Rambaud, Jorgensen Win In The Desert

Overall Winner Larry RambaudVisalia's Larry Rambaud continued his winning ways by taking the overall title at our 2012 two day opener in sunny Palm Desert. Renee Jorgensen kept the tournament from being a complete family affair when she edged Pam Rambaud in a card-off for the women's title.

A field of 32 competitors enjoyed golf at Indio's Eagle Falls Golf Club and Palm Desert's Classic Club. A number of participants also played a practice round on Friday at Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs.

On day one of competition at Eagle Falls, Rambaud shot a 77 (net 66) to take both low gross and low net honors. Mike Laughlin was second low gross with an 83. Trailing Rambaud in the net standings were Geary Engles (68), Rick Hubkabay (69) and Kenn Freel (69).

Renee Jorgensen at Castelli'sErlene Benevento's 69 took the women's flight followed by Pam Rambaud (72).

Saturday's closest to the flagstick winners were Tom Peltzer (3 inches and he made the putt!) and Renee Jorgensen. Gary Paden won long drive.

On our second day at The Classic Club, Tom Peltzer's net 69 took first place money followed by Jim Brock (70), Jim Sigler (74) and Geary Engles (74). Mike Laughlin claimed low gross honors with an 82 and Bob Wyrick was second with an 85.

Sunday's closest to the flagstick winners were Eric Shannon and Mervin James. Larry Rambaud was the long drive winner.

Renee Jorgensen (75) won Sunday's ladies flight and Pam Rambaud (77) was second.

Trailing Rambaud (141) for the two day title were Geary Engles (142), Tom Peltzer (145) and Jim Brock (146).

Most of the tournament participants enjoyed a wonderful group dinner on Saturday evening at Castelli's Restaurante in Palm Desert. Larry Rambaud received the 2011 Trotter Cup trophy from 2009 and 2010 winner Tom McKinney at the dinner.

Thanks to MBGFR President Tom McKinney for organizing this most popular tournament. It was a great way to start the year!

Rambaud claims 2011 Trotter Cup

Visalia's Larry Rambaud teamed with Don Hutton in the December Finale and the pair's second place finish clinched the 2011 Trotter Cup for Rambaud.

The Trotter Cup win was Rambaud's first as he overtook Larry Benevento to claim the crown. Benevento hung on for second place and Jim Pescatore was third.

Finale participants enjoyed some on the best weather ever for the event.....65 degrees and little wind.

Winner Lindsay Munoz and blind draw partner Steve HorvathAs usual, the Finale was a two player better ball and Lindsay Munoz and his blind draw partner (Steve Horvath) took first place honors with a 130 net. Lindsay's partner, Fernando Elizando, broke his tibia just prior to the tournament and had to withdraw. Second place went to Rambaud and Hutton (131) and in third place with a 133 was the team of Geary Engles and Pescatore.

Closest to the flagstick winners on Saturday at Bayonet were Don Hutton's guests, Dennis Irwin on #4 and Gig Stephens on #17 (7 inches).

Sunday's closest to the flagstick winners on Blackhorse were Jim Pescatore on #5 and Larry Benevento on #17.

Tournament participants and guests enjoyed a group dinner on Saturday evening at Hula's Tiki Room in Monterey.