MANAKIN-SABOT, Va. –– The 24-player Virginias team scored a 33 ½-14 ½ victory over their Carolinas counterparts and claimed the 57^th Virginias-Carolinas Team Matches, which concluded today at Kinloch Golf Club (7,112 yards, par 36-36—72).

In second round singles competition, Virginias outscored Carolinas 18-6, with the regulars posting a 11 ½-4 ½ triumph, while the seniors were 6 ½-1 ½ winners. Leading 15 ½-8 ½ following opening round four-ball and foursome matches, Virginias got off to a strong start in singles play, winning the first eight matches to build a 23 ½-8 ½ advantage. Virginias went on to win nine of the first 10 and 10 of the first 11 matches to jump ahead 25 ½-9 ½ and help secure the victory.

Virginias win was its first since 1998 and first in the current format, which awards one point for a victory and one-half point in the event of a tie in a match.

For Virginias, a contingent of four players continued their outstanding play, with Allen Barber (Yorktown), J.T. Belcher (Franklin), Larry Loving, Jr. and Chris Tuttle (Virginia Beach) each delivering wins and concluding this year’s play with a spotless 3-0-0 record. Also posting early wins for Virginias regulars were Glen Allen’s Hank Klein, a 7-and-6 victor, Scottsville’s David Passerell, Steve Fox (Huntington, W.Va.) as well as seniors Tom Flory (Alexandria), Jamie Gough (Fairfax) and Charlie Persinger (Poca, W.Va.).

Among Virginias regulars during day two play, Sam O’Dell (Huntington, W.Va.), Allan Strange (Richmond) and Pat Tallent each registered singles wins. In addition, Pat Carter of Huntington, W.Va., scored one point, while Martinsville’s Keith Decker halved his match against Danny Gurley of Chapel Hill, N.C. Altogether, none of Virginias regulars had a losing record in this year’s matches.

"I think today’s result shows the depth of amateur golf in Virginia, not only among the first five players, but on down the rankings," said Virginias team captain Stan Fischer of Richmond, Va. "This proves how strong our state is for amateur golf, as is Carolinas."

Among Carolinas regulars, Keith Harris (Concord, N.C.), Taylor Hough (Spartanburg, S.C.), Kelly Miller (Southern Pines, N.C.) and Brendon Todd (Cary N.C.) each posted victories.

For Virginias seniors, reigning VSGA Senior Amateur champion David King rode a string of four straight birdies to begin his round to a victory. Kinloch co-designer and seven-time VSGA Amateur champion Vinny Giles (Richmond) and Jack Forbes (Morgantown, W.Va.) and netted wins for Virginias seniors. Richard Gwaltney (Taylorsville, N.C.) recorded a win and Vic Hannon (Camden, S.C.) tied his match with Harry Cain (Williamsburg) to supply Carolinas only points in senior division matches.

Played alternately at a Virginias or Carolinas club, the matches will visit The Dunes Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., next year. Virginias registered its 14^th win in series history, but Carolinas holds the all-time edge, 42-14-1.

MANAKIN-SABOT, Va. –– Results following the final round of singles matches at the 57^th Virginias-Carolinas Team Matches, which concluded today at the 7,112-yard, par 36-36—72 Kinloch Golf Club.

Virginias Points Carolinas Points

Allen Barber (Yorktown) 1 Gus Sylvan (Columbia, S.C.) 0

Hank Klein (Glen Allen, Va.) 1 Wynn Solle (Pinehurst, N.C.) 0

David Passerell (Scottsville, Va.) 1 Bert Atkinson (Charleston, S.C.) 0

Larry Loving, Jr. (Richmond, Va.) 1 Keith Waters (Raleigh, N.C.) 0

Steve Fox (Huntington, W.Va.) 1 Skip Taylor (Flat Rock, N.C.) 0

J.T. Belcher (Franklin, Va.) 1 Joe Hendrick (Chesterfield, S.C.) 0

Chris Tuttle (Virginia Beach, Va.) 1 Brandon Hiott (Walterboro, S.C.) 0

Allan Strange (Richmond, Va.) 1 Dirk Fennie (Greensboro, N.C.) 0

Matt Mankin (Daleville, Va.) 0 Taylor Hough (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1

Dan Falls (Vienna, Va.) 0 Brendon Todd (Cary, N.C.) 1

Sam O’Dell (Hurricane, W.Va.) 1 Robert Dargan (Columbia, S.C.) 0

Pat Carter (Huntington, W.Va.) 1 Steve Liebler (Irmo, S.C.) 0

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Virginias Points Carolinas Points

Jamie Gough (Fairfax, Va.) 1 Bob Clark (Asheville, N.C.) 0

Charlie Persinger (Poca, W.Va.) 1 Ronnie Grove (Raleigh, N.C.) 0

Harry Cain (Williamsburg, Va.) ½ Vic Hannon (Camden, S.C.) ½

David King (Sterling, Va.) 1 Don Taylor (Blufton, S.C.) 0

Tom Flory (Alexandria, Va.) 1 Cliff Cunningham (Monroe, N.C.) 0

Vinny Giles (Richmond, Va.) 1 Larry Boswell (Jamestown, N.C.) 0
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REGULARS

Virginias Points Carolinas Points

Keith Decker (Martinsville, Va.)- 1 Sammy Truett (Surfside Beach, S.C.)- 0

David Partridge (Manakin-Sabot, Va.) Bert Atkinson (Charleston, S.C.)

