The BMGA concluded the tournament calendar on Sunday, October 11, with The Fall Finish – Presented by Boston Scientific. Brookview set the stage for an 11:00 AM shotgun start, challenging an 18-team field in a test of teamwork and strategy: True 3-Person Alternate Shot.
With continuous rotation off every tee, no mulligans, and a 40% team handicap allowance, the format demanded consistent ball-striking, discipline, and trust across all 18 holes.
Wolter, Spielman, and Hearnen Charge to Victory (-9 Net 63)
Navigating the alternate shot format with remarkable chemistry, the trio of Brennen Wolter, Brian Spielman, and Kevin Hearnen captured the 2026 title with a 9-under-par net 63.
Their card was a masterclass in team scoring throughout the day:
- Front Nine (Net 33): Set the tone early with a net eagle on the par-4 2nd hole and a net birdie on the par-4 6th.
- Back Nine (Net 30): Delivered the highlight of the round on the par-5 14th with a net double eagle (albatross), before sealing the win with a net eagle on the par-5 18th.
Leaderboard & Team Standings
Trailing close behind in solo second place was the trio of Patrick Hoffman, Pete Crane, and Larry Jocelyn, who posted a net 65 (-7). In addition to their runner-up finish, they recorded the lowest gross score of the entire field, firing an 8-over-par gross 80 with steady ball-striking across both nines.
Steve Slivken, Ted Roberts, and Ben Zurn rounded out the top three at net 68 (-4), fueled by an event-low front-nine net 31 that featured a net eagle on the par-4 5th hole.
Final Team Standings
- 1st Place: Brennen Wolter, Brian Spielman, Kevin Hearnen — 63 (-9)
- 2nd Place: Patrick Hoffman, Pete Crane, Larry Jocelyn — 65 (-7) (Tournament Low Gross: 80)
- 3rd Place: Steve Slivken, Ted Roberts, Ben Zurn — 68 (-4)
- 4th Place: Ramiro Sifuentes, Mark Gallagher, Alex Vanden Boogaard — 69 (-3)
- 5th Place: Lee Hulkonen, Troy Rickord, Mark McDonnell — 72 (E)
- T-6th: Valentine Nde, Ryan Berry, Rodney Gasser — 73 (+1)
- T-6th: Roger Hamm, Skip Schultz, Wayne Miller — 73 (+1)
- T-6th: Yury Millman, Corey Smith, Rick Monro — 73 (+1)
- 9th Place: Michael Ryan, Phil Berndt, Richard Ryan — 74 (+2)
- T-10th: Eric Beitlich, Hakan Lundholm, Brian Beitlich — 75 (+3)
- T-10th: Zach Stillman, Martin Stillman, Jeff Mirviss — 75 (+3)
On-Course Skill Challenge Winners
Individual players stepped up with critical shots across Brookview to take home the on-course proximity honors:
- Closest in 2 (#1): Richard Ryan
- Long Putt (#2): Kevin Hearnen
- Closest to the Pin (#4): Kurt Johnson
- Closest in 2 (#6): Patrick Hoffman
- Closest to the Pin (#8): Daniel Olson
- Long Putt (#9): Anne Currie
- Long Putt (#10): Steve Shellenbaum
- Closest in 2 (#11): Pete Crane
- Closest to the Pin (#12): Larry Jocelyn
- Closest in 2 (#13): Lee Hulkonen
- Closest to the Pin (#17): Kelly Johnson
- Long Putt (#18): Brennen Wolter
A big thank you to Boston Scientific for presenting the tournament and supporting the BMGA, and to the grounds and clubhouse staff at Brookview Golf Club for hosting a fantastic final event of the season.
Patrick, you did a great job in the weekend events this year. I am very impressed.
Well done!
Thanks Roger!