For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Leeke Marketing & Communications Director, Old Channel Trail Golf Course (231) 894-5076 heather@octgolf.com September 2004 Results of the 2004 Lyle Leeke Tournament At Old Channel Trail Golf Course Montague, Michigan - In a dramatic playoff finish, Bill Benedict and Steve Miller birdied their way to victory over Ken Taylor and Ryan Mouw in the Championship Flight of the 2004 Lyle Leeke Tournament at Old Channel Trail Golf Course. Both teams scored 101 in regulation and played a sudden death playoff on the practice holes, finishing with a 3 on the first practice hole at the course, which is a par 4. In the First Flight, Matt Kolbe and Randy Brummel came out on top with a total of 107, followed Jordan Cullen and Scott Sikkenga with 108. The Second Flight was led by the father/son team of Chuck and David Reinhardt with a 114, followed by Chad Peterson and Ross Finlan with a 117. This 27-hole tournament is a unique format, offering two-man teams the chance to play all 27 holes at the course. The first nine holes are played as a two-person best ball format on the Woods nine; the second nine holes, on the Meadow nine, are played as a scramble; and the third nine on the Valley is played as a select drive / alternate shot format. Teams are flighted after the first nine holes of scoring. "This is an endurance test as well as a test of golf skills," said Old Channel Trail's Director of Golf Chris Cullen. "It's always a fun event. Teams have to use some strategy in shot selection - that can make the difference in the end." Fifty players participated in this years event, named for the Lyle Leeke, late husband of Meriam and father of Bill Leeke, Old Channel Trail Golf Course owners. Complete results are included. Old Channel Trail Golf Course is a 27 hole facility with a pro shop, driving range, three practice holes and a picnic area on the majestic bluffs above Lake Michigan. Located just 6 miles off of US 31, Old Channel Trail Golf Course was founded in 1926 and offers professional instruction, outings, events and more. More information about the course and its facilities can be found at www.OCTGOLF.com . 2004 Lyle Leeke Tournament at Old Channel Trail Golf Course Championship Flight Players Woods Meadow Valley TOTAL Bill Benedict Steve Miller 32 34 35 101 1st Place Ken Taylor Ryan Mouw 35 32 34 101 2nd Place Andy Hanichen Rick Jones 36 32 34 102 Bill Leeke Mark Gaultney 33 31 39 103 Lance Gosselin Chris Ritchie 35 32 36 103 Todd Simms Craig Porter 36 32 35 103 Bruce Kowalski Tony Maclaren 34 34 37 105 Bob Gosselin Jordan Gosselin 35 33 37 105 First Flight Players Woods Meadow Valley TOTAL Matt Kolbe Randy Brummel 36 34 37 107 1st Place Jordan Cullen Scott Sikkenga 37 32 39 108 2nd Place Bob Funnel Tom Cullen 35 34 39 108 Paul Gillard Lane White 39 31 38 108 Tom Boluyt Will Kari 36 37 39 112 Otto Borgeson Dave Buck 37 35 40 112 Garth Gaffney Dan Kroll 39 34 43 116 Jeff Terhaar Dan Willis 38 36 45 119 Second Flight Players Woods Meadow Valley TOTAL Chuck Reinhardt David Reinhardt 40 35 39 114 1st Place Chad Peterson Ross Finlan 40 36 41 117 2nd Place Kevin Bushberger Joe Felt 36 40 43 119 Dan Juergens Derek Temple 45 43 45 124 Doug Hanna Steve Clark 40 39 45 124 John Falbe Freeman Haehnel 43 39 44 126 Darby Hanchera Boyd Earles 37 38 53 128 Mike Swiatecki Marty Swiatecki 44 39 47 130 Terry Haehnel Craig Haehnel 48 43 52 143 Old Channel Trail Golf Course 8325 North Old Channel Trail ~ P.O. Box 217 Montague, Michigan 49437 231-894-5076 ~ WWW.OCTGOLF.COM