Golfing Highlights Column 6-26-09

Narrowsburg NY golfer and great outdoor sportsman Ed Guthrie.

This foursome golfing at Cheraw State Park Golf Course in Cheraw, South Carolina, shares a group photo with Park Manager Rick Smith, on the left. Golfers from the left include George Korth, Ed Guthrie, Josh Jennings and Golfing Highlights Columnist Ed Townsend

Paducah Ky (and former Livingston Manor resident ) golfer George Korth, left, and Port Jervis golfer Josh Jennings enjoy their golfing experience at the Cheraw State Park Golf course at Cheraw, South Carolina.

THE BELOW NOTED PICTURES SHOW THE BEAUTY AND PROFESSIONAL LAYOUT AT THE CHERAW STATE PARK GOLF COURSE AT CHERAW, SC

Swamp Fox Country Golf Director Lisa Suggs

Guthrie Likes Cheraw State Park

Golf In The Popular South Carolina

Swamp Fox Country Golf Package

You can't take the love of the outdoors and especially the love for the game of golf away from 72-year-old Narrowsburg golfer Ed Guthrie.
Prior to the start of the golf season each year in Sullivan County Ed joins friends in golfing in Myrtle Beach, Florida and at one of his favorite stops, the Swamp Fox Country Golf at Florence, South Carolina.
Asked why he liked Swamp Fox Guthrie said this package provided outstanding golf facilities and economical golf at $77 per night for his motel room, golf with cart and breakfast.
"The Florence area also offers some great eating facilities like the Creek Ratz and The Original Shuckers Raw Bar," Guthrie said.
Besides golf, Guthrie, a retired Frontier Telephone Company outside plant manager, is an avid lover of fishing and hunting taking annual fishing trips to Canada and hunts in New York and Pennsylvania for deer and turkeys.
Single, Ed has 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Guthrie enjoys his golf outings which he has been doing for some 45 years and now consists mostly of recreational golf in both Sullivan and Orange County. He formerly played in the Thursday Traveling Golf league in Sullivan County with golf partner Rick Ool of Middletown and also played in a golf league while living in Monroe at the Stony Ford golf course at Montgomery. In the 60's and 70's he played league golf eight years at the Central Valley Golf Course.
Ed in addition to his league play got in a lot of recreational golf and maintained a 12-15 handicap in these leagues and averaged in the teens the last couple of years in Orange County.
The Sullivan County Traveling league folded this year but when active included four different courses in Sullivan County.
Switching to the indoor sport of bowling in the winter months Guthrie is classified as an outstanding bowler where he maintained a 220 plus average in the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league and the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes for several seasons. He now only bowls in the Tuesday Firefighters league where he maintained a 212 average last year.
Ed bowled for 45 years in the Mid-Hudson Bowling Association where he was voted into their Hall of Fame. He competed all of those years just in Classic leagues averaging 202 and 203 in leagues at Frontier Lanes, Bowling Time, Tarsio's and Bowl-O-Thon. He is a retired director of the Tri-County NY USBC Bowling Association.
His love for the outdoors which also includes great enthusiasm for fishing and hunting was greatly enhanced when Guthrie and his foursome arrived at the Cheraw State Park Golf Course at Cheraw, SC.
The 18-hole golf course at Cheraw State Park definitely provided a great golf experience in a unique natural setting professionally designed by Tom Jackson. The course offered beautiful lakes as it winds its way through a dense pine forest......its layout so broad that no two fairways are adjacent.
Golf Digest readers have ranked Cheraw's course a "Super Value" in an annual Places to Play survey.
Ed said this course and facility definitely sparked his interest because in addition to the golf course the park has cabins, campsites, nature trails, picnic areas and a scenic lake for fishing and boating.
The course and park offers the tranquil rustic appeal of nature and it's on land named for an Indians tribe and proudly embraces a rich antebellum history that extends to the Revolutionary War.
The par 72 course from the back tees runs 6,928 yards and includes Lake Cherokee and the 332-acre Lake Juniper. Opened in 1992, Cheraw logs over 30,000 rounds annually, popular because of its challenge and affordability.
Well maintained, the course offers Bermuda grass greens.
Guthrie's foursome that enjoyed this state park golf outing consisted of Port Jervis golfer Josh Jennings, former Livingston Manor resident and now Paducah, Ky. golfer George Korth and Golfing Highlights columnist Ed Townsend from Livingston Manor.
The Cheraw course is definitely a shot maker's course with a steady blend of uphill doglegs (both right and left) and we found that Cheraw doesn't cater to the player who prefers a draw or fade but one of the charms when playing this course is how broad the layout it.
Definitely not an easy course to walk....there are more than 6 miles of cart path, Cheraw gives everyone a resort setting without housing development. This Jackson designed course, despite mostly wide fairways, provides plenty of trouble areas with scores of deep grass bunkers around greens and positioned sand traps in the exact spot balls seem to land, especially on par 4 and par 5 holes when gambling golfers try to shorten a dogleg.
The teeth of this course is the back nine, specifically holes 10-13 where golfers quickly learn that the back nine is longer and much more difficult.
Best hole is No. 13, a 496-yard par-4 that doglegs left to a green protected by the waters of the lake.
The Cheraw Park was built in 1934 and according to Park Manager Rick Smith now employs 17 people and has a yearly operating budget of a quarter million dollars. David Hyduke is the golf professional. The course also features a full-service pro-shop and snack-bar. .
Guthrie and his golfing foresome noted they have been fortunate and greatly blessed in handing all of their golfing, motel and breakfast requests over to the "Princess" of South Carolina golf, Lisa Haynes Suggs, golf director of Swamp Fox Country Golf in Florence, SC.
Lisa was born into the game of golf, her father was a golf pro, she started playing golf at the age of 5, scored her first hole-in-one at age 6, stayed close to the game through her high school and college years and became Swamp Fox Golf Director in 2004.
The four of us have quickly learned why Swamp Fox Golf has been labeled "Golf's Super Bargain," because when it comes to thinking golf in South Carolina you hear a lot about Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, but in the eastern part of the state you find the best bang for your buck with economical golf packages in one of the most beautiful and unhurried areas of our country.
Southern hospitality is also a big draw for Northeast golfers who get to play spring golf in the Florence South Carolina area which offers golf packages on 32 different golf courses.
We usually check with Lisa in the early fall about courses she would recommend and high on her list was the Cheraw State Park Golf Course..
We can certainly endorse that statement and enjoyed our conversation with Park Manager Smith following our 18-holes of golf. He was very proud of this facility and the opportunities this Park offers.
Be sure to put the Cheraw State Park Golf Course on your list when you call Lisa and Swamp Fox Country Golf at 1-800-845-3538 for your next golf trip to South Carolina. Their web site is http://www.swampfoxgolf.com/

