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Dustin Johnson Splashed and Rallied to a Travelers Championship Win

Dustin Johnson Splashed and Rallied to a Travelers Championship Win

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Vol. 32, No. 21 R O C H E S T E R Monday, June 29, 2020 Why the Splashed and Rallied Must Be Postponed To a Win

by BILL PENNINGTON CROMWELL, Conn. — The Travelers Championship, the PGA Tour’s third tournament after a 90-day layoff because of the coronavirus pandemic, began last week with a flurry of positive tests for the virus among players and . The event warily lurched forward. But by the final round Sunday afternoon, uncertainty, drama and the import that accompanies it seemed almost reassuringly familiar as another PGA Tour event closed with gripping, taut (Kohjiro Kinno) pressure. Dustin Johnson smiled after sinking a putt on the 18th green to win There was Dustin Johnson, the Travelers Championship on Sunday. It was his 21st career PGA Tour by JOHN FEINSTEIN might miss the roars coming Rallied — PAGE 8 win. (Rob Carr/Getty Images) There is no way the Ryder down the stretch at Augusta, Cup should be played this year. but the Masters will be fine come I understand the PGA of Amer- November if the green jackets ica and the European Tour wait- decide they can’t allow their Inside the PGA Tour Bubble, Silent ing until the last possible minute “patrons” on to the hallowed to postpone the event — which grounds. The same will be true Fairways and Mounting Cases according to some reports could for the PGA Championship at happen this week — but it is TPC Harding Park in August and by BILL PENNINGTON now apparent their hope that the U.S. Open at Winged Foot CROMWELL, Conn. — When the COVID-19 virus would be in in September. Sergio Garcia sank his final putt enough of a remission to make If the last three weeks have Thursday on an 18th green it safe to play at Whistling Straits proved nothing else, it’s that enveloped by a natural amphi- in Wisconsin starting Sept. 25 is quality can be played with- theater customarily filled with an empty one. out having to endure “get in the thousands of fans, the ’s You can play any event in golf hole!” shouts when someone is rattle around inside the hole — including the four majors — teeing off on a 550-yard par 5. could be heard from 30 yards without fans. You can’t do it at The absence of fans has also away. A minute later, as Garcia the Ryder Cup. Oh, sure, you Postponed — PAGE 7 ascended a hill, the only sound was his pencil scratching a last number on a scorecard. The PGA Tour’s officials have Counting Every said they are proud to be at the vanguard of major American Drop at Camelback sports returning to competition The PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, left the clubhouse at T.P.C. after the coronavirus shut down River Highlands after addressing coronavirus concerns at a news confer- by HAL PHILLIPS Bubble — PAGE 9 ence on Wednesday. (Rob Carr/Getty Images) Aaron Thomas was pretty sure he’d made a mistake. After a dozen years in the desert, he’d gone off to Orlando in search NBC Gets US Open as Fox of … well? Come the summer of 2013, he wasn’t so sure. Gets Out of Contract After just six months in Florida, he learned the director of golf by DOUG FERGUSON was postponed to Sept. 17-20 at pay for just under half of the grounds position had opened (AP) — The U.S. Open is re- Winged Foot in New York when rights fee through the rest of the up at Camelback , a turning to NBC starting this year the COVID-19 pandemic shut contract. JW Marriott property: 36 holes at Winged Foot after Fox Sports down golf for three months. Two other people said the (18 of them newly renovated and has asked to end its 12-year con- NBC televised the U.S. Open deal began to take shape this poised to reopen) on 375 acres, tract with the USGA, multiple from 1995 through 2014. That month, especially with the U.S. much of it reverting to native. Aaron Thomas returned to Arizona people told The Associated Press ended when the USGA signed Open being moved to Septem- The son of super- in 2013 to become director of golf on Sunday night. a 12-year deal with Fox Sports ber during the opening month intendent, Thomas had long ago rounds at Camelback Golf Club. Three people with direct worth about $1 billion that of the NFL. inherited an appreciation for ex- (Aaron Thomas) knowledge of the change say began in 2015. One person said Fox was perimentation. Camelback’s newly it came together in the last two Fox broadcast its first U.S. contemplating moving the U.S. refurbished Ambiente Course was much to pass up. Thomas applied, weeks. They spoke on condition Open from Chambers Bay south Open to FS1, an idea that was a lure, but so was the resort’s was hired and arrived — back in of anonymity because the deal of Seattle, with Greg Norman rebuffed by Mike Davis, the CEO determination to reduce turf and the desert — in October 2013. has not been announced. as the lead analyst. He was re- of the USGA. That led to deeper water use. Marriott’s company- “I just love trying different An announcement was ex- placed by former PGA champion conversations about the contract wide commitment to Audubon things,” he says. “We have Audu- pected Monday. and Ryder Cup captain Paul and how it could be resolved. International and other innovative bon recertification coming up The U.S. Open, originally Azinger. Fox Sports was always in a environmental programs were too Every Drop — PAGE 6 scheduled to be played last week, One person said NBC would NBC — PAGE 3

Local Holes-In-One on Page 4 See Past Holes-In-One at golfweekrochester.com Page 02 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Friday,Monday, Date, June Year 29, 2020 Mulligans News, Notes, Quotes & Anecdotes from the Local Golfing Community RDGA Opens 2020 Tournament Schedule With Two Person Scramble at Wayne Hills CC

It took a while longer than ex- pected — thanks to delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but the Rochester District Golf As- sociation launched their 2020 tournament schedule this past Saturday with its annual Two Howard Hanna • 2x5 • 061520 • JT Person Scramble event. Hosted by Wayne Hills Country Expositor-Ledger Newspapers Club on Saturday, June 20, a full Rochester Golf Week • The Jewish Ledgerfield of 66 two-person teams, 2535 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623 men and women, competed in the event, with overall winners (585) 427-2468 • FAX (585) 427-8521 decided in the Men’s Blue , We want YOUR AD to be perfect…Men’s White Tee and Women’s IMPORTANT… Silver Tee Divisions. Players and Your ad will run as it appears here unless we hear fromtournament you immediately. officials followed of- Please review this ad carefully. ficial COVID safety protocols n Check spelling and punctuation throughout the day — including n Check addresses and phone numbers, as well as e-mail addressesthe and use web of live,sites. electronic scoring. n Check dates and times of all events listed. Winning the overall title in the If there are any corrections, please call us immediately at 427-2468.Men’s Blue Tee Division was the team of Eric Davies and Caleb Simmons from Midvale Country Club, with a score of 10-un- LUXURY CONDOS der-par 62. Three teams: Jim ON CANANDAIGUA LAKE Burns and Jim Johnson from TEE TIME: Players watch as a teammate off in the RDGA Two Person Canandaigua Country Club, Scramble on Saturday at Wayne Hills Country Club. The event opened Donovan Austin-Reed and Tim the RDGA’s 2020 tournament schedule. (Dave Eaton) Patchett from Ravenwood Golf Club and Chris Nicastro and Net score competitions. able only to the top-22 places Dustin Reding from Stafford Winning the Women’s Gross (and ties) in each event. Country Club tied for second Score competition was the team At Reservoir Creek on June 24, place at 7-under 65. Five other of Kathy Emison and Upar Sirip- Alex Zurat of Oak Hill Country teams tied for fifth place at 6-un- ratoom-Yeager from Genesee Club posted the day’s lowest score der-par 66. Golf Club and Durand Eastman — a 1-over-par 72 — to take All members of the top five Golf Club, respectively, with a medalist honors. teams (including ties) earned ex- team score of 5-over-par 77. Three players — Jared Shem- Cerames • 2x4.5 • 052317 • SH Lake Group emptionsFax/Email: [email protected] the 2020 RDGA In the Women’s Net Score com- ancik and John Russ of Locust Hill 229 Lake St, Penn Yan District Championship at Brook- petition, the team of Karen Mill- and Jiarong Liu, an RDGA Junior Expositor-Ledger Newspapers Lea Country Club on July 17, er and Janice Schillaci from the Member — all tied for second Rochester GolfNOW Week SELLING! • The Jewish Ledger18 and 19. Rochester Chapter of the LPGA place at 6-over-par 77. Also winning their Division on Amateurs took top honors with a At Chili on June 28, John Mit- 2535 Brighton-HenriettaPrivate Town BalconiesLine Road, Rochester, NY 14623 Saturday was the team of Colm score of 3-under-par 69 — after a tiga of Geneva Country Club post- (585) 427-2468 • FAX (585) 427-8521 Quartz Countertops / Stainless Steel Appliances Murphy and Bob Sulli from Web- tiebreaker with the team of Do- ed the day’s lowest score — a Walk-in Marble Showers We want YOUR AD to be perfect…ster Golf Club, who won the reen Biviano and Nicki Walsh, 1-over-par 73 — to take medalist IMPORTANT…Covered / Reserved Parking Men’s White Tee Division with who also finished with a 3-un- honors. Your adFull will Service run American as it appears Contemporary here unlessRestaurant we hear froma score you of immediately.9-under-par 63. Flight der-par 69. Three players — Ryan Glazier PleaseLively review Bar/Lounge this with ad Waterfrontcarefully. 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Championship The 26 players qualifying for 3450 Winton Place • 427-7350 at Brook-Lea the Championship at Reservoir Cerames.com Creek included: Alex Zurat, 72; This past week, the Rochester Jared Shemancik, 77; John Russ, District Golf Association con- 77; Benjamin Cratsley, 78; Bran- ducted two 18-hole qualifiers don Lawatsch, 78; Patrick Ward, that each sent the top finishing 79; Geoff Fountain, 79; Chan- players into the starting field dler Heisinger, 79; Tyler Bane, for the 2020 RDGA District 79; Gavin Simon, 80; Tyler Mc- Championship John H. Ryan Jr. Donnell, 80; Jack Milko, 80; Dan Memorial next month. Wesley, 80; Joey Maher, 81; An- The two Qualifiers — the first thony Lambiase, 81; Jack Berl, hosted by Reservoir Creek Golf 81; Ben Waldman, 81; Dave “The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.” Club last Wednesday, June 24 and Benedict, 81; Chris Gore, 81; the second hosted by Chili Coun- Matt Mang, 82; Steve Kirin, 82; Private Party try Club on Sunday, June 28 — Jack Eastman, 82; Karl Heath, Room featured full fields of 78 golfers 82; Christian Jennette, 82; and each, with qualifying spots avail- Mulligans — PAGE 4

