It’s been tough to find balance in 2013 for Tim Frazier, but the PGA Head Professional at Sycamore Hills GC in Fort Wayne successfully juggled his club’s tournament administration duties with 36-holes of solid golf to win the Indianapolis Open held at Highland G & CC. With a one shot lead over Andrew Wegeng and Denny Ford heading into today’s final round, Frazier was able to shoot another under-par round to finish 4-under overall and win by four.
“I just wanted to try and stay relaxed,” said Frazier of Sycamore Hills. “I wasn’t as relaxed as I had hoped at first and missed a short birdie putt on three. But as the day went on I started to loosen up and it really became fun.”
Sycamore Hills GC is hosting two national events this year, The US Girl’s Junior Championship which will be held in July and The Hotel Fitness Championship, a Web.com event to be held in August. With his constant time commitment to these two events, finding time to practice has been difficult, but Frazier has managed to maintain his game.
“There is not a lot of time to practice,” Frazier said. “I just try to stay as focused as I possibly can. This was a surprise to say the least.”
Frazier’s round consisted of a birdie on the par 4, 6th hole and two bogeys on holes 11 and 17.
“My life is definitely hectic right now,” Frazier said. “It really is a great feeling knowing I am still able to compete.”
Frazier is finishing up an eight year stint on the Indiana PGA Board of Directors and is currently serving as Past PGA Section President. This is his first win at the Indy Open, with a close second place finish back in ’07 at Heartland Crossing GC.
Andrew Wegeng, a recent Butler grad, was unable to capture his third victory at Highland after having won the past two Butler Invitationals held here.
There was a three way tie for third between Brett Melton, Gary Sowinski, and Sam Till Jr.
Thanks to Raymond James for being our title sponsor as well as Sterling Cut Glass for supporting this event.
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