Church wins Men’s County Amateur in record fashion

HOLMEN, WI - Tyler Church has been close oh, so many times to winning a La Crosse County Amateur Men’s Golf Championship as presented by Pepsi-Cola of La Crosse.
The 25-year-old Church (pictured) finally accomplished his goal on Sunday at Drugans’ Castle Mound Country Club in Holmen.
“I’ve been close three or four times with a couple of seconds and thirds. Today was the day,” said Church with a wide smile.
Church fired a 5-under par 66 at The Golf Club at Cedar Creek on Saturday, then took what Drugan’s par-70 layout offered on Sunday. Church carded a 2-under 68 for a 134 two-day total to easily defeat defending champion Joe Weber who managed 73-67-140.
“I just tried to make pars, hit the middle of the greens, and give myself looks at 2-putts,” Church said. “I tried not to make any mistakes and just make as many pars as possible.”
Church won in record fashion, setting two County Amateur modern-day records. His 134 score was one stroke better than Weber (2017), Brady Strangstalien (2011) and Ryan Quinn (2003). Church’s six-stroke victory also broke the record of five set by Strangstalien (2011) and Quinn (1999).
The victory was sweet, especially with Church knowing he had a wide margin heading into the last few holes.
“I knew Weber was even with three holes to play and I was 6-under. I was pretty confident going into the last 3 holes,” Church said.
The walk up No. 18 was even better.
“That was really good because I didn’t have to do much, just 2-putt, and get out for par,” he said, savoring the moment.
Church has been close to the winner’s circle before, but this realized his dream since he was a youngster following the County Am.
“Yup, just fantastic. It’s always a good feeling and seeing everyone come out and follow us. Having my family here to support me is always really nice and to see everyone else stay around and watch was really special.”.
Jordan Graf and Shawn Borre tied for fourth place in Championship Flight with 144. Jon Wilson grabbed fifth with 145.
In other men’s action, Jon Strangstalien captures First Flight honors with 74-82-156. Robert Timm won Second Flight with 80-75-155, while Damian Bork managed 81-84-165 for the Third Flight crown. Marvin Davis, who has played in all 32 County Amateurs, won Fourth Flight with 75-87-162. For the first time in tournament history, Fourth Flight players played from the gold tees.
2022 LA CROSSE COUNTY MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AS PRESENTED BY PEPSI-COLA OF LA CROSSE
Sunday, Aug. 7, Final Round Results
At Drugan's Castle Mound Country Club
In Holmen, WI
(Par-35-35-70)
Men's Championship Flight
Tyler Church 66-68 134
Joe Weber 73-67 140
Jordan Graf 70-74 144
Shaun Borre 71-73 144
Jon Wilson 75-70 145
Carson Brock 75-71 146
Mike Drugan 72-75 147
Paul Williamson 76-72 148
James DeBoer 75-74 149
Mason Milner 76-73 149
Eric Olson 76-73 149
Ross Wilhelm 73-77 150
Sam Evenson 77-73 150
Nick Anderson 77-73 150
Marcus Williamson 80-70 150
Drew Schroeder 75-76 151
Aaron Bishop 78-74 152
John Percy 79-73 152
Quinn Schultz 80-74 154
Ryan Quinn 81-74 155
Montana Stewart 82-73 155
Tom McClintock 78-79 157
Tony Roberts 77-81 158
Sam Dobbins 79-79 158
Cody Dirks 81-77 158
Brennan Dirks 80-79 159
Bruce Simones 82-78 160
Joel Preeshl 84-76 160
Carter Gault 80-81 161
Sam Simones 81-80 161
Bjorn Berg 77-86 163
Trevor Schultz 83-80 163
Kade Smith 83-81 164
Ben Korger 83-81 164
Ethan Kramer 83-81 164
Carson Reider 85-86 171
Jack Litsheim 92-80 172
Jared Gendron 91-84 175
Noah Neil Nelson 93-82 175
Austin Roth 82-DQ
Mark Miller 87-DQ
Men's First Flight
(Par-35-36-71)
Jon Strangstalien 74-82 156
Jim Socha 78-79 157
Nick Skibba 78-80 158
Mitch Gault 82-77 159
Jeff Pigorsch 78-82 160
Sam Przywojski 83-77 160
Bruce Lindseth 78-83 161
Dalton Hoffland 81-80 161
Bob Newberry 83-80 163
Nick Dobbins 83-80 163
Tony Friedl 83-81 164
Alex Jackson 85-79 164
Will Hundt 86-78 164
Joe Hightower 81-85 166
Mason Lee 92-87 179
At The Golf Club at Cedar Creek
In Onalaska, WI
(Par-36-35-71)
Men's Second Flight
Robert Timm 80-75 155
Bill Feehan, Jr. 75-81 156
Rahn Pischke 78-80 158
Jordan Rudolph 82-78 160
Brandon Amann 80-81 161
Matt Euler 79-83 162
Paul Franke 77-87 164
Paul Bruha 79-87 166
Gavin Olson 81-87 168
John Munson 80-89 169
Jeff Osgood 83-88 171
Scott Strozinsky 87-86 173
Brock Morris 81-93 174
Ethan Phelps 89-95 184
Leon McNutt 89-96 185
Men's Third Flight
Damian Bork 81-84 165
Joel LaPlount 78-89 167
Keith Seidel 79-90 169
Joe Hunter 83-87 170
Bob Roers 83-88 171
Brent Staff 84-87 171
Mark Millis 88-84 172
Tyler Ritter 88-87 175
Michael Oldenburg 85-91 176
Kyle Larkin 86-90 176
Chad Wynos 88-91 179
Curt McIlquham 85-99 184
Kyle Koske 94-98 192
Daniel Breeden 93-112 205
Jim Dolesy WD-Injury
Men's Fourth Flight
Marv Davis 75-87 162
Eric Davidson 82-82 164
Mike Huegel 80-86 166
Ebe Bosse 80-88 168
Larry Shingleton 82-88 170
Boyd Grant 82-88 170
Robert Schoen 78-94 172
Monte Jacobson 84-90 174
Steven Hubbard 87-89 176
Greg Espenes 81-97 178
Dick Sater 85-94 79
Rod Kleinertz 91-88 179
Patrick Rice 83-103 186
Steve Crogan 95-102 197
Mike Fortin 94-104 198