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Destination: U.S. Women's Amateur at Rolling Green Pocono Golf Courses Ready for Summer Dustin Johnson Takes U.S. Open at Oakmont Crystal Springs Golf Resort A Luxury New Jersey Getaway Edgewood in the Pines Gets Facelift ING Golf Conference Jack Frost National Experience Golf in Herber Valley, Utah Golf Club Results; Philly PGA , PPGS and AGA Blakeslee, PA 2 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016

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By Mike Kern to 64. Wednesday is the opening round of match play. On Thursday there will be two rounds. Friday is the quarterfi- Rolling Green Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia (Spring- nals, Saturday the semis and Sunday is the 36-hole finale. field, Delaware County) is celebrating it’s 90th birthday this Admission is free, and spectators are encouraged to attend. year. The William Flynn-design, a Parkland-style course, has If you’ve never experienced match play before, it really is hosted one U.S. Golf Association championship before. That a different animal. Momentum can literally shift with one was in 1976, when when JoAnne Gunderson Carner won her swing. The 2005 U.S. Amateur at Merion was a prime ex- second U.S. Women’s Open by beating Sandra Palmer by two ample of that. It’s an exciting format, and one we obviously shots in an 18-hole playoff. don’t see much of any more. But if you’re a fan of the Ryder It was her eighth and final USGA title, the most by any Cup, this is similar. The only difference is the players aren’t female. competing for their countries or continents. But the prize is This August 1-7, the club will once again be hosting a ma- just as cherished. And you might get to see one of the up- jor. Only this time it’s the U.S. Women’s Amateur, which is coming stars. one of the oldest on the USGA schedule. It’s been around since “I can’t really describe how good it feels,” O’Sullivan said 1895. Carner won it five times, second only to six-time champion Glenna after her victory, which not only earned her the Cox Trophy but a whole bunch Collette Vare, who back in the 1920s and ‘30s was to the women’s game what of future exemptions. “To be able to come out on top is just incredible. It was Bobby Jones was to the men. just such a tough match. I feel so blessed.” The defending champion is Arizona native Hannah O’Sullivan, who beat She trailed by three holes through 15, but had drawn even eight holes later. fellow 17-year-old old Sienna Brooks, a Floridian, 3 and 2 in the final match She then took the lead and clinched it by making a 4-foot par putt on the 34th last year at Portland (OR) G.C. In May O’Sullivan became the world’s top- hole. Now she’s part of history. ranked amateur. She’s already made the cut in three LPGA majors. This is Pennsylvania’s 85th U.S.G.A championship, and the second of four Six players have won this championship three straight times, including Juli conducted in the state this year. The men’s Open was of course held at Oak- Inkster. Another seven have managed to at least repeat. mont. The Mid-Amateur will be at Stonewall Links (Elverson, Pa.), and the Rolling Green will provide a nice test, especially on the greens, many of Women’s Mid-Am at Kawkwa Club in Erie. Both are Sept. 10-15. which are three-putts waiting to happen even if you’re careful. Playing from The last Women’s Am in the commonwealth was 2004, at Kawkwa. The last below the hole is not a bad thing. The par-71 layout will play to 6,259 yards. one in the Philly area was the year before that, at Philadelphia Country Club. Both nines close with a par 5, one measuring 544 and the other 466. Interest- That was won by Virada Nirapathpongporn. ingly, the 17th is also a three-shotter of 469. A fourth par 5, No. 7, is 499. Seven other Women Ams have been held in the greater Delaware Valley. There are five par 3s, ranging from 147 to 195. The shortest par 4 is 340, the Sunnybook hosted in 1978, Merion four times (1904, ‘09, ‘26 and ‘49), longest 418. And yes, it figures to be hot. Whitemarsh Valley in 1934 and Philly C.C. in 1899. The first two days are stroke-play qualifying to whittle the field from 156 4 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016

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Pocono Manor East Course 18th Hole Mountain Laurel Golf Course

By John Zimich fairway to hit and a downhill drive. He said one of the toughest holes at Mountain Laurel is No. 9 with water guarding both sides of the fairway on the long uphill par-5. "It is a scary hole and you can't be Summer time in the Pocono Mountains includes golfing, hiking, biking, fishing or just relaxing and intimidated with the drive on No. 9,'' added VanBuskirk, Jr. "The second shot involves a long uphill one taking in the beautiful surroundings. And if you're a golfer the summer months is a great time to play so it just doesn't end with the water. courses like Pocono Manor, Mountain Laurel and Jack Frost National. Another gem to visit and south of "I really like our No. 10 hole that is very narrow. It requires accuracy and the green is surrounded by the mountains is Blue Ridge Trail. water. Putting surface slopes right to left. It's a short par-4 but it can be very tricky.'' Mountain Laurel Pocono Manor is being restored to its glorious past when legends like Art Wall, Jr., Julius Boros, Sam also has specials for golfers and tee times and further