Sudden death victory

Doug North gave Carson Whittington just the look he needed during the second playoff hole of Sunday’s Crestmoor Best Shot Tournament.

Whittington took advantage of the line to sink a 25-foot putt to give the brother team the win in the 48th annual tournament.

North and Whittington edged the team of Chad Dryden and T.J. Redding. Both finished regulation with a two-day score of 120. Ryan McKim and Michael Buck were third with a 121. Tom Hartsock and Jim Hartsock were fourth with a 126.

“He hit it first every time,” Whittington said. “It’s good.”

This was the best shot tournament, which differentiates from the best ball tournament. In the best ball tournament held earlier this summer, players took the lowest score from each person’s ball at each hole with the lowest combined score winning.

This weekend, the tournament featured players taking the best of the shot on each shot played during the tournament.

North and Whittington combined to post a 61 on Saturday during day one and a 59 on day two, the same score as Dryden and Redding.

“I wish we would’ve had both rounds in the 50s, but it is what it is,” Whittington.

North and Whittington paired together well

“It was fun,” North said.

Dryden and Redding pushed North and Whittington all weekend.

“It’s always fun playing with those guys,” North said. “You know you’re going to get an ‘A’ game. They’re going to push you back and forth.”

For Whittington, it was a good way to prepare for college. He has signed on with Bethany College in Kansas to continue his golf career.

“I’ve been playing well this summer,” Whittington said.

Flight winners included:

*Trey Thomsen and John Thomsen winning the ‘A’ Flight with a 132.

*Al Monaghan and Ed Frangenburg won the ‘B’ Flight with a 137.

*Terry Brentnall and Dino Groumoutis won the ‘C’ Flight with a 141.

*Doug Dugger and Bob Hall won the ‘D’ Flight with a 148.

*Mick Bennett and Joe Davis won the ‘E’ Flight with a 148.

Flight winners included:

*Trey Thomsen and John Thomsen winning the ‘A’ Flight with a 132.

*Al Monaghan and Ed Frangenburg won the ‘B’ Flight with a 137.

*Terry Brentnall and Dino Groumoutis won the ‘C’ Flight with a 141.

*Doug Dugger and Bob Hall won the ‘D’ Flight with a 148.

*Mick Bennett and Joe Davis won the ‘E’ Flight with a 148.

Crestmoor Best Shot Tournament

Championship Flight: 1. Doug North and Carson Whittington, 120*; 1. Chad Dryden and T.J. Redding, 120. North and Whittington win on second playoff hole. 3. Ryan McKim and Michael Buck, 121. 4. Tom Hartsock and Jim Hartsock 126; Matt Somers and Kainen Somers 128; Jason Borrall and Heath Pelzer 136.

A Flight

1. Trey Thomsen and John Thomsen 132; 2. Jared Kuntstrom and Tom Lesan 1333; 3. Sam Hartsock and Andrew Hartsock 135; 4. Mike Coen and John Coen 135; Lee Wykle and Bob Fischer 135; Chad Crill and Dan Turner 138; Steve Brown and Tom Logan 138; Paul Eichold and Bob Snodgrass 138.

B Flight

1. Al Monaghan and Ed Frangenburg 137; 2. Tim Ostroski and Mike Jennings 140; 3. Clint Crill and Nick Edwards 140; 4. Larry Wagner and Brian Weinheimer 141; Tom Short and Jim Heims 142; Jerry Smith and Jeremy Smith 143.

C Flight

1. Terry Brentnall and Dino Groumoutis 141; 2. Bob Lesan and Matt Lesan 141; 3. Tony Gromoutis and Christian Groumoutis 142; 4. Harold Holliday and John Kawa 143. Casey Willets and Chat Willets 146; Scott Jackson and Lance O’Neal 147; Chris Lane and Scott Driskell 149; Dave Browneigg and Erik Greene 149.

D Flight

1. Doug Dugger and Bob Hall 148; 2. Andy Allen and Ron Webb 148; 3. Scott Boyd and Jake Boyd 149; 4. Ryan Mohr and Brad Johnston 150. Jeff Levine and Scott Levine 151; Tom Forey and Joe Spencer 151.

E Flight

1. Mick Bennett and Joe Davis 148; 2. Greg Driskell and Kevin Murphy 150; 3. Jeff Vietz and Gary Vietz 153; Mike Vietz and Cary Phillipe 154. Tim Gray and Tyler Edwards 156; Dennis Loudon and Harry Walters 159; Quin Leith and Gavin Leith 160. Cam Leith and Zac Leith 163.