Clark Cup Competition Ends in Tie
The 27th Annual Clark Cup Competition took place at Newton Country Club, featuring an exciting display of golfing talent from both Newton and Decatur teams. The competition was fierce, with various formats tested over the two-day event.
4-Ball Format Results
Paul Lane – Calvin Irwin (Decatur) defeated Stephen Harris – Brandon Harrison (Newton) 2 & 1
Luke Gibbon – Brandon Gray (Newton) defeated Justin Chaney – Lee Hill (Decatur) 1 up
Jim Humphreys – Zach Thames (Newton) defeated Ed Bowles – Darrell Rowzee (Decatur) 5 & 4
Nick Alsup – Brent McMillan (Newton) tied with Dusty Ivey – Ben Kitchings (Decatur)
John Rohrer – Randy McElhenney (Decatur) defeated Steve Nelson – Eddie Holifield (Newton) 1 up
Joel Nelson – Mike Peavy (Newton) defeated Seth McCormick – Steven Rowzee (Decatur) 3 & 2
4-Ball Results: Newton 3½ - Decatur 2½
Alternate Shot Format Results
Joel Nelson – Steve Nelson (Newton) defeated Justin Chaney – Lee Hill (Decatur) 4 & 2
Paul Lane – Calvin Irwin (Decatur) defeated Eddie Holifield – Mike Peavy (Newton) 1 up
Jim Humphreys – Brent McMillan (Newton) defeated John Rohrer – Randy McElhenny (Decatur) 3 & 2
Zach Thames – Brandon Gray (Newton) defeated Steven Rowzee – Seth McCormick (Decatur) 1 up
Ben Kitchings – Dusty Ivey (Decatur) defeated Luke Gibbon – Brandon Harrison (Newton) 5 & 3
Ed Bowles – Darrell Rowzee (Decatur) defeated Nick Alsup – Stephen Harris (Newton) 2 & 1
Alternate Shot Results: Decatur 4 - Newton 2
Individual Competition Results
Zach Thames (Newton) defeated Paul Lane (Decatur) 5 & 4
Brandon Gray (Newton) defeated Calvin Irwin (Decatur) 2 & 1
Nick Alsup (Newton) defeated Darrell Rowzee (Decatur) 4 & 2
Ed Bowles (Decatur) defeated Brandon Harrison (Newton) 3 & 2
Jim Humphreys (Newton) defeated John Rohrer (Decatur) 2 up
Brent McMillan (Newton) defeated Randy McElhenney (Decatur) 6 & 5
Joel Nelson (Newton) defeated Lee Hill (Decatur) 4 & 2
Steve Nelson (Newton) tied with Justin Chaney (Decatur)
Dusty Ivey (Decatur) defeated Luke Gibbon (Newton) 2 & 1
Ben Kitchings (Decatur) defeated Stephen Harris (Newton) 4 & 2
Steven Rowzee (Decatur) defeated Mike Peavy (Newton) 4 & 3
Seth McCormick (Decatur) defeated Eddie Holifield (Newton) 2 & 1
Individual Competition Results: Newton 6½ - Decatur 5½
Final Overall Results
The competition ended in a tie with both Newton and Decatur scoring 12 points each. Newton continues to lead the overall series with a record of 15-9-3.
Captains:
Newton: Joel Nelson & Steve Nelson
Decatur: Ben Kitchings
The event showcased the talent and competitive spirit of golfers from both Newton and Decatur, promising an equally thrilling 28th Clark Cup next year.