“The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.”  Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, June 29, 2020 • Page 3 Daniel Summerhays Loses in Final Start of Pro Career

er and high school golf coach. birdie to defeat Haley on the to at the 2013 Summerhays was playing on the next hole. Sanderson Farms Championship course he grew up on, had his "My eyes got really big on that and finishing third at the 2016 brother on the bag and played lastAdvertiser putt. • ISize kind • Date of •early Designer called PGA Championship. Fax/Email: @ the first two rounds alongside his myself a little bit," Summerhays Summerhays had not played nephew, Preston. said.Expositor-Ledger "But to be in that Newspapers position, since missing the cut at The But a funny thing happened beRochester able to have a littleGolf bit extraWeek Greenbrier • The in JewishSeptember. LedgerWhile in the final round. Summerhays golf,2535 was Brighton-Henrietta spectacular." Town Linethe Road, stirring Rochester, hometown NY 14623victory caught fire on the back nine, Summerhays won a Korn wasn't to be, he was content to (585) 427-2468 • FAX (585) 427-8521 playing a seven-hole stretch in Ferry event in 2007 as an am- go out on his own terms and 6 under. Even after a bogey on ateur and remains the last ama- exitedWe to anwant ovation YOUR from AD friends to be perfect… the 18th hole, where his par teurIMPORTANT… to do so on either the Korn and family members gathered on putt barely grazed the edge, he FerryYour or ad PGA will Tour. run But as thatit appears is properties here liningunless the wecourse. hear from you immediately. signed for a 62 that marked the still his mostPlease recent review professional this ad carefully."I'm obviously disappointed. I low round of the day, then sat victory, nas Check he went spelling 0-for-215 and punctuation had some pretty amazing looks back while rough weather blew starts on n theCheck PGA addresses Tour despite and phone there," numbers, he assaid. well as"The e-mail waiting addresses and web sites. in as the leaders faced the home earning nearlyn Check $9 dates million. and timesSum -of allgame events wasn't listed. easy, but I was stretch. merhays Ifhad there a feware closeany corrections, calls grateful please to be call part us ofimmediately it." x at 427-2468. He ended up in a three-way along the way, losing a playoff © playoff with Paul Haley II and by WILL GRAY earlier in the week that he Kyle Jones, but the Cinderella Daniel Summerhays missed planned to make the Korn Ferry story ended on the first extra a potential walk-off victory by a Tour's his hole when Summerhays again matter of inches. final start as a pro, opting to missed a par putt by inches. The 36-year-old announced retire and take a job as a teach- Jones went on to win with a Dustin Johnson Won Travelers Despite Recent Knee Scare week, worried that he may have done further damage to his surgically repaired knee. In- stead, the exam showed only a strained tendon, and he was able to play the following week at Harbour Town, where he tied for 17th. “I felt like it was really close to being great at Hilton Head, and the coming here, I really felt good about things,” he said. Adrian Morgenstern, MBA, CIC Johnson shot 19-under 261 1170 Pittsford-Victor Rd. and won the Travelers by a shot over Kevin Streelman. It was Suite 265 Pittsford Johnson’s 21st career PGA 416-4100 Tour title. x [email protected] © Golf Channel

by RYAN LAVNER Saudi International. He played Dustin Johnson conceded that three more events before golf he wasn’t 100 percent healthy was shut down because of the coming off a three-month break. coronavirus pandemic. The third-ranked player in the “I didn’t really get a lot of golf “ This is the best world underwent arthroscop- to get back in a rhythm,” he ic surgery on his left knee last said. place for me and fall following one of the worst Johnson said Sunday that he stretches of his career. He didn’t tweaked his knee during the all the things that play again until the Presidents break and wouldn’t have played Cup in December, then took the restart event at Colonial I need.” – Florence another few weeks off before under normal circumstances, beginning his year with back-to- because he hadn’t fully pre- Your plans to move may be on back top-7 finishes at the Sentry pared. He even underwent an hold right now. We understand. Tournament of Champions and MRI after missing the cut that “The man who stopsMoving advertising to a tocommunity save money like is like ours the man who stops the clock to save time.” might be a great option for you.

NBC • As Rochester’s only true Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), we can support your aging care needs all on one campus. (Continued from Page 1) ship starting this year, with the tough spot from the onset of the CBS doing the weekend. • We offer the peace of mind that comes from having your daily needs met, such as contract because the USGA’s The deal Comcast-owned housekeeping, fine dining, maintenance, transportation and a 24/7 emergency championships — primarily the NBC, along with Golf Channel, call system. Opens and Amateurs — were the the U.S. Open and British Open, • We are also a licensed Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) and can provide only golf it produced. , three a higher level of physical assistance and support, if needed. The sources said NBC would , the • You can be assured that all local, state and federal requirements for best practices have the final seven years of the Ryder Cup, the . in virus protection are being met or exceeded. contract through 2026. They did It also will have the FedEx Cup not say who would televise the playoffs every other year when If you are ready to start thinking about early rounds of the U.S. Open. the new media rights deal with your future, please contact Allison Bearer at Under the previous contract with the PGA Tour begins. (585) 341-2307 to discuss your options today. NBC, ESPN had the Thursday NBC and Golf Channel also and Friday rounds. will have all the majors on the Wolk Manor is an affiliate of Jewish Senior Life ESPN now has the weekday LPGA Tour and PGA Tour rounds of the PGA Champion- Champions. x Page 04 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Friday,Monday, Date, June Year 29, 2020 Fairway Tales: Golf Channel Host Nikki B. Misses the Helping Young Girls Forge Their Own Path Cut, and He Explains Why in

