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By Tony Leodora That caused us to reverse the Mountains to Midlands directional suggestion, starting instead in the rolling hills area of the state capital, Columbia. When most people think of golf in South Carolina, the mind immediately Obviously, in a fairly large city, hotels are plentiful. We found ourselves in is drawn to the coast. Resort areas such as Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Kiawah a very nice, and very new, Hyatt Place. It was a short drive to the renovated Island and Hilton Head Island are favorite golf destinations of millions each downtown area that features many trendy restaurants and shops. year. It also was a short drive to our first golf course, Cobblestone Park, home of To the great amazement of some, an entire other world of golf enchantment the University of South Carolina golf team. The colors, garnet and black, were exists in South Carolina. For the purpose of shining the spotlight on the trail everywhere – except on the emerald green fairways. of golf that stretches from the northern border of the state to the southern In fact, two of the nines on this 27-hole layout are named Garnet and border – throughout the interior – the Mountains to Midlands Golf Alliance Black. The third nine is the Gold nine. was formed. The longest combination is the Garnet-Black course. Don’t let its length “We knew we had something special – both in terms of golf and southern from the tips – 6,788 – fool you. With all of the hills and the elevated greens, hospitality – so we decided to work together back in 2001,” said Rick Saucier, the course plays much longer and can be a beast. the marketing arm for the Mountains to Midlands Golf Alliance. Or, as it is “If people select the proper tees, the course is actually very playable,” commonly called, M2M. explained Tom Graber, general manager at Cobblestone Park. “There is plenty “The tough part was bringing together almost 50 golf courses, as well as of room in the fairways and the holes are very much straight-forward.” all of the partners in the region,” Saucier explained. “We got help from two Second stop in the Columbia area was Golden Hills Golf and Country tourism organizations and a number of hotels and, before you knew it, we were Club. This Ron Garl design is a much tighter course, require shotmaking skills opening a formerly undiscovered area to the traveling golfers of America. It has on a number of holes. There also is quite a bit of water on the course, including been fun watching this grow.” a pond guarding the peninsula green on the challenging 10th hole. A big part of the fun is working with so many passionate people who Slightly more than an hour away lies Thoroughbred Country -- featuring are ready and willing to welcome visitors to their golf courses, hotels and the quaint town of Aiken and burgeoning North Augusta, divided by the restaurants. There is no way to hide the joy they share about working in their Savannah River from the heralded town of Augusta, Georgia. corner of the Deep South. The jewel of North Augusta is Mount Vintage Club, considered by many To make the trip as realistic as possible, we embarked on an eight-day, to be among the most scenic courses in South Carolina and the finest venue in 2,000-mile trek that began in the Philadelphia area, then completed a giant the M2M collection. circle that brought us to eight golf courses, three hotels and hundreds of Another fine course in the area is River Golf Club, designed by Jim Fazio. smiling faces. The basic route was I-95 on the way down, and I-81 through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia on the way back. South Carolina Golf continued on page 19 4 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t Oct.–Nov. 2017

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By Mike Kern limited quantities. There’s a variety of corporate hospitality options as well. Big-time golf will be returning to the Philadelphia area next year for the The response in the corporate community has been so good that an first time since the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion. additional Chalet inventory was added on the tee at the 18th hole. For more The BMW Championship, the penultimate event in the PGA Tour’s information on those possibilities contact David Fox at [email protected]. Or FedExCup Playoffs, will be held at Aronomink Golf Club in Newtown Square call him at 610-356-8000, extension 225. from Sept. 6-9. It’s basically the semifinals, which means the top 70 players in Aronimink hosted the PGA Championship (won by ) in 1962, the standings are competing to get into the 30-man Tour Championship two the U.S. Amateur in 1977 and the Senior PGA Championship in 2003. weeks later. Past BWM winners include , , Rory McIlroy, “We look forward to welcoming fans (from) near and far to join us for a , and (remember him?). This year the week of drama, fun and world-class golf,” said Aronimink president Joe Fabrizio. champion was Mark Leishman, who beat Rose and by three “When spectators arrive on the grounds ... they will find a fully restored course shots at Conway Farms in suburban Chicago. that is among the most challenging and celebrated in the country.” The 2010 AT&T, where crowds were overflowing mostly because of Aronimink has just gone through a renovation that brought the course Woods’ presence, was won by Rose, who beat Ryan Moore by a stroke. The back to its original 1928 Donald Ross American Parkland design, under the next year the champion was Nick Watney, by two over K.J. Choi. direction of noted Malvern-based architecitect Gil Hanse. The number of Another thing to keep in mind is that some players might be fighting for bunkers has increased from 75 to 176, and the greens and fairway areas have a spot on the U.S. team, as the Americans will attempt to win in been rebuilt to their original dimensions. Europe for the first time since 1993. And just the fourth time anywhere in a The course was the venue for the AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods, dozen matches since then. in 2010 and ‘11. Proceeds will be used to fund Platt Evans Scholarships for caddies attending This is the first time since 1959 that the event, formerly known as the Penn State and to establish a scholarship house in University Park, where the , has been contested in Pennsylvania. recipients can live together. Since 2007 the BMW has raised more than $26 “We’re pleased to be bringing the world’s top golfers to .. the Delaware million for caddie programs. Valley’s tremendous golf fan base,” said Vince Pellegrino, Western Golf The WGA is taking registration for tournament volunteers. More than Association senior vice president of tournaments. “We’re looking forward to 2,200 are needed to perform various tasks both inside and outside the ropes the energy and excitement (it) will generate.” that week. Tickets can be ordered at www.bmwchampionship.com. Grounds, For more info visit www.bnwchampionship.com. upgraded Trophy Club and all-inclusive 1899 clubs are currently available in See you there. 6 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST Oct.–Nov. 2017 Two premier courses. One unbelievable trip. Book your golf getaway with Caledonia Golf Vacations today.

