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Vol. 32, No. 29 R O C H E S T E R Monday, August 24, 2020 Sophia Popov, Ranked Wins by 11 304th, Wins Women’s Shots and Is Back to No. 1 British Open for 1st Major by DOUG FERGUSON NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Dark (AP) — Sophia Popov marked clouds gathered. Thunder rum- her ball a few inches from the bled. Lightning flashed on the hole on the 18th green, pulled horizon. Just as unsettling was the brim of her cap over her face seeing Dustin Johnson in com- and began to cry in the arms of plete control of his game with her caddie. a performance worthy of his The realization had finally hit return to No. 1 in the world. her. Against all the odds, she He was as close to unbeatable was about to become a major as he has ever been. champion. Johnson capped off his domi- Moments later and still wip- nant week at ing away tears, Popov tapped with an 8-under 63, finishing in the putt to complete a two- with a tap-in birdie in the dark stroke victory at Royal Troon Ranked No. 304, Popov had following a storm delay for an and another fairy-tale story at never won a senior professional 11-shot victory at the TPC Bos- Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee the Women’s British Open. Popov — PAGE 3 ton. during the final round of The Northern Trust at TPC Boston on August It was the largest margin of 23 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) victory since Phil Mickelson won by 13 at the TPC Sugarloaf in 254, making him only the third I wanted to do.” Won’t Have 2006. player in PGA Tour history to That was about the only com- “The best I’ve ever seen him finish at 30 under or better. He petition he faced. Traditional Buildout in 2021 look,” said Claude Harmon III, missed the record by one shot Harris English figured that out his swing coach, as he stood off set by in 2003 at Kapa- early when he trailed by five the 18th green that was partially lua. also was 30 shots at the start of the final illuminated by the video board under at Kapalua in 2016. John- round, shot 32 on the front nine that flashed the scores of this son at least holds the record on and fell seven shots behind. astounding feat. the mainland. “Kind of had my own tourna- Johnson hit every green in “I knew I was playing well and ment that I was playing,” English regulation Sunday, and missed I knew the guys were going to said. “I mean, really, the goal only three greens over his last shoot low,” Johnson said. “I starting today wasn’t necessarily 54 holes. His final 54 holes were was trying to get to 30 under. to win. It was to put myself in rounds of 60-64-63. ... I’ve never shot 30 under in position to have a run in the Johnson finished at 30-under four rounds. Just something that Johnson — PAGE 4 Building a Yardage Book to “Carry” The most raucous party in Management Phoenix Open will be a little tamer next year. announced Wednesday that Yourself like a Organizers for the Waste Phoenix — PAGE 13 For years, I have stressed to my students that one of the things that is necessary for them Phil Mickelson Listed as to become a top-caliber player is having full and complete knowl- Heavy Betting Favorite edge of what distances they hit their clubs. For Champions Debut It’s not simply knowing that you hit your 8 iron 150 yards. It is far more intricate than that and that is evident each weekend when you watch the best players in the world. From 2020 PGA Champi- on Collin Morikawa to recent AIG Women’s Open Champion Sophia Popov and every pro- Gary Woodland of the United States checks his yardage book on the fessional in between, the best 15th green during the first round of The Memorial Tournament on July players in the world know what 16 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) their yardages are for each club from the standpoint of what they the obstacles to navigate on the build your yardage book as ex- carry the ball and what the total course but also bring in factors tensively as the best do, but you (Getty Images) distance plus roll, or negative such as wind, moisture, green do need to know what your carry distance via spin, will be. firmness, and more. In addition, distances are for each club and by WILL GRAY pared to pay a steep price. This goes even deeper for elite they know what they carry each learn how to “read” the course If you want to bet on Phil Mickelson turned 50 in June, players. They not only know club at full speed, 80 percent, 60 better. Mickelson to win in his PGA and after failing to qualify for the their carry distances for each percent, and so on. It’s important that amateur Tour Champions debut, be pre- Debut — PAGE 5 club, strategize and calculate That’s not to say you have to Yardage Book — PAGE 13

Local Holes-In-One on Page 2 See Past Holes-In-One at golfweekrochester.com Page 02 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Friday,Monday, Date, August Year 24, 2020 Final Results from the 2020 RDGA Wilson Fitch Senior Championship Mulligans At Stafford Country Club: News, Notes, Quotes & Anecdotes from the Local Golfing Community 1) Jim Scorse, 68-71--139 T50) John Nugent, 79-92--171 2) Chris White, 72-71--143 T52) Paul Colombo, 93-79--172 3) Robert Zeman, 72-75--147 T52) Jeff Pealo, 83-89--172 Jim Scorse Wins 2020 RDGA T4) Jim Johnson, 77-72--149 T54) Martin Parent, 87-86--173 T4) Ron Plummer, 71-78--149 T54) Mark Finestone, 90-83--173 T4) Paul Roland, 73-76--149 T56) John Foley, 80-94--174 Wilson Fitch Senior Championship T7) Richard Luther, 71-80--151 T56) Leslie Rose, 87-87--174 T7) Brian Ward, 75-76--151 58) Henry Thomas, 87-89--176 At Stafford Country Club T9) Ken Ogden, 77-75--152 59) Jack Timmons, 91-90--181 T9) Wade Sarkis, 78-74--152 60) Wade Sober, 92-90--182 STAFFORD, NY — The 2020 T9) Stuart Harris, 76-76--152 61) J Michael Graziano, 100-86- RDGA Senior Championship 12) Charles Rumsey, 75-78--153 -186 concluded Friday with final round 13) Robert Hospers, 79-75--154 62) Joseph Campanella, 91-96- action at Stafford Country Club. Bodine • 2x5 • 121219 • JT [email protected] 14) Mark Battle, 75-80--155 -187 Winning the Overall RDGA Se- T15) Gregory Voci, 83-73--156 63) Joe Bock, 99-97--196 niorExpositor-Ledger Championship title Newspapers was Jim T15) John August, 77-79--156 64) John Cook, 96-102--198 Scorse, who was playing on his Rochester Golf Week • The Jewish Ledger T15) Brad Mc Areavy, 77-79--156 65) Robert Coffman, 101-107--208 home course at Stafford Country 2535 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623 T15) Jim Carlucci, 75-81--156 WD) Dale Tepas, 82--WD Club and was competing in the (585) 427-2468 • FAX (585) 427-8521 T15) Greg Lane, 79-77--156 DQ) Dan Malloy, 90--DQ RDGA District Championship for T15) Kevin Webb, 75-81--156 Top 5 finishers earned exemptions men ages 55 and above in his first We want YOUR AD to be perfect… T21) Chris Sorci, 75-82--157 into the 2021 RDGA District Cham- yearIMPORTANT… of eligibility. 