by CARLY GRENFELL, dream job at Golf Channel, she the Most Blunt Way Possible PGA OF AMERICA is giving back to the game in At first, playing golf was more even bigger ways through Nikki of a chore than a passion for B. Academy. now Golf Channel social media “I knew that at some point correspondent Nikki B. It wasn’t in my life, I would want to give until she met and got a picture back to the girls that were once with LPGA Tour player Natalie in my shoes...I think it’s so im- Gulbis that she became excited portant for young girls to realize and ready to take up the game that you may have these visions of golf. and expectations, and it may not A former Division I athlete happen the way you want it to, who played for the Sacramento but it’s going to happen the way State women’s golf team, Nikki it’s supposed to." Justin Thomas hits his tee shot on the 18th hole at TPC River Highlands B. hustled to live out her dream More than any other piece on Friday. (Getty Images) playing college golf and contin- of advice, Nikki B. tells young ues to hustle for dream opportu- girls looking to play college golf, by NICK PIASTOWSKI nine, Thomas’ game and humor nities in the industry. or pursue a career in golf, is to Justin Thomasdid not make were on. As a well-known face and per- create their own opportunities. the cut this week at the Travelers On the par-3 5th, his 15th hole sonality in golf, Nikki B. has the LPGA Tour and to Paris for As she proved through her own Championship. He shot 1-over of the day, he knocked an to traveled to once-in-a-lifetime the . But more journey in golf, nothing worth 71 in the first round at TPC River within about 6 feet. From the tee destinations like Evian, than getting to experience places having comes easy. x Highlands and 1-over in the sec- box 229 yards away, it seemed for on all over the globe, and working a © PGA.com ond round. He was 138th, out oh-so-much closer. of 154 players, in strokes gained: Beggars can be golfers. approach to green, which, in sim- “Do it. Do it. Do it. Go,” Thom- ple terms, means his approach as said as his ball inched toward Mulligans shots were poor. He was 153rd the hole. When it stopped, he was in strokes gained: putting, which, on his elbows and knees, his arms (Continued from Page 2) in simple terms, means his putting covering his head. “I am full beg Joe Marlowe, 82. was even worse. right now. You can’t beg harder,” At Chili, the 22 players qual- Time for a lesson. said Thomas, who then missed the ifying for the Championship in- Not for him. From him. birdie putt. cluded: John Mittiga, 73; Ryan “Tips from the Tour… Want a “When you can’t get a putt to Glazier, 74; Jeff Palmerino, 74; weekend off? Hit your irons poor- drop, all shots need to go in to Brad Ziccarelli, 74; Rich Mount, ly, and make zero putts. It’s as help the score,” Thomas wrote 75; Chris Sorci, 76; Geoff easy as that Week off to get some on Twitter under a video of the Wormley, 76; Craig Eichas, 76; rest and get things right before shot. “One of those weeks! Al- Shawn Coffman, 77; Chris Sa- the “Columbus swing”!” Thomas ways enjoy my time at @Travel- Pittsford Village Estates • 2x5 •042815 • SH Fax/Email:lone, 77; (Lanine) Jeremy [email protected] Loncao, 78; wrote on Instagram after his sec- ersChamp” Jeff Gurbacki, 78; Patrick Fen- ond round, the “Columbus swing” On the par-4 9th, his last hole Expositor-Ledger Newspapers nell, 78; Michael Lacagnina, 79; referencing the PGA Tour’s back- of the tournament, he cut the Rochester Golf Week • The Jewish LedgerKyle Brockman, 79; Doug Kuli- to-back tournaments at Muirfield corner of the dogleg right with his 2535 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623 kowski, 79; Andrew Billone, 79; Village in two weeks. 324-yard . He was left with a Jamie Demino, 79; Bora Som, Thomas’ game was a bit off this 45-yard approach. (585) 427-2468 • FAX (585) 427-8521 80; Steve Paladino, 80; Alex Mis- week. His comedy was not. If you If you’re going to go out, go out IMPORTANT… We want YOUR AD to be perfect…iti, 80; and Jason Kroening, 80. can’t laugh at your own golf game, with a blast. Your ad will run as it appears here unless we hear fromThe you 2020 immediately. RDGA District what can you laugh at? “Where you at, Bryson?” Thom- Championship John H. Ryan “When I read that out loud, I as said as the ball was in the air, Please review this ad carefully. Jr. Memorial will be hosted by literally LOL,” fellow player Tony a shot at the Tour’s distance sen- ◗ Check spelling and punctuation Brook-Lea Country Club on Friday Finau responded. sation, Bryson DeChambeau. x ◗ Check addresses and phone numbers, as well as e-mail addresses and web sites. through Sunday, July 17-19. x On two shots over his second © Golf.com ◗ Check dates and times of all events listed. If there are any corrections, please call us immediately at 427-2468. Local Holes-In-One See More On-line at www.golfweekrochester.com

At Wayne Hills Country Club, Don Barkley 6-iron to score a hole-in-one. Pittsford Village used a pitching to score a hole-in-one on Using an 8-iron, Jim Kraus aced the 138- the 142-yard 15th hole. yard 12th hole at Brook-Lea Country Club. Kevin Bromley used an 8-iron to ace the At Timber Ridge Golf Club, Mike Manioci Estates 162-yard ninth hole at Locust Hill Country used a to score a hole-in-one on the Club. 79-yard fifth hole. At Old Hickory Golf Club, Mark Dennis Ken Ogden aced the 156-yard eighth hole used a 7-iron to score a hole-in-one on the 143- on Oak Hill Country Club’s West Course. yard second hole. On the 159-yard second hole at Lake Shore On the180-yard fourth hole at Cobblestone Country Club, Joe Parker used a 7-iron to Creek Country Club, Paulie DiMarco used a score a hole-in-one. 7-iron to score a hole-in-one. Using an 8-iron, Dave Resch aced the 130- Sean Flint aced the 15th hole on Oak Hill yard eighth hole at Monroe Golf Club. Country Club’s East Course. John VanParys used a 7-iron to score a Using a 3- club, Jack Fraser aced hole-in-one on the 180-yard 16th hole at Clif- Located off Monroe Avenue close to the quiet, upscale the 135-yard fourth hole on Churchville Golf ton Springs Country Club. Village of Pittsford. There are 114 spacious one, Course’s West Course. On the 119- yard fifth hole at Lake Shore two and three bedroom units with air conditioning, At Timber Ridge Golf Club, Dick French Country Club, Bill Vasciannie used a pitching garages and storage units included. These apartments used an 8-iron to score a hole-in-one on the wedge to score a hole-in-one. are situated on beautifully maintained grounds in a 127-yard 13th hole. At Lima Golf & Country Club’s Charleston peaceful park-like setting. The Estates are less than Phil Forte used a 6-iron to ace the 170-yard Pines Course, Phil Yager used an 8-iron to a mile from shopping centers and theaters, close to 12th hole on Genesee Valley Golf Course’s score a hole-in-one on the 150-yard fourth hole. expressways and on the Greater Rochester bus line. North Course. Nick Vaseliv aced the 5th hole at Durand At Deerfield Golf & Country Club,Louis Eastman Golf Course for 121 yards using a 9 For your convenience, the Rental Agent is located at #3 Colonial Parkway. Giuliano used an 8-iron to score a hole-in-one iron. 18 Colonial Parkway • 381-3520 on the 175-yard fourth hole. Sebastian Ciccariello aced the 8th hole Managed by the I Gordon Corporation • 546-8111 On the 166-yard fourth hole at Deerfield Golf for 153 yards at Deerfield Country Club, using & Country Club, Todd Gruttadauria used a an 8-iron.

“The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.”  Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, June 29, 2020 • Page 5

Salvation Army of Greater Rochester’s Golf Tournament Fore! Kids – Running 25 Years Strong