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

Prepare our mind for a better game>
We all have different ways of doing things on the golf course, which is why one technique or strategy might work for one person but not another.
For example, some of us will visualize the shot we want to hit in our mind, because it helps us execute the shot. For others, they have to experience the shot.
With that said, (or written, in this case) it never hurts to try something new. So here are several "pep talks" you can create to help build your confidence for the next round.
After each round of golf, take 60 seconds to sit quietly and replay your three best shots of the round. Visualize them in slow motion and lock every detail into your memory. They'll come back to cheer you on in the future.
Tell someone about your best shot of the day, but never talk about your worst shots. Professionals can usually remember every shot during a tournament, but there is one shot they "just don't recall"--its their worst shot. Let the bad shots go, and never, ever talk about them.
After every shot, remember to say, "great shot" and mean it when you say it.....the results may not be exactly what you wanted, but the ball went where you hit it. So go and do it again.
Breathe before ever shot or putt, remember to breathe deeply and softly. It will relax your whole body and allow you to focus on the task at hand.
Make it a part of your pre-shot routine to consciously expect a great shot. As you pull the club from your bag, smile. As you look down the fairway or line up your putt, smile. As you stand over the ball, smile. Expect the best.
Finally, but perhaps most importantly, have fun out there. Golf is a game. Yes, it can be very challenging and frustrating at times, but it is intended to be a form of enjoyment. Enjoy the day, the weather and the time with friends. Chances are, you'll enjoy the wonderful game of golf as well.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@hughes.net

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league standings and tournament information, please call Ed at 845-439-8177 or send an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com
For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit the Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com/

GOLF DOCUMENTARY
‘THE BACK NINE’ READY
FOR NATIONWIDE THEATRICAL
RELEASE ON JUNE 25

After playing to critical acclaim at film festivals throughout the country “THE BACK NINE,” the inspirational and entertaining movie that takes you into one man’s devotion to divergent paths in his life, will open for theatrical release June 25.