information is available by calling (570) 443-7424. Snead and Arnold Palmer played. The East Course is looking great and has been drawing rave reviews. Jack Frost National Golf Club is another outstanding golf course in the Pocono Mountains. Cover- "Honestly, the course is the nicest I have seen it in a long, long time,'' said Greg Wall, longtime head ing some 200 acres, Jack Frost National offers striking views and vistas. It sits at the crest of Jack Frost golf pro there. "Highgate Hotels, our management company, has been doing a great job in managing the Mountain and encompasses an elevation of some 2,000 feet. The course measures 7,200 yards from the golf course and inn. championship tees but is very playable for both the novice and most proficient golfers with several sets of "It's been exciting and the course is getting better and better. We're still very affordable and the word tees. Like the other Pocono courses, Jack Frost National has a full service pro shop and offers golf lessons. is getting out. People are coming back.'' The weatherman has cooperated this season and our course is in beautiful shape," said Robert Birk, Wall also noted that credit for the great condition of the course has to go to greens superintendent head golf pro. "Play has been very good and we're always being complimented on the condition of the Tom Stem and his staffers. course.'' A new pavilion and bar area has been added at the facility, adding more features to Jack Frost One of the unique holes at Pocono Manor is the 77-yard downhill seventh hole. The green there National. has been rebuilt and restored to its original contour. No. 7 is one of the favorite holes of those who play Seniors, within a 30-mile radius, on Mondays can take advantage of lunch and a beer for $35 with Pocono Manor. A cart path project is set to begin shortly. the price being $48 for those seniors outside of the 30-mile limit. Speaking of unique, No. 3, another par-3 hole, is one that is always talked about when discussing There are other specials being offered and golfers interested and also looking for starting times can Pocono Manor. The tee shot is a blind one to a bowl green. This shot brings one a little consternation call (570) 443-2414. since you can't see where the ball is landing. Wall The award-winning Blue Ridge Trail Golf said the course offers several specials, including $30 Course, featuring 27-holes, is located in the Nuan- for seniors Monday through Friday, ladies day, un- gola area of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Year after limited golf day and twilight golf. Further informa- year, it continues to draw rave reviews and awards. tion is available by calling 1-800-233-8150. "We're in beautiful shape,'' says Tony Barletta, Mountain Laurel is another great layout and is club manager at Blue Ridge Trail. "It's just unbe- in topnotch condition, says Howie VanBuskirk, Jr., lievable how we get better and better with each head golf pro there. passing year. That can be attributed to our owners, "Play has been steady and we're pleased with the the Tambur family, who are always looking to make results,'' said VanBuskirk, Jr. "But there is always it better and spare no money in doing so.'' room to improve those numbers. The golf course Barletta noted groups of players have been has been in great shape.'' Besides the golf course, coming back year after year from New York, New Mountain Laurel continues to upgrade Jack's Grill Jersey, Philadelphia and from throughout North- and will be constructing a new outdoor patio with eastern Pennsylvania. fire pits that will add to the ambience. VanBuskirk, "A senior from Sunbury played the other day Jr., added that the facilities at Mountain Laurel are and said this is the best course he has ever been on second to none. He said that can be attributed to and noted he has visited hundreds of courses in his Cathy Gower, the club's general manager. She's lifetime,'' added Barletta."We're certainly proud of just a wonderful person to work with and is always all the great awards we have received and that also looking for us to improve. can be attributed to our great greens staff headed The Mountain Laurel golf pro said the course up by Dwayne Schell, superintendent.Tee times is very playable for all genders and skill levels, Blue Ridge Trail Golf Course and further information concerning outings, etc. can adding No. 1 is a great starting hole with a wide be made by calling (570) 579-6355. 6 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016 July 2016 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST 7 Johnson Takes U.S. Open at Oakmont In Drama Filled Final Round

Dustin Johnson Tees Off at Oakmont Country Club Dustin Johnson Holds The Trophy Next to Jack Nicklaus

