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Satellite Tournaments Update: July Brings the Pressure
The 2026 LVMC Satellite Tournament season is now in full motion, and July has become a major checkpoint across all five events. The match play brackets are getting smaller, the leaderboard races are starting to take shape, and several familiar names are showing up in more than one tournament. Whether players are competing in Senior Match Play, the White Classic, the Blue Classic, the Eclectic Cup, or the President Cup, the next deadline is clear: matches and required rounds must be completed by July 31.
One of the bigger stories of the Satellite season so far is Doug Holker. He is still alive in Senior Match Play, has reached the White Classic Elite Eight with Willie Krenz, leads Flight C in the Eclectic Cup at -19, and also leads Flight C in the President Cup. That is a strong run across multiple formats: individual match play, team match play, hole-by-hole improvement, and cumulative stroke play.
Senior Match Play has reached the Sweet Sixteen, and the bracket is full of different paths to get there. Frederick Hahn, Tom Teora, Erik Charlton, Michael Laddon, Greg Teles, Chad Schluchter, Firooz Ghassemi, Doug Holker, Charles Johnson, John Keigharn, David McCann, Perry Klokkevold, Chris Brecker, Jesper Lykke, Willie Krenz, and Ralph Ferdinand are the sixteen players still standing. Several players advanced through tight battles, including 1-up finishes, a 20-hole match, and a card-off. With the bracket split into two sides, the winner from each side will eventually meet in the final. Players can follow the Senior Match Play results and player directory at: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/kg5rf5
The White Classic has advanced to the Elite Eight, and this team match play bracket has already delivered some of the best drama of the season. The remaining teams are Doug Holker and Willie Krenz, Delbert Rocha and Lance Moyer, Geoff Shearer and Walter Lee, Wil Ingram and Marc Souza, Ali Oberoi and Shuja Oberoi, Jim Zupon and Clark Kelly, Stephane Drolet and Brian Van Heel, and Frederick Hahn and John Jacques. The road to this point included 19-hole, 20-hole, 21-hole, and even 22-hole matches. With only eight teams left and the bracket split across two pages, each side will produce one finalist. Players can follow the White Classic results, bracket updates, and player directory at: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/uq7ae6
The Blue Classic has reached the Sweet Sixteen, and this bracket may be the best example of survival golf. The remaining teams include Eric Nelson and Chris Castellano, Reza Sarrafieh and Michael Cortez, Bill Uphoff and David Haehnel, Steven Howard and Michael Herscha, Geoff Shearer and John Walsh, Stan Kohler and Mark Koltko, Chris Blesius and Andy Scism, Maroun Aboutanos and William Louder, Jeff Pera and Sean Van Lingen, Louis Heredia and Ryan Winn, Mark Hendrickson and Paul Hendrickson, Timothy Dickins and David Battye, Stephane Drolet and Al Von Kanel, Jeffrey Wells and Ralph Ferdinand, Marc Souza and Radek Ciesielski, and Michael Eastman and Eric Daniels. Several teams had to go beyond 18 holes to stay alive, while others escaped with 1-up finishes. Players can follow the Blue Classic results, bracket updates, and player directory at: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/cyf8ly
The Eclectic Cup brings a different storyline because it is not about eliminating another player. It is about improving one hole at a time and watching the leaderboard evolve. Michael Eastman leads Flight A at -10, but Eric Daniels, Erik Weiss, Radek Ciesielski, and Steven Wagner are all close behind at -8. Flight B is tight, with Tom Gibson at -11, Ron Light at -10, and David Rosenblum and Jeff Johnson at -9. Flight C has the biggest gap at the top, with Doug Holker at -19, while John Poprac leads Flight D at -16. Players can follow the Eclectic Cup leaderboard and tournament information at: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/zyzknc
The President Cup is starting to take shape as a cumulative net-score race, and several names from other Satellite events are showing up here as well. Eric Daniels leads Flight A, Keith Hobbs leads Flight B, Doug Holker leads Flight C, and Paul Bittick leads Flight D. This event is different from the brackets and the Eclectic format because it rewards full-round consistency. A single great hole is not enough. Players have to keep posting solid net scores round after round. Players can follow the President Cup leaderboard and tournament information at: https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/zt4b5c
There are several multi-tournament stories worth watching. Doug Holker is active or leading across four events. Willie Krenz is still alive in two match play brackets and is near the top of the President Cup. Frederick Hahn remains alive in both Senior Match Play and the White Classic. Geoff Shearer is still alive in both team brackets, with different partners. Marc Souza is also alive in both the White Classic and Blue Classic while staying visible in the Eclectic Cup standings. Eric Daniels leads President Cup Flight A, is near the top of Eclectic Cup Flight A, and remains alive in the Blue Classic with Michael Eastman.
