ClubhouseTHE SEASON OPENER
Earth Day Scramble
April 26, 2026
St. Andrews Golf Course · West Chicago, IL
Chairman Joseph Balaja opened the 2026 season with a two-man scramble and the first points in the race for the SGL crown.
Chairman · Joseph Balaja2-man scramblePoints event
STORY OF THE DAY
Stazy and Salemi strike first.
The 2026 points race opened with six two-man teams at St. Andrews. Eric Stazy and Tyler Salemi produced the only under-par score in the recorded field.
Their three-under finish cleared David Palmer and Jake Maestranzi by three shots. The win awarded eight points to each champion and established the season’s first benchmark.
OFFICIAL EVENT RECORD
Final
Standings
Scores and season points are preserved from the official event record.
| FINISH | TEAM / PLAYERS | SCORE | SEASON PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Stazy & Tyler Salemi | −3 | 8 each |
| 2 | David Palmer & Jake Maestranzi | Even par | 6 each |
| T-3 | Ryan Ford & David Goins | +4 | 3.5 each |
| T-3 | Joseph Balaja & Alec Kozak | +4 | 3.5 each |
| 5 | John Stanko & Josh Hernandez | +5 | 2 each |
| 6 | Jake Buhmann & Kevin Hulfachor | +7 | 1 each |