Free State Seniors 2018 Tournaments Cattail Creek

August 15, 2022, Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, Leesburg, VA

The Free State Seniors held their August tournament at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club. The course was one of the most interesting and stunning layouts we have played. The weather could not have been better and there were many scenic views to keep everyone entertained. The 62 members who played gave their best effort. The results can be found below. Congratulations to the winners and Thank You to everyone who participated today!

You can click on any photograph to get a full-size view.

Overall Gross Champions - Craig Ostrom, Hobbits Glen CC, Marco DePalma, Hobbits Glen CC

Overall Net Champions - John Dwyer, Cattail Creek CC, Emery McRill, Cattail Creek CC

A Flight

A Flight LOW GROSS (Lee Flemister, Worthington Manor, Rod Frank, Holly Hills CC)

A Flight LOW NET (Craig Beckley, Waynesboro CC, Ed Baur, Waynesboro CC)

B Flight

B Flight LOW GROSS (Tony Errera, Turf Valley CC, Paul Beck, Turf Valley CC)

B Flight LOW NET (Bill Hoffman, Piney Branch GC, Jim Horn, Piney Branch GC)

C Flight

C Flight LOW GROSS (John Gallagher, South Hills, Steve Lehmann, Piney Branch GC)

C Flight LOW NET (Tom Tarpley, Holly Hills CC, Cliff Valliant, Turf Valley CC)

Closest to the Pin paid $77 for each hole.
The winners were Bill Jones, John Dwyer, Bill Hoffman, and Al DeLeon.

Provided below are photographs from the Tournament. Click on any to get a full-size view

From the beginning, Raspberry Falls has been showered with awards, including being named one of the Top 10 Courses in Virginia. Playing a round there is an incredible way to experience the handiwork of Gary Player and to fully appreciate Virginia horse country.

Player used a links style in designing Raspberry Falls, an elegant way to make use of the dramatic rolling terrain, meandering streams, and spectacular scenery. The course has elevated tee boxes and lush bent grass greens. One of the biggest tests of your golfing skills on the course will be conquering the deep Scottish-style stacked pot bunkers.

As in Scotland, these bunkers have their own names, including "Lee's Bunker" and "Grant's Tomb" on No. 11 and "Satan's Foxhole" on No. 14. It's understandable that Player would focus on bunkers in his design. After all, he's one of the best sand players ever to compete in the game of golf.

This extremely beautiful course stands on what was once a raspberry farm in a very fertile area of Virginia. As a result, you'll see raspberry bushes growing wild in the surrounding area. Once upon a time, fox hunts were held around the course, and that tradition is reflected in the course name.


The Free State Seniors held their August tournament at Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club. The course was one of the most interesting and stunning layouts we have played. The weather could not have been better and there were many scenic views to keep everyone entertained. The 62 members who played gave their best effort. The results can be found below. Congratulations to the winners and Thank You to everyone who participated today! You can click on any photograph to get a full-size view.
Overall Gross Champions - Craig Ostrom, Hobbits Glen CC, Marco DePalma, Hobbits Glen CC
Overall Net Champions - John Dwyer, Cattail Creek CC, Emery McRill, Cattail Creek CC
A Flight
A Flight LOW GROSS (Lee Flemister, Worthington Manor, Rod Frank, Holly Hills CC) A Flight LOW NET (Craig Beckley, Waynesboro CC, Ed Baur, Waynesboro CC)
B Flight
B Flight LOW GROSS (Tony Errera, Turf Valley CC, Paul Beck, Turf Valley CC) B Flight LOW NET (Bill Hoffman, Piney Branch GC, Jim Horn, Piney Branch GC)
C Flight
C Flight LOW GROSS (John Gallagher, South Hills, Steve Lehmann, Piney Branch GC) C Flight LOW NET (Tom Tarpley, Holly Hills CC, Cliff Valliant, Turf Valley CC)
Closest to the Pin paid $77 for each hole. The winners were Bill Jones, John Dwyer, Bill Hoffman, and Al DeLeon.

Provided below are photographs from the Tournament. Click on any to get a full-size view

From the beginning, Raspberry Falls has been showered with awards, including being named one of the Top 10 Courses in Virginia. Playing a round there is an incredible way to experience the handiwork of Gary Player and to fully appreciate Virginia horse country. Player used a links style in designing Raspberry Falls, an elegant way to make use of the dramatic rolling terrain, meandering streams, and spectacular scenery. The course has elevated tee boxes and lush bent grass greens. One of the biggest tests of your golfing skills on the course will be conquering the deep Scottish-style stacked pot bunkers. As in Scotland, these bunkers have their own names, including "Lee's Bunker" and "Grant's Tomb" on No. 11 and "Satan's Foxhole" on No. 14. It's understandable that Player would focus on bunkers in his design. After all, he's one of the best sand players ever to compete in the game of golf. This extremely beautiful course stands on what was once a raspberry farm in a very fertile area of Virginia. As a result, you'll see raspberry bushes growing wild in the surrounding area. Once upon a time, fox hunts were held around the course, and that tradition is reflected in the course name.