Over the past 24 years, The the resulting restrictions, had to presents under the Christmas tree Salvation Army of Greater Roch- be rescheduled. for many of those families directly ester’s Golf Tournament Fore! “While the safety of our golfers affected by this current crisis.” Kids has raised more than $1 is our top priority when consider- Funds raised during the tourna- million for children in need in ing hosting a tournament this year, ment also help provide the basics Monroe County. we are expecting the financial for a youth in need. Food for a This year’s tournament, which impact of the COVID-19 crisis to nightly meal, school supplies in will be held on September 30th continue through the Christmas the fall or a warm winter coat are at Irondequoit Country Club, will ,” said Major Doug Hart, all provided thanks to continued mark its Silver Anniversary. The Director of Monroe County Op- support of The Salvation Army’s tournament was initially sched- erations for The Salvation Army. Golf Tournament Fore! Kids. uled for July 13th but, because “Tournament sponsorships go a “As we look forward, it’s im- of the impact of the COVID-19 long way in helping The Salvation portant for us to look back and John Kerling, Jennifer Pohlman, Chris Bechle, Mike McVay, United Busi- pandemic on our community and Army provide food, clothing and honor all of the support from ness Systems foursome. sponsors, golfers and volunteers MON, JULY 13 THU, AUGUST 27 throughout the years,” said Major Building Owners and Bivona Golf Tournament Hart. “We could not do what we Managers of Greater Midvale Country Club, $200 do without the generosity of our Rochester Golf Tournament community. We owe a special Ravenwood Golf Club, $175 SUN, AUGUST 30 thanks to Mr. Mark Wishman. He Golfing for Good to Benefit joined the Golf Fore! Kids Com- WED, JULY 15 Notre Dame Learning Center Fairport Baptist Homes Lake Shore Country Club, $90 mittee in 2004 and assumed the Foundation, Swing For Seniors, role of Chairman shortly there- 10th Annual Golf Classic THU, SEPTEMBER 3 after. Under Mark’s guidance, Ravenwood Golf Club 51st Annual Al Sigl Sports the Salvation Army was able to MON, JULY 20 Classic Golf Tournament double the tournament’s support Midvale Country Club, $350 for youth programs.” Genesee Community College's 5th Annual Cougar Classic Major Hart added that, in Scholarship Scramble SAT, SEPTEMBER 5 2016, Mr. Wishman was able to Stafford Country Club, $125 New York State Deputies see that year’s tournament raise Major Doug Hart, Mark Wishman, Major Judy Hart Celebrity Golf Classic more than $100,000 — a total Tee Off For Missing Kids Diamond Hawk GC Monroe Golf Club he had dreamed of reaching ever This year’s move to Irondequoit your support as you can place an MON, SEPTEMBER 14 since he took over the tourna- Country Club is a move that The ad in our program book or bid on MON, JULY 27 ment Chair responsibilities. Salvation Army of Greater Roch- a silent auction package as well.” SBC/Chamber Annual 33rd Annual Teeing Off for Golf Scramble Sadly, Mr. Wishman passed ester’s Director of Development, For more information about Abilities Golf Tournament Irondequoit Country Club away in late 2016, and the Mark Mia Hodgins, hopes will continue The Salvation Army’s 25th An- Oak Hill Country Club Wishman Excellence in Service the tournament’s excitement and nual Golf Tournament Fore! Kids, Gates Chili Chamber of SAT, SEPTEMBER 19 Award was established to honor success. visit RochesterNY.SalvationArmy. Commerce Golf Tournament 11th Annual Norman Howard his memory and contributions at “We have many sponsorship org or contact Robert Barlow, Brook-Lea Country Club School Gold Tournament each year’s tournament. opportunities available if you want Media and Community Relations Veterans Outreach Center Webster Golf Club, $100 Many local golf courses includ- to support youth in need while Coordinator for The Salvation Golf Fore Vets ing Locust Hill Country Club, The enjoying one of the area’s most Army of Greater Rochester by Midvale Country Club, $175 MON, SEPTEMBER 21 Golf Club at Blue Heron Hills beautiful championship golf cours- phone at (585) 987-9500 x 2320 THU, JULY 30 18th Annual Golf Tournament and The at Greystone have es and facilities,” said Hodgins. or by email at Robert.Barlow@ Benefiting Volunteers of FEI Annual Golf Tournament America Upstate NY hosted the annual tournament. “Golfing is not required to show use.SalvationArmy.org. x Benefiting Junior Achievement Locust Hill Country Club, $250 of Central Upstate NY Ravenwood Golf Club, $150 WED, SEPTEMBER 30 SUN, AUGUST 2 25th Annual Salvation Army First Presbyterian Church of East Tournament Fore! 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(Continued from Page 1) biente, it was all hydroseeded with struction here before I arrived. soon, but I see that as a kind of 30 different native wildflower, It might be unseasonably warm opportunity to experiment. For grasses and desert plant species,” … But I kept seeing it. Finally, I example, the Hydretain we use. says Thomas, noting that this met a guy who worked with my If I were to speak to that, to the produced, among other species, arborist — a guy who spent time folks at Audubon, I’d say we are 3-foot stands of Blue Grama, with the Arizona Forest Service. trying alternative methods to use 8-foot acacias and seas of baby Together they helped me identify less water (a moisture manager, snapdragons in out-of-play areas. these Mediterranean bores.” in this case). It’s all good stuff in “It was real pretty but over the Thomas estimates he probably the eyes of Audubon — and Mar- years the course has found its had 250 of these 70-foot Afghan riott, and the members here. We own little microclimates, meaning and Aleppo pines when he ar- have tried three or four different 5 to 15 percent flower coverage rived in 2013. Hydretain projects. We learn is what we’ve got now. It’s not a “We lost 20 of them to this from each of them and Audubon showy thing. For us, it’s sustain- Mediterranean pine beetle,” wants to know that stuff. It shows able and more realistic. Thomas says. “After this identi- we’re trying to limit exposure.” “Here in the bottom of Indian and cosmetic products) to attract The Audubon effort took hold fication, we tried some soil treat- Thomas arrived back here in Bend Wash, during our rainy sea- moisture already present in the post-renovation (Marriott-man- ments, fungicides, fertility. This Paradise Valley just in time to son, a lot of water comes through soil profile — moisture in the aged courses abide by the Audu- arborist is the guy who suggest- christen the Ambiente Course, here. All that water comes in and form of water vapor or humidity bon ethic companywide today). ed we try the TREE-äge. We’ve which proved a sort of launch- deposits all sorts of unwanted that would otherwise be lost to But Straka’s renovation also in- treated 90 trees and have enough ing pad for all manner construc- seeds. A lot of people see ‘native’ evaporation. cluded installation of a Toro Lynx product to do 40 more. Last sum- tive, on-course experimentation. and think reduced labor. We don’t “We don’t even need to water Control System, the comput- mer was our first treatment and I Led by architect Jason Straka, mow it, but we have to hand pick the ocotillo extra heavy to get it er-based irrigation program that can see the difference. At a cer- a partner with Ohio-based Fry/ weeds and cut trees — though established,” Thomas says. “The has proved central to Thomas’ tain point, there’s just too much Straka Global Golf Course Design we try not to formally prune or granular Hydretain has been real water conservation efforts. die-back; they’re too far gone to (then working under the former trim the trees, which saves time effective… On our other course, In the desert, water (or the ab- treat. But I’m seeing less flagging Hurdzan/Fry Environmental Golf and labor.” the Padre, we’ve been playing sence of it) drives everything. It in the treated trees.” Course Design banner), the ren- Straka envisioned massive wa- around with it on tee boxes certainly drove most every aspect The plant- and tree-health ovation completely transformed ter-use savings at the Ambiente. and green surrounds — to hold of the renovation: Where the In- company, Arborjet, manufac- what had been a flat, 40-year old Indeed, Thomas confirms the new more moisture in the turf canopy dian Bend Wash flowed through tures TREE-äge. The product is course that occupied something design saves between 45 million [where spots traditionally get dry]. the property, it too was renovat- most commonly deployed by folks called the Indian Bend Wash. and 55 million gallons of water With the Hydretain, we create a ed and retooled. It is continually looking to combat the Emerald Unfortunately, the wash didn’t annually, compared to pre-2013 sort of artificial humidity to get tweaked and replanted by Thom- Ash bore, but the TREE-äge R10 drain away even normal irriga- levels. That is the platform from more Bermuda growth and I think as and his staff, to this day. product, equipped with insec- tion, much less rain events. which Thomas has worked these that has worked.” “It’s a drainage way that starts ticide, has proved effective in Straka essentially lowered half past seven years. Thomas doesn’t need to ex- in the mountains to the far north dealing with the pine bark beetle the entire course footprint up to “It works out well for us: the periment with Hydretain in the of Ambiente,” Straka explains, and, according to Thomas, the 10 feet in elevation, then used more water, the more weeds,” overseeding context. Superinten- “and generally flows southerly, Mediterranean pine beetle. 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This program, sponsored the wealthiest parts of the state. North. Assistant stints at Desert by Syngenta, aims to enhance The homeowners here, they see Mountain (Cochise) and Wildfire the number of pollinating insects us out there doing this, they like Golf Club led to his first head on property by creating specific it. They like that we’re not trying superintendent’s job, in charge of habitats tailored to conditions and blast the insecticide up in to the the Tournament Course at Dove specific species. air or get into some kind of soil SHRUB TRIMMING MOWING Mountain in Marana, Arizona. He The creation and maintenance drenching. Some of those people did a year at the Shadow Ridge of so many distinct micro-habi- have pines on their property. 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The guy the Ryder Cup. © GolfDigest.com had a beer in each hand and was shouting lewd comments almost into McIlroy’s face. “That was the only time I’ve Monroe extinguisher ever asked to have a fan taken out,” he said later. “It was either that or I was going over the MONROE ropes after him. I was a little 24/7 “on the spot” service wound up.” There’s no excuse for fan Fire extinguishers, Cabinets & Accessories, behavior like that, but, unfor- emergency Lighting, Automatic systems, tunately, history shows that Rory McIlroy came to realize the Ryder Cup is more than just an exhibi- the worst behavior comes in Kitchen exhaust hoods... tion when he played for the first time in 2010.(Glyn Kirk) America when Europe holds the Cup: Kiawah in 1991, The (Continued from Page 1) so much to them. There was no Country Club in 1999, Hazel- helped immeasurably with pace meanness in them at all, just an tine in 2016. 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“The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time.” Page 8 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, June 29, 2020 Bryson DeChambeau Explains His Casino Rallied Logic: ‘I’m Trying to Be the House’ (Continued from Page 1) eighth hole. He then birdied ranked sixth on the tour, stand- the next two holes as well. By by NICK MENTA ing in a pond with his pants the 13th hole, Johnson ap- Maybe this is why Bryson De- rolled up desperately trying to peared to be in cruise control Chambeau has gotten as big as save par a few minutes after he but then knocked his drive out a house. hooked a tee shot out of bounds of bounds to the left and strug- He's trying to be the house. and close enough to a railway to gled to make a bogey on what DeChambeau has undergone be a stowaway. There was Bren- should have been an easy par a dramatic overhaul of his body don Todd, who began the day 5 for the long-driving Johnson. since late last year, and he re- with a two-stroke lead, having But he rallied with a birdie on emerged from the Tour's COVID to endure the dreaded despair the next hole. hiatus as a good 20 pounds of a shanked chip shot that ru- On the 15th hole, a short, heavier. He's now up 235-240 ined his round. There was Kevin drive-able par 4, Johnson’s tee pounds and is routinely ripping Streelman making a late charge shot was heading for a pond to drives beyond 350 yards. as if conjuring the mojo of his the left. Though the ball land- On Friday, he cut the corner 2014 Travelers victory, when ed at high speed just a few at the 389-yard, par-4 ninth and he finished the final round with feet from the water, luckily for nearly drove the green, bashing seven consecutive birdies. Johnson it remained on the his drive 358 yards on a straight tied for fifth, five off the lead On Saturday, DeChambeau was Oh, yes, and Bryson De- grass bank. line over the trees. A hole later, held by Brendon Todd, following asked to explain the analogy. Is he Chambeau, who has gained “I hit a 3-hybrid very poorly,” he sent a ball 428 yards, when a third-round 65. the house or a specific game? 40 pounds from an intense Johnson said of the shot. “I he flew his drive 328 and a cart Speaking after his round each "I'm trying to be the house," workout regimen designed to don’t know what was going on path did the rest. of the last two days, DeCham- he said. "I'm definitely trying to overpower tour layouts, once with my tee balls today. And The added weight and swing beau has referred to himself as be the house." again smashed towering drives I was a little lucky there, but speed have served him well. He's a casino, with lines like, "What Not that this really needs ex- that made some holes look like I still had to get up and down recorded five consecutive top-10 I have to do is imagine that I'm plaining, but just so it's stated for those from a pitch-and-putt for par.” finishes dating back to the Gene- like the casino and just keep the gambling-averse: course. However, as it turns Johnson’s only chance to sis Invitational in February. He'll playing," and, "For me, I'm still The house always wins. x out, pitching and putting is still advance the golf ball toward enter Sunday at the Travelers trying to play like the casino." © Golf Channel a challenge for most golfers, the green from about 25 yards including DeChambeau. away was to wade into the In the end at the T.P.C. River pond, which he did after re- Highlands golf course about 12 moving his shoes and socks and Dylan Frittelli Joins Growing List of miles outside Hartford, Conn., hiking up his pants to just below Johnson had the right combina- knee level. His chopping chip PGA Tour Coronavirus Withdrawals tion of strength off the tee and from the bank traveled about deftness on the greens to claim a third of the way to the green by JACK BAER and feel great physically and was now tested positive for the virus the championship by one stroke but Johnson, after being reunit- South African golfer Dylan surprised and disappointed to since the PGA Tour returned over Streelman. For Johnson, ed with his shoes and socks, Frittelli has tested positive for learn of the positive test today,” to action earlier this month: who shot a final round 67 to pitched his third shot within the coronavirus and has with- said Frittelli. “I’m thankful for Frittelli, McCarthy, Champ finish 19 under par for the tour- four feet of the hole. He made drawn from next week’s Rocket the WHOOP strap notification and . Other golf- nament, it was his 21st tour vic- the par putt. Mortgage Classic, the PGA Tour of a minor increase [0.3] in my ers have felt the effects of the tory and his first since he won A bogey on the 16th after announced Sunday. respiratory rate overnight. How- virus as well, including Koepka, the World Golf Championship the weather delay cut his lead Frittelli, currently ranked No. ever, I’m most thankful for the McDowell and Webb Simpson, event in Mexico in February over Streelman to one stroke, 105 in the world, competed at TOUR’s assistance, procedures who pulled out of the Travelers 2019. Nonetheless, earning but Streelman, who shot 67 this week’s Travelers Champi- and protocols, which I will con- after a family member tested the Travelers title means that Sunday, could not replicate his onship, where golfers Cameron tinue to follow during my self-iso- positive. Johnson has won a tour event 2014 magic on the greens. Champ and Denny McCarthy lation, so as to keep everyone PGA Tour commissioner Jay in each of the last 13 seasons. He finished with five succes- and caddies for safe. I look forward to getting Monahan said there are plans Only , Arnold sive pars. It was Streelman’s and Graeme McDowell all tested back on TOUR once it’s safe to to tweak the Tour’s health pro- Palmer and have second runner-up finish of the positive for COVID-19. do so.” tocols after the events of the longer streaks for wins in con- year, having been second at the Frittelli will now self-isolate, Frittelli missed the cut at the Travelers, via : secutive PGA Tour seasons. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in with the PGA Tour’s support. Travelers, and finished tied for “While we’ve been thorough “It’s obviously a great streak February. A statement from the golfer, eighth at last week’s RBC Her- in building and implementing and anytime you’re mentioned “It’s a little disappointing, via the Tour: itage. a program that mitigates as with those names, it’s obviously making a last birdie would have “I am experiencing no issues A total of four golfers have much risk as possible, we knew a big accomplishment,” Johnson been nice,” Streelman said. it would be impossible to elimi- said Sunday. “But it was a long “But I have to take a lot of pos- nate all risk, as evidenced by the time between wins and hopefully itives. I just played beautifully.” three positive tests this week,” I won’t have to wait that long Todd, who overcame golf’s Monahan said at TPC River again for the next one.” dreaded swing yips a few years Highlands, a day before the first Johnson shot a career low 61 ago, held a two-stroke lead over round of the Travelers. “We during Saturday’s third round Johnson when his approach need to use these developments and on Sunday was forced to shot to the par 4, 12th hole as a stark reminder for every- wait through a weather delay drifted slightly right of the one involved as we continue of about an hour when thunder- green. Todd was left with an to learn from an operational storms moved through central awkward uphill chip shot within standpoint. Connecticut. Johnson was lead- eight feet of the green. “We’re making several adjust- ing the tournament with three It was a delicate shot but Todd ments to our health and safety holes left to play at the time. rocketed the ball off his wedge plan as noted in the memo sent “The rain delay didn’t help and it flew over the green and to players this morning, and we because I had time to think sharply to the right. Now need- will continuously reinforce to about things,” he said. “I had ing a flop shot to ascend to all players, caddies, staff mem- been on a nice roll before that.” the green, Todd’s attempt was bers and support personnel on It would be more accurate short and rolled back down the property at PGA Tour events to to say that Johnson had set- hill. A putt still did not reach the adhere to social distancing and tled down after an adventurous green and two putts later Todd other safety professionals that stretch of golf when he chased was out of contention after a further minimize risk. down Todd but was sudden- triple-bogey seven. For Todd, That’s what an organ donor is to someone waiting for a While a golfer testing positive ly staggered by wayward tee it was the first time he had not transplant—forever appreciated for giving the ultimate gift. for COVID-19 after competing shots. In all, Johnson had three made a par or better since the Live life to the fullest. Help others do the same. in a tournament should be cause bogeys and four birdies in his fourth hole of Thursday’s first for concern, the PGA Tour said final 12 holes. round. Join the donor registry at www.PassLifeOn.org in a statement it determined no A bogey at the seventh hole The PGA Tour resumes next additional testing was required began the topsy-turvy stretch, week at the Rocket Mortgage after conducting contact tracing but Johnson rallied by sinking Classic in Detroit beginning on Frittelli’s activity. x a 27-foot birdie putt that broke July 2. x © Yahoo Sports sharply from right to left on the © The New York Times  Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, June 29, 2020 • Page 9 and Friends Set to Square Off Wednesday To Raise Awareness and Funds Toward ’s ‘Changing the Course’ Initiative In a show of support for and two-time Masters champion ley Bryan in a casual nine-hole The friendly exhibition will air little inside look at the banter we the Rocket Mortgage Classic’s Bubba Watson and Harold Var- exhibition at Detroit Golf Club as a special presentation of PGA always have during a practice “Changing the Course” initia- ner III will team up against former to raise funds toward ending the TOUR LIVE and will be simul- round and get behind the effort tive, 12-time PGA TOUR winner World No. 1 and Wes- digital divide in Detroit. cast on Golf Channel and other too by donating what they can.” PGA TOUR media platforms, in- Players will play the back nine cluding PGA TOUR social chan- of the tournament course, in- nels. GOLFTV powered by PGA cluding the tournament’s famed Bubble TOUR will cover international- AREA 313 (Holes 14-15-16). ly. Fans can text “AREA313” Wednesday’s exhibition will kick (Continued from Page 1) previous 10 days. as deep as 148 players, the tour to 243725 to donate toward off the AREA 313 Challenge athletic events nationwide. But on The departures sent a jolt has no way to restrict what play- Changing the Course and ending - any golfer who scores 3-1-3 Thursday at the Travelers Champi- through the golf community and ers are doing with their evenings. the digital divide in Detroit. on those holes throughout the onship — the third fan-free event had Jay Monahan, the PGA Since Wednesday’s positive Changing the Course is the four rounds of the tournament in the tour’s comeback — the Tour commissioner, warning test results, leading players are Rocket Mortgage Classic’s new, will trigger a $313,000 dona- noiselessness was an eerie con- players of “serious repercus- trying to send the message that multi-year initiative that aims to tion in the player’s name toward trast to a growing chatter about sions” if they did not follow new, dicey individual choices run the end the digital divide in Detroit and the Rocket Mortgage Classic’s how much longer profession- stricter safety protocols. Shane risk of putting the entire tour ensure every Detroit resident has Changing the Course initiative. al golf’s traveling circus would Lowry, the reigning British Open back on hiatus. access to the internet, technology Additionally, Rocket Mortgage keep hopscotching around the champion, said when asked if “If we start doing whatever and digital literacy training. has pledged to donate $5,000 country. the withdrawals had jarred his we want, all of us, then it prob- “It’s going to be a lot of fun for every 3 made on hole 14, Golf’s grand experiment to colleagues: “The first couple of ably will be totally out of control to get out there Wednesday $25,000 for every 1 made on prove that an outdoor, non- weeks have been kind of a kick and then it could get danger- for a little hit and giggle with hole 15 and $5,000 for every 3 contact sport operating on a in the backside to all of us.” ous,” said Garcia, who said this some friends to raise money made on hole 16. nomad’s schedule could return Scores of golfers Thursday week’s positive test results were for a great cause,” Watson said. WHEN: Wed., July 1 (approx- safely during a pandemic was went out of their way to praise “a wake-up call.” “When I heard about what Rock- imately 1-3 p.m. ET) showing signs of the stress that the safety measures imposed by “It’s not back to normal,” he et Mortgage and the tournament WHO: Bubba Watson, Jason comes with attempting the un- the tour, including the world’s added. “It’s not what it used to were doing to provide internet Day, Harold Varner III, Wesley precedented. top-ranked golfer, Rory McIlroy. be, and we have to realize that. access to Detroit residents, I Bryan Denny McCarthy tested pos- “There’s been almost 3,000 We have to be trying to be as knew I wanted to get behind it WHERE: Detroit Golf Club itive on Friday after waking up tests administered and the per- careful as possible.” and do what I could to help out. (back nine) x feeling “achy” and withdrew centage of positive tests is under The tour has taken new steps in I hope the fans enjoy getting a © PGATOUR.com from the Travelers event. A play- a quarter of a percent,” McIlroy hopes of keeping the circuit mov- ing partner from the first round, said. “I think as a whole, it’s ing along on a weekly schedule Bud Cauley, tested negative but been going really well.” that currently stretches throughout withdrew from the tournament But McIlroy tellingly conceded the year. Earlier this week, the Golf Fans Rip for for precautionary reasons. The there were “loose ends” that tour distributed to every player a third golfer in that group, Matt needed to be tied up, which may Whoop band, a device worn on Wearing Jogger-Style Trousers Wallace, also tested negative and be at the crux of the matter. the wrist or upper arm to monitor by JACK SEDDON a lot of holes and let my wedges will continue to play. Many top players have been various medical data. A Whoop When it comes to crowd favor- take over, and I've hit a lot of On Wednesday, four golfers calling for their brethren to be band worn by Watney had alerted ites in golf, Phil Mickelson has al- good wedge shots this week," withdrew from the tournament far more diligent in adhering to him to an elevated respiratory rate ways been up there as one of the said Mickelson on Friday, as he because of Covid-19 concerns, social-distancing recommenda- and led to a second test for the most loved golfers to ever play went into the weekend with a including Brooks Koepka and tions on the golf course, because coronavirus last week — just days on the PGA Tour, but that didn't one-shot lead. Webb Simpson, the fourth- and the execution of those guidelines after Watney had tested negative stop golf fans around the world Mickelson became the first fifth-ranked players in the world. has been spotty at best. Players for the virus. grilling him for his choice of trou- 50-year-old to hold a 36-hole Koepka departed after his , routinely bump fists, talk face-to- Monahan announced on sers for Sunday's final round at lead at a PGA Tour event since Ricky Elliott, tested positive for the face with their caddies and stand Wednesday that players board- the Travelers Championship. Fred Couples did at the 2012 virus as part of the PGA Tour’s shoulder-to-shoulder on tees and ing the tour-sponsored charter Mickelson, who was playing Masters at the age of 52. multilayered testing system. Koep- greens. jet would be tested not only the his first event since turning 50 Unfortunately for Mickelson, ka’s brother, Chase, who had Moreover, as other sports con- day before the flight leaves but earlier this month, led the Travel- his fine form that saw him take also qualified for the tournament, template resuming competitive also shortly after it lands. He ers Championship at TPC River the lead after the first two days also withdrew after having played play within a so-called bubble for said that fitness trainers would Highlands after the opening two was nowhere to be seen over the a Tuesday practice round with the players, golf has patently ex- now be on site to keep golfers rounds. weekend, shooting a 1-over par Brooks and Elliott. Earlier in the perienced how difficult it can be from visiting local gyms and that The five-time major champion round of 70 on both days, send- day, the former United States to maintain a safe zone once the players’ coaches were now part played alongside two of the big- ing him tumbling down the lea- Open champion Graeme Mc- athletes leave the playing arena. of the tour’s testing protocol. gest hitters on the PGA Tour on derboard into T24 at 11-under Dowell announced he would not Many golfers have adhered In talking to reporters, Mona- Thursday and Friday, in Bryson par. compete because his caddie, Ken to tour guidelines, which require han avoided specifically saying DeChambeau and World No.1 Mickelson had already grabbed Comboy, tested positive for the going to considerable lengths how many positive test results it Rory McIlroy. everyone's attention by rocking coronavirus this week. to avoid contact with others. would take for the PGA Tour to With McIlroy and DeCham- some pretty out-there sunglasses Simpson, who won last week’s The tour chartered a plane to shut down. beau finding plenty of distance during the tournament, but on PGA Tour event in South Car- ferry golfers to tournaments, , who won the off the tee, Mickelson was hitting Sunday his decision to wear the olina, withdrew and chose to disallowed family members at 2011 P.G.A. Championship, a few bombs of his own and jogger-style golf trousers seemed isolate himself because a fam- courses, and advised golfers to was asked Thursday what might played some brilliant golf, open- to get the world talking. ily member had recently test- sequester themselves in private, happen if 10, or 15, or 20 play- ing with a 6-under par round of There were some mixed opin- ed positive for the virus. Two rented homes or tour-approved ers tested positive for Covid-19. 64 on Thursday and going one ions but it's safe to say most golf other golfers, Nick Watney and hotels. Some golfers and cad- “If we get to that point, I think better with a 63 on Friday. fans weren't too keen on Mickel- Cameron Champ, had already dies, however, have been seen that none of us will be playing,” "There's some holes I can open son's attire and took to Twitter withdrawn from the tournament eating together at restaurants. Bradley answered. x it up and try to hit driver, but re- to display their disapproval. x after positive test results in the And in other cases, with a field © The New York Times ally I just want to get it in play on © golfmagic.com Page 10 • Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, June 29, 2020