By Mike Kern father of his fiance, Wayne Gretzky) watched from above the green. Does it get any worse? OAKMONT, Pa. -- Dustin Johnson's talent has never been questioned. A month later at the British Open at St. Andrews he was in front at the halfway His mind, though, was sometimes quite another matter. mark. The previous five winners at that venue had all led after 36 holes. He How else do you explain his journey? closed with a pair of 75s. As he approached his 32nd birthday, the long-hitting Johnson probably should At the Masters in April he tied for fourth, four behind Danny Willet, who shot have won at least one major before now. Maybe more. By this point he was four better than him on Sunday. Johnson double-bogeyed the 71st hole, when pushing Sergio Garcia as the best gofler to still have that kind of hole on his he still had a chance. resume. Or was that Lee Westwood? And like those two, it's not that Johnson It was always something, even off the course. hasn't had his share of openings. In July 2014 he announced he was taking the remainder of the season off to At the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, the South Carolina native had a three- deal with "personal challenges." The next day Golf Magazine reported that stroke lead heading into the final round. On Sunday he made a triple bogey on he'd been suspended from the PGA Tour for six months after testing positive the second hole, a double on the third and closed with an 82 that left him tied for cocaine, indicating it was his third positive drug test. Tour officials said for eighth, five behind Graeme McDowell. But Johnson was young, it was his Johnson was on voluntary leave. first time in that kind of spot, so he mostly got a mulligan. As he should have. Still, the rumors persisted. They often do. Two months later in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, he came to At some point you have to put all the scar tissue behind you. It's not what you the 72nd hole tied for first. Then he grounded his club in a fairway bunker accomplish but what you overcome. before making his second shot. Twice, actually. He made par but was assessed At some point, if you give yourself enough chances it's probably going to be a two-shot penalty for the infraction, which kept him out of what would have your time. Unless maybe you're Westwood. Or is that Garcia? Oakmont wasn't been a three-way playoff. So when was the last time that happened? Oakmont, not after Thursday's rainfall changed the complexion of what was At the 2011 British Open he was in contention on the final nine when he hit supposed to be one of the hardest courses ever to host the season's second a 2-iron out of bounds on a par 5. That led to a double bogey on a hole he major. It's still Oakmont. And it's still the national championship. And by should often birdie. He would finish three in back of Darren Clarke. the way, it was announced during the tournamen that it’ll be hosting again in At last year's U.S. Open at Chambers bay he had a 15-foot downhill birdie 2025, which will extend its record to 10. putt on the 72nd hole to win. Then he had a 4-footer coming back to tie Jor- As Phil Mickelson stressed before it started, the details don't matter. Only the dan Spieth. Like the first one it missed left, as his family (which included the Oakmont continued on page 17 8 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST July 2016 Golf Pennsylvania Golf Northeast www.golfpa-golfne.com Don Allan -- Edgewood By Sand Springs SENIORS (55+) $2999 WITH LUNCH Publisher Monday - Friday (Non Holidays) 18 Holes, Cart & Lunch (570) 788-5845 GPGN PO Box 573 MUST PRESENT COUPON VALID 2016 Lake Harmony, PA 18624 For advertising rates Contact: 570-881-6458

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Crystal Springs Resort Wild Turkey Course The world-class Grand Cascades Lodge, with spectacular dining, luxurious accommodations By Eddie Caiazzo The Minerals course, adjacent to the Minerals Hotel, is a family favorite. The Black Bear course is cut out of the trees and probably gets more play than any of the When people think of New Jersey, their first thoughts probably focus on the Jersey courses. Shore. Followed by the industrial regions … and the cities like Bayonne and New- The Cascades course, a 9-hole Rulewitch design adjacent to the Grand Cascades ark that are almost mirror images of New York City. Mention mountains and many Lodge, is very versatile. It is an excellent golf course for golfers of all skill levels, and people are not even aware that there are mountains in New Jersey. serves as the venue for the popular Foot Golf that has come to Crystal Springs in But mountains dominate the northwest corner of the state and the area is home recent years. The two hotels include the world-class Grand Cascades Lodge, with to the spectacular Crystal Springs Resort. Six golf courses, two hotels and an array spectacular dining, luxurious accommodations and one of the five largest wine cellars of outdoor activities at Crystal Springs Resort provide the backdrop for a top luxury in the world. The sports-oriented Minerals Hotel features a world-class fitness center, getaway – only a 90-minute drive from New York City. indoor tennis and racquetball courts, an indoor/outdoor pool, horseback riding and The six golf courses are led by Ballyowen, currently ranked as the No. 1 public many other activities. course in New Jersey. The course was designed by architect Roger Rulewich, who “People really have to see this place in order to understand all there is to offer,” worked for many years as the top assistant to Robert Trent Jones before going out on explains Chris Mulvihill, son of the resort’s founder, the late Gene Mulvihill. “The his own. resort was my father’s passion for years and the Grand Cascades Lodge was its crown- Ballyowen is a wind-swept landscape, almost totally devoid of trees. The holes are ing glory. When people come here they are amazed by the beauty and captured by all framed by picturesque waves of fescue grasses that elicit memories of Scotland and there is to see and do.” Ireland. In addition, the exciting lifestyle