
Former state champ wins McCall Am
Nick Roberts, the recently crowned McCall Men’s Amateur Invitational golf champion, entered the match-play tournament feeling a bit shaky about his game.
Nick Roberts, the recently crowned McCall Men’s Amateur Invitational golf champion, entered the match-play tournament feeling a bit shaky about his game.
Mark Spalding, Rik Newby and Randy Cegnar probably will not mind being called old-timers. The trio boasts more than 50 years taking part in an annual tradition of playing in the McCall Amateur Golf Tournament.
McCall Amateur week teed off with golfers tackling women’s and junior tournaments on Monday and Tuesday at McCall Golf Club.Madison Gridley wrapped up a title at the Women’s Amateur on Tuesday, a year after finishing a runner-up.Gridley, of Meridian, shot a 138 over two days to finish -8 under par and claim a five stroke victory in the Championship Flight.Gridley shot a 72 during her opening round Monday, but came through with a 66 over her final 18 holes Tuesday, collecting three Eagles and three Birdies to pull away.Kelly Goulet shot a 143 to place second while Payton Watkins-Panzeri finished third with a 145.Other winners included: Brenda Pickett (First Flight), Cheryl Neiers (Second Flight), Kelli Kinkela (Third Flight), Tami Hovde (Fourth Flight) and Kris Christensen (Fifth Flight).