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Pebble Beach Golf Links – Hole #18 Photo by Bart Keagy Pebble Beach Golf Links – Hole #8 Photo by Evan Schiller Courtesy of Jeff Altstadter –USGA: consistently challenge the best players in the game, make it an ideal venue to host USGA championships for years to come.” Venue to host its first U.S. Women’s Open Championship, seventh U.S. Open. “We take great pride in our special, longstanding partnership with the USGA,” said Bill Perocchi, CEO of Pebble Beach Company. “This announcement is a milestone in FAR HILLS, N.J. (October 24, 2017) – The USGA today announced Pebble the history of Pebble Beach and one we are thrilled about, especially as we prepare Beach Golf Links as the site for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open and 2027 U.S. Open to host the U.S. Amateur in 2018 and U.S. Open in 2019 during our centennial Championships, the 14th and 15th USGA championships in the course’s storied celebration. To be entrusted with hosting our seventh U.S. Open, and to be given the history. honor of hosting our first U.S. Women’s Open, is truly special and exciting for all of Pebble Beach, which is already scheduled to host the 2018 U.S. Amateur and 2019 us here at Pebble Beach.” U.S. Open Championships, will host the 78th U.S. Women’s Open – and its first – from June 1-4, 2023. The 127th U.S. Open – the seventh at Pebble Beach – will be Other future U.S. Women's Open sites are: May 31-June 3, 2018 at Shoal Creek contested June 17-20, 2027. in Shoal Creek, Ala.; May 30-June 2, 2019 at the Country Club of Charleston (S.C.); The legendary course on the Monterey Peninsula, designed by Jack Neville and June 4-7, 2020 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas; and June 3-6, 2021 at The Douglas Grant and opened in 1919, has produced several of the game’s memorable Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. moments in its previous five U.S. Opens. Jack Nicklaus’s 1-iron tee shot that struck Other future U.S. Open sites are: June 14-17, 2018 at Shinnecock Hills Golf the flagstick in 1972, ’s chip-in to thwart Nicklaus in 1982, Tom Kite’s Club in Southampton, N.Y.; June 13-16, 2019 at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links; pitch-in en route to victory in 1992 and Tiger Woods’ record 15-stroke victory in 2000 June 18-21, 2020 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.; June 17-20, 2021 are all stamped in the game’s lore. at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif.; June 16-19, 2022 at The Country “We are incredibly proud to bring the U.S. Women’s Open to Pebble Beach for the Club in Brookline, Mass.; June 15-18, 2023 at The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club; first time,” said Diana Murphy, president of the USGA. “The USGA is committed to June 13-16, 2024 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, bringing our championships to golf’s greatest venues and the opportunity to have the N.C.; June 12-15, 2025 at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club; and June 18-21, 2026 at best players in the world, female and male, compete at this iconic course will provide a Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. fantastic showcase of the game. Our friends at the Pebble Beach Company have always been wonderful partners and we are excited for all of our upcoming championships USGA Championships at Pebble Beach Golf Links with them.” 1929 U.S. Amateur: Harrison R. Johnston def. Dr. O.F. Willing, 4 and 3 During the course’s 98-year history, it has hosted five U.S. Opens, four U.S. 1940 U.S. Women's Amateur: Betty Jameson def. Jane S. Cothran, 6 and 5 Amateurs, two U.S. Women’s Amateurs and one PGA Championship. These will be 1947 U.S. Amateur: Robert H. "Skee" Riegel def. John W. Dawson, 2 and 1 the 14th and 15th USGA championships contested on the course, moving it to fourth 1948 U.S. Women's Amateur: Grace S. Lenczyk def. Helen Sigel, 4 and 3 all-time among host sites. 1961 U.S. Amateur: Jack Nicklaus def. H. Dudley Wysong Jr., 8 and 6 The 1972 U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach was the first to be played on 1972 U.S. Open: Jack Nicklaus def. Bruce Crampton by 3 strokes a course that is open to the public. It is one of six public-access courses to host a U.S. 1982 U.S. Open: Tom Watson def. Jack Nicklaus by 2 strokes Open. 1992 U.S. Open: Tom Kite def. by 2 strokes “The USGA’s relationship with Pebble Beach dates to the 1929 U.S. Amateur and 1999 U.S. Amateur: David Gossett def. Sung Yoon Kim, 9 and 8 it has proven itself time and again during the 11 previous championships,” said Mike 2000 U.S. Open: Tiger Woods def. 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King's Dunes Golf Course Hole # 15 University Park Country Club Hole #5

