Past PGA Championship Winners attended the Champions Dinner for the 95th PGA, at Oak Hill Country Club, on August 6, 2013. (L-r) Back row: Keegan Bradley, Vijay Singh, September 2013 Lee Trevino, Tiger Woods, Martin Kaymer, Davis Love III. Middle row: Dow Finsterwald, Dave Jason Dufner Captures the 95th PGA Championship! Stockton, Phil Mickelson, Bobby Nichols, Shaun Micheel, Padraig Harrington, Doug Ford. An Unforgettable Week… Front row: Rich Beem, Lanny Wadkins, Rory The 95th PGA Championship is now in the McIlroy, and David Toms history books, and we have a terrific Cham- (not pictured Mark pion in Jason Dufner. We also have a new Brooks and Y.E. Yang) East Course course record of 63, and a new (Photo by Montana 72 hole record of 270. With awesome shot Pritchard/The PGA making and superb putting, Jason Dufner of America) unquestionably demonstrated that he deserves to have his name on the Wana- maker Trophy. Except for the rain Thursday after- noon and Friday morning, the weather for August 2013 Championship week was PERFECT! By Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday any measure, I would consider this year’s 1 2 3 PGA Championship a great success. Sales for Corporate Hospitality, Tickets, and Mer- Clouds Sun Sun Sun/clouds Sun/rain Rain/sun Sun chandise all exceeded our expectations. 4 High 72, low 55 5 High 74, low 51 6 High 80, low 54 7 High 82, low 66 8 High 84, low 68 9 High 80, low 63 10 High 72 Wind 10 mph Wind 5 mph Wind 5 mph Wind 10 mph Wind 5-10 mph Wind 5 mph Low 57 Over 200,000 spectators passed through our 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wind 7-10 mph gates – all vying for a spot to watch the best Youth Golf REACH for Habitat for Lexmark Clinic the Green Humanity PGA PGA PGA golfers in the world. Over 3,700 volunteers, Tree Scholarship PGA Championship Championship Championship from 38 states and 6 different countries, Planting Hill of Fame 11 12 13 Round14 1 15 Round16 2 17 Round 3 executed their tasks like a fine Swiss watch. Ceremony PGA H.O.P.E. Distinguished Service Award Our Community Relations program had a Practice Practice Practice positive impact to over 100 local charities. Rounds Rounds18 21 19Rounds 20 22 23 24 Operations, including player housing, the golf shop, traffic flow, scoring, transporta- tion, crowd control, concessions, and many 11 Sun 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 other areas performed well. Our Oak Hill High 76 Low 53 staff proved once again why the Clubhouse Wind 4 mph ticket is always so desirable – delivering Final Round world class service and wonderful food. Award Jim Furyk And… I believe our member-only area was Presentation Congratulations to Rochester and congratulates a HUGE HIT, not to mention it served as Toast to the Oak Hill for an incredible week! Jason Dufner an attractive backdrop to Golf Channel’s Champion Shaun Micheel on his PGA broadcast. Championship The golf course was in incredible condi- win! tion. Everyone, including the players (and yes – Tiger too), CBS/TNT/ Golf Channel broadcasters, Continued on page 2 Published monthly by the A special “Thank You” Membership Communications Committee Chairman Fred Beltz - [email protected] to all the thousands of volunteers, All photos by David King unless otherwise noted. Editor Amy Karch - [email protected] Photography David King - [email protected] from all over the world, who helped Graphic Designer Sharon Richardson to make the 2013 PGA Championship Reprinted by permission only. Copyright 2013 by Oak Hill Country Club 2013 PGA Commemorative Edition 585-586-1660 • www.oakhillcc.com such a big success! Continued from the cover Levy Restaurants the Press, Rules Officials, and PGA of America officers considered PGA Help to Reduce Oak Hill Country Club Course - our Oak Hill East Course one of Area Hunger the finest golf courses they have Pre Events Rounds Summary ever seen. Congratulations and Levy Restaurants, the leader in thank you to Jeff Corcoran and his sports and entertainment dining grounds crew – we are fortunate to concessions, supports it neighbors through causes and organizations have such talent and commitment. PGA Championship Below 70 Below Par Par and Below Even Par Over Par 80 and Over dedicated to reducing hunger for e haveW a great partnership Tickets for Charity children and families. For our with the PGA of America and Round 1 35 35 49 14 107 5 tournament, Levy Restaurants appreciate the relationship we have A total of 93 youth- and family- Round 2 33 33 51 18 102 5 made a commitment to support the enjoyed over the years. This year’s focused charities that were shown Round 3 11 11 20 9 55 1 local community through its Con- PGA Championship proved once to provide