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AGC Two Man Links 54-hole update
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BANDON, Oregon (May 7, 2013) -- When Greg Wardle saw the 288 yard marker on the first tee of Bandon Trails on Tuesday, his eyes started focusing in on the green up ahead on the tight uphill par-4, playing straight into the cold morning breeze. With his partner Andrew Matagrano (a fellow member of California Golf Club near San Francisco) safely in play, the Australian native Wardle put a peg in the ground and drove his ball to eight feet, quicker than you can say "Australian, for beer."

Nevin Ellenberger, a caddie in the group, was quick to rib Wardle.

"Feeling it today, are we?"

Not missing a beat, Wardle joked back "I'm always feeling it."

Indeed, the drive (and he was the only one to try it all day) and ensuing birdie were a good omen for the round, as Wardle would add two more birdies and his steady-as-she goes and sneaky long partner Matagrano would make three as well, getting the team to 6-under with three to play.

On No. 16, the uphill par-5, Matagrano would break the tie with his partner as he holed a two-putt birdie for lucky 7-under, where they would finish. (That 64 is the lowest round ever posted at Bandon Trails in this event.) Wardle and Matagrano are 6-under for the 72-hole tournament with one round to play, trailing Trey Coker and Ben Hargis of Louisiana (72-65-68=205) by two shots.

Coker and Hargis fired 3-under 68, helping them stay in front. They've had a low round of their own, yesterday at Pacific Dunes when they fired 65.

The teams will battle it out at Bandon Dunes, the resort's original course fast by the Pacific Ocean, in Wednesday's final round. It should be interesting!

In the Senior Division, the team from Bakersfield of Greg Lockard and Bryan Lynne continue to improve every day, and today posted the day's lowest score in their division, a 1-under 70. Coming off rounds of 76 and 72, they stand at 5-over for the tournament and two shots in front of two-time champions Sherman Haggerty and Ben Whipple from El Dorado Hills, Calif.

In the Net Division, Dieter Dammeier (Alta Loma, Calif.) and partner Chris Lawton (Garden Grove, Calif.) once again covered each other when needed, avoided the big number and posted their third straight round in the 60's (a 65) for a one stroke lead over Steven Bobus and Ed Ruiz (San Francisco Bay Area).

Bobus (who aced Old Mac's 8th hole on Sunday) and Ruiz were one of two teams who posted 62 in the Net Division at Bandon Trails; the other was the Marin County, Calif. team of Stuart MacKeachie and Dave Freeman.

TOURNAMENT NOTES:

While Wardle's drive on No. 1 (heck, nobody else even tried it) wins the shot-of-the-day, a close second belongs to Mark Sicner.

Sicner, playing with Randall Schwartz, tried driving the 8th green, and thought his ball was in play but couldn't find it. After doing the long walk-of-shame back to re-tee, (where every one is annoyed as they were already waiting on that hole) he drove the green and made a 50-footer for par. Perhaps best of all, Sicner jumped up in the air like Phil Mickelson when he made the winning putt for his first masters.

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ABOUT THE 2026 Two-Man Links at Bandon Dunes

He who hesitates is lost. The 25th Two Man Links Championship will fill quickly — so don’t wait!
Join us at the world-renowned Bandon Dunes Resort (site of the 2020 U.S. Amateur) for AmateurGolf.com's flagship best-ball event.
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.

Father & Son Championship
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

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