Co-directed by Los Angeles-based independent filmmaker Jon Fitzgerald, who is the subject of the movie, “THE BACK NINE” will open in select golf communities in 23 states, from California to New York to Florida. While the movie was shot on HD digital cameras, it will naturally play in digitally equipped theaters.

“This is pure digital, which anyone who has seen golf in HD, can appreciate. The action comes to life,” Fitzgerald said. “When it comes to distribution, we’re pushing the boundaries with the digital approach. Everybody was in complete agreement that this format was the only way we could make this film and stay consistent in bringing it to audiences.”

Digital Attractions is releasing “THE BACK NINE” under a new distribution model that will utlimately bring the film to over 300 screens by the end of their theatrical run. Producers plan to release “THE BACK NINE” on DVD and video-on-demand (VOD), as well as pursue other avenues of new technologies. Along with the festival screenings, the multi-platform distribution system provides a targeted approach to reach the film’s intended audience of golfers and families.

“Digital Attractions is extremely proud to release Jon Fitzgerald and Ron Vignone's
film, 'THE BACK NINE’ to theatrical audiences across the country, launching our Documentary Series,” said Greg Rutkowski, CEO of Digital Attractions. “The enthusiastic film festival reception is a clear indication of the quality the filmmakers have achieved and we are anxious to share their work with moviegoers everywhere."

The high-tech, digital presentation presents an old-fashioned story familiar to fathers and sons of all generations. With celebrities such as George Lopez, Meat Loaf and Chris O’Donnell helping bring the action to life, “THE BACK NINE” documents Fitzgerald’s quest to the answer of the question of how he balances a full-time job and family commitments with an enduring dream he’s had as long as he can remember – to play professional golf.

Being a filmmaker himself, Fitzgerald brought on award-winning filmmaker Ron Vignone as co-director and decided to film the adventure, a journey that poses the question: Can an average 42-year old golfer, husband and father of two become an elite athlete?

Can he do it after beginning his own “back nine?” And once he starts the journey, what will become of his dream?

Fitzgerald couldn’t wait to find out and he left nothing to chance in assembling the best team he could find to stack the cards in his favor. He brought in distinguished PGA Professional instructor Tim Suzor of the Kinetic Golf Academy in Scottsdale, AZ to work on his swing, distinguished author Dr. Joe Parent (Zen Golf) to work on his mental game, and yoga guru Katherine Roberts – a Golf Channel favorite – as well as a team of physical coaches to help with fitness and nutrition.

The strategy works, as Fitzgerald sees his handicap go from 15 to 8 in the first year. Ready to test his progress, he joins Golf Channel’s Amateur Tour and remarkably, manages to win his first event. Later, he receives an invitation to the National Championships in Orlando, Fla.

Fitzgerald currently plays to a 4 handicap as he works on fine-tuning not only his game and his life, but his dream through “THE BACK NINE.”

The film covers this inspirational journey from many angles, beyond merely tracking his golf progress. Fitzgerald must also come to terms with who he is, balancing the experience and guidance of his two father figures – polar opposites as people and influences in his life. Now with children of his own, Fitzgerald senses an opportunity.

Recognizing where his life’s mentors have fallen short, Fitzgerald sees his turn at fatherhood as a chance to “break the cycle” and establish a new approach to life, family and golf. “THE BACK NINE” presents the challenges inherent with finding the right balance between Fitzgerald’s personal and professional goals.

In addition to the family storylines, Fitzgerald found a way to involve them in the production. With a marketing background, his wife was able to secure sponsorships, including Cutter & Buck as an apparel partner and putting green manufacturer Synlawn to install a putting green in their backyard. Meanwhile, his 7-year old daughter composed and performed a major theme used throughout the film.

A co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and former Director of AFI, Santa Barbara and Middle East International Film Festivals, Fitzgerald put his film festival background to good use. The film has generated a great deal of buzz at film festivals in such golfing hotbeds as Newport Beach, Ca, Delray Beach, Fla., and Saugatuck, Mich., where it has played to critical acclaim. Fitzgerald and co-director Vignone scheduled the June release date to not only coincide with Father’s Day, but capitalize on the interest in golf surrounding the U.S. Open.

“If my dreams come true, I will eventually qualify to play in a U.S. Open: the only Major where this is possible because anybody can qualify,” Fitzgerald said. “As for Father’s Day, there is a major father/son theme throughout the movie, so it was natural for us to release the film around that day.”