Across all five Satellite Tournaments, July is a key checkpoint. Please coordinate your matches and rounds early, complete your required play by July 31, and return all scorecards properly. For the Eclectic Cup and President Cup, please remember to register your round ahead of time and complete your round information afterward on the Satellite website: https://satellites.azurewebsites.net/
Good luck to all players and teams still competing. The Satellite Tournament season is heating up, the names are starting to repeat across multiple leaderboards and brackets, and the road to the final stretch is officially underway.
Satellite Tournaments
More Ways to Compete. More Ways to Win. More Ways to Play.
If you’re looking to take your Los Verdes Men’s Golf Club experience to the next level, Satellite Tournaments are where the excitement really begins.
Running alongside our regular tournament schedule, Satellite Tournaments bring variety, strategy, and season-long drama. They’re designed to give members multiple ways to compete—beyond a single round—while rewarding consistency, teamwork, and clutch performance when it matters most.
Whether you thrive in match play, enjoy team formats, or love tracking your progress over time, Satellite Tournaments add an entirely new dimension to the season.
What Makes Satellite Tournaments Special?
Satellite events are not one-and-done. They unfold over weeks or months, creating storylines, rivalries, and momentum as the season progresses. Every round matters, and every match can change the leaderboard.
Expect formats that emphasize:
Head-to-head competition
Team strategy and partnership
Season-long performance and consistency
Advancement, qualification, and championship rounds
They’re competitive, engaging, and incredibly fun—while still remaining accessible to golfers of all skill levels.
Designed for Every Type of Golfer
One of the best things about Satellite Tournaments is that there’s something for everyone:
Expect formats that emphasize:
Prefer team golf? Pair up and battle through brackets or cumulative formats.
Love match play pressure? Win and advance—or go home.
Enjoy season-long tracking? Watch your results build toward a championship opportunity.
Handicaps are applied appropriately, keeping competition fair while rewarding smart play and consistency.
A Season Within the Season
Think of Satellite Tournaments as a championship season layered on top of the regular schedule. You’ll still enjoy your monthly and individual events—but Satellite Tournaments give you extra motivation every time you tee it up.
They also create some of the most memorable moments of the year:
Playoff matches
Winner-take-all rounds
Championship showdowns
Bragging rights that last all season (and beyond)
Stay Tuned. Stay Registered. Stay Ready.
Satellite Tournaments will be announced, scheduled, and managed through Golf Genius, where you’ll find full details, rules, deadlines, and standings.
If you want more competition, more engagement, and more excitement in your 2026 golf season, Satellite Tournaments are a must.
This is where seasons are defined, partnerships are tested, and champions are made.
Get ready—2026 is going to be a ride. ⛳🔥
2025 Champions
Blue Classic
The blue classic has their winners. Doug Holker and Daniel Samaro where the champion this year. It was a real battle to get to the top. Experience was a key factor for the winner. Please come and congratulate them.
White Classic
Scott Davis and Tom Hawkes took the white classic. It was an impressive match and both team did well.
President Cup
Doug Holker is the winner of the President Cup. The final was close as it went to a card off.
Eclectic Tournament
This year we have someone who has never one a Satellite Tournament. We would like to congratulate Keith Hobbs for winning on the 18th hole. The format for the final brought some excitements. UP to the 17th hole there was no clear leaders until Arne Graffer made a great shot and ended up close to the hole. Leaving the pressure on Radek Ciesielski to win the last hole straight. However, Keith Hobbs denied it won the Cup.
Senior Match Play
Frederick Hahn won the Final against Stefan Minder. It was a great display and a great match from both player. There were many great players that each player had to face to get to the final. Please congratulate him on his achievement.
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