Bellerive Takes The Challenge
This year’s Roy Wilson District Challenge was played at Glen Echo Country Club. The weather
was overcast and rainy, cart path only, but the course was still in great shape thanks to
Superintendent Joe Wachter and his staff. Sixteen teams teed it up for this year’s rescheduled
event for some great competition, playing at about 6100 yards, par 71. Note: This event was
originally scheduled in May but was canceled due to weather conditions. Glen Echo stepped in
and agreed to Host this event in September. Thank you Glen Echo. Also Superintendent Joe
Wachter is retiring in December after a long career at Glen Echo. It was a fitting end and an
extra special District Challenge being hosted by Glen Echo.
Below is a summary of the 3 different events that are played:
The Professionals played a scratch Stableford method in their competition. JD Auping, from
Bellerive Country Club, came out victorious in the championship, scoring
40 points. Brett Moomey from Algonquin Golf Club finished second with 38 points and Jay
Roux from Winghaven Country Club finished 3rd via a scorecard playoff with 36 points.
In the Superintendent Division, the competitors played a Net Stableford competition. Mike
Carron, Meadowbrook Country Club captured this year’s title, scoring 39 points. 2nd Place
went to Tim Roethler, Old Warson Country Club scoring 34 points with 3rd Place going to Chad
Fetter, Bogey Hills Country Club via a scorecard playoff with 33 points.
In the Team Competition, Bellerive Country Club captured the District Challenge trophy again for
the 6th time. This year’s team consisted of Golf Professional-JD Auping, District Rep-Jamie
Shurlleff, Randy Krusleski and assistant Superintendent-Cole Metzger. The team shot a two
best ball (net) score of 128. Second Place went to the Glen Echo Team with a score of 131 and
Third Place went to Old Warson at 133.
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