By Tony Leodora Keith Pope, president of Pope Golf, owns or manages 10 golf courses in Southwest Florida. He dealt with the anxiety in the days leading up to Hurricane Ever since Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10, there Irma, surviving throughout it, and dealing with the cleanup in the aftermath. has been a buzz among concerned Americans. “Fortunately, it’s not the first hurricane we’ve had here in Florida,” Pope First it was from friends and relatives of people, especially elderly people, said. “We’ve had the procedures in place to prepare the golf course staffs for living in Florida. They were concerned for their physical well-being. just such an event. We were prepared for it. Then there was the concern for property. Were the people who had to “We were very fortunate that, once the hurricane got north of Fort Myers, evacuate their houses able to get back into them? Were unattended winter it shifted a bit east of most of our courses along the coast. The ones in Naples vacation homes still standing? What about vandalism? Looting? (Esplinade) got a bit more damage. But, for the most part, we really dodge a Once all of these questions were answered concern turned toward the bullet.” hundreds of golf courses that were affected by Hurricane Irma. Pope reported that all of his courses, with the exception of the one in Most of the people in America’s Northeast – at least the ones who play Naples, were cleaned up and open by the Friday after the hurricane. golf – are looking toward a visit to Florida at some time this winter. Some for Ashley Hayden is head golf professional at University Park Country Club a long weekend … some for a week or two … some for the entire season, not in Sarasota. His club lost close to 100 large trees but bounced back in record to return until long after the last snowflakes have melted. time. And all of them have one thought on their mind – how did the golf courses “It’s most difficult for the staff,” reported Hayden. “They have to worry in Florida survive? about their family and their homes. They lose a few days of work. Then, once After an extended swing throughout much of the west coast of Florida, it power is restored, they come back to the golf course and have to work long, is a relief to report that most of them survived fairly well. strenuous hours in an effort to get things back to normal. Yes, there were trees downed throughout the storm area. At some courses, To their credit, “normal” is the operative word. The cleanup was amazing. more than 100 trees were lost. And there was debris everywhere – from the Lakewood Ranch, with three Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses, was shredded palm trees and bushes that lined the golf course. Truckloads of debris another large property that took a hit but bounced back quickly. A tour of the were cleared from the properties. King’s Dunes course three weeks after the storm revealed no traces of damage. And there were some courses affected by flooding. Entire holes became The condition of the course was outstanding. lakes. Mud was left on the greens after the water receded. But the best news is “Everybody did their part,” said Director of Golf Bryan McManis. that the flooding didn’t last long. “Lakewood Ranch is a huge community that depends on golf as an integral “Grass recovers quickly from flooding,” explained golf course architect Ron part of the everyday lifestyle. We can’t afford to be closed for long.” Garl, who is based in Lakeland, a town that saw the eye of Hurricane Irma pass Bottom line is that the courses in Florida have been through these damaging directly through it. “Damage doesn’t occur unless the water covers the grass for storms before. The staffs are both resourceful and resilient when it comes to more than a week.” dealing with the aftermath. One of the less fortunate courses was Worthington Country Club in Bonita So, to all who are planning a visit to Florida this winter … no worries. The Springs. It took a hit from the storm, then got a second punch when water golf courses are in great shape and waiting to be played. from surrounding properties drained onto the golf course. The course looked Tony Leodora – Host of GolfTalk Live radio show -- www.golftalklive.net like a good-size lake at the height of the flooding. Host of Traveling Golfer television show -- www.travelinggolfervideo.com 12 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t Oct.–Nov. 2017 2018 Memberships AVAILABLE Plan Your Pocono Golf Outing New Outdoor Pavillion & Bar Open To The Public Off Season Rates Starting Nov. 1st

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Kyle Henofer Holds Amateur Title Donald Crossin Wins Senior Division Robin McCool Takes Super Sr. Div. EXETER, Pa. — Indian Valley Country Club’s Kyle Henofer defeated Glenmaura National Golf estate, said. Club’s Patrick Mitchell in a sudden-death playoff to win the 60th Tournament of Champions at Fox In the Super-Senior (par 71, 5,787 yards) Division, Saucon Valley Country Club’s Robin McCool Hill Country Club (par 71, 6,508 yards) Tuesday. Both players carded respective 1-over-par 72s in carded a 1-over-par 72 to prevail by four strokes. regulation.. McCool, a three-time (2006-07, 2012) Senior winner in the Tournament of Champions, saw his “It was very nerve-racking, so I’m really relieved and happy. I wasn’t sure how it was going to play 9-iron facilitate a pair of back-nine birdies. On the par 3, 124-yard 11th hole, he used the club to create a out,” Henofer, 23, of Sellersville, Pa., said. “I kind of stayed in the moment and got it done.” two-footer for birdie. McCool again pulled 9-iron for a 115-yard approach on No. 17 (par 4, 334 yards). The nerves avalanched after Henofer, with tee honors, hooked his drive on No. 1 (par 4, 401 He deposited a 10-footer — six feet of break included — for birdie there. yards), the first playoff hole. The Arcadia University junior ran to the edge of the tee-box, crouched “I’ve played here before, so I know it can be a pretty difficult golf course. I just tried to make a lot of and prayed for a safe landing. His golf ball landed in the adjacent No. 9 fairway — 127 yards from the pars, which is what I did,” McCool, 66, of Center Valley, Pa., said. “When I made a bogey, I immediately flagstick. Mitchell then missed the fairway right with his drive. He negotiated an overhanging tree with birdied the next hole.” his approach, leaving it 15 yards shy of the hole location. Given the circumstances, Henofer decided to McCool, who finished second in the Association’s Super-Senior Player of the Year race a year ago, play his 50-degree wedge to the middle of the green. Mitchell’s third shot failed to release toward the didn’t play “up to my standards” in 2017. A housing move left the former GAP Executive Committee flagstick, forcing a testy 30-footer for par. He missed, opening the door for a Henofer two-putt victory member with a lot on his plate throughout the summer. McCool, however, turned a corner as the season from 20 feet. progressed, winning the Senior Division in the Lehigh Valley Amateur and placing fifth in the GAP “Once I saw him miss his putt, I did get a little bit more tentative [with my birdie try],” Henofer Senior Amateur at Lehigh Country Club. He’s excited to end the year on another triumphant note. said. “I was like, ‘Get the ball to the hole and get the two-putt.’” “Plus, I want to go to The Player’s Dinner [on Oct. 25]. Now I’m going to get my invitation,” Henofer, who completed his round three hours earlier, rearranged his academic schedule to make McCool said. Tuesday possible. He rescheduled a morning lab and called his Living World Religions professor once Open to current Member Club amateur champions, senior amateur champions and previous he realized a playoff was evident. Between sessions, Henofer met his girlfriend Madison Trauger, a winners, the Tournament of Champions began in 1962 in memory of Larry Malmed. The Golf sophomore at nearby Wilkes University, for lunch. The retreat helped mentally. Association of Philadelphia accepted the event in 1984 after Al Porter, the tournament’s coordinator, was “I didn’t think too much about golf. It allowed me to be comfortable up here,” Henofer said. “I have forced to retire because of an illness. A Senior Division was added in 1992. a really good support system. I’m really grateful for that.” Golf Association of Philadelphia A pair of par 5s ultimately set the playoff stage. Poor wedge approaches within 85 yards on Nos. 12 Founded in 1897, the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) is the oldest regional golf association (490 yards) and 14 (517 yards) caused bogeys. Henofer, on the other hand, birdied both. He powered in the United States and serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. Its 153 Member a 4-iron 207 yards to 35 feet and two putted on No. 12. After leaving a grip-it-and-rip-it 3-wood short Clubs and 57,000 individual members are spread across parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware of the 14th green, Henofer nestled a chip to five feet. He also inked red on No. 15 (par 4, 340 yards), and Maryland. As Philadelphia’s Most Trusted Source of Golf Information, the Golf Association of knocking a wedge 68 yards to 35 feet. Philadelphia’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf. “I really lucked out. I had a little bit of a read [from my playing partners] and realized how slow [the putt],” he said. “I really pounded it.” Championship Results Amateur Division Total Henofer needed a late charge after exiting his outward nine in 3 over. *Kyle Henofer, Indian Valley Country Club 72 “I wish I played a little bit smarter on the front,” he said. “I came out and really tried to bully the Patrick Mitchell, Glenmaura National Golf Club 72 course. It bit me in the butt. I played a lot smarter on the back. I completely changed my strategy.” David Kimbley, Philadelphia Publinks GA 73 Henofer earned a spot in the Tournament of Champions by claiming his first men’s title at Indian Greg O'Connor, Bellewood Country Club 74 Valley this summer. He defeated good friend and sometimes caddie Joe Harding in the Final. “I was really happy with the win that got me here. That’s been a monkey on my back,” Henofer said. John Mikiewicz, Fox Hill Country Club 74 Senior and Super Senior Division Senior Division Results Total Donald Crossin didn’t initially intend to compete in Tuesday’s event on his home course. He is Donald Crossin, Fox Hill Country Club 71 traveling later this week and thought it be best to hold off in preparation. Art Brunn, Wyoming Valley Country Club 72 The Fox Hill family changed his mind. "[Head professional Francis Hayes] and some of the members said, ‘You’ve got to play. It’s at our Robert Gill, Fox Hill Country Club 72 club. See what you can do,’” Crossin, 53, of Plains, Pa., said. “I’m glad I did.” John Alterman, Commonwealth National Golf Club 72 A fun experience and a trophy left the longtime Fox Hill member smiling. Crossin carded an even- John Willadsen, Sakima Country Club 72 par 71 to take the event’s Senior (par 71, 6,164 yards) title. He fired three birdies on the day. 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Justin Thomas Voted 2016-17 PGA TOUR Player of the Year Photo by Getty Xander Schauffele Voted 2016-17 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Photo by Getty