LUCAS GLOVER WINS U.S. OPEN
TO EARN SECOND BERTH IN
2009 PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF

Lucas Glover, who survived a back-nine charge from the No. 2-ranked player in the world – Phil Mickelson – captured the second spot in the most difficult tournament in the world to qualify for – the PGA Grand Slam of Golf – which will be contested, Oct. 20-21, at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course.

Beginning the day tied for the lead with 2002 U.S. Amateur Champion Ricky Barnes, Glover earned his second career PGA TOUR victory, June 22, his first major championship and trip to Bermuda with a workmanlike 3-over-par 73 on a difficult Bethpage Park Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. Glover’s overall total of 4-under-par 276 gave him a two-shot victory over Barnes and fellow major champions Mickelson and David Duval.

The PGA Grand Slam of Golf will once again air on TNT, where it is broadcast in prime-time to more than 89 million U.S. homes and an international audience of more than 100 countries. Comprised of the four major championship winners, the 36-hole PGA Grand Slam of Golf provides the best players in the world the opportunity to earn a spot in the most elusive and difficult foursome in all of golf.

Glover will be joined in the Grand Slam foursome by Masters Champion Angel Cabrera – the 2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf winner – as well as the winners of the British Open, July 16-19, at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland and the 91st PGA Championship, Aug. 13-16, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

Should a player win more than one major Championship this season, the foursome will be completed through the Major Champions Points List composed of past major Champions who compete in the current year’s majors.

Past PGA Grand Slam of Golf Champions include: Cabrera, Mickelson, defending champion Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Tom Lehman, Ben Crenshaw, Greg Norman, Nick Price and Ian Woosnam.

Tickets and corporate hospitality for the 27th PGA Grand Slam of Golf may be purchased by calling either 800-PGA-GOLF (800-742-4653) or (561) 624-7601, as well as by visiting www.PGA.com or www.pgagrandslamofgolf.com. A limited amount of tickets are available to witness golf’s major Champions compete for the title Champion of Champions.

The PGA of AmericaSince 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

Four More PBA GEICO Team Shootout
Shows to Air on ESPN This Sunday

After two opening matches in the PBA GEICO Team Shootout from Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., Team Bayer, with Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour stars Rhino Page, Michael Fagan, Bill O’Neill, Sean Rash, two-hander Jason Belmonte and Tommy Jones, took a 1-0 lead.

Round-robin match play continues this Sunday with four more matches televised on ESPN beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern. In all, viewers will be able to watch two hours of competition in the made-for-TV event featuring three of the greatest bowling teams ever assembled.

After the first weekend, Team GEICO (Chris Barnes, Patrick Allen, Mike Wolfe, Mika Koivuniemi, Brad Angelo and Wes Malott) trails Team Bayer with a 1-1 record, and in third is Team Lumber Liquidators (Mike Scroggins, Parker Bohn III, Pete Weber, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Norm Duke and Steve Jaros) at 0-1.

The players qualified for the event through their performances in PBA’s 2008-09 Extreme Swing, Versatility Swing and Grand Slam point lists as well as five wild card selections, and teams were assembled based upon the ages of players. Team Bayer includes the six youngest players in the group – the “young guns” of the PBA. Team Lumber Liquidators features the six oldest, most experienced and most decorated players on Tour. Team GEICO is the “middle-aged” group, and arguably the most competitive group of players in PBA Tour competition today.

The upcoming telecasts will again feature two-way communication between announcers Rob Stone and Randy Pedersen and a selected player on each team during competition, a first in televised bowling.

The Baker Scoring System is used where five (of the six) players bowl two frames in one game to combine for one score. Teams will also be able to take advantage of the “Endless 10th Frame” bonus. If the team that is behind in the match strikes on its final ball in the 10th frame, it can continue throwing shots as long as each is a strike. If the opposing team loses its lead, it can then try to rally in its own Endless 10th Frame but only if its anchor bowler also struck on the final ball in the 10th. Each Endless 10th Frame strike adds 10 pins to a team’s score.


PBA GEICO TEAM SHOOTOUT HOSTED BY SIX FLAGS
ESPN AIR DATE SCHEDULE

(All times Eastern. Viewers are encouraged to check their local listings for air times in their area.)

