The 2026 champions are (from left) Bob Laverty, Tom Longobardi, Jim Craffey, Dan Baran, and Gary Mizzi.
In March, the Landings Men’s Golf Association crowned the five Champions for 2026. Playing match play from the 1 or 1A tees, Bob Laverty won the 2026 Championship. Players were divided into three flights for those competing in match play from the 2 tees. The three 2026 champions went to Dan Baran, Tom Longobardi, and Gary Mizzi. Jim Craffey won the stroke play championship, which was played from the 2 tees.
There was lots of great golf played during the four-day event, and a few highlights are worth mentioning.
In their second-round match, Don Eichenberger and Chuck Tylander went 23 holes before Don squeaked out the victory. Playing 23 holes creates a lot of pressure!
Jim Craffey’s 14 stroke victory left no doubt who should wear the crown, at least for the next year. Craffey played solid golf in every round.
The four match-play flights were seeded based on players’ handicaps. One flight was won by its highest seed, one by its lowest seed, and two by middle seeds, proving once again that everyone has a chance to win at match play.
The LMGA took time out from Championship week to host a recognition luncheon for Rocky Ford and The Landings’ groundskeeping and maintenance team. An annual event, the LMGA thanked this outstanding crew for keeping the golf course – and the public areas around The Landings – in such pristine shape. We are fortunate to have such a talented group of individuals making our home look so beautiful.
Between Rocky’s crew and members of the three golf leagues (LMGA, Ladies 9-Hole, and Ladies 18-hole), 35 people enjoyed lots of good conversation while enjoying RonDao’s fine cuisine.
