Photo Courtesy/MARK WESTLAKE THE BELMONT Hills Country Club held its annual club championship last weekend. Former St. Clairsville High standouts stood atop the leaderboard once again this year. Adam Jeffries (center) recorded his third consecutive title, while James Carson (left) was the runnerup. At right is Club Professional Ron Baker.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Adam Jeffries is a champion once again. The St. Clairsville High graduate and Alderson Broaddus University senior won his third consecutive Belmont Hills Country Club championship last weekend on the par 72 layout.

Not only did Jeffries have to contend with a solid field that included 17 players in the championship flight. Jeffries not only had to deal with the field, but the weather conditions were rough on Sunday.

After the first round, Jeffries found himself three shots back of Buckeye Local product Jade Waligura thanks to a 1-over, 73.

Jeffries looked up at a four-shot deficit after the second round. The current Battler battled his way to another 73 and then seized control with a 2-under round of 70. Waligura posted a 79 in the final round, which opened the door for several-time BHCC champion James Carson to move up into the runner-up spot.

While Jeffries, Carson and Waligura were the only three players to break par in any of the round, Anthony Reasbeck was even in the opening round.

Bryan Woodford claimed the first flight championship with rounds of 73 and 81 for a 153. He was the most lop-sided winner, capturing the championship by 10 strokes. Dave Murphy was second.

In the second flight, Jack Carpenter prevailed with a 159. He was four shots better than Phil Pata Jr.

The third flight, which plays 27 holes, was claimed by Steve Mercer. He won by six shots over Bill Sokolowski.

Kelley Hanlon captured the women’s title, signing for a 95. The Union Local girls basketball coach was five shots better than Lisa Simon.

OBECNY FALLS SHORT

Wheeling native Thad Obecny failed to advance from the stroke-play rounds during last week’s United States Amateur held in Michigan. Obecny, who plays at Coastal Carolina, finished six over in his two rounds. He shot rounds of 74 and 72 on the par 70, Oakland Hills Country Club.

WHEELING PARK GOLF CLUB

The A&B Kia medal and handicap event was held on Aug. 14. Art Lightner prevailed by shots over Robbie Evans with a round of 33. Tom Mitchell (35) was third, while Roger Kupfer (35) was fourth. Rounding out the top five as a four-way tie for fifth between Rich Colley, Gary Mercer, Bruno DeCrease and Ron Heatherly. All posted a round of 36.

In the handicap scoring, Josh Green won with a 32. Tony Campbell was second with a 32. Joe Wurtzbacher also had a 33. Bob Geyer finished with a 33 for fourth. A tie for fifth was posted between Mike DeSantis and Bob Hicks with a round of 34.

In the Pete Timmin Memorial event, Heatherly prevailed with a 9-hole score of 31. That was a shot better than Lightner and Kupfer, who finished second and third, respectively. Chris Bommer was fourth with a 34. Jim Ennis, Bob Green and DeCrease finished in a tie for fifth with a round of 36.

In the handicap scoring, Joe Rohrig prevailed with a 28. He was four shots clear of Josh Green, Tom Mitchell, Evans and Bill Kerns.

UPCOMING

SCRAMBLES

The Lee Ann Scramble is slated for Aug. 28 at Belmont Hills Country Club with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $85 per person or $340 per team. The cost includes lunch at the turn and dinner afterward, which will be provided by Outback Steakhouse. The top three teams will receive prizes.

The scramble benefits the Lee Ann Foundation, which was established shortly after Lee Ann’s passing from cancer. The Lee Ann Foundation provides support for those affected by cancer in Belmont, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler Counties. The funds help patients with co-pays, wigs, travel expenses related to cancer treatments and other various expenses. The top sponsors for the event are Bordas & Bordas and Kalkreuth Roofing.

For more information on the foundation, visit leeannfoundation.co Entries for the golf scramble should be sent to WesBanco Bank,c/o Colleen Herman, 135 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950

The Leo Zambori Golf Benefit will be held at Belmont Hills CC on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. and be a 4-man best ball golf scramble. The proceeds will benefit Zambori, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The entry fee is $85per player or $340 per team and it includes lunch, dinner and door prizes. For more information, or to register, please contact Bryan Woodford at 740-526-6907 or via email at bryan–woodford@icloud.com

The Sistersville General Hospital will sponsor its annual benefit golf scramble on Friday, Sept. 23 at the Sistersville Country Club. Registration will open at 9 a.m.,with a shot-gun start at 10 a.m. A new car or cash will be offered for a hole-in-one on hole one. Door prizes, skill prizes, raffles, and various drawings will be held. Registration includes green fees, carts, lunch, and dinner. Team registration is $400 for a four-person team. All proceeds benefits Sistersville General Hospital. Call Diana Rice , 304-652-2454 or email: drice@sistersvillegeneral.com with any questions or concerns.

The inaugural Belmont County Relay for Life Golf Scramble will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Belmont Hills Country Club.

The event will begin with a shotgun start at 8:45 a.m. Corporate and hole sponsorships are currently available. Corporate sponsorships, which include a foursome in the event, cost $500, while hole sponsorships are $100.

The entry fee to play is $320 per team and only the first 36 complete teams will be accepted. The entry fee includes golf, cart, skins games, prizes, beverages on the course and food. Starbucks will provide coffee and pastries prior to the round and Outback will provide a dinner following the tournament in the club’s dining room.

For more information, please contact tournament director Randy Mellott at 740-338-0578 or via email at rando13@comcast.net.

Entry forms must be submitted to LeeAnn Mahute at 102 Debbie Lane, St. Clairsville, OH 43950