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Hometown Community Directory and Masters (65-69) Divisions, Golfers in the Legends Divi- Jim Johnson of Canandaigua sion played from the Stafford Country Club. White Tees (5,865 yards), while • Winning the 2020 Masters the other three Divisions played (65-69) Division was Bob from the Stafford Blue Tees Zeman of Sodus Bay Heights (6,328 yards). Golf Club. Celebrating 31 Years • Winning the 2020 Senior Mulligans — PAGE 4 Local Holes-In-One See More On-line at www.golfweekrochester.com At Mendon Golf Club, used a 7-iron to EACH WEEK SINCE 1989 score a hole-in-one on the 206-yard 17th hole. GOLFWEEKROCHESTER.COM Gary Derwick used an 8-iron to ace the 133-yard third hole at Hickory Ridge Golf & Country Club. “The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.” On the 86-yard fourth hole at Southern Meadows Golf Course, Dr. David Hicks scored a hole-in-one using a pitching wedge. 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She lost her card have been an improbable winner “Of course there is an elite INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Venture Capital on the LPGA Tour at the end with a ranking of No. 138, made amount of players that are al- of last year and only qualified four straight birdies from No. 4 ways there and in contention,” Real Estate MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS for the British Open via a top- to move within one stroke of she said. “But there are so many 10 finish two weeks ago at the the lead but it was the closest other players out there who can Executive Compensation 585.672.5000 , which she she came. make it in any given week, and was playing only because high- Birdies by Popov at Nos. 15 I want them to have the confi- er-ranked players couldn’t attend and 16 were greeted with furi- dence they can do it, too.” due to COVID-19 restrictions. ous fist pumps and left her on No. 8-ranked Minjee Lee, who This was just Popov’s fourth the brink. She held her nerve played with Popov in the final appearance at a major. And, as on the final two holes, parring pairing, finished third on 3 under she would later reveal in public for No. 17 and then playing No. 18 after a round of 69. the first time, she has been both- cautiously to leave herself three Seven-time major champion ered by health issues for the past putts to be champion. was the only other six years, notably Lyme disease. She only needed two. player to finish the tournament No wonder the emotions “It is an incredible story per- under par, a 66 leaving her on flowed after shooting 3-under sonally for me,” Popov said. 1 under and in fourth place. x 68 to finish ahead of Jasmine “That’s why I think I broke down Suwannapura of Thailand (67) on the 18th hole because it has and become the first female golf- been something I couldn’t have er from Germany to win a major dreamed of just a week ago. title. It is a life-changing victory, “It’s incredible that golf allows not least because the winner’s for these things to happen ... check of $675,000 is more than I pretty much had the week of six times her entire career earn- my life.” ings before Sunday. It was the second straight “There’s a lot of hard work be- upset win at the Women’s Brit- hind this, a lot of struggles I went ish Open. Last year, 20-year-old through, especially health-wise,” Japanese player Hinako Shi- the 27-year-old Popov said in buno triumphed when playing the presentation ceremony. her first event outside her native “I had a lot of obstacles thrown country. in my way so I’m glad I stuck with This was the first women’s it. I almost quit playing last year — major of a pandemic-disrupt- “The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.” thank God I didn’t.” ed year. It was played without On a rare still day on the links spectators at Troon because of in southwest Scotland, Popov coronavirus restrictions, with began with a three-stroke lead Popov only arriving on Tuesday but drove into bunker on the having played on the second-tier first hole and missed a 10-foot Symetra Tour last week. par putt. Just three weeks ago, Popov She barely made a mistake was ranked No. 390 and push- after that. ing a trolley for her best friend, Popov pumped her fist after Anne van Dam, at the Drive rolling in a birdie putt from 8 On Championship in the LP- feet at the second hole, then GA’s restart. She’s now a major made another from a similar champion and feels her success distance at No. 3. can be an inspiration to others Page 04 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Friday,Monday, Date, August Year 24, 2020 Johnson where on Saturday he hit a tight bogeys on his last 10 holes. He ing to deliver next week in the draw with a 6-iron to a foot, was unaware of that record, too, BMW Championship at Olympia Johnson hit 6-iron with a slight and wasn’t bothered. Fields, a course he has never fade to 3 feet for another birdie. Johnson is more about tro- seen. All that was left was to see he phies than records. And this Robby Shelton closed with could top the 72-hole record of trophy was never in doubt. a 63, enough for him to be 253 set by at the “He can absolutely dismantle a among six players who moved Sony Open in 2017. Johnson golf course when he’s on,” said into the top 70. The others settled into a string of pars until , who grew up play- were Oosthuizen, Harry Higgs, the final hole, and later said he ing junior golf in South Carolina Alex Noren, Russell Henley and didn’t know what the record with Johnson. “I’ve been watch- Jason Kokrak. Five of the six was. ing it for 25 years. I’m pretty players knocked out missed the “Next time,” he said. accustomed to it. When he’s on, cut, including Phil Mickelson. That’s not unusual. During his I just step to the side and try to The other was Denny McCarthy, peak run in 2017, he was poised add to my bank account.” who shot 73 on Sunday. to break the longest 72-hole Kisner did that part well. He Tiger Woods opened with four tournament record on the PGA closed with a 66, moving him straight birdies and had to settle Tour at Riviera, the 20-under by to No. 23 in his bid to lock up for a 66 to tie for 58th. He fell Lanny Wadkins in 1985. John- a spot in the Tour Champion- to No. 57 in the FedEx Cup, son was at 20 under with 12 ship. He had said all week he in danger of missing the Tour holes to play, went into con- wanted to take care of that at Championship for the second servative mode and made three the TPC Boston instead of hav- straight year. x