GOLF opinion & comment What Golf Understands About Media Access (And Tennis Doesn’t) by JOHN FEINSTEIN ing. No one cares if you’re there or not. There was one other group given access Watch on TV like everyone else.” to the tournament: members of the print First of all, I wasn’t going. I haven’t media. It wasn’t a full contingent, and the covered tennis on a regular basis for years access normally granted to reporters was — largely because I got tired of fighting for severely cut back — no locker room, range access to the players. I wrote a book about or putting-green access. No direct contact tennis in 1991 (Hard Courts) and was ex- with the players, and those working in the hausted by the time it was finished — not media center were spread out to allow for from the travel, but from the constant social distancing. In all, there were about battles for access. I was lucky because I’d 35 reporters on site. covered the sport regularly for six years The reporters were allowed to walk and knew not just the players and agents around the golf course, and although but tournament directors. That meant there was no inside-the-ropes access, it I was able to get into player hotels and really didn’t matter because there were no meet with players there rather than at spectators to block their views. Interviews tournament sites, where the media had were done remotely, but reporters were no locker-room access, no player-lounge able to ask players questions. access and were often told not to ask any It was far from ideal, and one can only When the PGA Tour officially teed it up again 10 days ago at Colonial Country Club in Fort questions that strayed from forehands and hope that when the tour and local officials Worth, the world was a different place — to put it mildly — than it had before COVID-19 backhands. (To be fair, a lot of that had allow fans at the became a part of our lexicon. There were no fans on the grounds and a limited number of to do with British tabloids reporters who tour officials. Even TV personnel was limited. Player, caddies and PGA Tour staff had to next month, media access will return to would ask anythinggiven the chance.) deal with testing for the novel coronavirus, and most of those not playing or caddieing were something approaching normal. The cur- Still, most players thought an interview expected to wear masks. (Darren Carroll) rent restrictions are understandable and lasting more than 15 minutes was an out- reasonable. The tour, which often can be beginning Aug. 31 at the Billie Jean King The USTA’s instinct — not surprisingly rageous request. I vividly remember the about as transparent as a brick wall, was National Tennis Center in New York. — was to ban everyone except its TV reaction of Henri Leconte, a voluble French- clearly trying to allow those who cover There will be no fans at that tournament. partners. men, when I told him — in response to golf as news the best opportunity to do There will be no qualifying matches leading I know a lot of people couldn’t care less a question — that I’d love to spend 20 their jobs. to the 128-player main draw. And the if the print media is given the chance to do minutes interviewing him. Three days after Daniel Berger won USTA announced there will be no print their job — regardless of the sport. When “What?!” he screamed. “Twenty min- Colonial’s plaid jacket as the Charles media onsite — although I’m told there I tweeted on Wednesday about the USTA utes? Are you crazy?” Schwab Challenge champion, the United are negotiations ongoing to allow a small banning the print media, I got quite a few Leconte was one of the nicer guys in States Tennis Association grandly an- cadre of media from “elite” publications responses along the lines of: “Hey, it’s on the sport. nounced that it would hold the U.S. Open some access. TV; that’s all we need,” and “Quit whin- Golf Opinion & Comment — PAGE 12

