AGC Two Man Links: Deberry Buys Cocktails

02 May 2011
by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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BANDON, Oregon (May 2, 2011) -- Today at the Two Man Links Championship, David Deberry of got off to the kind of start that would make a player think about retiring his clubs for the day and heading back to the lodge.

Because it simply can't get any better.

Deberry, of Corona, California, jump started the best-ball round of he and partner Chad Clark with a birdie at the opener, a par-3 with an elevated green sitting between a notch of dunes.

The second hole, a downhill par-3 of 166 yards, gives "greenside bunker" new meaning. The right side of the narrow green has one of the largest exposed dunes in play at the four-course resort. (Bringing in sand wasn't a construction issue, trust us.)

Add a light rain and some wind off the Pacific Ocean, and a relatively straightforward shot can be downright scary.

But not for Deberry -- with the pin on the back of the green, he fired a perfect 7-iron straight into the jar for the second ace of his career, and the second ace in the ten year history of this event.

Deberry used a Titleist Pro V1x.

From there, Deberry and Clark posted their second straight 4-under 67 to stand four strokes behind leaders Tim Burke and Robert Miller, also of Southern California.

The Net Division, comprised of teams of brothers, fathers and sons, and friends who reside in different parts of the country, is 24 teams strong this year.

Leading the Senior Division is the team of Chuck Parsons of Ohio and Jeff Newton of Northern California (Pleasanton). They stand at 7-under and hold a commanding ten stroke lead at the halfway point of the event. Two-time defending champions Ben Whipple and Sherman Haggerty are in second place and will attempt to make up some ground on Tuesday in round three.

Erik Hallgrimson and partner Wayne McClintock of Northern California shot 74 from the black tees of Bandon Trails, enough to move them one shot in front of first-time players Scott Pritchett (San Mateo, Calif.) and Eric Bates (Rockford, Illinois) who posted a 76 on their first trip around Bandon Trails.

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The tournament includes Championship, Senior, Net, and Father & Son Divisions, with gross and net prizes, and welcomes players from across the U.S. and Canada.

GEORGE AND MICHAEL STEVENS FATHER & SON CHAMPIONSHIP
This division continues to grow — often making up 50% of the field. Gross and net prizes are awarded separately from the Open Division.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

4 nights lodging at Bandon Dunes Resort
4 rounds of tournament golf (1 round at each of four courses)
Welcome gifts for all players
$10,000 in prizes and awards (based on 80 players)
One gala tournament dinner
Awards for division winners

ITINERARY

Thursday, April 16, 2026:
Arrival day. Optional golf (player's expense) or enjoy the practice facility
Lodging at Bandon Dunes Resort

Friday, April 17, 2026:
Round 1 – Old Mac
Tee Times 8:40am-11:50am
Lodging at Bandon Dunes Resort

Saturday, April 18, 2026:
Round 2 – Sheep Ranch
Tee Times 10:10am-2:00pm
Lodging at Bandon Dunes Resort

Sunday, April 19, 2026:
Round 3 – Pacific Dunes
Tee Times 9:10am-1:00pm
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Lodging at Bandon Dunes Resort

Monday, April 20, 2026:
Final Round – Bandon Dunes
Tee Times 7:00am-10:10am
Checkout before play
Awards ceremony immediately following play

COMPETITIONS

Father & Son Team: Low Gross and Low Net
Open Team: Low Gross and Low Net
Senior Teams (both players 50+): Trophy and bonus for low gross

Net scoring is based on 80% of course handicap (max 18 per player), using the lowest GHIN index from the past year.
Suggested maximum team handicap: 36.0.

Play is from Green Tees. Players 65+ may elect to play from Gold Tees.

LODGING & PRICING (Per Player)

Package	Description	Status
$3195 – Double Occupancy	Rooming with your partner. Includes golf, lodging, dinner, gifts & prizes.	Open
$3995 – Chrome Lake Loft	Shared common area, private bedrooms/bathrooms. Premium comfort.	SOLD OUT
$4195 – 4-Bedroom Dune Suite	Shared common area, private bedrooms/bathrooms. Premium comfort.	SOLD OUT
$4695 – 4-Bedroom Lodge Suite	Premium option. Please inquire with Brandie for availability.	SOLD OUT