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2013 Annual Report WESTCHESTER GOLF ASSOCIATION Caddie Scholarship Fund, Inc. Over fifty years of providing scholarship aid to young men and women in service to golf ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 FROM PRESIDENT WESTCHESTER GOLF ASSOCIATION ROBERT G. RUSK CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. SERVING FAIRFIELD (CT), BRONX, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, Dear Friends of the ROCKLAND, SULLIVAN, ULSTER AND WESTCHESTER (NY) COUNTIES WGA Caddie Scholarship Fund, The WGA Caddie Scholarship Fund was established in 1956 “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” If you haven’t read the by Willie P. Turnesa and Udo Reinach to provide college book or seen the movie, trust me, get it from the library or scholarships to students with financial need. Since its inception, Netflix. You’ll enjoy more than a compelling storyline, as it the CSF has provided in excess of $9,000,000 in scholarship aid highlights of one of the most fundamental relationships in sports- caddie and golfer. Both Eddie Lowery and Francis to over 2,300 students. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 Ouimet achieved great personal, career and life success, to $8,000 per year. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, launched from their experiences together on the golf course. have applied to or currently attend school, and have worked a minimum of two seasons in service to golf at a WGA member The mission of the WGA Caddie Scholarship Fund is club. Service to golf includes caddying, golf course maintenance, central to this relationship. Along with caddies and golfers, and work in the pro shop, bag room or on the practice range. the three form a virtuous circle. At the center, the Great- WAYS TO HELP est Game gives to all. Many golfers give back to the game by supporting caddies directly, and through groups like the • Join the Bag Tag Program CSF. Through the CSF, caddies get an educational oppor- All donors receive bag tags to acknowledge their support. tunity that they might not otherwise have had, an incredible Those who choose to donate at a higher level may become complement to go along with the life lessons of golf. And members of the Par-Birdie-Eagle-Double Eagle Clubs with caddies support their golfers, give back to the caddies that contributions respectively of $150-$300-$600-$1,000. come behind them, to the CSF directly, and ultimately to the Greatest Game. The virtuous circle continues. • Establish a named or endowed scholarship • Make a pledge to support a Marathon participant We are very excited about the trajectory of the CSF, and • Play in our Pro Am or Golf Marathon our growing relationships with our donors, sponsors, and of • Become an event sponsor course, our scholars. Thank you for playing your critical role in the virtuous circle of the Greatest Game by supporting • Make a birthday or memorial contribution the Caddie Scholarship Fund. Whether it’s the bag tag pro- gram, the Pro Am, the Marathon, an endowed scholarship, or your time and talent, there are many ways to help and we greatly appreciate them all. Please reach out to any one of us on the Board or the Execu- tive Staff if you would like to learn more. Sincerely, Robert G. Rusk President Caddie Scholar and Marathon Participant Paul Toohey, CSF ’14 2 33 EVENTS THE PRO AM GOLF TOURNAMENT The 32nd Annual Caddie Scholarship Fund Pro Am was held on August 26, 2013 at Old Oaks Country Club. The Fund is most grateful to the Board of Governors and members of Old Oaks for hosting and re-scheduling the event after the original date was rained out. The day consisted of morning & afternoon shotguns, and an John Eric Eklund, CSF ’12 evening cocktail reception. Prizes were awarded to winners of the team competitions, with low professionals receiving a prize as well. This fun day of golf was in support of the Caddie Scholarship Fund, raising approximately $50,000 to help support the current caddie scholars. We once again thank all who participated! Past CSF President Rob Bluestone Adam Hoyle, CSF ’14 CSF President Rob Rusk of Sleepy Hollow and D.W. Porto of West Hills with Brendan Dlouhy of Titleist. SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for the 2014 CSF Pro Am at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. From left to right: Sleepy Hollow team members Roger Parker, Kieran Duffy, and CSF President Rob Rusk with caddies. Tuesday, August 12, 2014 4 5 GOLF MARATHON The 2013 Golf Marathon was held on August 19th at The Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, NY. Participants included WGA caddie scholars, caddie masters, golf professionals and club members at Westchester and Connecticut clubs. The participants enlisted the support of friends, family and club members to benefit the CSF. Local businesses also supported their efforts by donating prizes for the most holes played and leading fundraisers. Playing from dawn Center: Matthew Corbetta, CSF ’02 and David Glennon, CSF ’81 with assistants. until dusk, the thirty-six participants completed 1,931 holes. The leading fundraiser