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PO Box 4306, Helena MT 59604-4306 (406) 458-3359 July 2015 - Volume 5, Issue 7 Helena’s Caruso 2016 World Amateur Men’s Captain July Tournaments George Geise, MSGA Board Member July 2-4 Paul Caruso has traveled the world in service to the game of golf 79th Annual 4th of July Tournament during his long career, and most of his contributions have been Whitefish Lake GC (Whitefish) behind the scenes. July 2-19 vTour MOUNTAINS TO MEADOWS But the Helena banker will assume a strong leadership role next Register at www.msgagolf.org year at a major international competition in Mexico. July 3 HHS Alumni Tourney The U.S. Golf Association announced this week that Caruso has Jawbone Creek CC (Harlowton) been appointed captain of the U.S. Squad for the World Amateur Team Cham- July 4 pionship, to be held September 21-24, 2016, in Cancun. It’s the culmination of Firecracker Open a long and distinguished career with the USGA that began more than 20 years Big Sky Resort GC (Big Sky) ago. July 4 Flag Day Tournament “This is a special honor,” Caruso said. “It’s nice to be back in the mix again.” Deer Park GC (Deer Lodge) July 4 Caruso has served the USGA as a rules official at more than 120 tournaments Jean Green Memorial Tournament around the globe, including nine Masters appearances and several British Marian Hills GC (Malta) Opens. He was the chairman of the USGA Rules Committee for a four-year pe- July 4 riod, and he’s the only Montanan ever to serve on the USGA Executive Commit- Red, White & Blue tee, the governing body of amateur golf in this country. He was a member of the Eagle Bend GC (Big Fork) Executive Committee from 1997-2005, and was influential in getting two USGA July 6 national tournaments held in Montana in 1994. Boise Open Qualifier (RMSPGA) Ridgecrest GC (Nampa, ID) Over the next 14 months, he’ll attend major amateur tour- July 6 naments in the United States and abroad, and will actively PNWPGA (WMC) Pro-Am participate in the selection process for the three-man team Buffalo Hill GC (Kalispell) that will represent our country in September of 2016. July 7 Ladies Invitational “We’ll typically select the most recent U.S. Amateur cham- Deer Park GC (Deer Lodge) pion for the team; but these days, that winner might turn July 7 pro the next day,” said Caruso. RMSPGA (YC) Ladies Pro Am Hilands GC (Billings) He plans to go to the 2015 U.S. Amateur in Chicago this July 8 summer and to England for the Walker Cup matches. Paul Caruso Ladies Invitational Livingston GC (Livingston) The captainship of the World Amateur team historically has gone to a past presi- July 8 dent of the USGA. Caruso is only the fourth man to serve as captain without Missoula Jr Golf Tour being a former president. Canyon River GC (Missoula) July 8-9 A conversation with Paul Caruso on his captaincy Yellowstone Junior Champ (RMSPGA) will be featured in next month’s newsletter. Powell GC (Powell, WY) July 9 Check Out The Leaderboard For State Tournaments Drive, Chip, & Putt Qualifier Emily Hulsey, MSGA Handicap and Website Coordinator Canyon River GC (Missoula) The Men’s and Women’s State Tournaments are approaching July 9 quickly! Even if you can’t personally attend, you can plug in to Tough Enough To Wear Pink the action by viewing the Leaderboards online. Airport GC (Wolf Point) July 9-11 Member Guest A link for the Leaderboard of each tournament will be on the Green Meadow CC (Helena) MSGA Website (www.msgagolf.org), on the right sidebar. July 9-11 Roundup (Men’s Member-Guest) When you click on the link, you’ll see results like this: Yellowstone CC (Billings) July 11 4th Annual Couples Tournament Forsyth CC (Forsyth) July 11 ALERT Scramble Village Greens GC (Kalispell) July 11 DFMAN Tourney Jawbone Creek CC (Harlowton) July 11 Tina’s House Tournament Deer Park GC (Deer Lodge) The Leaderboard is updated as the golfers are scored. You can select golfers you July 11 would like to follow, and they will display at the top under “My Leaderboard.” Toys for Tots Scramble Pine Ridge GC (Roundup) If you want more detail for a golfer, click on the name and you’ll see the score- July 11-12 Laurel Ladies Jubilee card, including shaded scores indicating birdies, pars, bogeys, and so on. Laurel GC (Laurel) July 11-12 Miller Lite Men’s Invitational Anaconda CC (Anaconda) July 11-12 Scotch Ball Signal Point GC (Fort Benton) July 12 Men’s Club Championship Tournament Marian Hills GC (Malta) July 13 Be a part of the action and root for your favorites! The Leaderboard will be Ladies Invitational