Welch Finishes Inside Top 15, Chatfield Takes 30th
Patrick Welch snagged a top 15 finish at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open on Sunday afternoon at Crestview Country Club.
Welch finished 16-under for the week after a final round 66 to finish in a tie for 12th overall.
Meanwhile, Davis Chatfield finished at 14-under for the tournament and in a tie for 30th overall.
He is projected to go from 83rd on the KFT Points List to 79th.
Ricky Castillo won the tournament in a three-way playoff.
Welch’s Final Round
Welch opened his final round by birding four of the first six holes to get to four-under on the day and climb the leaderboard.
He would give one back with a bogey on seven to turn at three-under par.
On the back side, Welch birdies the tenth and 12th holes to get the score to five-under for the round.
However a double-bogey on the 13th set him backwards two shot.
Welch would bounce back with birdies on the 14th and 16th holes, but a closing bogey left him a four-under for the day and a final round 66.
Chatfield’s Final Round
Chatfield kept a clean card in his final round.
He opened with a birdie on the second hole, and then made a string of pars to stay at one-under until he dropped another birdie on the eighth hole.
The former RI Amateur champ would turn at two-under 33.
On the back side, Chatfield added birdies on the tenth hole and another on the 14th hole to shoot 66.
Wow, what an exhilarating read! This article on the golf tournament showcases the incredible talent of both Welch and Chatfield. Welch’s remarkable performance inside the top 15 is a testament to his dedication and skill on the course. Meanwhile, Chatfield’s achievement in securing the 30th position demonstrates his tenacity and determination to compete at such a high level.