What a weekend for the BMGA! The 2026 BMGA Club Championship delivered instant-classic drama, comebacks, and over $5,400 in total purse money distributed across the field.
From a thrilling 3-hole sudden-death playoff for the title to runaway victories in the Net and Senior divisions, here is your complete recap of all the action from our premier event of the year.
Main Championship Flight: Sudden Death Drama & Historic Stakes
The battle for the main Championship Flight trophy came down to the wire on Sunday, featuring two players finishing the 36-hole regulation tournament tied at 143 (-1 gross).
- Playoff Drama: After matching each other shot-for-shot over 36 holes, Howard Hoffman (70-73) and Tim Lueder (72-71) headed back to the tee for a sudden-death playoff. It took three intense playoff holes, but Howard Hoffman finally prevailed to capture the title and the $120 top flight purse!
- A Brush with History: Tim Lueder’s runner-up finish was nearly one for the record books. With Lueder capturing the Senior Club Championship title this weekend, a victory in the main playoff would have made him the first player in Brookview history to win both the Club Championship and Senior Club Championship in the same year (at least as far as our historical club records show)!
- Sunday Low Round: Dave Supalla threw down the round of the tournament on Sunday, carding a blistering 3-under 69 (34 Out / 35 In) with 5 birdies to jump into a tie for 3rd place overall at 146 (+2) alongside Mike Manion (74-72=146).
Flight Champions: Brynteson’s Sunday Comeback & Wethington’s Wire-to-Wire
1st Flight (Gross)
- Champion: Richard Brynteson staged one of the biggest Sunday comebacks of the weekend. After an opening 81 on Saturday, Brynteson rebounded with an even-par 72 on Sunday to capture 1st Flight Gross honors at 153 (+9) and a $180 payout!
- Runner-Up: Matt Cook posted a solid two-day total of 155 (+11) (78-77) for 2nd place ($145), followed by Matthew Payne in 3rd at 157 (+13).
2nd Flight (Gross)
- Champion: Craig Wethington set the tempo early in the 2nd Flight with a 77 on Saturday and closed with a 79 for a 156 (+12) total to take 1st place ($210).
- Runner-Up: Brett Notvedt put together rounds of 80 and 77 for a 157 (+13) total to take 2nd place ($170).
Net Division: Bensen & Hamm Clean Up
Member Tee Flight (Net)
- Net Champion: Steve Bensen captured the Member Tee Net crown with a 36-hole net score of 142 (-2 net), anchored by a scorching net 67 on Saturday ($125).
- Runner-Up: Connor Paulsen kept the heat on with a net 71 on Sunday to finish just one stroke back at 143 (-1 net) ($105). Martin Peyer claimed 3rd place net at 149 (+5 net).
Gold Tee Flight (Net)
- Net Champion: Roger Hamm put on a net scoring clinic, firing an opening net 71 followed by a Sunday net 66 (-6) to run away with the Gold Tee Flight at 137 (-7 net) ($125).
- Runner-Up: Steve Shellenbaum shot net 73-67 for a total of 140 (-4 net) to secure 2nd place ($95), with Sheldon Silberman taking 3rd at 147 (+3 net).
Senior & Super-Senior Championships
Senior Division (Gross & Net)
- Senior Gross Champion: Tim Lueder claimed the Senior Gross Championship title with his 143 (-1 gross) total ($135), edging out Mike Manion (+2, 146, $110).
- Senior Net Champion: Roger Hamm earned the Senior Net title at 137 (-7 net) ($135), ahead of Steve Shellenbaum (-4 net, 140, $110) and Joe Krueger (+2 net, 146, $90).
Super-Senior Division (Net)
- Super-Senior Champion: Roger Hamm completed the net title sweep, taking the Super-Senior crown with a Sunday net 66 (-6) ($110).
- Tied 2nd: Steve Shellenbaum and Doug Paquette tied for 2nd place with matching net 67s (-5) ($75 each).
Total Purse Leaderboard: Top Earners
Across all flights, net divisions, senior titles, skins, and proxy prizes, $5,498.02 was awarded. Roger Hamm’s big weekend pushed his total winnings to a weekend-high $679.00!
Here are the updated top 10 overall money winners of the weekend:
| Rank | Player | Total Purse Won |
| 1 | Roger Hamm | $679.00 |
| 2 | Tim Lueder | $392.00 |
| 3 | Steve Shellenbaum | $310.00 |
| 4 | Craig Wethington | $294.00 |
| 5 | Joe Krueger | $222.00 |
| 6 | Matthew Payne | $199.00 |
| 7 | Brad Soderling | $183.00 |
| 8 | Jeff Towey | $182.00 |
| 9 | Richard Brynteson | $180.00 |
| 10 | Tony Nelson | $179.67 |
Season Points Standings
Season points have been updated to reflect the Club Championship, as a BMGA Major this one has extra points! There’s a no leader at the top – no surprise on who that is. But there is still room in the field for lots of movement so make sure you sign up for the next two tournaments for your chance to make the shootout!
Full season point standings can be found here.
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all the competitors, the Brookview Golf Course staff and grounds crew for the work they put in to make this event happen. As well as Chi Chi’s for sponsoring this event!
