2022 IH&WGC Results – Casa de Campo, D.R. ... PRESS RELEASE: 2/28/22
The thirty-eighth annual INTERNATIONAL HUSBAND & WIFE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP was celebrated in style and splendor at the magnificent Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic during the week of February 20-26, 2022.
Casa de Campo still sets the standard as “The Greatest Golf Resort on the Planet”! This ocean-front tropical vacation experience was highlighted by friendly golf competition. The spectacular collection of Pete Dye golf courses challenged us with a variety of water-fronted and ocean breeze affected golf holes … but the ocean vistas remained “unchallenged” as they soothed our souls and reminded us “We are not in Kansas anymore, Toto”! Over the thirty-eight Championship years, golfing couples from thirty-two states, Great Britain, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have competed for the Gross and Net Championships.
The Net Championship commenced in perfect Caribbean weather with plenty of sunshine and no wind at all on the Links Course. Laura & Neil Guanci, from Henderson, NV took advantage of the perfect playing conditions with a Better Ball score of 69 to take an early lead. The second and final rounds on Dye Fore and Teeth of the Dog offered “gentle” breezes that added “Caribbean Personality” to the scoring. The Guanci’s held their lead with rounds of 70 & 70 (209 total) to claim the 2022 Net Championship. Catherine & James Martin, Johns Island, SC earned the 2nd place trophy and Sally & Robert Burke, Johns Island, SC placed third. Patty & Glenn Camp, Southern Pines, NC won the Diamond Flight. Anne & Con Constandis, Johns Island, SC, won the Emerald Flight. Sandra & Ralph Barletta, Henderson, NV, won the Ruby Flight. Dawn & Shannon O’Neill, Denver, CO, won the Sapphire Flight.
The 2001 Gross Champions, Claudia & David Pilot, from Rio Verde, AZ, returned 21 years later to again claim the 2022 crown with a narrow one-stroke victory (74-74-71=219) over Maura & Rob Price, Montgomery, TX (73-76-71=220). Susan & Bill Blackwell, from Granbury, TX. finished in third place. Terry & Joseph Wilks, Ocala, FL, won the Gross Silver Flight “Charles Cup” (75-84-78=237).
Bonnie & Neil Negrin, Marietta, GA, earned the “Smyth” Anniversary Award. Jason Riccardo, Hillsborough, NJ, won the “Cleverly” Award. Anne & Con Constandis, Johns Island, SC were recognized with the “Walker” Cup. Len Krahn, Abbotsford, BC Canada, earned the coveted “Yarrington” Trophy.
For information on the thirty-ninth annual, 2023 International Husband & Wife Golf Championship, again at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, please check our web site or contact tournament directors Kathie and Bill Johnstone:
INTERNATIONAL HUSBAND & WIFE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
4072 Columns Drive SE * Marietta, GA 30067 * Phone/fax: 770-933-1918
E-mail: ihwgc@comcast.net * www.husband-wife-golf.com