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(Continued from Page 1) The top 70 go to the BMW (Continued from Page 2) FedEx Cup. That’s why we’re Championship at Olympia Fields • Winning the 2020 Legends all here.” next week. (70-plus) Division was Matt English did the job, With a “Most happy 73 that I’ve had Haefele of Stafford Country bogey in the dark that didn’t in a while,” Oosthuizen said. Club. matter at the end, he shot 69 Johnson won for the 22nd Also new this year was that to finish alone in second and time in his career, and he never the Championship has now been moved to No. 6 in the FedEx made it look easier. He said his named in honor of long-time Cup, securing his place among game felt as good as the spring RDGA Rules official, volunteer the top 30 who go to East Lake of 2017, when he won three past-President and Board mem- for the Tour Championship. En- straight tournaments - Riviera ber, Wilson Fitch. Fitch, who glish started the year with only and two World Golf Champion- turned 92 earlier this year, re- partial status. ships - to first reach No. 1. cently retired from the RDGA PittsfordLouis Village Oosthuizen Estates • 2x5delivered, •042815 • SH It was his fifth victory in a Fax/Email:Board of (Lanine) Directors [email protected] after 30 years. too, in what might have been FedEx Cup playoff event, tied Scorse now hopes to begin theExpositor-Ledger only drama Sunday. Newspapers Oost- for most with Rory McIlroy. adding more senior titles to his huizenRochester was No. 99 Golf in the FedEx Week Staked• The to a Jewishfive-shot lead Ledger over expanding golf resume, which Cup2535 and Brighton-Henrietta appeared to waste Town his LineHarris Road, English Rochester, going NY into 14623 the also includes 9 RDGA Match opportunity when he was 4 over final round, Johnson sent a tow- Play Championship titles, 8 (585) 427-2468 • FAX (585) 427-8521 through 14. 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On the 500-yard 12th hole, Krajewski Wins WNYPGA Section Championship At Cobblestone Creek Pittsford Village Rob Krajewski, the PGA Di- rector of Instruction at Glen Estates Oak Golf Club in Buffalo, won the 36-hole 2020 WNYPGA Section Championship on the fourth playoff hole at Cobble- stone Creek Country Club last Tuesday, August 18. Krajewski defeated host professional Neil Reidy, the PGA Head Pro at Cobblestone, in the playoff. Reidy fired a 4-under-par 68 in the first round while Krajewski Located off Monroe Avenue close to the quiet, upscale was 1-under-par in the second Village of Pittsford. There are 114 spacious one, round. Reidy birdied the 18th two and three bedroom units with air conditioning, hole of the second round to get garages and storage units included. These apartments to a playoff. 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Michele Adams is quick to say, "I don't want to throw any- one under the bus," but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be di- agnosed. Adams has always been an active person, but for a few years, she had felt tired and had a constant tightness in her throat. She was diagnosed with post-nasal drip but did not feel relief after a year of treatment. "I thought this exhaustion, hoarse voice and lump in my throat were just my new nor- mal," Adams said. "I'd accepted it, and I shouldn't have." During this time, Adams went on a bike ride in northeastern (Getty Images) New Jersey - something she still MILK IS OUR does frequently. However, on The scan revealed nodules in ber that thyroid conditions can this day, Adams was struck by her lower neck, which suggest- cause changes in mental health, a car as she was biking. ed thyroid disease?. including depression. I've also LIFE’S WORK The incident resulted in an "I now realize I had symp- spoken to patients who've expe- MRI scan. Adams was not se- toms of a thyroid condition for rienced an inability to concen- upstatefarms.com riously injured, but doctors no- years," Adams said. "I'd had trate, which seriously affected ticed something unexpected. it up to here with not feeling their performance at work." like myself. Once I had the MRI Several disorders can arise if results, I knew to seek out a the thyroid produces too much thyroid expert, and I found an hormone (hyperthyroidism) or endocrinologist." not enough (hypothyroidism). What you probably do not Other thyroid diseases in- know about your thyroid — clude: “ This is the best Thyroid disease is more com- • Nodules mon than diabetes and heart • Thyroid cancer place for me and disease, but more than half of • Graves' disease Americans with thyroid disease • Hashimoto's thyroiditis all the things that are unaware, according to the • Thyroid eye disease American Association of Clinical Undiagnosed thyroid issues I need.” – Florence Endocrinologists (AACE). This can also place a person at in- lack of awareness can endanger creased risk for heart disease, a person's health and well-being. osteoporosis, infertility and Your plans to move may be on The thyroid is a butter- other serious conditions. fly-shaped gland located low What to do if you are 'up hold right now. We understand. in the front of the neck below to here' with not feeling like the Adam's apple. It produces yourself — "Once I was placed Moving to a community like ours thyroid hormones that influence on treatment for Hashimoto's might be a great option for you. almost every cell, tissue and and hypothyroidism, my life organ in the human body. changed completely," Adams Common signs of thyroid said. "My throat is no longer • As Rochester’s only true Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), diseases include: sore, and I'm able to go out with we can support your aging care needs all on one campus. • Unexplained changes in my family or spend time at the weight gym without feeling completely • We offer the peace of mind that comes from having your daily needs met, • Depression, anxiety or feel- drained of energy." such as housekeeping, fine dining, maintenance, transportation and a ings of irritability The first step to ensure your 24/7 emergency call system. • Changes in memory or ability thyroid gland functions properly to concentrate is to speak with a health care • We are also a