The19th Hole . . . News, Notes & Quotes From the World of Golf PGA Championship Confirms: No Fans for Harding Park Open moved from June to Sept. the street from Olympic Club PGA of America. 17-20 in New York, with the and now part of the TPC net- Koepka won in 2018 at Bel- Masters moving to November work. It previously held two lerive Country Club in St. Louis, two weeks before Thanksgiving. World Golf Championships and he joined Woods as the The British Open was canceled. (won by Tiger Woods in 2005 only back-to-back champions Still to be determined is wheth- and Rory McIlroy in 2015) and in when he won last er the other two majors have the Presidents Cup in 2009. year at Bethpage Black on Long fans. The PGA Tour resumed “While the local community Island. its schedule following its coro- cannot be with us physically on Woods tied for 29th, 14 shots navirus-caused shutdown two site, we will certainly carry their behind, when he was going for weeks ago without fans, and it is spirit of resilience and unity with a third straight PGA Champion- not planning to have them until us as we stage our major cham- ship title in 2001 in Atlanta. He a reduced number July 16-19 at pionship, on their behalf, for all did not have a chance at three in Memorial. the world to see and enjoy,” said a row in 2008 because he had The PGA of America submit- Seth Waugh, the CEO of the 19th Hole — PAGE 12 ted its plan to not have specta- tors a week ago, and the San Francisco Chronicle said gov- ernment and health officials ap- proved it. Mayor London N. Breed said the city was “thrilled” to wel- FILE — In this May 19, 2019, file photo, Brooks Koepka poses with the come the century-old major to Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. Brooks Koepka will try to become San Francisco. PGA of Amer- the first player to win the PGA Championship three straight times in ica officials were prepared to stroke play, and there won’t be anyone at Harding Park to cheer him on. go elsewhere if playing in San The PGA of America confirmed Monday, June 22, the first major of this Francisco would not allow health most unusual year won’t have spectators. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) standards to be met. “We are able to safely take this by DOUG FERGUSON firmed Monday the first major step toward reopening because Brooks Koepka will try to of this most unusual year won’t of the ongoing sacrifices of our become the first player to win have spectators. citizens,” Breed said. FILE — In a Sept. 29, 2018 photo, Brooks Koepka of the US plays out the PGA Championship three The PGA Championship, orig- Those sacrifices now include of the rough during a foursome match on the second day of the 42nd straight times in stroke play, inally scheduled for May 14-17 watching only on TV for those Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside and there won’t be anyone at in San Francisco, now is set for who had planned to attend. This Paris, France. A decision is looming whether to play the Ryder Cup in Harding Park to cheer him on. Aug. 6-9 and will be the first of is the first major for Harding Wisconsin in September 2020 with fans or even postpone it until next The PGA of America con- three majors this year. The U.S. Park, the public course across year. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) Rochester GOLF WEEK • Monday, June 29, 2020 • Page 11

