Johnson Wins 2023 NCPGA Professional Championship at Lake Merced GC
Congratulations to PGA Professional Tom Johnson from the Meadow Club. Tom’s braved tough conditions over 36 Holes at the NCPGA Section Professional Championship at Lake Merced Golf Club to claim the victory. His 74-67 = 141, three under par was good enough for a two-stroke victory over PGA Professionals Pat Steffes and Brad Marek. With his victory Tom has earned exemptions into the 2023 PGA Tour Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort & Spa September 14-17, and the 2024 National PGA Professional Championship April 28 – May 1, 2024, at Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco, Frisco TX. Congrats and good luck Tom, way to represent the NCPGA.
Other top Scores included:
Pat Steffes, PGA 74-69 – 143 (Qualified for National Professional Championship)
Brad Marek, PGA 72-71- 143 (Qualified for National Professional Championship)
Brian Keck, PGA 70-74-144 (Qualified for National Professional Championship)
Ryan Williams, PGA 74-71 -145 (Qualified for National Professional Championship)
Michael Nicoletti, PGA 75-71-146 (Qualified for National Professional Championship)
Warren Pineo, PGA 71-75-146 (1st Alternate National Professional Championship)
Jason Schmuhl, PGA 73-73-146 (2nd Alternate National Professional Championship)
Steve Watanabe Jr., PGA 73-74-147 (3rd Alternate National Professional Championship)
Mike Woods, PGA 70-77-147 (4th Alternate National Professional Championship)
Check out the after tournament interview with Tournament Director Shawn McEntee