Jones Looking for Repeat at MN PGA Senior Match Play; Vizina, Callahan and Fahrenkrug Advance to Semis
October 3, 2018
Thomas Vizina of Oaks GC won the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on Oct. 3. Vizina defeated Island View's Dan Callahan, 3 and 2.
Thomas Vizina of Oaks GC won the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on Oct. 3. Vizina defeated Island View's Dan Callahan, 3 and 2.
Thomas Vizina of Oaks GC won the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on Oct. 3. Vizina defeated Island View's Dan Callahan, 3 and 2.
Island View GC Head Professional Dan Callahan goes with the putter from in front of the 9th green during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan advanced to the finals with a 5 and 4 victory over Roger Fahrenkrug. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Island View GC Head Professional Dan Callahan goes with the putter from in front of the 9th green during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan advanced to the finals with a 5 and 4 victory over Roger Fahrenkrug. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Island View GC Head Professional Dan Callahan goes with the putter from in front of the 9th green during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan advanced to the finals with a 5 and 4 victory over Roger Fahrenkrug. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina lines up a putt on the 9th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina advanced to the final match with a 2 and 1 victory over Dale Jones. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina lines up a putt on the 9th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina advanced to the final match with a 2 and 1 victory over Dale Jones. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina lines up a putt on the 9th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina advanced to the final match with a 2 and 1 victory over Dale Jones. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Dan Callahan defeated Fahrenkrug, 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Dan Callahan defeated Fahrenkrug, 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Dan Callahan defeated Fahrenkrug, 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Thomas Vizina defeated Jones in the first semifinal match, 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Thomas Vizina defeated Jones in the first semifinal match, 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Thomas Vizina defeated Jones in the first semifinal match, 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan watches his putt on the 7th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan defeated Roger Fahrenkrug 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan watches his putt on the 7th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan defeated Roger Fahrenkrug 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan watches his putt on the 7th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan defeated Roger Fahrenkrug 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina (L) receives congratulations from Dan Callahan (R) after clinching the championship on the 16th hole of the final match in the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina (L) receives congratulations from Dan Callahan (R) after clinching the championship on the 16th hole of the final match in the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina (L) receives congratulations from Dan Callahan (R) after clinching the championship on the 16th hole of the final match in the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his long birdie attempt on the 16th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina's par clinched the match in a 3 and 2 win over Dan Callahan. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his long birdie attempt on the 16th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina's par clinched the match in a 3 and 2 win over Dan Callahan. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his long birdie attempt on the 16th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina's par clinched the match in a 3 and 2 win over Dan Callahan. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina lines up a birdie putt during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina lines up a birdie putt during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina lines up a birdie putt during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his approach shot on the 7th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina won the championship with a 3 and 2 victory over Dan Callahan. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his approach shot on the 7th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina won the championship with a 3 and 2 victory over Dan Callahan. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his approach shot on the 7th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina won the championship with a 3 and 2 victory over Dan Callahan. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
As rain begins to fall, Dan Callahan looks over a shot on the 8th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
As rain begins to fall, Dan Callahan looks over a shot on the 8th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
As rain begins to fall, Dan Callahan looks over a shot on the 8th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Leaf clearing was par for the course during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Here, Thomas Vizina does his best to get a clean run on the 6th green. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Leaf clearing was par for the course during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Here, Thomas Vizina does his best to get a clean run on the 6th green. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Leaf clearing was par for the course during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Here, Thomas Vizina does his best to get a clean run on the 6th green. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan's shot on the par-3 6th hole looks good from the tee in his match against Thomas Vizina. Callahan finished as the runner -up in the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan's shot on the par-3 6th hole looks good from the tee in his match against Thomas Vizina. Callahan finished as the runner -up in the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan's shot on the par-3 6th hole looks good from the tee in his match against Thomas Vizina. Callahan finished as the runner -up in the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan plays his tee shot on the par-3 4th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan fell in the final to Thomas Vizina, 3 and 2. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan plays his tee shot on the par-3 4th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan fell in the final to Thomas Vizina, 3 and 2. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan plays his tee shot on the par-3 4th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan fell in the final to Thomas Vizina, 3 and 2. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays his third shot on the par-4 5th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina managed to get up and down to halve the hole. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays his third shot on the par-4 5th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina managed to get up and down to halve the hole. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays his third shot on the par-4 5th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina managed to get up and down to halve the hole. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina tees off on the par-3 4th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dan Callahan 3 and 2 to win the championship. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina tees off on the par-3 4th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dan Callahan 3 and 2 to win the championship. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina tees off on the par-3 4th hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dan Callahan 3 and 2 to win the championship. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his pitch shot on the par-5 third hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his pitch shot on the par-5 third hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina watches his pitch shot on the par-5 third hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan plays a great second shot from an impossible lie on the par-5 third hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan managed to save par and halve the hole. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan plays a great second shot from an impossible lie on the par-5 third hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan managed to save par and halve the hole. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callahan plays a great second shot from an impossible lie on the par-5 third hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Callahan managed to save par and halve the hole. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dan Callaan watches his tee shot on the 1st hole of the final match in1 1the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA1
Dan Callaan watches his tee shot on the 1st hole of the final match in1 1the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA1
Dan Callaan watches his tee shot on the 1st hole of the final match in1 1the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA1
Thomas Vizina's birdie putt slides by on the low side of the hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dan Callahan 3 and 2 to win the championship. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina's birdie putt slides by on the low side of the hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dan Callahan 3 and 2 to win the championship. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina's birdie putt slides by on the low side of the hole during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dan Callahan 3 and 2 to win the championship. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays his second shot on the par-5 17th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Advanced to the finals with a 2 and 1 victory over Dale Jones. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays his second shot on the par-5 17th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Advanced to the finals with a 2 and 1 victory over Dale Jones. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays his second shot on the par-5 17th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Advanced to the finals with a 2 and 1 victory over Dale Jones. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones plays his second shot on the par-5 17th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Jones fell to Thomas Vizina 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones plays his second shot on the par-5 17th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Jones fell to Thomas Vizina 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones plays his second shot on the par-5 17th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Jones fell to Thomas Vizina 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina tees off on the 1st hole 1during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina tees off on the 1st hole 1during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina tees off on the 1st hole 1during the final match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug watches as his attempt to extend the match runs by the hole during his semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Waconia on October 3, 2018. Fahrenkrug fell to Dan Callahan 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug watches as his attempt to extend the match runs by the hole during his semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Waconia on October 3, 2018. Fahrenkrug fell to Dan Callahan 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug watches as his attempt to extend the match runs by the hole during his semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Waconia on October 3, 2018. Fahrenkrug fell to Dan Callahan 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug looks over the line of his putt on the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Fahrenkrug fell in his semifinal match to Dan Callahan, 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug looks over the line of his putt on the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Fahrenkrug fell in his semifinal match to Dan Callahan, 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug looks over the line of his putt on the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Fahrenkrug fell in his semifinal match to Dan Callahan, 5 and 4. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug congratulates Dan Callahan on his 5 and 4 victory in their semifinal match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug congratulates Dan Callahan on his 5 and 4 victory in their semifinal match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Roger Fahrenkrug congratulates Dan Callahan on his 5 and 4 victory in their semifinal match of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones rolls a putt on the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Jones lost to Thomas Vizina 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones rolls a putt on the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Jones lost to Thomas Vizina 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Dale Jones rolls a putt on the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Jones lost to Thomas Vizina 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays chips at the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dale Jones 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays chips at the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dale Jones 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
Thomas Vizina plays chips at the 14th hole during a semifinal of the MN PGA Senior Match Play Championship at Island View GC on October 3, 2018. Vizina defeated Dale Jones 2 and 1. Photo by Jeff Lawler/Courtesy MGA
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2018 MINNESOTA PGA SENIOR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
ISLAND VIEW GOLF CLUB
WACONIA, MINN.
6,252 YARDS, PAR 72
MONDAY’S SECOND ROUND RESULTS
Dale Jones, Mendakota CC, def. George Smith, Club Champion, 1-up
Thomas Vizina, Oaks GC, def. Steve Fessler, Medina G&CC, 1-up
Daniel Callahan, Island View GC, def. Don Berry, Edinburgh USA, 1-up
Roger Fahrenkrug, Braemar GC, def. Matt Vandelac, unattached, 3 and 2
MONDAY’S FIRST ROUND RESULTS
Dale Jones, Mendakota CC, def. Gary Westman, Pebble Creek GC, forfeit
George Smith, Club Champion, def. Larry Norland, Greenhaven GC, 2 and 1
Thomas Vizina, Oaks GC, def. Bob Miller, MN PGA, 2-up
Steve Fessler, Medina G&CC, def. Steve Whillock, Oak Marsh GC, 4 and 2
Don Berry, Edinburgh USA, def. James Johnson, Medina G&CC, 4 and 3
Daniel Callahan, Island View GC, def. Jeff Otto, Lafayette Club, 2 and 1
Matt Vandelac, unattached, def. Craig Waryan, Edinburgh USA, 4 and 3
Roger Fahrenkrug, Braemar GC, def. Marty Lass, Edina CC, 2 and 1
For complete tournament results go to: https://mnpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mnpga18/event/mnpga1865/contest/1/leaderboard.htm