provided at the re- “I fell in love with Ballyowen when it first opened and the appreciation of its out- sort, is presented as an added amenity to the golf smor- standing design has increased over the years,” said Tony Leodora, golf writer and host gasbord. The tour of the 135,000-bottle wine cellar is an of the award-winning Traveling Golfer television show. unforgettable segment. An episode of the Traveling Golfer show aired in a number of outlets in June and “After spending a few days shooting the show I don’t still can be seen on www.travelinggolfervideo.com. “We got as many comments about know which to talk about more – the great golf and ex- the Crystal Springs show as we have from any other location we have visited,” said citement found on the courses, or the incredible luxury Leodora. “The surprising thing is that, despite being so close to large cities like New and amenities found in the hotels,” said Leodora, got an York and Philadelphia, so many people have never heard of it.” in-depth look at the entire property. “This mountainous Following close behind Ballyowen on the menu of quality golf are the challeng- section of New Jersey is so close to Newark airport, and ing Crystal Springs course, the picturesque Wild Turkey and Cascades courses, the Tony Leodora Host of GolfTalk Live so accessible by many major highways… yet it seems to executive-length Minerals course and the player-friendly Black Bear course. be light years away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Crystal Springs course was designed by the late Robert von Hagge and is as Crystal Springs really is the nearby getaway.” visually stunning as it is difficult. Although not overly long, at 6,816 yards, testimony For more information at Crystal Springs Resort, the to its difficulty can be seen in its 73.5 rating and 139 slope from the back tees. golf courses, the Grand Cascades Lodge and the Minerals The Wild Turkey course, another Rulewitch design, is a lot more player-friendly. Hotel, go to the website at www.crystalgolfresort.com. As a result, it is a favorite of the guests who come to Crystal Springs. 10 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST July 2016

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By John Zimich Edgewood over the next two years,'' noted Shema, who also has the task of maintaining things over at Sand Springs. Edgewood in the Pines Golf Club, purchased by Sand Springs Country At Sand Springs, crews have been doing bunker renovations and Club in March of 2016, is getting a ''facelift'' both on and off the 18-hole overseeding fairways. golf course. Located just five minutes down the road from Sand Springs, John Grub and club is the motto at both golf courses in connection with Shema, superintendent, and crews have hit the ground running in restoring weekday luncheon specials Edgewood in the Pines and Sand Springs offers. Edgewood in the Pines Golf Club to its glory years. For $29.99 one can play a round of golf with cart and have ''lunch'' "The synergy was good in deciding to buy the Edgewood property prior to teeing off. that covers 157 acres,'' said Shema. "It's more like a dinner than a lunch in connection with the $29.99 "Immediately, we had crews working on the clubhouse and banquet special,'' said Shema. ''Prime rib just might be on the menu one day along and wedding facilities seven days a week. Everything is going to be brand with mash potatoes and a vegetable. The specials vary from day to day" new, both inside and outside the ballroom." Designed by Scott Leonard, Sand Springs carries a par of 72 for the He added that a huge sum of money also has been allocated to the 6,360 yards of golf from the longest tees. It opened for play in 1994. golf course, including new cart paths. Drainage work also has begun on Edgewood in the Pines, designed by famed course architect David many of the holes at the 18-hole layout and some 20 dead trees have already Gordon, measures 6,721 yards and also has a par of 72. been removed.. Weekday rates at Edgewood in the Pines are $33 and $39 on Shema stated that 65 new electric carts were purchased and are weekends and holidays. Seniors 55 and older can play for $25 on weekdays being housed in a new cart barn.He also said new maintenance equipment and $35 on holidays and weekends. was purchased for the newly-acquired golf course. After 1p.m. regulars can play for $29 on weekdays and $33 on Sand Springs Country Club, sister course, last year hosted 60 weekends and holidays while senior rates after 1 are $25 and $32, respectively. weddings and some 100 golf tournaments. The new facilities at Edgewood For further information and tee times at Edgewood in the Pines one will now be available to expand those numbers. can phone (570) 788-1101. Most of the work on the clubhouse and banquet and wedding Regular weekday rates at Sand Springs are $27 while it's $34 facilities is expected to be completed by the end of May. weekends and holidays. Seniors 55 and older can play 18-holes of golf with "We will continue to make improvements to the golf course at motorized cart for $24 weekdays and $31 on holidays. 12 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016 2016 Memberships AVAILABLE Plan Your Pocono Golf Outing