licensed Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) and • Joint or muscle pain or weak- provider about your symptoms can provide a higher level of physical assistance and support, if needed. ness and whether a thyroid test is • TM Fatigue or trouble sleeping needed. • With JSLAdvantage , you can be assured that the best in virus protection • Fast or irregular heartbeat An endocrinologist is a spe- and sanitization procedures is being utilized across our campus. • Irregular menstrual periods cially trained doctor who is Cheryl Rosenfeld, D.O., is a qualified to diagnose and treat If you are ready to start thinking about your thyroid expert and AACE mem- hormone-related diseases and future, please contact Allison Bearer at ber. Rosenfeld is also the phy- conditions, including thyroid sician who treated Adams' thy- cancer and all other diseases (585) 341-2307 to discuss your options today. roid disease. related to the thyroid gland. "If the thyroid does not func- Visit thyroidawareness.com to Wolk Manor is an affiliate of Jewish Senior Life tion correctly, it can affect every learn more about thyroid health. possible aspect of a person's 9 –Family Features/American Associa- life," Rosenfeld said. "Remem- tion of Clinical Endocrinologists  Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, August 24, 2020 • Page 9

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50 years of age are deficient in should have rung a big bell. vitamin D. In North America, So how can we get smart and it’s estimated that two in five boost our immunity? It’s a great people are deficient in vitamin tragedy that we continue to D particularly in the late winter hear Medical Officers of Health, months, which doubles their infectious disease experts and risk of flu. And according to the TV anchors promote the use of National Institutes of Health in face masks, hand-washing, and the U.S., 81.1 percent of black social distancing to decease the American adults are deficient in risk of developing COVID-19, vitamin D. but none mention that vitamins “The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.” Professor Adrian Martineau, D and C could help simmer an expert on immunity at Queen down this pandemic. Mary University of London, says Faced with an economic crisis that “Vitamin D helps the body unlike any ever faced before, a to fight viral respiratory infec- global prescription for a combi- tions. It boosts the ability of cells nation package of supplements to kill viruses and at the same would be prudent. It’s been sug- tine dampens down harmful in- gested that 1,000 milligrams of flammation which is one of the vitamin C, taken in three divid- big problems of coronavirus.” ed doses has proven to increase Several years ago, this column immunity. Now its advisable published an interesting find- to add 5,000 I.U. (international ing. It reported that 80 percent units) of vitamin D daily for two of elderly mentally ill patients weeks to quickly establish an who had pneumonia and were effective blood level of D. Then treated with vitamin D survived. 3,000 IU daily. This is a great Those that did not get vita- insurance package to fight viral min, died. This scientific proof infections. 9 –The Doctor Game Page 10 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, August 24, 2020

GOLF opinion & comment UNLV PGA Professional Golf Management Serves as a PGA WORKS Scholar Factory “One day I hope to receive an Air Force Reserve member Pro is something I truly look my master’s degree and then and former college golfer at forward to. become a professor at one of the Bethune-Cookman University, To learn more about the PGA eighteen accredited PGA PGM Parrish looks to one day serve WORKS Scholarship and how Programs around the country,” the golf industry with all the you can apply, visit: https:// added van der Merwe. “My men- tools he’s learned early on in his www.pgareach.org/pgaworks/ tors have helped my passion for career. scholarship the game go past what’s done “I chose to attend the PGM • • • on the course. Now it’s about school here because of the rep- helping others understand all utation UNLV has in the city R&A Clears Lexi the industry has to offer, like and the resources they provide Thompson of PGA WORKS, just like they did their students” added Parrish. for me.” “You’re a student, but you’re Rules Violation The PGA WORKS Schol- Scholars are continuously mold- One 2020 PGA WORKS going to school for something so at Royal Troon arship is one aspect of PGA ed by the likes of experienced Scholar from UNLV is Leah Im. unique. Being able to give back by BETH ANN NICHOLS REACH that shows just how PGA Professionals and alumni A lifelong Las Vegas resident, to the golf industry, our country The R&A has released powerful the golf industry is and like Kendall Murphy, PGA. Since she knew from the start of her and the student body as a future Golf Opinion & Comment — PAGE 12 will continue to be in the future 2017, UNLV has had three win- college search that UNLV was for diverse talent. ners of the PGA WORKS Schol- the place to be. Each year, PGA REACH pro- arship, in Luka van der Merwe, “I grew up in Las Vegas, and vides up to ten $8,000 PGA Jerrell Parrish, and Leah Im. I really didn’t want to go out of WORKS Scholarships to as- Luka van der Merwe a rising state because of UNLV”, added piring PGA Professionals from senior and 2019 PGA WORKS Im. “I knew they had the perfect diverse backgrounds at PGA Scholar recipient. The first opportunity for me to continue Professional Golf Management UNLV student to receive a PGA my education while combining (PGM) Universities nationwide. WORKS Scholarship, she is also it with my passion for golf. Now PGM schools provide students a member of the UNLV Wom- after winning the PGA WORKS with a bachelor’s degree and the en’s Golf team. Luka’s goal as a Scholarship, I know I made the right to wear one of the most PGA member is unique, as she correct choice in the beginning.” recognizable logos in sports as a hopes to one day receive her Jerrell Parrish is the other PGA Professional. Master’s and impact the next 2020 PGA WORKS Scholar, One PGM program, namely generation of PGM Students as who already has a plethora UNLV, is proving itself to be a Professor with certifications in of experience in business and a place where PGA WORKS American Sign Language. serving his country. Currently (Lexi Thompson)

