Team USA wins 6th place at the 18th World Golfers Championship in Durban South Africa

Marvin Shavers lead Team USA in the fourth and final round with a net 63 to secure USA’s best finish at World Golfers Championship. USA finished in 6th place with 44 participating countries. Individually Marvin jumped 14 spots to 5th place in flight 4, recording the highest USA finish amongst the five team members. Marvin shot a four day gross total of 383 (also 5th best in his flight) for a net 303.

Jim Stockman who was in the final pairing going into the final round tied for second place fell back 4 spots to finish in 6th place in flight 5 with a net 86 on the final round. Stockman had the low team net score for day’s one and three helping Team USA stay in striking distance of placing. Stockman shot a four day gross total of  386 (2nd place) for a net 311.

Bruce Pate recorded the 2nd best four day Team score of net 71 which was instrumental in Team USA’s success. Bruce was the only player on Team USA which all four scores were used in the Teams daily totals. (highest score was not used each day of the five team members) Bruce shot a gross four day total of 368 (12th place) for a net 315 to finish in 7th Place in flight 2.

Mary Hauk who struggled the first three round really came through for the team when it counted, by recording a net 73 on day four. Mary had a gross total of 395 (14th) for a net 325 to finish in 12th Place in flight 3.

Oscar Rafols who recorded the low net for Team USA on day two and a net 78 on day for was also very helpful to the teams success. Oscar may have not had the best of four days but he was the life of the party and eventually got everybody's email address from around the world. Oscar was by far the Teams Spirt chanting USA theme songs. Rafols shoot a gross 370 (22nd place) for a net 338 to finish in 22nd place in flight one.

Team USA slips to 7th place as winds exceed 50 mph

The flight of a Boomerang best describes the path of a golf ball hit into the air today. With conditions that have never been seen by most players, Team USA struggled on day two slipping from 3rd place to 7th place.

 After day one struggles Oscar Rafols led Team USA with a net 80, followed by Jim Stockman with a net 81 and both Bruce Pate and Marvin Savers had net 84. Mary Hauk score was not counted in the team scoring with a net 89. "I have never wanted to get off a golf course other then today" noted Marvin Shavers, "The conditions beat me up" but despite the poor performance by the entire team, USA feels fortunate to be in 7th place and it can only get better from here. Oscar Rafols climbed 4 spots on the leaderboard while Bruce Pate slipped 4 spots to 14th. Marvin Shavers is in striking distance in 6th place while Jim Stockman lost his lead and is currently in 4th.

 "We have got the world right were we want them" said Jim Stockman," tomorrow is moving day and I expect Team USA to play to their potential. I would not be surprised if we have four teammates in the mid to low 70's" Stockman added. Team USA will need a good day on day three, being 51 strokes back of Malysia who increased its lead led by their flight 5 player who shot a net 64 beating the field by 10 strokes.

 After Day two the World Championship enjoyed a dinner and cocktails hosted by Durban South Africa's Sea World, The dinner was hosted in the belly of an old Ship that has been converted into an aquarium. With Great White sharks swimming past the guests tables was a unique experience.