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Oakmont from page 7 everything well ... result. Decades from now nobody will remember, or care, about the how part. “ (The USGA) said they were going to review (the decision) after I was done. Just who got the trophy. There’s nothing I can do about it, so let’s just focus on (the next) shot and go And there were details. Johnson trailed Shane Lowry by four going into the from there. So that’s what I did ... all the way to the house. I just kept telling final round. The, standing on the 12th tee with a 2-shot advantage, he was myself it’s just me and the golf course. I know this course is very difficult, and informed by USGA officials that he might have to take a 1-stroke penalty be- it’s very difficult to close. I wasn’t worried about what anyone else was doing. cause his ball had moved as he was getting ready to putt back on the fifth hole. I don’t even understand the rule ... It’s happened to all of us at one time or You didn't think he was going to finally get through one of these without some another. I want to thank everyone who was supporting me (on social media). drama. Of all players, in all tournaments. It was nice.” But this one had a happy ending. Johnson made sure of that, by closing with Garcia closed with a 70 for 280. Jason Day got his fifth straight top 10 in a a 1-under par 69 to finish at 276, three ahead of Jim Furyk (final-round 66), major, after opening with a 76. He got back into contention in the third round who tied for second the last time it was held there in 2007, Scott Piercy (69) and even made some noise on Sunday, but a double bogey at 17 and a bogey and 54-hole leader Shane Lowry (76). He would have won by four, after a at 18 left him at 71 and 282. birdie on the final hole, but the USGA did indeed dock him a stroke for what The moment belonged to one. It’ll be a popular win. they said was a violation on the fifth green. By then it didn’t matter, although “It’s been a great road,” Johnson said. “I’m definitely a stronger person coming it was embarrasing that for awhile nobody seemed to know who was actually out the other side. It’s definitely a big monkey off my back. I’ve been in this leading the U.S. Open. situation time and time again. So I know what to expect. I know how to handle “There’s a lot of satisfaction,” said Johnson, who made only two bogeys on myself. It’s fantastic. Because I’ve worked so hard to get here. Sunday despite hitting just eight of 14 fairways. “Especially after I’ve been so “I don’t feel like I played great, but I feel like I played really good. It’s definitely close so many times. It’s just an unbelievable feeling. It’s hard to even describe. a start to becoming a great player. “Seeing as how it didn’t affect the outcome, no, I still didn’t want the penalty. I “Even on the 18th green, after I hit it in there close, I had to ask my (younger) didn’t think that I did anything to cause the ball to move, but at the end of the brother (Austin, his caddie), ‘Where do we stand?’ I’m pretty sure I’m ahead, day it didn’t affect what happened. So it doesn’t bother me at all ... (But) maybe but I had no idea.” for a little bit I was thinking just one more thing to add to my list.” He does now. And that’s forever. Welcome to the club. His playing partner, Westwood, who was in contention before closing with an About time. 80, backed up Johnson’s take on the call. And twitter blew up, with Spieth, “I’m different,” Johnson said. “I’ve grown up a lot. Having a son (Tatum, who Rory McIlroy and Ricky Fowler taking the USGA to task. And the USGA was there to greet him with Paulina for congratulatory hugs) and starting a deserved the flak, for creating a situation that really wasn’t necessary. family has made me grow up a lot. I just didn’t quite get over the hump (be- “This was definitely a good time to get it done,” Johnson said. “But I had a fore).” lot of confidence in my game coming into this week. I’ve been kind of doing That’s no longer a burden. 18 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST July 2016

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Moscow, PA – Elmhurst Country Club was the setting for the 18th Anthracite Brunn, A. / Leighton, J. 35 33 68 Golf Association Mid-Am/Senior Championship on Wednesday, June 19th. The Osborne, F. / Zavada, J. 33 35 68 team of Patrick Mitchell, Glenmaura Country Club & Pocono Farm Country Club's Tim Holland combined for a 7-under par 65 to take the team title. Glen Oak Country Club's father & son team of Gary and Anthony Sebastianelli OPEN DIVISION RESULTS Total also carded a round of 65 but were unavailable for a playoff and spit tournament Anthony Sebastianelli 35 33 68 medalist honors. Chas Dennis 35 35 70 The tournament showcased some of the Anthracite Golf Association's finest talent Pat Mitchell 36 35 71 at one of our area’s most demanding golf courses. Each team consists of one “mid-am” Stephen Hudacek 35 36 71 player (age 19-49) and one “senior” player (50 and older). Players competed in both a team and individual format concurrently. Art Brunn Jr. 37 35 72 In the individual portion of the event Anthony Sebastianelli of Glen Oak Country Christian Davis 37 35 72 Club had 8 birdies enroute to a 4-under par 68 to win the "mid-am" title. Glenmaura Jim Gardas 38 35 73 National Golf Club's Chas Dennis finished in second with a great round of 2-under Jonathan Wilson 36 37 73 par 70. Glenmaura National Golf Club's Pat Mitchell (71) and Stephen Hudacek Nicholas Johnson 34 39 73 (71) rounded out the top spots. Tom Biscotti 35 38 73 Paupack Hill's Country Club member Bob Andrejko shot 2-under par 70 to lead the way in the individual Senior Division of the event. The Country Club of Eric Williams. 