health, education and Round 4 25 25 38 13 37 1 again this partnership is a WIN- wellness services in the region cession for Charity Program. Holy Childhood, Ronald McDonald NER. Since 2011 we have been in were selected to receive two pairs Total 104 104 158 54 301 12 the capable hands of Ryan Cannon of tickets to the PGA Champion- House, Rochester Rotary, Camp and his on-site team of John, ship to use to support their annual Good Days, and Notre Dame Rachel, Nate, Erin, Kevin and fundraising efforts. Charities Learning Academy provided Donae. Their direction, experience approximately 275 volunteers per held raffles, silent auctions, etc. Legend Jason Dufner Hole by Hole Through Round 4 and work ethic lead the way with to award these tickets and to ben- day to run the concessions. In thoughtful planning and a suc- return, the charity received 10 per- efit from the results. A total of FH Fairways Hit cessful implementation. They have $230,000 was raised for these local cent of the gross sales from the five concession stands at the course. FH% Percentage of Fairways Hit Oak Hill Country Club become our friends, and are clearly charities through this program. Total Putts The estimated value to benefit PT part of the Oak Hill family. PGR Putts per Green in Regulation Finally, I want to thank Kevin these charities was $110,000. GIR Greens in Regulation Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total Horey, John Post and Ron Pluta GIR% Percentage of Greens in Regulation Par 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 35 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 4 35 70 as well as the entire 95th PGA Championship Executive Commit- DUFNER, Jason (-10) tee, Advisory Group and Board of Governors for their leadership RoundH F FH% PT PGR GIR GIR% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total and guidance throughout the plan- ning of this great event. A special Rolling Stone 1 7/14 50.00% 28 1.62 13/18 72.22% 4 4 3 5 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 5 3 4 4 4 3 3 5 5 68 3 6 artist Philip thank you also goes out to the over 60 Oak Hill Chairs/Co-Chairs Burke painting Jack Nicklaus 2 8/14 57.14% 26 1.53 15/18 83.33% 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 31 4 2 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 23 3 6 for the flawless execution of their respective committees, and thanks 3 10/14 71.43% 33 1.93 15/18 83.33% 4 4 3 5 6 3 3 5 4 37 3 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 71 to all the Volunteers who carried out their tasks. And lastly, thanks 4 9/14 64.29% 27 1.73 11/18 61.11% 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 5 4 3 3 5 5 68 3 6 to all Oak Hill members for your continued support despite the inconvenience and disruption an event of this magnitude can cause. As you reflect on this memorable 95th PGA Championship week you S.Richardson should all feel very good you helped advance the rich and storied tradi- Golf Balls on Parade tion of our great Oak Hill Country A partnership between The Big Parade and the S.Richardson Club. 2013 PGA Championship, resulted in nearly 40 Marty Glavin larger-than-life golf balls being designed by local General Chairman artists, sold to regional companies and individuals, and put on display throughout the region for all to Oak Hill’s Golf Pro Craig Harmon enjoy. This unique community art project added to the excitement of the PGA Championship. A portion of the sale of each golf ball will be split equally among four charities: Hillside Work Scholarship Connection, Golisano Children’s Hospi- Keegan Bradley The view from the Hill of Fame tal, Gay Maney REACH for the Green Scholarship, and PGA Profes- and a charity of each sponsor’s choice. It is expect- sional Rob Labritz ed that approximately $65,000 will ultimately be talk during practice Well, I like it. I think it’s a fantastic golf course. raised by this program. rounds for the 95th It’s tough. It’s right in front of you. Really, no Rory McIlroy PGA Championship. surprises out there. You just have to play well. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA Tiger Woods of America) The Executive Suite 2 11 95th PGA Championship Media Day Rochester Museum and Science Center June 3, 2013 started the real PGA Championship History Exhibit Oak Hill Country Club Overall Course Statistics excitement of the tournament when The Rochester Museum and Science Center held the grand opening of defending champion, Rory McIlroy its new PGA Championship History Exhibit, celebrating the Champions came to town with his father, of the “Season’s Final Major” and honoring a tradition that traces more Gerry McIlroy and long-time cad- than 95 years, the PGA Cham- die JP Fitzgerald.