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced Wednesday Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – The PGA TOUR announced today that that FedExCup champion Justin Thomas has been named the 2017 PGA Xander Schauffele has been named the 2017 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year TOUR Player of the Year as voted on by the TOUR’s membership for the as voted on by the TOUR’s membership for the 2016-17 season. 2016-17 season. PGA TOUR members who played in at least 15 official money events this PGA TOUR members who played in at least 15 official money events this past season were eligible to vote. The balloting process ended on October 2. past season were eligible to vote. The balloting process ended on October 2. “On behalf of the PGA TOUR, congratulations to Xander Schauffele on “On behalf of the PGA TOUR, our congratulations to Justin Thomas on being voted PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner being voted the PGA TOUR Player of the Year by his peers,” said PGA TOUR Jay Monahan. “Being recognized by your peers is one of the highest honors Commissioner Jay Monahan. “With five remarkable wins and his season-long a player can receive, and Xander’s win at the TOUR Championship during consistency that resulted in the FedExCup title, Justin is a deserving winner of the FedExCup Playoffs capped off what had already been a remarkable rookie PGA TOUR Player of the Year. We also salute his excellence off the course, as season.” he is one of the many young stars that have been tremendous ambassadors for Schauffele, a 23-year-old resident of San Diego, California, capped off the PGA TOUR this year.” his season in record-breaking fashion by holding off FedExCup champion Thomas, a 24-year-old native of Louisville, Kentucky, captured the Justin Thomas to become the first rookie to win the season-ending TOUR 2017 FedExCup following a five-win season that included his first major Championship. By doing so, he finished the season third in the FedExCup. championship victory at the PGA Championship. His other victories came at Schauffele is the fourth member of the high school class of 2011 to earn the CIMB Classic, Sentry Tournament of Champions, Sony Open in Hawaii PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year honors, joining (2013), Daniel and Dell Technologies Championship. At the Sony Open, Thomas became the Berger (2015) and (2016). Thomas, another member of that youngest player to shoot 59 on the PGA TOUR, doing so in the first round en class, won the FedExCup this season by holding off Spieth and Schauffele, his route to a wire-to-wire victory. nearest competitors. Thomas joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth as the only Having captured The earlier in the season for his first players since 1960 to capture five wins, including a major, in a season before TOUR victory, Schauffele was one of six multiple winners during the 2016- the age of 25. 17 season, joining Thomas, Spieth, Dustin Johnson, and In 25 starts, Thomas had a TOUR-best 12 top-10 finishes (tied with Spieth) . In 28 starts, he turned in four top-10 finishes among 20 made with 19 made cuts. In addition to his five wins, Thomas added four additional cuts. top-five finishes, led by a runner-up effort at the TOUR Championship. He A 2016 graduate of the Web.com Tour, Schauffele was selected for the also took home the Arnold Palmer Award as the TOUR’s leading money- honor over Wesley Bryan, , and Grayson winner ($9,921,560) and finished third in Adjusted Scoring Average (69.359). Murray. Last week in his debut, Thomas posted a record of 3-1-1 for the victorious U.S. Team at Liberty National Golf Club. The PGA TOUR's web site is PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, Thomas, who will receive the Jack Nicklaus Trophy for winning PGA and the organization is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. TOUR Player of the Year, was selected for the honor over Dustin Johnson, Contact: Joel Schuchmann, (904) 280-4707, Hideki Matsuyama and Jordan Spieth. [email protected] 16 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t Oct.–Nov. 2017