37 37 74 Scranton's Mike Vassil finished second with a round of 1-under par 71. Rounding Mike Domanish 37 37 74 out the top spots were Irem Country Club's Jim Breck (71) and Elkview Country Ryan Knolles 36 38 74 Club's John Zavada (72). The shot(s) of the day came courtesy of Brad Flickinger of the Country Club of SENIOR DIVISION RESULTS Total Scranton as he holed out his second shot for an eagle 2 on the par 4 18th. Wyoming Bob Andrejko 37 33 70 Valley Country Club's John Lasko holed out on the par 5 #10 for eagle. A total of 124 players representing 49 golf clubs in Pennsylvania were present Mike Vassil 34 37 71 at the event. The Anthracite Golf Association would like to thank host Elmhurst Jim Breck 36 36 72 Country Club and it's staff, all volunteers, and those who participated to make the John Zavada 35 37 72 tournament a success. Bill Lydick 36 38 74 John Tolerico 37 37 74 TEAM RESULTS Total Paul Pisarcik 37 37 74 Mitchell, P. / Holland, T. 33 32 65 Bob Gill 40 35 75 Sebastianelli, A. / Sebastianelli, G. 34 31 65 Marty Behm 41 34 75 Brown, R. / Breck, J. 34 33 67 Sam Lewis 39 36 75 Flickinger, B. / Vassil, M. 34 33 67 Tim Holland 36 39 75 Knolles, R. / Lewis, S. 34 33 67 Don Crossin 37 39 76 Hudacek, S. / Westington, B. 33 34 67 Joe Weiscarger 39 37 76 Dennis, C. / LaFoca, S. 33 34 67 Ken Bolcavage 38 38 76 Ranallo, B. / Andrejko, B. 36 32 68 Mark Bartkowski 38 38 76 Peregrim, M. / Mazur, S. 35 33 68 20 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016

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Art Brunn, Jr., right, watches his drive at the fifth tee with partner Rick Berry in the The winners of Fox Hill Country Club’s 70th John A. Allan Invitational are (R) Dave McCarthy Golf Tournament at the Wyoming Valley Country Club Kluger and Eric Williams. They defeated (L) John Mikiewicz and Dr. Tom Biscotti. By: Nicholas Gill The duo overcame an early two hole deficit to take a one hole lead heading into the into the long, downhill par-3, 13th hole. Klugar worked his draw of the tee to the Golf is taking center stage in our region as clubs around Northeast Pennsylvania right side of the green. The natural slope carried the ball toward the pin and settled kick off the tournament season. The competitions are the highlight of the season and seven feet past the cup. began with Wyoming Valley Country Club’s 2016 McCarthy tournament. Klugar was left with a very fast, knee-knocker down the hill. He put a delicate Former Temple University star Brandon Matthews and partner Ken Ralston touch on the putt as it began to travel quickly down the hill, breaking left to right. began the contest with co-medalist honors, posting a five under par 66. They were It stopped in the bottom of the cup for a birdie to push the Klugar/Williams lead to joined by Eric Williams and Scott Henry, who also posted 66. two holes. Matthews is no stranger to medalist honors as he and former Temple teammate “We played that hole earlier today and I hit the shot to almost the same spot,” Patrick Ross carded consecutive 7-under-par, 63s to top the leaderboard in the 2016 Klugar said. “I hit the putt six feet by and made bogey. I told Eric, this time, I was U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club in March. going to hit it in the same exact spot and I did.” Neither team would advance through the difficult field to the finals. The two “That was really a big putt,” Williams added. teams who ran the gauntlet were Rick Berry and Art Brunn Jr. and Drew Mamery Williams took advantage of his length and ball striking on another par-5, this and Eric Plisko. time the 14th hole. He was able to crush his second shot to the right front fringe and In the end, the team of Rick Berry and Art Brunn Jr. captured the championship make another birdie to push the lead to three holes up. defeating Drew Mamary and Eric Plisko 3&2. With Mikiewicz and Biscotti facing a massive challenge to get back into the It has been a long time coming for both golfers. Brunn Jr. is a five-time runner-up match, the duo embraced the pressure and fired back. at the McCarthy. Berry is a constant in the championship flight. Both were able to put Mikiewicz drained a 25-foot putt on the 15th hole for birdie to cut the lead to together enough good shots to seize the coveted title. two holes. The long putt swung hard left to right, but Mikiewicz had the perfect pace “What is most important is Art and I come out and play golf together every to find the cup. night,” Berry said. “We are constantly practicing together and having fun. This is the Biscotti followed on the 16th hole with a terrific approach to 10 feet. He confi- pinnacle of my golf career. There is nothing that compares.” dently rolled in the birdie to chop another hole off the lead. Berry and Brunn Jr. looked to close out the match on the par-3, 15th hole. Both That left Klugar and Williams one up heading into the 17th hole. Williams sec- players whacked their tee shots off the slope on the right and funneled them just below ond shot had a little too much spin and the severe back to front green rolled his ball the hole. Plisko pushed his tee shot right, but recovered with an outstanding up and off the front. He chipped a beauty just below the hole to save a par. down. He rolled a pressure soaked, clutch putt in to stave off elimination. Mikiewicz and Biscotti had both struck darts