Indiana PGA Monticello Open Tippecanoe Country Club July 2, 2007

Ricky Jones, The Woodstock Club, Wins Monticello Open

“Things were in sync today.” Ricky Jones, The Woodstock Club, pulled off one of those rare feats when the golf swing is automatically synchronized.

Posting his second win of the season, Jones synchronized his way to an 8-under score of 64 at the Indiana PGA Monticello Open held at Tippecanoe Country Club and sponsored by Nike and Pepsi.

“I got up and down – or chipped in – on every green I missed,” explained Jones. That definitely helped contribute to his seven birdies for the round. He carded three on the first four holes, and four more on the back nine, with a bogey and an eagle in between. The bogey, fell on the #1 handicap hole, the par-four #6, and the eagle occurring on the par-four #10 hole when Jones drove the green to about 25 feet and he sank the putt.

Jones first win was for the Indiana Pepsi/Club Car PGA Tournament Series #1 at Sultan’s Run where he fired a 3-under 69 for the win.

Tied for second at Monticello CC were Cary Hungate, Kokomo CC and Rich Schelsky, Rea Park GC, both at 4-better than par.

Hungate attributed his 4-under to the perfect conditions on a golf course he loves to play. “The greens are the best I have ever seen them. They get better every year,” states Hungate. With his best finish of the year under his belt, Hungate will be traveling to Kohler Wis. to participate in the USGA Senior Open Championship later this week.

Schelsky found some dry humor in his round of 68. “It’s funny, I usually hit my driver but can’t get it into the hole. This time I didn’t hit a fairway until the last hole.” Schelsky carded matching 34s for his 68 and share of the purse.