The19th Hole . . . News, Notes & Quotes From the World of Golf Patriot Golf Day, PGA HOPE and Folds of Honor Join Forces over Labor Day Weekend to Serve Military Families Patriot Golf Day, a nationwide PGA REACH.” initiative to raise awareness and Patriot Golf Day began as a scholarship funds for the families grassroots fundraising initiative of fallen and wounded Veterans, over Labor Day Weekend in will take place over Labor Day 2007, with golfers nationwide Weekend, Sept. 4-7, to honor encouraged to add an extra dol- the sacrifice of America’s heroes. lar to their green fees to fund Folds of Honor, a nonprofit Folds of Honor scholarships. that provides educational schol- Over the last 13 years, the ef- arships to spouses and children fort has grown to encompass of fallen and disabled Veterans, onsite donation boxes, a vari- and PGA HOPE (Helping Our ety of fundraising events, tour- Patriots Everywhere) will host naments and golf marathons Patriot Golf Day. Beginning led by PGA Professionals and this year, the two organizations golfers across America, result- have joined together to expand ing in over 10,000 scholarships and grow annual fundraising ef- provided through Patriot Golf forts for both Folds of Honor Day. Overall, Folds of Honor has and PGA HOPE to better serve distributed more than 28,000 the needs of Veterans and their scholarships in total within all Randy Shack during the PGA National Day of HOPE Golf Outing for PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week families through the game of 50 states and 41 PGA Sections. at Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland on October 28, 2019. (Michael Cohen/ Getty Images) golf. PGA HOPE is the flagship PGA HOPE introduces golf military program of the PGA of ing people. Many recipients are paign is backed by , have sacrificed so much for our to Veterans with disabilities to America’s 501(c)(3) foundation, first-generation college students who annually serves as honorary freedom,” said Nicklaus, who is enhance their physical, mental, PGA Foundation, Inc. d/b/a who would not have the oppor- chair of the event and is also a the first sportsman and fourth social and emotional well-be- PGA REACH. tunity to attend school without strong supporter of PGA HOPE. person in history to receive the ing. The program includes a “Patriot Golf Day is truly the the generosity of Patriot Golf Mr. Nicklaus will continue to stay Presidential Medal of Freedom, developmental six-to-eight-week most heroic round of golf you Day participants. This is the involved in both causes through Congressional Gold Medal and curriculum, taught by PGA Pro- will ever play,” said Lt. Col. 13th anniversary of Folds of this new partnership. Lincoln Medal. “When we can fessionals trained in adaptive Dan Rooney, CEO and Found- Honor (August 26) and Patriot “I never had the privilege to use the game of golf as the vehi- golf and military cultural com- er of Folds of Honor, and a Golf Day, and while it’s been serve our great nation, but I am cle to give back, it becomes even petency. In 2019, PGA HOPE PGA Member. “The academic an unprecedented and difficult passionate and committed to any more meaningful to me. That’s programming impacted 2,500 scholarships provided by Folds year, the commitment from our initiative that allows us to recog- why I feel blessed and honored Veterans nationwide. of Honor through Patriot Golf supporters has not waivered.” nize, assist and support the men to partner with great organiza- “We couldn’t be more proud Day benefit so many deserv- The Patriot Golf Day cam- and women of our military, who tions like Folds of Honor and 19th Hole — PAGE 12  Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, August 24, 2020 • Page 11

GOLF business Editor’s Notebook: The Ultimate Outlet by GUY CIPRIANO the interview, wearing the golf shirt the Think being a leader at a golf course crew received for the 2005 John Deere can be stressful? How about this sce- Classic. Zertuche has given away more nario: TPC Deere Run and John Deere Classic You arrive at work… and an irate par- shirts than he owns. He has also provid- ent greets you. The parent yells at you ed summer employment leads to multiple while narcotics are found in a locker as East Union seniors or graduates over the smoke drifts from a bathroom. years. “He’s an automatic recruiter and At least the turf and the trees don’t marketing tool for us,” Stuedemann says, shout or break laws. “and he stands behind who he brings in.” Perhaps that partially explains why A recent employee Zertuche lured to Abel Zertuche, a married father of three TPC Deere Run balanced golf course with a demanding fulltime job, has been work with his classwork as a nursing working at TPC Deere Run even before student at a nearby community college. golfers played the sprawling and spar- That employee assisted in the COVID-19 kling course. unit of a local hospital this past spring. Zertuche is the dean of students at Unit- Another Zertuche-referred employee, ed Township High School in East Moline, Julio Riojas, has ascended within the golf Illinois. Deans make big decisions in re- industry. A family friend informed Zer- sponse to the action — or inaction — of Abel Zertuche has been a mainstay on the TPC Deere Run summer crew since the course tuche years ago that Riojas was search- young people. Good ones improve lives; opened. (Courtesy of Abel Zertuche) ing for a job. Zertuche explained to the bad ones create long-term problems. teenager what working at TPC Deere There are nights when Zertuche can’t have never looked back.” San Antonio and TPC Twin Cities. He Run entailed and Stuedemann added sleep because of something he saw or During the last 23 years, Zertuche returned to the Quad Cities in 2014 to him to the crew. Riojas loved the job and heard at school. “It’s definitely not for has attended and graduated from col- lead the TPC Deere Run team. “When eventually moved to Arizona to become the weak of heart,” he says. lege, met and married his wife, Denise, I first got back to town, the first call I an assistant superintendent at TPC Scott- When he needs an escape, Zertuche raised children who are now 8, 9 and made was to Abel and I asked him, ‘Are sdale, site of the Waste Management visits a pair of longtime friends. The 14, earned an administrative position, you coming back to work?’” Stuedemann Phoenix Open. school is just five minutes from TPC and helped coach East Union’s varsity says. As much as Zertuche enjoys working Deere Run, where he calls trees by basketball team and his oldest son’s The answer was implied. at TPC Deere Run, his schedule con- names and knows he can always chat travel baseball team. He’s also worked “Here’s what I tell