2026 Club Championship Qualifier Concludes with Outstanding Competition
July 12, 2026 | Spook Rock Golf Club
Two rounds of outstanding golf wrapped up the 2026 Spook Rock Golf Club Championship Qualifier, as players battled over 36 holes for coveted spots in this year’s Club Championship Match Play. The qualifier showcased exceptional play across all four flights, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting championship.
Congratulations to everyone who competed and to those advancing to the match play portion of the Club Championship.
🏆 Championship Flight
Champion: Andy McLaughlin fired rounds of 73-76 for a tournament-winning 149 (+5), earning Medalist honors with a seven-shot victory.
Top Finishers
🥇 Andy McLaughlin — 149 (73-76)
🥈 Dennis Nelson — 156 (78-78)
🥉 Hunter Bregman — 158 (79-79)
Rounding out the top five were Peter Zeldin and Mike Schmidt, who tied for fourth at 160.
Flight Champions
🥇 Flight 2
Brian Sharkey captured Flight 2 after posting rounds of 82-81 for a 163 total.
Top Five
- Brian Sharkey – 163
- Rob Cerabona – 164
- Brian Calliano – 167
- Bob Buono – 168
- William Emmons – 169
🥇 Flight 3
Saeed Safaie earned Flight 3 honors with rounds of 84-86 to finish at 170.
Top Five
- Saeed Safaie – 170
- Nimesh Patel – 174
- Bruce Wellen – 174
- Chris Pagluica – 174
- Joe Lofberg – 175
🥇 Flight 4
Steve Campbell claimed Flight 4 with rounds of 83-90, finishing at 173.
Top Five
- Steve Campbell – 173
- Todd Miller – 174
- Michael Kelly – 187
- Steve Price – 189
- Anthony Guccione – 189
Challenge Cup Points
In addition to qualifying for match play, competitors earned valuable Challenge Cup Event Points.
A Flight Leader
🏆 Dennis Nelson earned the maximum 50 points with a net 69 (-3).
B Flight Leader
🏆 Todd Miller also collected 50 points after shooting a net 69 (-3).
C Flight Leaders
Three players tied for the top spot with 45 points each:
- Donald Bermack
- Randy Perlmutter
- Steve Campbell
A total of 825 Challenge Cup points were awarded during the event.
Looking Ahead
With the qualifier complete, the focus now shifts to the 2026 Club Championship Match Play, where the field will compete head-to-head for Spook Rock’s most prestigious title.
📅 Match Play Dates
- July 18–19
- July 25–26
Congratulations once again to all of the competitors, and best of luck to everyone advancing into the Championship!
