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May Challenge Recap: Aronimink

May Indoorsman of the Month – Qualifying Round Recap

The field is officially locked for the May Indoorsman of the Month Championship at Aronimink Golf Club — and this is shaping up to be our most competitive finish yet.

After a full week of qualifying rounds, eight players secured spots in the live in-person championship. This month also introduced a new format: scores from qualifying will carry over into the final round, creating a true PGA Tour-style tournament where every shot matters from start to finish.

🏆 Finalists

  • Nic Murk*
  • Ryan Takayama
  • Joe Reel
  • Shawn Leegwater
  • Chris English
  • Christian Heinbaugh
  • Hayden Poinier
  • Chris Jinks
  • Alexis Palma

*Nic Murk earned medalist honors during qualifying but will not be able to attend championship night.

🔥 Championship Night Details

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🏌️ Championship Begins: 5:30 PM
📍 Indoorsman Golf Club

Unlike previous tournaments, qualifying scores will carry directly into the live final round. Players won’t be starting from scratch — every birdie, bogey, and clutch putt from Round 1 still counts.

That means the leaderboard remains incredibly tight heading into the championship.

 

⛳ Aronimink Delivered

The qualifying round brought exactly the kind of drama we hoped for:

  • Just a few strokes separated the leaders
  • Momentum swings happened throughout the round
  • Several players held strong through Aronimink’s difficult closing stretch

With scores carrying over, there’s still plenty of golf left to play — and no room for mistakes.

Now it all comes down to one final night.

Who’s taking home the May Wall of Fame spot?

If you want to become a member, head to our website for more details:  Indoorsman Member Options >>

Nic Murk wins April Indoorsman of the Month

Nic Murk Wins the April Indoorsman of the Month

The April Indoorsman of the Month playoff at Pebble Beach delivered one of the most exciting finishes we’ve seen yet — and a champion nobody will forget.

🏆 Champion: Nic Murk

Entering the playoff as the 8th seed, Nic Murk put together a remarkable run, advancing through the wildcard round and continuing his momentum all the way to the championship.

By the end of the night, Nic had climbed from last in the Elite 8 to the top of the leaderboard — earning the title of April Indoorsman of the Month and his place on the Wall of Fame.

🔥 A Playoff Full of Twists

The night didn’t follow a typical script.

  • Christian Heinbaugh, Nic Murk, and Chris Jinks advanced out of the opening round
  • Joe Reel waited in the championship after earning his spot
  • Ryan Takayama, the top qualifier, was unable to compete after earning a bye (for a great reason — congratulations to Ryan and his family!)
  • With the format shifting, the championship became a 9-hole showdown, raising the stakes on every single shot

With less room for error and more pressure per hole, the championship demanded precision — and Nic delivered when it mattered most.

Nic’s win is a perfect example of what makes the Indoorsman format so compelling. Once you reach the playoff, anything can happen. Momentum matters. Pressure matters. And no lead is safe.

🎯 Notable Performances

Several players stood out throughout the tournament:

  • Qualifier Winner: Ryan Takayama
  • Best Net Score: Ryan Takayama
  • Closest to the Pin: Ron Skibinski
  • Longest Drive: Christian Heinbaugh

The combination of gross scoring, net competition, and skills challenges continues to make each tournament competitive across the board.

⛳ What’s Next: May at Aronimink

The Indoorsman of the Month series rolls on.

In May, we head to Aronimink Golf Club, a championship-caliber course and former PGA Championship venue that will present a completely different test.

If April proved anything, it’s that every round — and every shot — counts.

The Wall of Fame has a new name.

Who’s next?

We’ll see you in the bays.

April Challenge Recap: Pebble Beach

April Indoorsman of the Month - Qualifying Round Recap

The qualifying round of our April Indoorsman of the Month challenge at Pebble Beach is over, and as expected, it proved to be a tough one.

After a full week of qualifying rounds, we’ve got our Elite 8 finalists set.