Jason Pool (Fairfax, Va.)- 1 Gus Sylvan (Columbia, S.C.)- 0

Dan Falls (Vienna, Va.) Steve Liebler (Irmo, S.C.)

Pat Carter (Huntington, W.Va.)- 0 Taylor Hough (Spartanburg, S.C.)- 1

Steve Fox (Huntington, W.Va.) Robert Dargan (Columbia, S.C.)

Allan Strange (Richmond, Va.)- 1 Brendon Todd (Cary, N.C.)- 0

Matt Mankin (Daleville, Va.) Brandon Hiott (Walterboro, S.C.)

Hank Klein (Glen Allen, Va.)- 1 Kelly Miller (Southern Pines, N.C.)- 0

Sam O’Dell (Hurricane, W.Va.) Joe Hendrick (Chesterfield, S.C.)

David Passerell (Scottsville, Va.)- 0 Keith Waters (Raleigh, N.C.)- 1

Pat Tallent (Vienna, Va.) Danny Gurley (Chapel Hill, N.C.)

Allen Barber (Yorktown, Va.)- 1 Wynn Solle (Pinehurst, N.C.)- 0

Chris Tuttle (Virginia Beach, Va.) Skip Taylor (Flat Rock, N.C.)

Larry Loving, Jr. (Richmond, Va.)- 1 Dirk Fennie (Greensboro, N.C.)- 0

J.T. Belcher (Franklin, Va.) Keith Harris (Concord, N.C.)

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FOUR-BALL TOTALS (REGULARS) 6 2

SENIORS

Virginias Points Carolinas Points

Tom Flory (Alexandria, Va.)- 1 Vic Hannon (Camden, S.C.)- 0

David King (Sterling, Va.) Don Taylor (Blufton, S.C.)

Harry Cain (Williamsburg, Va.)- 0 Larry Boswell (Jamestown, N.C.)- 1

Jamie Gough (Fairfax, Va.) Ronnie Grove (Raleigh, N.C.)

Vinny Giles (Richmond, Va.)- 1 Cliff Cunningham (Monroe, N.C.)- 0

John Cuomo (Richmond, Va.) Bob Clark (Asheville, N.C.)

Charlie Persinger (Poca, W.Va.)- 0 Richard Gwaltney (Taylorsville, N.C.)-

1

Jack Forbes (Morgantown, W.Va.) Tom Hadley (Hendersonville, N.C.)

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FOUR-BALL TOTALS (SENIORS) 2 2

OVERALL TOTALS 8 4

REGULARS

Virginias Points Carolinas Points

Allen Barber (Yorktown, Va.)- 1 Gus Sylvan (Columbia, S.C.)- 0

Chris Tuttle (Virginia Beach, Va.) Steve Liebler (Irmo, S.C.)

Pat Carter (Huntington, W.Va.)- ½ Sammy Truett (Surfside Beach, S.C.)- ½

Steve Fox (Huntington, W.Va.) Bert Atkinson (Charleston, S.C.)

Larry Loving, Jr. (Richmond, Va.)- 1 Kelly Miller (Southern Pines, N.C.)-

0

J.T. Belcher (Franklin, Va.) Joe Hendrick (Chesterfield, S.C.)

Allan Strange (Richmond, Va.)- ½ Keith Waters (Raleigh, N.C.)- ½

Matt Mankin (Daleville, Va.) Danny Gurley (Chapel Hill, N.C.)

Jason Pool (Fairfax, Va.)- 1 Wynn Solle (Pinehurst, N.C.)- 0

Dan Falls (Vienna, Va.) Skip Taylor (Flat Rock, N.C.)

Keith Decker (Martinsville, Va.)- ½ Taylor Hough (Spartanburg, S.C.)- ½

David Partridge (Manakin-Sabot, Va.) Robert Dargan (Columbia, S.C.)

Hank Klein (Glen Allen, Va.)- 0 Dirk Fennie (Greensboro, N.C.)- 1

Sam O’Dell (Hurricane, W.Va.) Keith Harris (Concord, N.C.)

David Passerell (Scottsville, Va.)- 1 Brendon Todd (Cary, N.C.)- 0

Pat Tallent (Vienna, Va.) Brandon Hiott (Walterboro, S.C.)

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ALTERNATE SHOT TOTALS 5 ½ 2 ½ (REGULARS)

SENIORS

Virginias Points Carolinas Points

Vinny Giles (Richmond, Va.)- 0 Larry Boswell (Jamestown, N.C.)- 1

John Cuomo (Richmond, Va.) Ronnie Grove (Raleigh, N.C.)

Charlie Persinger (Poca, W.Va.)- 1 Vic Hannon (Camden, S.C.)- 0

Jack Forbes (Morgantown, W.Va.) Don Taylor (Blufton, S.C.)

Harry Cain (Williamsburg, Va.)- 1 Cliff Cunningham (Monroe, N.C.)- 0

Jamie Gough (Fairfax, Va.) Bob Clark (Asheville, N.C.)

Tom Flory (Alexandria, Va.)- 0 Richard Gwaltney (Taylorsville, N.C.)- 1

David King (Sterling, Va.) Tom Hadley (Hendersonville, N.C.)

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ALTERNATE SHOT TOTALS 2 2 (SENIORS)

OVERALL TOTALS 7 ½ 4 ½

FIRST ROUND TOTALS 15 ½ 8 ½