people,” Zertuche tinuously condenses, especially as his with a supportive boss. Director of golf every John Deere Classic since the event says. “If I was going to tell you that I was children age. Fortunately, Stuedemann course maintenance operations Alex moved to TPC Deere Run in 2000. The part of a conception and when some- understands that flexibility is a key to Stuedemann considers Zertuche a sum- 2020 event was canceled because of thing was created and I watched its birth retaining a quality employee. John Deere mer stalwart on a crew filled with stal- PGA Tour scheduling shifts stemming and watched it grow up and watched Classic advance and tournament weeks warts. They are close friends who are from COVID-19. it become what it is, you’d think I’d be represent the only two-week stretch continually learning from each other. Zertuche helps Stuedemann by mow- talking about my kid. That’s exactly how Zertuche fully devotes to golf course Zertuche’s association with TPC Deere ing greens and executing other tasks I feel about this property.” maintenance. Run started in 1997 when he heard the during tournament and public play weeks Zertuche revealed his feelings during a “There’s a great lesson here in both PGA Tour planned to construct a course each summer. They first met when mid-summer conversation. The remote directions,” says Stuedemann, whose in his hometown. He toured the rolling Stuedemann, a Minnesota native, ac- interview was conducted the old-fashioned wife is a teacher. “Abel has clearly land along the Rock River and met archi- cepted a job at TPC Deere Run in 2002. way — phone instead of computer — and shown his love and commitment and tects D.A. Weibring and Chris Gray. “I Rising through the golf industry required Zertuche made a point of describing his pride in this golf course. When you have was sold from the start,” he says, “and I Stuedemann to pursue positions at TPC wardrobe. He dressed appropriately for Golf Business — PAGE 12 Play Better Golf With Jack Nicklaus

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Scheffler’s ball had finished on Scheffler bogeyed the next hole, (Continued from Page 10) playing her second shot at the ninth hole at TPC Boston. No. 10, before steadying himself a statement regarding Lexi the 16th hole in round one CBS reported that McGuiness and finished at 17 under par, in Thompson’s actions on the of the AIG Women’s Open. “felt something pop” when he a tie for fourth place. 16th hole in the first round Following a discussion be- landed. He was seen rubbing his Scheffler said he should know of the AIG Women’s British tween Chief Referee David right calf as he was carted to the more about McGuiness’ status Open at Royal Troon. As Rickman and the player prior medical tent. on Monday morning, after an Thompson set up to hit her to her signing her scorecard “He had the bag on his back exam. second shot on the par 5, she it was determined that, al- and went down pretty quick It’s been an eventful week for used her club to poke at a tuft though the player had moved by RYAN LAVNER after,” Scheffler said. “We didn’t the 24-year-old rookie, who on of grass situated behind her a growing natural object be- NORTON, Mass. — Scottie know what happened at the Friday, with McGuiness on the ball. hind her ball, it had returned Scheffler had to play the back time, but he couldn’t stand up. bag, carded the 12th sub-60 The R&A looked into the to its original position. nine Sunday of The Northern Obviously, he wasn’t going to be score in Tour history. incident, which was televised Therefore, the lie of the Trust with a fill-in caddie after able to keep going.” Scheffler was projected to on Thursday, and released the ball was not improved and his regular looper went down Scheffler finished out the hole move to 14th in the FedExCup following statement: there was no breach of Rule with injury. and on the way to the 10th tee standings, in good position to “Yesterday, as part of its 8.1.” Scheffler said that caddie Scott met his replacement caddie, Eric book a trip to East Lake for the normal TV review proce- Thompson went on to birdie McGuiness injured his right leg Ledbetter, who is one of the Tour Championship. x dures, The R&A viewed Lexi the 16th hole, her only birdie when he jumped to see where assistant pros at TPC Boston. ©Golf Channel Thompson’s actions prior to in an opening round of 78. x

GOLF business CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 people like that, the best thing There are many ways to al grounds on the drive from lems, school boards and political view foreshadows what awaits you can do is let them shine and measure employee devotion the 15th to the 16th holes. decisions — especially with the when the school year ends. give them the freedom and flex- and most maintenance tasks He’s a part-time employee in uncertainties surrounding the “It’s my way to reset, it’s my ibilities they need. And we have are conducted in solitude. But payment status only. “I feel fall semester because of COVID- way to feel normal” he says. benefited because we not only anybody who crosses Zertuche really weird telling you about 19 — can leave somebody filled “Deere Run has always been have Abel’s expertise, positive in the morning might hear him the trees out there,” he says, with immeasurable zest unchar- that outlet for me for 20-plus attitude and family mentality on mumble to trees — he calls the “but full disclosure… I’m being acteristically downtrodden. On years. For that, I feel a commit- the crew, but he’s helped us get catalpa tree on the 10th hole honest with you.” the toughest winter days, Zer- ment to keep coming back.” people to come here in what’s a “popcorn” because its buds Zertuche is also honest about tuche pulls into the TPC Deere Guy Cipriano is Golf Course very challenging job market in a resemble the snack — or sa- his fulltime job. Handling stu- Run parking lot and stares at the Industry’s editor-in-chief. x generally small populace.” lute the Native American buri- dents, parents, societal prob- 15th, 17th and 18th holes. The ©Golf Course Industry