was Sunningdale Caddie Master Kyle Sedlacek. The leading scorer for the fourth year in a row was CSF alumnus Andy Kruczkiewicz, who played 133 holes. We are grateful to the President, Board of Governors and membership of Whippoorwill for accommodating us on this important day. Deuayne Crawford, CSF ’06 Mike Sama, CSF ’14 being interviewed by News12 Neil Lovelady, Team Sunningdale CC of Darien SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for the 2014 Golf Marathon at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY. Monday, September 8, 2014 Team Innis Arden 6 7 ALUMNI OUTING CONTRIBUTIONS The 39th Annual Caddie Scholarship Fund Alumni Golf Outing was held We gratefully acknowledge the following donors. on Thursday, July 25th at GRAND PATRONS - $5,000+ Mt. Kisco Country Club. More than 70 alumni and Mr. Ernest Abrahamson Mr. John J. Pinto friends enjoyed a round of Joseph Alexander Foundation Mr. William Purdy golf followed by a dinner Anonymous Mr. Albert Rabil BMW of North America Mr. Eric P. Sheinberg reception. That evening, Mr. Robert P. Castrignano Mr. George N. Tompkins, Jr. the WGA CSF presented Albert Gilligan and CSF Award Recipient Bill Gilligan Mr. & Mrs. Joel E. Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Wang the Sally Francis Alumni Mr. & Mrs. Bud Gruenberg Mr. Leonard M. Weintraub Award to William Gilligan, CSF ’81, for his distinguished Lee S. Kreindler Foundation Mr. Robert M. Weintraub service and generous support of the Fund. Metropolis Country Club Women Westchester Seniors Mr. & Mrs. Leland B. Paton Golf Association SAVE THE DATE! PATRONS - $2,500+ Please join us for the 2014 Alumni Outing at Mr. Ronald E. Bjorklund, Jr. Mr. Edwin B. Howard, Jr. St. Andrew’s GC in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Mr. Kenneth Chenault Mr. Neal Krumper Mr. Neil A. Clark Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Manfred, Jr. Monday, July 28, 2014 Mr. Timothy J. Doheny Metropolitan Golf Association Dr. Donald S. Dworken Mr. & Mrs. Paul McEvoy, Jr. Mr. Jeffrey Dworken Mr. Michael J. Moss Mr. Kevin B. Dwyer Mr. Ric Nadel Mrs. Harold R. Eckman Mr. Edward P. Nolan BMW CADDIE Mr. Stuart Fraser Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Roth SCHOLARSHIP SERIES Mr. Thomas F. Hodgman, Sr. During the 2013 golf season, the Westchester Golf As- DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB - $1,000+ sociation Caddie Scholarship Fund partnered with BMW to hold a series of hole-in-one events at member clubs. The Mr. & Mrs. Norman W. Alpert Mr. Paul Cuccinello top finishers at these events qualified to attend a special Mr. Michael C. Aronstein Mr. William B. Deakins Bencivenga, Ward & Co. Mr. Robert G. DeLaMater BMW Caddie Scholarship Series Finale tournament in Mr. Eric T. Berridge Mr. Lee Einsidler Chicago during BMW Championship week. The top Mr. Geoffrey Bible Mr. Phil Eyre finishers in flight A were Ethan Shapiro, who qualified at Mr. Robert J. Bluestone Mr. John P. Farrauto Rockrimmon Country Club, and Mike Slaven of Quaker Bonnie Briar Mr. Philip M. FitzGerald Ridge Golf Club. They each won a trip to the BMW Golf Women’s Golf Association Mr. William F. Gilligan Cup International US Final at Pinehurst. Mr. Mark Brennan Mr. Joshua Gladstein Mr. Conrad L. Bringsjord Mr. David A. Glennon Zack Johnson and Caddie Masters Association Mr. Thomas M. Goff Phil Mickelson, Mr. Herbert L. Camp Mr. Jack C. Goldfrank and their longtime Mr. John K. Castle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goodman caddies, Damon Mr. & Mrs. Norman Cerk Mr. Henry Harnischfeger, Jr. Green and Jim Mr. Robert Cioffi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hegarty “Bones” Mackay at Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Per Heidenreich the Caddie Series Mr. & Mrs. Christopher B. Combe Mr. Paul J. Huchro closing ceremony. Mr. John F. Connor Mr. Robert Ivosevich Mr. & Mrs. Eric M. Corrigan Mr. Joseph M. Jacobs 8 9 DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB - CONTINUED EAGLE CLUB - CONTINUED Mr. Tom Joyce Mr. John O’Herron, Sr. Mr. Norman Gaffney Mr. D.W. Porto Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Karotkin Mr. Donal J. Orr Mr. Stephen Gallucci Mr. & Mrs. Steven Prince Mr. Chris Kenney Mr. Frank J. Palmeri Mr. Lex N. Gamble Mr. Kevin P. Quigley Mr. Jaideep Khanna Mr. Roger A. Parker Mr. Nathan Gantcher Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Reingold Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kingdon Mr. & Mrs. Peter P. Post Mr. James L. Greenwald Mr. Todd B. Richter Mr. James Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Douglas M. Quartner Mr. John J. Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. James F. Rittinger Mr. Benjamin C. Kirschenbaum Mr. Earl G. Rix Mr. Thomas Hayes Mr. Milo Riverso Mr. Charles D. Kleinow Mr. Peter B. Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Lonny Henry Mr. David E. Rogers Mr. David Kubie Mr. & Mrs. Scott Roskind Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Herdrich Mr. Frederick P. Rose Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Layton Mr. Robert G.
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