Somewhere, even Willie Nelson tipped his hat.
On the Road Again GC carded a final round 12-under 132 Tuesday on Bayonet GC in Seaside, coming from two strokes back to snatch the title away from defending champion Dot Squad.
In what became a thriller, On the Road Again GC, made up of teammates Rick Doerr, Gregory Garcia, Mandale Johnson and Mike Monroe, birdied three of their final holes to finish with a two-day total of 28-under 260 playing in a format that takes the two best net scores of a four-person team.
The birdies came in handy, as they'd help On the Road Again GC knock off Dot Squad by three shots. Dot Squad, made made up of teammates Joseph Francis, Mike Elgin, Chris Perry and Lexi Perry, shot a final round 137 to finish at 263. On the 17th and 18th holes Dot Squad posted bogeys.
Third place went to San Jose MAGA (Mexican American Golf Association) at 271 following a final round 135.
NCGA Associate Club events are tournaments that are open to only Associate Clubs. Keep in mind that to reach the championships proper, teams will need to advance through qualifying. A total of 24 teams will advance to the finals. Contact your club ambassador on how to represent your club in these great events!
There are currently two events:
Associate Club Four-Ball Net Championship (was held May 5-6 at Poppy Hills)—two-person better-ball
Associate Club Championship (was held Aug. 25-26 at Bayonet/Black Horse GC)—four-person team, best two net scores