The19th Hole . . . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 of the work that PGA Profes- profession and grows interest disabled golfer in our country. sionals have done through PGA and inclusion in the game. We have much to learn, and the HOPE, utilizing the game of golf “We are delighted to partner PGA of America is a great leader as a form of therapy and rehabil- with the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alli- in this regard.” itation for Veterans,” said PGA ance and support their Para-Golf The USAGA International Pa- of America CEO Seth Waugh. Championship this fall,” says ra-Golf Championship is open “By partnering with Folds of PGA of America Chief People to disabled men and women Honor on Patriot Golf Day, we Officer Sandy Cross. “Golf is and closely follows the protocol can expand our footprint within truly a game for all, and the of the International Paralympic the families of those we serve championship will be a wonder- Committee. Players compete through golf. This partnership ful showcase to illustrate that. in 15 specific para-golf classifi- is a natural extension of our One in four adults in the U.S. cations, assuring a level playing long-standing mission to support has a disability. We want to in- field regardless of an individual’s our nation’s heroes.” spire this population by showing challenges. The United States If you can’t locate a partici- them that golf can play a valu- has its own competition and pating course near you, you can able role in their health, healing, ranking standards, called the still play golf during Patriot Golf Alexis Belton well-being and overall vitality.” USAGR, which provide compet- Day Weekend and donate at “The disabled population is itive leadership and direction for FoldsofHonor.org or Venmo @ Alexis Belton is doing just that change that? For those stories pleased with the great efforts disabled golfers in our country. PariotGolfDay. today as both a Symetra Tour in women’s golf we aren’t hear- from the PGA of America to in- The USAGA International Pa- For more information on Patriot player, seeking her shot on the ing about, how can she help tell clude our community in the fab- ra-Golf Championship is the Golf Day, visit FoldsofHonor.org. LPGA Tour, and participating in those stories? ric of society through the great only major championship that For more information on PGA World Long Drive. As she talks As her platform grows, so will game of golf, so that everybody classifies golfers based on their HOPE, visit PGAREACH.org. about in this episode of Fairway her impact. can play golf and compete,” says individual challenges and iden- In 2021, Patriot Golf Day will Tales, she wouldn’t be on the ©PGA USAGA Chairman Edmund ‘EQ’ tifies the country’s best golfers move to Memorial Day Weekend. Symetra Tour if it weren’t for • • • Sylvester. “In our minds, the within each classification divi- ©PGA.com World Long Drive. When trying PGA of America covers the full sion. • • • to figure out a way to make PGA of America gamut of the joy of golf, namely, The top two places from each World Long her money back from qualifying Supports instruction, play and competi- sport’s class secure a berth on school, she stumbled across the USAGA’s tion. The USAGA is trying to the USA Para-Golf Team. x Drive’s Alexis World Long Drive competition. replicate this process for the ©PGA.com Without any clue of how she’d International Belton Locked perform on the World Long in on Building Drive stage, or what to even ex- Para-Golf pect going this route, she found Championship a Better Future success. In more ways than one, The U.S. Adaptive Golf Al- for Golf it has prepared her for the grind liance (USAGA) is pleased to by CARLY GRENFELL required of Symetra Tour players announce support from the PGA Even though taking up golf and given her extra financial of America for its 4th Interna- started out as a bribe, Alexis freedom along the way. tional USAGA Para-Golf Cham- Belton’s fiercely competitive side Beyond her power hitting and pionship at Bear Creek Golf kept her committed to the game. love of the game, Alexis Belton Club, an Arcis Golf property, in She quickly learned that golf is has dreams that are even bigger: Dallas, Oct. 19-22. a sport you can make uniquely making golf a more accessible The PGA of America, com- your own; it’s a sport where game for people who look like prised of nearly 29,000 men ”everyone paints the canvas of her. For those who can’t afford and women PGA Professionals, the golf course a different way.” the game, how can she help elevates the standards of the golf  Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, August 24, 2020 • Page 13 70 One-Liners: A Look at Every Player in the BMW Championship

by SEAN MARTIN Bryson DeChambeau — Was spots after T8 in Boston; seek- jeopardy after MC. the-Tee and Approach, but After Dustin Johnson’s domi- absolutely dominant in 2015 ing first start at East Lake since — Got his struggles with short game. nant win at The Northern Trust, U.S. Amateur victory at Olym- 2014. long-awaited Genesis win in — Has advanced we’re on to the second stop in pia Fields. Kevin Kisner — Coming off February, but has played just to East Lake in 9 of last 10 the FedExCup Playoffs. John- Sungjae Im — MC at Northern consecutive top-5s at Wynd- 4 times since. seasons but has work to do to son won by 11 shots at TPC Trust but only fell three spots ham (T3) and Northern Trust Gary Woodland — Has made it get back. Boston after becoming the first in the standings. (T4). to TOUR Championship in 7 Carlos Ortiz — All 3 top-10s PGA TOUR player to reach 30 — Finished T6 at Viktor Hovland — Puerto Rico of past 9 seasons. came in the fall: T2 at Maya- under par at a course other than TPC Boston, his best finish Open champ jumped 4 spots Nick Taylor — AT&T Pebble koba and two T4s. Kapalua. since Memorial win. with his T18 at TPC Boston. Beach winner missed the cut Tiger Woods — Sunday 66 was The top 70 in the FedEx- — Winner of Cameron Champ — Won at by 2 at TPC Boston. promising but finished T58 in Cup standings advanced to WGC-Mexico is seeking 7th Olympia Fields in college and Joel Dahmen — Bogeys on 2 of Boston. this week’s BMW Champion- straight TOUR Championship teamed with Scheffler in 2012 final 4 holes led to a MC by 1 Bubba Watson — Had a chance ship at historic Olympia Fields berth. Jr. Ryder Cup there. at The Northern Trust. to make big jump but Sunday Country Club outside Chicago. — Won the Cameron Smith — He was +4 Danny Lee — Shot 73 on Sun- 72 in Boston led to T18. There’s high stakes this week, TOUR Championship in 2017 after 1st 2 holes of this year’s day, but still finished T18 and Dylan Frittelli — Started season as more than half the players and was runner-up last year. Sony Open but still went on moved up 11 spots. with T6 at Sanderson Farms will see their season come to Rory McIlroy — Worse than to win. Tom Hoge — Having career and T7 at Safeway Open. an end. 30th in 6 of 7 starts since the Adam Long — Two runners-up year after missing Playoffs in Matthew Fitzpatrick — Shot After the BMW, the Playoffs season restarted, including 0 this season were proof of in- 4 of his previous 5 seasons. 