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Brown Claims Art Wall Title Rodney Takes Senior Division Erickson Wins Super Sr. Div. PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Heading into the 18th hole of Wednesday's final round of the 13th Art Wall, Super Senior Division Jr. Memorial Championship at Chartiers Country Club, Dan Brown didn't know where he was on the PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Don Erickson stepped to the 17th tee at Chartiers Country Club and leaderboard. He promptly stepped to the tee and smashed a perfect drive, eventually making birdie to knew that his score of 7-over par likely wouldn't hold up at the 13th Art Wall, Jr. Memorial move to even par overall with a score of 140 and cruise to a four-shot win in the championship, which Championship. And when his approach shot on the 348-yard par 4 ended up on the fringe was presented by LECOM. over 30 feet away, the task at hand looked even more difficult. But Erickson was able to sink "That was my best drive in two days," said Brown, who plays out of the Pine Meadows Golf Complex the birdie putt, and also birdied No. 18, to finish with a second round score of 71 and a 36- in Lebanon. "It was nice to finish in style there." hole total of 5-over par 145 to win the Super-Senior portion of the championship, which was The event is for golfers 40 and over. It was the 51-year old Brown's first Art Wall title, and he led presented by LECOM. nearly wire to wire. Brown shared at least a tie for the lead throughout the second round. After an "I got a good break on 17 by making that putt," said Erickson, who plays out of DuBois opening round of 69, he was paired with co-leader Alex Urrea of The Club at Nevillewood and home Country Club. "And then on 18 I was just trying to lay it up with a 6-iron and it got up almost course hopeful Erik Bertrand, who was two shots behind them after a first round 71. But Bertrand to the fringe of the green." quickly tied for the lead with a birdie on the first hole, while Brown and Urrea made bogey. Brown moved Erickson, who won the Senior division of the event in 2013, rallied in Wednesday's second into the lead for good after a birdie on the 363-yard par 4 second hole. Making it even more important round. He entered the day two strokes behind leader and past champion Dave DeNezza. was that Urrea and Bertrand each struggled and carded triple bogey there, creating a big four-shot swing. Heading into No. 9, Erickson's scorecard had seven pars and a single bogey. All things The course was playing very difficult. Prior to this week, Brown had never played the Willie Park considered, Erickson was happy with that considering the conditions. design, and decided to just grip it and rip it. Don Erickson finished birdie-birdie to rally for a one stroke victory in the Super-Senior "To say this place is firm and fast would be an understatement," Brown said. "I decided to pretty division of the 13th Art Wall, Jr. Memorial Championship Presented by LECOM. Erickson much just hit driver everywhere, and thankfully, I was hitting it down the middle for the most part for carded rounds of 74-71 to finish just ahead of Dave DeNezza at the par 70 Chartiers Country two days in a row." Club. As the final pairing headed to the back nine, Brown held a three-shot lead over Bertrand. That margin was still intact when the group approached the 348-yard 13th hole. Both players hit good approach shots, Par 70 but Brown was away and had the first try at birdie. He sank it to move to even par for the championship, Championship Results (Ages 40-54) and then watched as Bertrand failed to convert his own short birdie try. Then on the following hole, the R1 R2 Total par-4 14th, Brown tried the safe play but it backfired. Dan Brown, (Pine Meadows Golf Complex) 69 71 140 "I just wanted to cozy it down there toward the hole, and I cozied it short," Brown said of his approach shot. "And then of course I missed the next putt." Erik Bertrand, (Chartiers Country Club) 71 73 144 Bertrand converted a nice approach shot into a solid par, and the lead was again at three strokes. But Todd Vonderheid, (Huntsville Golf Club) 76 70 146 a series of pars the rest of the way for Bertrand and the closing birdie for Brown clinched the four-shot Stephen DeStefano, (Summit Country Club) 72 75 147 final margin of victory. John Rodney, (Diamond Run Golf Club) 75 72 147 "I had no expectations here this week," Brown said. "It just turned out that I hit the ball pretty well and I was able to bring it home." Senior Division Results (Ages 55-64) Bertrand finished in second place at 144 (+4), an impressive effort at his home club. Huntsville Golf R1 R2 Total Club's Todd Vonderheid rallied back from an opening round of 76 to post the lowest score on day two, Rodney, John (Diamond Run Golf Club) 75 72 147 a 70, vaulting him into third place for the championship at 146. Tying for fourth were Summit Country Kenneth Phillips, () 72 77 149 Club's Stephen DeStefano and Diamond Run Golf Club's John Rodney at 147. Ed Podufal, ( e Kahkwa Club) 74 76 150 Senior Division Joe Corsi, (PAGA Individual Member) 76 75 151 John Rodney of Diamond Run Golf Club fired a second round 72 to come from behind and claim Doug Fedoryshyn, () 77 75 152 the Senior Division crown. Rodney's total of 147 (+7) edged out Lancaster Country Club's Ken Phillips, who followed up Tuesday's 72 (+2) with a 77 on Wednesday. Ed Podufal of The Kahkwa Club came Super Senior Division Results (Age 65+) in third in the division with rounds of 74-76 (+10). Rounding out the top five were PAGA Individual R1 R2 Total Member Joe Corsi (+11) and Applebrook Golf Club's Doug Fedoryshyn (+12). Rodney's round was Erickson III, Don (DuBois Country Club) 74 71 145 punctuated with a hole out for birdie from a greenside bunker on No. 17. Rodney did his damage to Dave DeNezza, (Hannastown Golf Club) 72 74 146 Chartiers CC on three holes - No. 2, No. 4 and No. 17. He birdied all three holes in both rounds, Paul Schlachter, ( e Club at Nevillewood) 74 73 147 representating the totality of his six birdies in the championship. Vincent Zachetti, (Hannastown Golf Club) 74 74 148 The Pennsylvania Golf Association would like to thank the staff and membership of Chartiers Country Club for their support and hospitality during the event. Ray Seemiller, (Diamond Run Golf Club) 73 77 150 18 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST Oct.–Nov. 2017