into the 17th green. Mikiewicz Berry ended the match of the next hole after knocking his iron shot into the found the right rough off the tee, but recovered with a spectacular punch under the middle of the green. He lagged his putt down the hill for a conceded par to send Berry trees that ran to seven feet from the hole. and Brunn Jr. to the well-deserved championship. Biscotti dropped his approach within five feet for birdie. Neither was able to As June pushed forward, the next notable day on the golf calendar became the capitalize on the difficult putts and the match went to the 18th hole with Klugar and 2016 John. A. Allan tournament held annually at Fox Hill Country Club. The pres- Williams leading by one hole. tigious and competitive tournament saw the team of Dave Klugar and Eric Williams Mikiewicz fired another terrific approach into the 18th, but just burned the edge battle through a four team playoff on Friday to enter the championship flight. on the putt. Williams knocked home his par putt and solidified the Allan tournament Klugar and Williams never looked back, earning their way into the championship championship for Dave Klugar and Eric Williams against a strong effort from Mikie- match on Sunday afternoon and capturing the title for the second time, defeating wicz and Biscotti. John Mikiewicz and Tom Biscotti on the final hole. 24 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016 July 2016 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t 25 POCONO PRO GOLF SERIES Mountain Laurel Pro–Am Great Bear Pro–Am Mountain Laurel G.C. 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Crater Springs Golf Course Homestead Resort Wasatch Mountain Golf Course The Lake Course By Mike Kern There’s also a full-service spa and all the other amenities that make excursions like this special. Treat yourself to the steam and sauna, then hit the shower where So you’re looking for something different? Good, because I might have some- the water comes straight down (like Merion) or, if you choose, from like six dif- thing for you. ferent directions. You might not want to leave. Most Easterners have been to Myrtle Beach, Pinehurst, Florida, the usual Sometimes it’s the little things, like the croissants they put out in the morning suspects. And they’re all good. But sometimes, maybe you need a change. or the bananna bread they put out in the afternoon. So how many of those do That’s kind of what I was thinking as I was headed to the annual Internation- you think I ate? Hey, I’m not stupid. The brisket in the lobby eatery (Wildfire al Network of Golf Spring Conference, which this May took its act out west for Smokehaus) is their specialty, and the funeral potatoes is a must-have side. Re- one of the few times. The destination was Heber Valley, Utah, about 45 minutes member I judge all my trips as much on the food as everything else. I wouldn’t from Salt Lake City. To be honest, I really didn’t know what I was getting myself steer you wrong. And the level of service from the staff, from the moment you into. But I figured it was something worth checking out. Little did I know just arrive, is truly hospitable. You really felt welcome. Always a reason to go back. how much I was in store for. The scenery alone was enough to make me want to Oops, almost forgot. They have a bakery that also does sandwiches and sor- go back. You don’t get those kind of mountain views just anywhere, especially on bet that will give you diabetic shock. The smell alone is mesmerizing. If it was our side of the Mississippi. Yet that was merely the beginning. It just kept getting located in Northeast Philly I would have a serious problem. Just keep telling better as the week went on. yourself that’s everything’s OK in moderation. Yeah, right. Then tell it to your I mean, where else can you be playing in your summer shirt one minute, and sugar levels. Just don’t mention it to your doctor. have it be hailing down on you five minutes later? Where else can you go scuba Now to the golf. And we probably only scratched the surface of what’s avail- diving in a nearby crater? Or do any number of things that make you realize able, given the fact that Park City is close by. But for our purposes we stayed you’re not just near a beach anymore? That’s Heber Valley. And as I discovered, pretty close to home. Yet in no way did we feel like we got shortchanged. Quite it’s well worth the effort to get there. All you mostly have to do is bring your the opposite, as a matter of fact. sense of adventure with you. And, of course, your golf clubs, since there are five Crater Springs (part of the Homestead Resort) is literally right across the very fine public facilities within 10 minutes of where we stayed. That would be street, and we actually held our very-popular Demo Day there. Not only is it the Zermatt Resort, which is pretty much a taste of Switzerland in the west. So convenient, but with four sets of tees it’s very pleasant and user-friendly. As how many times in your travels do you get to experience that? Figured. we soon found out, that seems to be the norm in those parts, even though the The Wasatch mountains are all around you, and it’s impressive. The resort degree of difficulty could obviously fluctuate from layout to layout. The course has 330 guest rooms and plenty of conference and exhibition space. Which is was in great shape, and was rather pretty. Water comes into play occasionally, why it’s popular