77-66 to MC in Boston while field will be pared to 30 for top-10s. creased consistency. Richy Werenski — Missed last playing with Tiger. the season finale, the TOUR Brendon Todd — Won twice Kevin Streelman — Two 2nds year’s Playoffs by 2 points but Russell Henley — Birdied 4 of Championship at Atlanta's East this season after 4 straight have him in position for first rebounded to get his 1st win at final 7 holes at TPC Boston to Lake Golf Club on Sept. 4-7. seasons outside the top 180 East Lake start since 2013. Barracuda. finish T8 and jump 40 spots in While the winner of the TOUR in the FedExCup. — Seeking 4th Brendan Steele — Qualified for standings. Championship also claims the Scottie Scheffler — T4s at straight start at East Lake, BMW from 2015-18 before Robby Shelton — Played last 6 FedExCup, the staggered-start PGA and Northern Trust, in- but on the bubble after MC in dropping to 171st in FedEx- in -6 to shoot Sunday 63 and format awards this season’s best cluding a 59, may have locked Boston. Cup last year. earn BMW berth. performers with a head start on up Rookie of the Year. Billy Horschel — Former Fe- Brian Harman — Entered Play- Jim Herman — MC at TPC the leaderboard. Lanto Griffin — Breakout sea- dExCup champ (and 2014 offs at 69th but clinched BMW Boston after surprising win at Before play gets underway at son included a win at Houston BMW champ) is the bubble spot with 64 on Sunday. Wyndham Championship. Olympia Fields, here’s a closer Open and 11 other top-25s. boy for East Lake. Alex Noren — Jumped 31 spots Paul Casey — Streak of 5 look at the 70 qualifiers for the Sebastián Muñoz — Sanderson Joaquin Niemann — Season’s with T8 in Boston, his 3rd straight East Lake appearanc- BMW Championship: Farms champ finished 117th 1st FedExCup leader after top-10 in his past 4 starts. es will come to an end without Dustin Johnson — Has the and 153rd in previous 2 Fe- Greenbrier win, but on outside Harry Higgs — Jumped from big BMW finish. most wins (5, tied with Rory), dExCup seasons. looking in for East Lake. 72nd to 48th in standings J.T. Poston — Both of this sea- top-5s (11) and top-10s (19) in Tyrrell Hatton — Arnold Palm- Tyler Duncan — Beat Webb in after T11 at TPC Boston. son’s top-10s were in the first Playoffs history. er Invitational champ ranks a playoff at this season’s RSM Adam Hadwin — Started sea- 2 events of the Return to Golf. Justin Thomas — Defending 4th in SG: Approach-the- Classic. son with runner-up at Safeway Jason Kokrak — Eagled 72nd BMW champ is looking to re- Green. Matthew Wolff — Big hitter and T4 at Shriners. hole at TPC Boston to get in gain his top spot in the stand- Hideki Matsuyama — In 3-year has been contending more, Jason Day — Won 2015 BMW BMW Championship. ings. winless drought, but has qual- including T4 at PGA and 2nd to ascend to World No. 1, but Maverick McNealy — Won — Enters BMW ified for East Lake every year at Rocket Mortgage. coming off MC in Boston. Olympia Fields Intercollegiate after a T3 at Wyndham and since 2014. Mark Hubbard — Moved up 8 Michael Thompson — Victory in both 2014 and 2015. T6 at The Northern Trust. Abraham Ancer — Rapid pro- spots thanks to his T29 at The at 3M Open was his 2nd on Max Homa — Bogeyed 36th Daniel Berger — Third-place gression in 1st 3 FedExCup Northern Trust. TOUR and first since 2013. hole in Boston to MC by 1 but finish in Boston was his 6th seasons, from 190th to 60th Byeong Hun An — MC by 11 Talor Gooch — Gooch, 28, is still slipped into BMW. top-5 in his past 8 starts. to 21st. at TPC Boston to drop 4 spots making BMW debut in 3rd Charles Howell III — Like Collin Morikawa — MC at The Marc Leishman — 2017 BMW in FedExCup. PGA TOUR season. Kokrak, eagled 72nd hole Northern Trust was just the champ hasn’t finished better Mackenzie Hughes — Finished Andrew Landry — Won this at Northern Trust to get into second of his pro career. than T40 since the restart. T13 at Boston to put first year’s American Express but BMW. Harris English — Was 149th in Kevin Na — Seventh straight TOUR Championship start has MC in more than half his Louis Oosthuizen — Nabbed 2019 FedExCup, but headed BMW start; has made East within reach. starts. the final BMW berth with birdie to East Lake after runner-up Lake in 4 of past 6 seasons. — Fourth Corey Conners — In top 25 at final hole in Boston. x in Boston. Ryan Palmer — Jumped 7 straight East Lake start is in of both Strokes Gained: Off- ©PGATour.com Yardage Book

(Continued from Page 1) the ball well. They do so because more in-depth as you play. If golfers looking to improve their they know the intimate details of your course has a yardage book, game know which club will allow the course, hole by hole, and plot make that investment. If they them to carry hazards, reach the their game around the course don’t, create your own. correct level of a green, or what based on an in-depth knowledge The quicker you can learn the yardage is over the back of of knowing their carry distances. more details about your game the green if you are firing at that You too can use this strategy and the course, the quicker you back pin. to improve your game. It just will be on your way to carrying Players like Morikawa and takes a little time on the range yourself like the best golfers in Popov don’t win on golf’s big- calibrating your carry distances the world. x gest stages just because they hit and studying the course a little © PGA.com Phoenix

(Continued from Page 1) October, but Jenkins said doing restarted in mid-June has al- the Scottsdale-area event will so at this time “is just not prudent lowed fans on-site, though com- not have its traditional buildout under the current circumstances.” missioner Jay Monahan said he for 2021 because of the coro- “However, ‘The People’s hopes that a limited number of navirus pandemic. Open’ just would not be the spectators will be able to attend This week, the tournament same without our fans, so it is events later this year. chairman Scott Jenkins notified our every intention to have fans The Phoenix Open is the most suite holders that most of the at the Waste Management Phoe- well-attended tournament in golf, hospitality venues will not be con- nix Open during the week of with more than 500,000 fans structed. Those buildouts typically February 1,” he said in a release. entering the gates each year. x begin in late September or early No event since the PGA Tour © Golf Channel