GOLF business The PGA Professional Championship Is The Members’ Showcase Event by ROGER GRAVES Beach will first defend his title on the A compelling case can be made for Fazio Foothills and Coore Crenshaw celebrating four defending champions Cliffside courses at Barton Creek July and toasting a host during 19-22, gunning for one of the “golden the 2020 PGA Professional Champi- tickets” to the 2020 PGA Championship onship presented by Cadillac, Club Car at Harding Park in San Francisco award- and OMEGA, July 19-22, in the heart ed to the Top 20 finishers in the PGA of Texas Hill Country at Omni Barton Professional Championship. Creek Resort & Spa in Austin. “It’s championship for A foursome of defending champions PGA Professionals and the closest thing and a Triple Crown host? Indeed, the we have to a tour event,” observes field of 312 PGA Professionals repre- Beach, an ambidextrous athlete who be- senting all 41 PGA Sections throughout came the second lefthander in history to America begins the 72-hole race for the win the PGA Professional Championship Cup looking skyward at last year. “It’s difficult to win because four proven “defending champions.” of many factors. It requires great golf, Meanwhile, Omni Barton Creek Resort patience, the ability to deal with nerves & Spa completes the third leg of its Triple and TV cameras, and it’s always played Crown for hosting major events for PGA on great golf courses. Professionals by rolling out its red carpet Women’s PGA Cup Team — for the 2020 Resort & Spa. He also played in the “I’m honored and humbled to forever for the nationally televised (Golf Channel) PGA Professional Championship, it is PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, be a small part of this event’s history, and PGA Professional Championship after wel- appropriate given the parade of events courtesy of his 2019 PGA Professional I’m looking forward to returning to Bar- coming the PGA Cup last September, plus for participating PGA Professionals at Championship win. ton Creek after the positive experience the Senior PGA Professional Champion- Barton Creek over the past months. “Winning the PGA Profession- we had in coming from behind to win ship and Women’s PGA Cup in October. Defending Champion No. 1 is Alex al Championship last year certainly the PGA Cup.” “The PGA Professional Championship Beach, the PGA Assistant Professional changed my life in a positive way,” ©PGA is our PGA Member showcase event, our at Westchester Country Club in Rye, admits Beach, who banked $55,000, • • • major championship for PGA Profession- New York, who jump-started his play- earned six exemptions on the PGA als,” notes PGA President Suzy Whaley, ing career by outdueling friend and fel- Tour and engraved his name on the Golf Pride Continues who captained the U.S. Team to victory low Metropolitan PGA Member Danny Walter Hagen Cup with his two-shot to Show its Colors in the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup Balin to win the 2019 PGA Professional victory in 2019. “The win has allowed at Barton Creek on Oct. 24-26. “The Championship at Belfair in South Caro- me to continue playing professional golf with Red, White and great experience we all enjoyed during lina last April. and achieving my dream of playing full Blue MCC Align the PGA Cup demonstrated what a tre- Beach punctuated a highly productive time. I will use the exemptions to learn by E. MICHAEL JOHNSON mendous venue Barton Creek is for PGA eight-month run by then winning the Na- how to compete at the PGA Tour level, Golf Pride is not only the leading maker Professionals. I know everyone involved tional Car Rental Assistant PGA Profes- getting more and more comfortable in of grips, but it has a proclivity for debuting is looking forward to going back for the sional Championship, qualifying for the that environment each week. special editions of its grips, such as a return PGA Professional Championship.” for the 2020 season, “Winning the PGA Professional of the original Green Victory or the colorful While it may be unusual to recognize four and helping guide the U.S. Men’s Team Championship has given me the confi- MCC Teams grips introduced this year. defending champions — Alex Beach, Scott to a historic come-from-behind victory dence in my abilities to push myself to Now the company has announced another Hebert, U.S. Men’s PGA Cup Team, U.S. in the PGA Cup at Omni Barton Creek another level.” Golf Business — PAGE 12 Play Better Golf With Jack Nicklaus

