be held June 9 at Mercer Oaks East Golf Course in West Windsor, New Jersey. The entry fee is $165 and includes golf and prizes. For more information, please contact Northeast Region director Bob Corbo at (609) 580-5997 or through email at bcgolfcoach@gmail.com. The Northeast Region event regularly draws over 40 players and is a popular event on the USGTF calendar.

The USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be held July 29-30 at GlenLakes Country Club in Weeki Wachee, Florida, approximately 45 miles north of Clearwater. The entry fee of $175 includes two days of golf, range balls and prize money. Dinner at an area restaurant will be held after the first round on Saturday. The recommended hotel is the Quality Inn Weeki Wachee, which is approximately 10 minutes away from the golf course. For more information, please contact region director Mike Stevens at ams1127@msn.com. Entries are being handled by the USGTF National Office at (888) 346-3290 (a 3% service charge will be added for credit card entries by phone).