available for all days of the tournaments. A link will also be included on the Whitefish Lake GC (Whitefish) “2015 Tournament Results” page for the weeks following the tournament. July 13 PNWPGA (WMC) Pro-Am You can contact Emily at [email protected] if you need help or have questions. Butte CC (Butte) July 13 Last Chance To Apply For State Tournaments RMSPGA (YC) Pro Am George Geise, MSGA Board Member Cottonwood Hills GC (Bozeman) Did you know that the last time the Men’s State Amateur Tournament was July 14 conducted in Great Falls, only one player broke par? It’s true. Kelly Gilligan of Ladies Invitational Signal Point GC (Fort Benton) Great Falls won the 1995 State Am at Meadow Lark with a 72-hole total of 283. July 14 In recent years, it’s taken scores in the minus-8 to minus-12 range to win the Missoula Junior Golf Tour State Amateur title. The Highlands GC (Missoula) July 14-15 As of Wednesday, only about 80 golfers had registered for this year’s State Am, Rock Chuck Open to be played at Meadow Lark on July 23-25. At least 160 players are expected Pryor Creek GC (Huntley) to tee it up for the MSGA’s signature event. The entry deadline is July 9, and July 15 forms are available for download at www.msgagolf.org, or you can apply online. Women’s Invitational Tournament The Women’s State Am will be played at Canyon River on July 21-23. The entry Overland GC (Big Timber) deadline is July 15. - 2 - A Look At Volunteering At The U.S. Open July 15-16 Nick Dietzen, MSGA Communications Director Junior Club Championship Buffalo Hill GC (Kalispell) If you watched the U.S. Open earlier this month, held in the July 16 northwest for the first time ever at Chambers Bay Golf Course Meadow Lark Ladies Invitational (University Place, WA), the main themes were discontent from Meadow Lark CC (Great Falls) the players with regard to green inconsistency, spectator view- July 16-18 ing areas, and a general dryness and lack of green color to the Black Bull Invitational grounds. Black Bull GC (Bozeman) July 17-19 Move past the well-documented negativity, and another important theme was Cannon Ball Member Guest the players’ appreciation for the fans, hospitality, and enthusiasm for the region Scobey GC (Scobey) that hosted the event. Among those credited with providing a great experience July 18 2 Man Scramble were the throngs of volunteers deployed by the USGA. Stillwater GC (Columbus) July 18 The MSGA caught up with a few of those 4 Person Scramble lucky enough to lend their time and passion Deer Park GC (Deer Lodge) for the game for a look at what volunteer- July 18 ing for our national championship looks First Security / PCI Tournament like. Over 5,000 volunteers worked at least Marian Hills GC (Malta) 4 shifts each over the course of the week at July 18 Chambers Bay, with three practice rounds Hospice Scramble Spectators at Chambers Bay and four competitive rounds spanning Pine Meadows GC (Lewistown) (Photo by Peter Albertson) July 18 the seven days. While ticket demand was Marias Mixer Couples Tournament incredibly high, volunteer demand was even more astounding. Marias Valley GC (Shelby) July 18 “Usually, they [USGA] said it takes a few months of application processing to Valley Cup Qualifier get a full force and sometimes they come in the months leading up to the tour- Polson Bay GC (Polson) nament. This year, all the spots were signed up for between 36-48 hours,” Jake July 19 Ronish, a student at the University of Washington and volunteer said. Alice Ritzman Jr Golf Scramble Buffalo Hill GC (Kalispell) Ronish, who had two duties at the event, marshaling and social media, learned July 19 of the opportunity through working at a local course, Riverbend in Kent, Wash- British Open 2 Person Best Ball Livingston GC (Livingston) ington. “My dad, brother, and uncle are all volunteering. My dad is an area July 19 captain, so he’s got some extra duties,” Ronish added. Pete and Larry’s Eagle Falls GC (Great Falls) The UW student, along with five other volunteers, furiously tweeted to a desig- July 20 nated USGA staff member, who aggregated the most relevant content, and then PNWPGA (WMC) Pro-Am sent it out to the 85,000 plus followers. Volunteers work six-hour shifts, either Green Meadow CC (Helena) the morning (7:00 am-1:00 pm) or the afternoon (1:00-7:00 pm) and usually July 20 have no less than four shifts, although many have double the amount. US Amateur Qualifier The Ranch Club (Missoula) The best part? All of the volunteers pay for the ex- July 20-21 Chautuagua Member/Guest perience of working the tournament.