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GOLF opinion & comment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 When I started covering golf more than that, it would take a zine jobs shrinking, real journal- regularly in 1993, I entered a desireto do it. ists are taking jobs writing for world where the media had lock- Tennis is a virtually dead sport websites controlled by leagues: er-room access everywhere: ac- in the United States. About the MLB.com, NFLNetwork.com, cess to the range, to the putting only time anyone pays attention NHL.comand NBA.comall have green and inside the ropes to to it is during the U.S. Open a number of excellent former walk golf courses with the play- and Wimbledon. The Austra- newspaper reporters working ers. My first lengthy interview for lian Open takes place in the for them. So does PGATour. A Good Walk Spoiledwas with middle of the night here, and com, LPGA.comand, for that Davis Love III. Two hours in, I only the real tennis geeks have matter, NCAA.com. No matter said to him, “How are you set the patience to watch five-hour how talented the writers might on time?” clay-court matches at the French be, the message they are allowed He shrugged and said, “You Open. to transmit is controlled by the said you were writing a book, so It doesn’t help that no Amer- powers-that-be. I just blocked off the afternoon.” ican man has won a major More and more athletes are I had died and gone to heaven. championship since Andy Rod- communicating through their Daniel Berger is interviewed — from a distance — after defeating That’s why I wasn’t the least dick won the Open in 2003 website and through outlets like in a playoff to win the Charles Schwab Challenge in bit surprised when the USTA and there’s no sign that streak’s the Derek Jeter-created Players the PGA Tour’s return to golf after a three-month layoff due to the said the print media would have going to end anytime soon. The Tribune, which allows athletes coronavirus. (Tom Pennington) zero access to the Open. Arthur women have Serena Williams, to tell their stories without any Ashe Stadium seats 20,000 peo- who is arguably the greatest fe- independent follow-up questions. Tennis has never really gotten demic has, of course, made that ple. With no fans allowed, how male player of all time, but no There’s no going back to the this notion. I first covered the job harder. But golf is allowing difficult would it be to social dis- American who is a real star be- old days when Dan Jenkins and sport in 1980 and was stunned us to give it our best shot. Ten- tance? The National Tennis Cen- yond her. Bob Drum had lunch with Ar- after the U.S. Open final when I nis isn’t, because no one really ter isn’t as wide open as a golf But it’s more than that. Be- nold Palmer between roundson was the only reporter who tried cares. course, but it is huge. I’ve spent cause the print media in tennis the final day of the 1960 U.S. to talk to John McEnroe after Which explains a lot about why plenty of time withspectators al- has virtually no access to players, Open (when he told them he his five-set win over Bjorn Borg. golf has shot past tennis in popu- lowed on the grounds, watching few fans feel like they know the intended to drive the first green), Security had gone home, so I larity in the past 40 years. It isn’t matches on outside courts with players —whether they be the or even to 1993, when I lined up walked into the locker room with just Tiger Woods. A Good Walk almost no one around. superstars or the rank-in-file. players to talk for A Good Walk McEnroe and spent 20 minutes Spoiledcame out a year before Would there be some challeng- Golf fans believe they know the Spoiled by walking into locker alone with him. He talked emo- Woods turned pro. It was a No. es for the USTA? Sure. Player players because most are willing rooms and introducing myself. tionally about how much it hurt 1 New York Times bestseller. I’m interviews would almost certainly to sit down and talk to print re- But golf remains a sport where to hear the crowd pulling for not taking a bow here, I’m say- have to be done remotely, but porters at length. those in charge still seem to un- Borg in a stadium that was 15 ing golf access — as opposed to that shouldn’t be too difficult. We live in a world now where derstand that the media matters, minutes from where he grew up. tennis non-access — made that There’s already no locker-room athletes and their agents fre- that stories that go beyond press The only reason reporters possible. access for the media, so nothing quently control the message. notes and give you a sense of deserve access to any sporting All these years later, nothing would have to change there. It More and more, with the num- who someone is or delve into event is so we can report to the has changed. x would take some planning and, ber of newspaper and maga- an ongoing issue are important. public. That’s our job. The pan- ©Golf Digest

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The19th Hole . . . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 knee surgery and missed the last got to do to make us safe, keep Meanwhile, the PGA of victory of the year Sudnay while on the outside looking in for two majors. the fans safe,” Koepka said last America is contacting those breaking the tournament scor- Ryder Cup purposes, still sit- Walter Hagen won four week about a major with no who bought tickets in advance ing record at the RBC Heritage. ting at seventh in the American straight times from 1924-27 fans. “Obviously, you’d like to to set up refunds. It said it will Throw in his playoff loss earlier points list, while Tiger Woods is when the PGA Championship have fans, but I understand with not process refunds for tickets this year at the RSM Classic ninth. Here’s a look at the latest format was . what’s going on it might not be bought from a secondary market and a third-place showing at landscape for U.S. Ryder Cup “We’ve got to do what we possible.” platform. the Sony Open and Simpson points heading into the Travel- The PGA Championship next is among the best players on ers Championship: year goes to Kiawah Island in Tour this season. He’s also 1. Brooks Koepka South Carolina. now up to second in the U.S. 2. Webb Simpson ©Yahoo! Ryder Cup standings, trailing 3. Dustin Johnson • • • only Brooks Koepka after his 4. victory at Hilton Head. 5. Webb Simpson American captain Steve 6. Gary Woodland Moves to Second Stricker now has six picks at his --- disposal, meaning that there will 7. Justin Thomas in U.S. Ryder only be six automatic qualifiers 8. Bryson DeChambeau Cup Standings after the BMW Championship 9. Tiger Woods by WILL GRAY in August. Koepka and Simpson 10. If the Ryder Cup is held as now occupy the first two spots, 11. Daniel Berger scheduled in a little over three followed by Dustin Johnson, 12. months, Webb Simpson now Patrick Reed, Xander Schauffele 17. seems like a lock to be on the and Gary Woodland. 19. U.S. roster. Justin Thomas is ranked 29. Phil Mickelson Webb Simpson (Getty Images) Simpson earned his second No. 3 in the world but he’s ©Golf Channel

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