with companies for business seminars/retreats. But trust me, it and there are a few demanding holes. But overall it’s a track you can have fun on works just as well as for individual guests looking for a leisure stay. Everything is without beating yourself up too much. Which makes it a good place to start out. conveniently situated, with two restaurants. One specializes in steaks. The other Then it was on to Wasatch, a 36-hole facility that’s part of the state park focuses more on casual fare. Both are very reasonably prices for a resort. And the system. The Lake Course has gentle terrain, is in the valley and is the easier of pizza was as good as many that you’d find back here. Thin crust, well done. I the two. That, however, is a relative term. There are a couple of short par-5s. But went for the sausage, pepperoni and roasted peppers. And it hit the spot so well you have to be accurate off the tee, since there’s a lot of trees to navigate your way that I got another one the next day. Sue me. Utah continued on page 37 32 G o l f P ennsylvania ~ G o l f N o rt h e a s t July 2016

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Utah from page 31 The Gold layout was probably the best we played. It had a lot of variety, a lot of ups and downs, and was about as scenic as you can get. It demanded some around and through. There’s also eight lakes and ponds, so you have to be care- good shotmaking, although in spots the landing areas were accomodating. You ful in that regard too. This was the course we were on when it turned abrubtly just don’t want to be much off line, or you might not find your ball. The vegeta- from sunshine to hail. You could see it coming over the mountain, but it still tion is native, with scrub oaks and mountain valley grasses. Some of the holes are happened fast. The guy in the clubhouse said he’d only seen it a few times before, pretty dramatic. So there’s a definite Wow factor. It’s hosted two state amateurs, but for someone from the other side of the continent it was, well, a memory. and a U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2012. I’ll probably never see it again. We can laugh about it now, but it’s a good thing I don’t think you can go wrong with either of the choices at Solider Hollow. we were close to the clubhouse when the stormfront came through. But hey, we Not only is it quality, but it’s a value. The rates are maybe not what we’re used to weren’t in the mid-Atlantic. And we did want to experience something new. on the East Coast when it comes to travel golf, in part because of its state-park The Mountain Course had a lot more natural contours carved from Mother status/affiliation. Solider Hollow in particular has won numerous awards. And Nature, as you’d expect. The front nine goes up the mountain some two miles. again, for us it’s something we don’t see a lot of. And the inward side brings you back down to where you started. Carts are man- While the golf is what attracted me, it’s by no means the only lure. Not hard- datory, but you really wouldn’t want to walk it anyway. Make sure to bring your ly. Which is why this is a great place to take the entire family. You can hike, you phone, or a camera, because it’s almost impossible not to take a bunch of photos. can bike, you can ride an all-terrain vehicle through the mud, you can go rafting, It’s that breathtaking. There’s obviously inherent elevation changes, and don’t you can take a train ride, you can water ski, you can kite board or you can sit be surprised if you see many signs of wildlife such as deer, elk, wild turkeys and back and relax and not do much at all except watch the world go by in a magnifi- maybe even a moose. Hey, they were cent setting. And even though I’m not there first. Enjoy the interraction. much of a fisherman, the fly-fishing is Soldier Hollow, another 36-holer, considered among the best anywhere. is a bit more of a drive but not anything It was hard to pass a stream or pond significant. And it’s even better. The without seeing any number of groups clubhouse fits the surroundings, with or individuals casting away. So I assume huge windows that allow you to watch they knew what they were doing. Not a the sunrise if you choose. It overlooks bad way to spend an afternoon, if that’s the Silver Course, which is the lower more your thing. of the two there. It’s the slightly shorter Anyway, I’m so glad I went, even one, with wider fairways. While flatter though I can honestly say it’s not some- in elevation, it offers tremendous views thing I likely would have done if this of Mount Timpagogos. The open, opportunity didn’t arise. Hey, some- parkland-style design has six par 5s, six times you need a little push. Nothing par 3s and six par 4s. So there are birdie wrong with broadening your horizons opportunities to be had. The Gold and every once in awhile. It’s why they Silver names, by the way, come from make vanilla and Tutti Frutti. So take the fact that it was a major venue for my advice and try to give Heber Val- the 2002 Winter Olympic Games (bi- ley a shot. Like me, you’ll be glad you athlon, cross-country and Nordic com- did. Tell them the balding midget with bined events). Yes, skiing is big as well. the hearty appetite sent you. And save a Maybe even bigger. Soldier Hollow Golf Course Clubhouse - Gold Course slice of that pizza for me. 38 G OLF P ENNSYLVANIA ~ G OLF N ORTHEAST July 2016

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