​The Professional Golfers Association Hackers Tour (PGAHT)

John Nunes Seizes First Major with Monstrous Drives

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John Nunes put on a jaw-dropping display of power at the recent golf tournament, unleashing monstrous drives that left his competitors in awe. Despite some struggles on the back nine with his putting, Nunes managed to "grind" his way to victory with a score of 86, winning by a record 10-strokes and sweeping the in-out-overall categories. One unforgettable moment was his amazing birdie putt from the fairway, a 20-yard shot in front of the green on the par-3 6th.

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Nunes faced tough competition from Jay Kremin and Brentwood Classic Champion, Rob Pierce, who battled him on the front-9, shooting 43 and 46 respectively. Although they couldn't catch up to Nunes, Kremin and Pierce went shot for shot down the stretch, ultimately tying for 2nd place.

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Mike Hubner, with high expectations coming into the tournament, carded a respectable 100 but fell short of his own standards. However, he's determined to be in contention at the next tourney and will surely bounce back.

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Robert Holmes, despite battling a sore back, delivered a career-best performance with a score of 103. He credited his sponsors, Tylenol and Callaway golf, for being key components in his impressive 23-shot turnaround since his last round on Blue Rock's East course. Holmes' back pain never worsened, and he played the entire round with the same ball, a first for him. His driver is making a comeback, and he even won 3 closest to the pin challenges within his group, which included Nunes and Kremin.

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Steve Jacobson, the defending U.S. Hackers Open Champion, had a mixed performance, with ups and downs on the front nine, including paring 4 holes, but struggling elsewhere. However, he made a strong recovery on the back nine and will be aiming to regain his championship form at the PGAHT Players Championship.

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Ralph Holmes didn't have the best day on the course, but he enjoyed his time and he is also determined to return to form at the PGAHT Players Championship.