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Our other stop in the Greenville area was River Falls Plantation, on the South Carolina Golf north side of the city. This daily fee course is definitely one of the more continued from page 3 player-friendly courses in the area, only 6,560 yards from the tips, with more True to its name, there is plenty of water on this course … and plenty of scenic comfortable distances at 6,131 yards and 5,789 yards. A picturesque course, the views over the marshland. For added interest, there is the skyline of downtown views are made even more impressive by the looming Appalachian Mountains Augusta looming just beyond the river. in the distance. A short drive away is the town of Aiken. The word “quaint” might be Final leg of the trip took us to a combination of Deep South and New an understatement for this real slice of Americana. Accommodating all of the South. Rock Hill is basically a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina and has horse farms and training facilities in the area, some of the streets are still dirt shown great economic growth in recent years. New shopping centers in town, streets. Recent Belmont Stakes winner, Palace Malice, was bred in the area. surrounded by old country charm in every direction on the outskirts. But Aiken is not all about horses. There is plenty of great golf courses – Rather than Woodstone Plantation, Aiken Golf Club, and Palmetto, to name a few. Also, visit any number of the new chain restaurants, we opted for a country favorite “The Alley” is a section in town, lined with excellent restaurants and filled – The Dixie Pig. This barbecue restaurant is voted annually the best in the area with music each evening. Two of the streets – Whiskey Street and Easy Street … and the line forms at the door almost every evening. Pulled pork, smoked – bring back memories of the area’s brisk bootlegging industry. chicken, collard greens and black-eye peas, red slaw, their special mac-‘n-cheese “It’s a great place for a weekend getaway,” said Maryanne Keisler, regional and banana pudding are just some of the staples. tourism director for Thoroughbred Country. “Couples especially love the With full stomachs, it was easy to take on the two courses in the area. town. Plus it is close enough to Augusta, Charleston or Columbia to make it a Edgewater, lies alongside a huge man-made lake. It is part of a planned second- convenient addition to another vacation or business trip.” home community. Moving to the Mountains section of the trip, we were led to the next golf Tega Cay, also part of a large community, is one of the busiest in the area – course by a succession of orange tiger-paw prints on the surface of the highway. both for golf and its bustling social scene. There are 27 holes at Tega Cay but The Walker Course is the home of the University of Clemson golf team. the Grande View nine is the one with most of the scenic beauty and memorable Director of Golf Brent Jessup sums up the atmosphere by saying, “If it isn’t holes – especially the first and last. orange, it isn’t here.” Even the golf carts sport orange paw prints on the front The end of the trip left us less than a nine-hour drive from the Philadelphia face. area, with plenty of scenic beauty to pass the time. A slight diversion off I-81 to Dominated by a few large lakes, the Walker Course is as scenic as it is the Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains is a strong recommendation. challenging. It is a busy course that becomes busier on football weekends. It makes the perfect final chapter to a road adventure throughout the People park at the golf course, play golf in the morning, then walk to the Mountains to Midlands Golf Alliance. 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For more information on Miura Golf visit www.MiuraGolf.com. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. -- Miura has introduced to fit the club seamlessly into their set. Of course, entire family works hands-on in the factory and the ICL-601 driving iron. This Inner Cavity - Long we recommend these adjustments be done by an continues to carry on the Miura legacy. Iron is the latest in Miura's MG Collection, and authorized Miura dealer. All ICL-601 irons have a blends seamlessly with a set of any Miura irons. The weight port. World-renowned craftsman Katsuhiro Miura initial offering is a 23° 4-iron, with an 18° 2-iron and began hand-crafting and grinding irons in 1957, 20° 3-iron available later this fall. At address, the sole shape lets the clubhead sit in and has created one of the most respected brands a way that gives golfers confidence not usually found in the golf industry. Miura's endless quest for the "The inner cavity design is not new for Miura," when hitting a long iron. The clubhead's inner cavity perfect club has brought the world over 10 product says Hoyt McGarity, President of Miura Golf. "It was allows for a wider sole and lower center of gravity. series, a number that grows as the next generation first introduced with the hugely popular IC-2003. With a larger sweet spot comes more forgiveness, of the Miura family, led by sons Shinei and Modern technological advances have allowed us to high launch, and controlled spin rates that will Yoshitaka, continue their meticulous refinement and improve on the original design. This is accomplished benefit golfers of all skill levels. evolution of product lines. Each club is individually by integrating a 455 Carpenter Steel face (as found hand-crafted and will never be mass produced, as in our PP-9005 G) and the use of the variable "The ICL gives Miura traditionalists the generations of steel-making skill and passion bring weighting system found in the Hayate woods." opportunity to add technology to their game, us the world's finest golf clubs. while maintaining the quality and feel of a Miura Shinei Miura has optimized the center of gravity forged club," says Jason Rutkoski, Miura Golf vice This attention to detail is further demonstrated in by use of the variable weighting system, particularly president. "The ICL is a remarkable new product the new direction of the Miura brand, which reflects a addressing the mishits typically associated with a that will benefit golfers from all demographics, by partnership with Howard Milstein and the Nicklaus long iron. A top line which instills confidence is seamlessly fitting their existing set or adding a club Companies, broadening Miura's international paired with a sole design which delivers solid turf to fit that one shot/hole per round." reach. This rebrand was approached with the desire interaction, no matter the lie. for a look and feel that expertly mimics the clean The ICL-601 has a MSRP of $369. and sleek lines every Miura club. With the release The 23° ICL-601 includes an 8-gram weight, of more forgiving clubs, Miura is reaching deeper matching its weight to a standard 4-iron's. This About Miura Golf into the golf community and exposing more golfers allows the club to be assembled with the same shaft to its legendary feel and craftsmanship. Miura as your iron set or to be fitted with an optimum- Miura Golf makes the world's finest forged golf accomplishes this through products that display the performing shaft. As with other forged irons, the clubs, which are designed and manufactured by the same exquisite quality, but with the ability to serve lie and loft angles are adjustable - enabling golfers Miura family in their factory in Himeji, Japan. The golfers of all skill levels. 32 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST Oct.–Nov. 2017 2017 Pocono Cup Champs Lehigh Valley Pros Defeated the Pocono Professionals 12 1/2 points to 11 1/2 points after 27 Holes of Competition at Southmoore G.C. Pocono Pro Golf Series St. Davids Duo Dazzles in USGAFourBall Quali er at Waynesborough against each other,” said Dressel, 29, of Wayne, Pa. A 3-for-2 playoff determined the final two spots in the event. On Monday evening, The Ridge at Back Brook’s Brandon Dalinka and Bailey Patrick earned the first invitation. Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Sean Semenetz and Jack Wallace battled through five playoff holes versus clubmates Conrad Von Borsig and Robby Walizer – a duel that resumed Tuesday morning – to secure the third and final berth. The championship proper will take place May 19-23 at Jupiter Hills Club (Tequesta, Fla.)

