
Tumble Brook Country Club proved to be a fantastic host for Play Day #7.
The course was in outstanding condition from the first tee to the final green. The fairways were excellent, the greens rolled beautifully, and while the course looked inviting, it certainly didn’t play easy. Tumble Brook challenged every team to think their way around the course, rewarding good shots and making every birdie feel earned.
Just to keep things interesting, Mother Nature stopped by with a passing rain shower during the round. Fortunately, it didn’t last long, and our Veterans did what they always do…kept playing, kept laughing, and kept enjoying another great day together.
1st Place
Carl Dixon, Dennis Withers, Ryan Thompson & Andres Lazo
67 (-5) | 41 Stableford Points
2nd Place
Michael Pflanz, Robert Williams, Greg Libby & Rob Chauvin
69 (-3) | 39 Stableford Points
3rd Place
Chuck Higgins, Bob Stec, Scott Suse & Phil Ballard
72 (E) | 36 Stableford Points
4th Place
Tom Jones, Truman Small, Joseph Fernandez & Josh Plouffe
73 (+1) | 35 Stableford Points
5th Place
Bob McMillan, Mason Lococo & Marvin Lazo
75 (+3) | 33 Stableford Points
Another Play Day means more points toward the 2026 Land • Sea • Air Championship.
Sea – 39
Land – 36
Air – 36
Sea captured the Play Day and, in doing so, climbed into first place in the season-long championship.
Sea – 212
Air – 211
Land – 208
One Play Day changed everything.
Just a few weeks ago, Air looked like they were beginning to separate themselves from the field. Now, Sea has jumped into first place, Air sits just one point back, and Land is only four points off the lead.
Every birdie.
Every par.
Every point.
It all matters.
As always, the scores only tell part of the story. Every Play Day brings together Veterans from different branches, eras, and backgrounds who may have never crossed paths otherwise. By the end of the round, they’re swapping stories, celebrating great shots, laughing off the bad ones, and making plans for the next event. That’s what PGA HOPE is all about.
A special thank you to Rory Maxwell, Head PGA Professional, and the entire team at Tumble Brook Country Club for hosting us. The course was in phenomenal condition, and the hospitality shown to our Veterans was second to none.
Next up, we head back to The Ranch Golf Club, where another outstanding venue and another opportunity to earn valuable Land • Sea • Air Championship points awaits. With only a few Play Days remaining, every point becomes even more important.
Until next time.. Remember to swing hard because if you happen to hit it, the ball might go far.