Branson Skaggs Senior Classic

Round 3 Recap

Sanchez Goes Mano Y Mano Once Again

John Snyder rebounded from a triple bogey on hole 10 to birdie Five of the last Seven Holes to push Javier Sanchez to the brink of defeat. However, like the champion that he his, Sanchez counterpuched his way with 15 to 25 foot bombs from all over the putting greens to secure his third victory in all at Ledgestone C.C.

"He played a perfect round today. That's all there is to it!!" stated Snyder. Sanchez paired 6 birdies and 12 pars to shoot 65 and total 9 under par to coast to victory. Many players joked that Branson, Missouri should be renamed little Mexico due to Sanchez' proficiency at Ledgestone. 

"Coming here (Branson) is like coming home. The volunteers and community have embraced me and it is just the most wonderful feeling," Sanchez commented at the awards ceremony.

The 2008 Skaggs Classic generated close to $35,000 for the Hospital and the same for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Jerald Andrews of the Hall of Fame was quoted "This was our most succesful event ever for Skaggs and the Hall of Fame."

The UGGOA is thankful to both the volunteers and Branson citizens for their support of this unbelievable event.