QUALIFIERS Stephen Dressel / Brian Gillespie; Wayne, Pa., Newtown Square, Pa. 64 *Brandon Dalinka / Bailey Patrick; Margate City, N.J., Charlotte, N.C. 66 Brian Gillespie (left) and Stephen Dressel fired a 7-under 64. *Sean Semenetz / Jack Wallace; Philadelphia, Pa., Beverly, N.J. 66 ALTERNATES (in order) *Conrad Von Borsig / Robby Walizer; Philadelphia, Pa. 66 PAOLI, Pa. — It’s quite common to find the St. Davids duo of Stephen Dressel and Brian Samuel Banks / Marco Poccia; Glen Allen, Va., Richmond, Va. 67 Gillespie competing against each other on Saturdays on their home turf as clubmates. It’s not very often, however, they get to call each other teammates. Failed to qualify Their standout performance Monday in a U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier at Waynesborough Michael Brown / Scott McLaughlin; Maple Shade, N.J., Hatboro, Pa. 67 Country Club (par 71, 6,8648 yards) may change things. Dressel and Gillespie paired up for Michael McDermott / Jeffrey Osberg; Bryn Mawr, Pa.. 68 the first time in a USGA event to earn medalist honors thanks to a scorching 7-under 64. Daniel Timby / Tom Timby; Avon Lake, Ohio, Doylestown, Pa. 68 “We’ve been playing lot of golf against each other at the club these past few years. It was Sean Seese / Benjamin Smith; Rydal, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa. 68 nice, for a change, to be on the same side of things. We’ve really been pushing each other Eddie Johnson / Stephen Seiden; Havertown, Pa., Newtown Square, Pa. 70 lately and it was great to see it paid off today,” said Gillespie, 42, of Newtown Square, Pa. Jason Loehrs / Scott McNeil; Havertown, Pa., Philadelphia, PA. 70 “It’s nice to be on the same side for once. It feels great to cheer him on instead of cheering Joe April / Marc Mandel; Berwyn, Pa., Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 71 Oct.–Nov. 2017 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST 33 Antigua Raises $15,000 and Donates Over 7,000 Pieces of Antigua Apparel For Hurricane Relief

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Moscow, PA – Brett James Wagner or Cresco captured the 2017 AGA Lawler Junior Tour at Elmhurst Country Club with an oustanding round of 2-under par 70. Shavertown, PA - Logan Paczewski, Dallas, captured the 2017 Association Junior Troy Keller, Clarks Summit, finished in second just two shots back with a round of Tournament of Champions at Huntsville Golf Club. After Round 1 at Fox Hill even-par 72. Billy Pabst, Elmhurst, and Kyle Pillar, Hawley, each carded rounds of 74 Country Club was cancelled due to summer storms the tournament was reduced to to finish tied for third place. 18 holes at Huntsville Golf Club. Paczewski fired a round of 1-over par 73 to capture In the girls division Jessica McClellan or Freeland carded a round of 80 to win the the title by 3 shots. Logan Paczewski who is only 13 becomes the youngest champion in the event girl's title by seven shots. Of the win Jessica said “I was happy with the win, but I am history edging out Duke University Golf Alumni Andrew Beiber who was also 13 dissapointed to make a bogey on 18 to miss breaking the 80 mark.” when he etched his name on the Art Wall Jr. Trophy with a win in 2008. The "shot-of-the-day" came compliments of Collin Ennis who made a hole-in-one Connor Kelleher of Clarks Summit, Crobin Babyak of Tafton, and Shane Angle of on the 153 yard par 3 when his 8 iron found the bottom of the cup. Mountain Top finished in tie for second as all shot 76 on the day. The AGA would like to thank host Elmhurst Country Club and 2017 title sponsor In the girl's division Jessica McClellan, Freeland, capture the 2017 Founders Cup Ashley Machine & Tool. on the first playoff hole over Emma Harding, Tunkhannock, after both players carded rounds of 86 in regulation. Emma Nemitz, Madison Twp. finished in third with a score of 89. RESULTS Total The Anthracite Golf Association would like to thank all of the host courses at Brett James Wagner, Cresco - 70 our 18 events in 2017, as well as our title sponsor Ashley Machine & Tool for their Troy Kelleher, Clarks Summit - 72 continued support of junior golf. Bill Pabst Jr., Moscow - 74 Kyle Pillar, Hawley - 74 Boys Results Tournament of Champions Total Jack Habeeb, Scranton - 75 Ben Sweetra, Danville - 76 Nate Trout, Greentown - 76 Logan Paczewski, Dallas 35 38 73 Shane Angle, Mountain Top - 76 Connor Kelleher, Clarks Summit 38 38 76 Corbin Babyak, Tafton - 77 Corbin Babyak, Tafton 36 40 76 Aj Olszewski, Macungie - 79 Shane Angle, Mountain Top 35 41 76 Connor Kelleher, Clarks Summit - 79 Ryan Keyes, Parsons 40 37 77 Jeremy Harper, Mountain Top - 79 Troy Kelleher, Clarks Summit 36 42 78 Martin Cryan, Forty Fort - 79 Billy Pabst Jr., Roaring Brook 40 39 79 Mike Golden, Mountain Top - 79 Alex Pillar, Hawley 41 39 80 Collin Ennis, Pleasant Mount - 80 Jeremy Harper, Mountain Top 40 41 81 Dominic DiPietro, Dunmore - 80 Martin Cryan, Forty Fort 40 43 83 Jason Mowry, Meshoppen - 80 Jessica McClellan, Freeland - 80 Girl's Results Tournament of Champions Total Alex Pillar, Hawley - 81 Conor Newman, South Abington - 81 Jessica McClellan, Freeland 42 44 86* Ethan Zawatski, Dallas - 81 Emma Harding, Tunkhannock 42 44 86 Daniel Hinton, Dickson City - 83 Emma Nemitz, Madison Twp. 45 44 89 Jake Millan, Scranton - 83 Marin Dremock, Drums 50 48 98 Thomas Guadette, Tobyhanna - 83 Evie Williams, Mountain Top 47 54 101 Will Brown, Clarks Summit - 83 Leslie Major, Scranton 46 55 101 Daniel Flickinger, Clarks Summit - 84 Ian Fedorchak, Simpson - 84 *won in playoff 36 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST Oct.–Nov. 2017 ONLY A Hop Swing AND