🏆 Elite 8 – Advancing to the Live Playoff

These eight players posted the top gross scores and are headed to the in-person showdown this Thursday:

  1. Ryan Takayama* (+6)
  2. Joe Reel* (+10)
  3. Chris English (+11)
  4. Christian Heinbaugh (+15)
  5. Chris Jinks (+17)
  6. Brian Jenkins (+18)
  7. Shawn Leegwater (+19)
  8. Nic Murk (+20)

*Top 2 qualifiers earn a bye to the championship

 

🔥 Live Playoff Night

📅 Thursday, April 23
📍 Indoorsman Golf Club

Wildcard Round
⏰ 5:30 PM
Players ranked 3-8 in the list above will compete for the final two spots in the championship round.

Championship Round
⏰ ~7:30 PM
Top 2 qualifiers (Ryan and Joe) + 2 wildcard winners battle it out for the title of April’s Indoorsman of the Month.

🎯 Skills Competition Highlights

Closest to the Pin – Hole 7
Ron Skibinski: 11′ 5″
Joe Reel: 12′ 10″
Brian Jenkins: 19′ 7″

Longest Drive – Hole 14
Christian Heinbaugh: 274.1 yards
Joe Reel: 259.6 yards
Hayden Poinier: 233.4 yards

Best Net Score
Ryan Takayama: -3
Joe Reel: +7
Jim Crowley: +7

Our Biggest Final Yet

This is shaping up to be one of our best playoff nights yet. If you’re around, come hang out, watch the action, and see who takes home the title.

If you want to become a member, head to our website for more details:  Indoorsman Member Options >>

Chris English wins March Indoorsman of the Month

Chris English Wins the March Indoorsman of the Month

The March Indoorsman of the Month playoff at The Old Course at St. Andrews is in the books, and it delivered another great night of competition inside the bays.

After a week of qualifying on one of the most iconic courses in golf, our finalists returned for a live showdown where strategy, touch, and a little creativity made all the difference.

🏆 March Champion: Chris English — 71 (-1)

Chris English put together a complete performance in a tight matchup to claim the March title and earn his spot on the Indoorsman Wall of Fame.

Final Results:
🥇 Chris English — 71
🥈 Joe Reel — 72
Brian Jenkins — 77
Christian Heinbaugh — 81

It once again came down to just one stroke on the back nine after Chris and Joe both made the turn at -1!

Joe Reel holes out on Hole #1
Chris English dons the Red Robe

Oh What a Night!

Nights like this are why we built Indoorsman.

Great competition, familiar faces, and a growing community that keeps raising the level every month.

What’s Next

The Indoorsman of the Month series keeps rolling.

If you haven’t jumped in yet, this is what it’s all about – competitive rounds, live playoffs, and a growing community of golfers who love the game.

We’ll be announcing the next tournament soon.

Until then, we’ll see you in the bays.

The Indoorsman Team

March Challenge Recap: St. Andrews The Old Course

March Indoorsman of the Month - Qualifying Round Recap

The qualifying round of our March Indoorsman of the Month challenge is now complete!

After lots of practice, members attempted to log their best scores at St. Andrews’ Old Course, and it looks like we’ll have both new and familiar faces at our live in-person playoff.

🏆 Final Four – Advancing to the Live Playoff

These four players posted the top gross scores and are headed to the in-person showdown:

  • Chris English – 72 (E)

  • Brian Jenkins – 74 (+2)

  • Christian Heinbaugh – 78 (+6)

  • Joe Reel – 79 (+7)

They are invited to face off live at Indoorsman:

📅 Thursday, March19
⏰ 6:00 PM

One of them will be crowned our March Indoorsman of the Month and earn a spot on our Wall of Fame!

🎯 Skills Competition Highlights

Closest to the Pin
Ron Skibinski: 11′ 3″
Cam Mason: 21′ 7″
Chris English: 38′ 9″

Longest Drive
Chris English: 294.7 yards
Shawn Leegwater: 269.5 yards
Christian Heinbaugh: 242.8 yards

Best Net Score
J.K. Murphey: -5
Brian Jenkins: -3
Chris English: -2

Some Friendly Competition Between Indoorsmen

We’re loving the ability to provide our members a chance to experience some (friendly) competition, and hope our field of competitors continues to grow along with us.

Miss the cut?  Didn’t enter but curious about it?  Come out Thursday night to watch the playoff live!  Our doors are open to anyone interested in attending.