Camarillo connection

Jon Fiedler always dreamed of being a touring pro.

Watching former USC teammates Craig Stadler and Scott Simpson win major championships only fueled Fiedler's desire to play against the game's best.

So, after turning 50 years old, the longtime director of golf at Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo decided to try the Champions Tour qualifying school.

After three misses, Fiedler said he was hesitant to try to qualify again last fall. But he gave it another shot and finished 11th to earn his Champions Tour card. After 28 years at Las Posas, he quit his job Jan. 15 although he still can teach there.

"This is always what I dreamt it was," said Fiedler, who shot an even-par 72 Friday. "I've got a second chance."

After his round, Fiedler was greeted by about a dozen LPCC members.

"Thank you, Las Posas," Fiedler said, spreading his arms wide as if embracing the gallery.