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Publication: Golf Pennsylvania/Golf Northeast Size: 10.167 x 5.5” Job#:142-6119 Run Date: Spring 2016 Dana Communications 609.466.9187 Oct.–Nov. 2017 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST 37 Wyoming Valley Country Club Wins 2017 AGA Men's Coal Scuttle Championship

Wyoming Valley CC Wins 2017 AGA Coal Scuttle Championship

Hanover, PA - Wyoming Valley Country Club captured the 67th Anthracite Golf Association Coal Scuttle Championship today for the third consecutive Emanon CC 294 305 599 year. The two time defending champions opened up with a round of 290 at David Mecca 68 72 140 Elmhurst Country Club. The team followed their opening round to combine Len Coleman 71 77 148 for a 285 in round 2 at their home course of Wyoming Valley Country Club. John Petrosky 78 76 154 The two day total of 575 was good enough to take the title by 24 shots. John Mulhern 77 80 157 Emanon Country Club (599) finished in second and Glenmaura National Mike Amitia 92 83 175 Golf Club (60) 1finished in third. Art Brunn Jr. lead the way for the team Champions from Wyoming Valley Glenmaura Natl. GC 303 298 601 Country Club with a score of 72-70-125. Joe Weiscarger also carded a 142 total Christian Davis 72 75 147 with rounds of 72 and 70. Rounding out the team for Wyoming Valley Country Patrick Mitchell 78 73 151 Club were club champion Eric Plisko, Tom Biscotti, and Frank Schiel Jr. Matt Hoover 77 74 151 David Mecca of Emanon Country Club took the individual title. Mecca Gus Steiger 76 81 157 fired rounds of 68-72 for a 3-under par total of 140. The total was good enough Brandon Jackson 81 76 157 for a two-shot victory over Art Brunn Jr. and Joe Weiscarger who both ended with a 1-under par 142 totals for the 36 hole event. Huntsville GC 299 304 603 17 Teams representing member clubs in 18 counties in Pennsylvania competed Todd Vonderheid 75 72 147 in this years 67th Anthracite Golf Association Coal Scuttle Championship. 10 Gary Sagan Jr. 72 78 150 teams made the cut after round 1, the final results from those teams are listed Jim Hoover 76 76 152 below. Brian Corbett 76 78 154 Frank Pinnacoli 82 78 160 FINAL TEAM RESULTS Wyoming Valley CC 290 285 575 Elmhurst CC 292 311 603 Art Brunn Jr. 72 70 142 Mike Bonavoglia 72 75 147 Joe Weiscarger 70 72 142 Doug Nardella 73 80 153 Eric Plisko 74 71 145 Bill Pabst 80 74 154 Tom Biscotti 74 78 152 Ed Knight 74 82 156 Frank Schiel Jr. 83 72 155 Tim Hinton 73 85 158 38 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t Oct.–Nov. 2017 81ST LEHIGH VALLEY AMATEUR 2017 Championship Winners Green Pond Country Club Championship Flight Super Senior Champion NICK LUKOW 70 Lehigh Valley Amateur Lehigh Valley Amateur MIKE GURO T. Sarko Vs. C. Cox E. Kluemper Vs. D. Kearney C. Cox E. Kluemper JIM MARU 70 L. SMITH TIM NAGLE 71 Legendary Champion Super Senior First Flight Champion K.MILLER Lehigh Valley Amateur Lehigh Valley Amateur J. Milutis Vs. J. Robertson I. Haluska Vs. B. Butz G BULIGA 71 J. Robertson B. Butz P. ROGOWICZ

Legendary First Flight Champion Super Senior Second Flight Champion Better Ball Of Partners Lehigh Valley Amateur Lehigh Valley Amateur Senior Division M. Trexler Vs. H. Gates B. Spence Vs. B. Schubach Lehigh Valley Amateur H. Gates B. Schubach STEVE DOMITROWITS 69 Presidential Flight Champion Super Senior Third Flight Champion LARRY PERKINS Lehigh Valley Amateur Lehigh Valley Amateur R. Matuczinski Vs. M. Englert Bruce Jodoin Vs. M. Tomasic DYLA N SPADT 71 M. Englert Bruce Jodoin SHANE GUNNING

Senior Championship BOB SCHUBACH 71 Lehigh Valley Amateur Better Ball Of Partners FRED LENING R. McCool Vs. M. Hogan Regular Division R. McCool Lehigh Valley Amateur JUDD PAPE 72 DON KEISER Senior First Flight Champion STEVE GONZALES 65 Lehigh Valley Amateur WILL MARQUETTE BEN SPENCE 73 B. Johnson Vs. M. Choi RICH FRYER RYAN ORCUTT 66 M. Choi DAVE OLEXSON RICH KOVACS 73 Senior Second Flight Champion MIKE HOGAN 69 MIKE BALCO Lehigh Valley Amateur RILEY HOGAN5 R. Keosian Vs. R. Zampella BILL LYDICK 73 R. Zampella ROB ARNTS 69 J. FRONZONI LONNIE PINTANDE Senior Third Flight Champion LARRY PRITCHARD 73 JASON BARKLEY 70 BILL BORATH Lehigh Valley Amateur J. HEYDT B. Burd Vs. G. Harding G. Harding JOHN DONOFRIO 70 ROB ZAMPELLA 73 MARK FOWLER BOB JOHNSON Oct.–Nov. 2017 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t 39

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