June 28 (four shows)
1—1:30 p.m. – Show 3
1:30—2 p.m. – Show 4
2—2:30 p.m. – Show 5
2:30—3 p.m. – Show 6

July 5 (five shows)
1—1:30 p.m. – Show 7
1:30—2 p.m. – Show 8
2 p.m.—2:30 p.m. – Show 9
2:30 p.m.—3 p.m. – Show 10
3 p.m.—3:30 p.m. – Show 11

July 12 (four shows)
1—1:30 p.m. – Show 12
1:30—2 p.m. – Show 13
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Show 14
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Show 15

GOLF EVENTS 2009

June 29--Downsville Alumni Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000
July 11--Corness C o-Op Golf Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 12--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 12--Fallsburg Lions Club Alan Steingart Memorial Tournament, Tarry Brae Golf Course, South Fallsburg. For information call Cindy Perlmutter at 845-434-4321.
July 12--Black Bear Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-9584
July 17--Scotch Twosome Tourament. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 18--Friends Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 18--Night Golf. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584 or 482-5331.
July 18--Liberty Elks Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
July 22--Rally For The Cure Golf Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 24--Country Store Youth Foundation Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 26--Billy Moran Memorial Golf Outing. Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-4734.
July 26--Roscoe Kiwanis Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 31--Commissioners Cup Championship Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 2--Prasad Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
Aug. 7-9 Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man Better Ball Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club
Aug. 9--Art Tursi Memorial Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Aug. 16--Roscoe Firemen Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Aug. 15--Night Golf. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Aug. 16--Jeff Lions Club Tournament. Swan lake Golf & Coutry Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 23--Sheriff Mike Schiff Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf Club. Information please call 845-292-0323
Aug. 30--Kutchers Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country /Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 6--Steak Bake Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Sept. 12--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 20--Methol Hunting Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Sept. 20--Community Unity Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Oct. 4--The Hammer Invitational--Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584

Here & There Column 6-23-09

Part of Sullivan County's beautiful summer golf scenery is the 15th hole at the Town of Fallsburg Lochmor Golf Course near Loch Sheldrake.


Summer Brings Entertainment & Fun To Us

From music and theater to golf, fishing, the Holiday Mountain Fun Park and soaring through our skies it just doesn't get any better during the summer months in Sullivan County.
Our community has the talent to transform itself from cold bitter winter months to blooming fun, sports and entertainment for all to enjoy.
Camping offers many campsites and how about river trips on the Delaware and don't forget the summer farmers markets in Liberty, Jeffersonville, Callicoon, Barryville, Kauneonga Lake, Narrowsburg, Roscoe and the famous Bethel Woods Harvest Fest on weekends from August 30 to October 11.
Fishing and golf offer great opportunities for participants in these sports. We have some of the finest lakes, rivers and reservoirs for fishing and boating and Sullivan County's golf courses are some of the best in the tri-state area.
If you like music, entertainment and theater we have the best in this area during the summer months with great venues like Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, the Ritz Company Playhouse in Hawley, the Belleayre Music Festival in Highmount, the Forestburgh Playhouse, the Summer Music Festival in Jeffersonville, the Wayne County Fair in Honesdale, the Little World's Fair in Grahamsville, The Monticello Gaming & Raceway, The Shandelee Music Festival at Shandelee, the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop and many other great events.
And don't forget a premier shotgun shooting facility at the Catskill Peasantry, soaring at the Wurtsboro Airport, stock car racing at Bethel Motor Speedway, outstanding antique shops, hiking trails, great restaurants and the finest in motel and hotel accommodations.
Enjoy your summer and all the great opportunities we have here.

Golfing Highlights Column 6-19-09

Kutsher's Country Club PGA Golf Professional Marty Bohen, second from the left, welcomes golfers, from the left, Ed Guthrie from Narrowsburg, George Korth formerly from Livingston Manor who now lives in Paducah, KY. and John Hoffmann from Monticello.

Hole No. 16 at Kutsher's Country Club is a 220-yard par 3 with traps and a pond waiting for any errant shots.

Back Nine Make Kutsher's Course Well Rounded

The first nine holes of golf courses is often described as the opening statement but when playing the back nine at Kutsher's Country Club golfers quickly understand why this facility is labeled a well-rounded course.
Golf Course Architect William Mitchell took a real craftsman's approach when he designed Kutsher's Country Club as a classic parkland course with tree-lined fairways, sloping greens, strategic hunkering and lurking hazards.
The real fairness of the design is in its variety of holes and Mitchell shaped Kutsher's holes in all directions, both up and down hills.
The first nine holes were constructed in 1958 and the second nine in 1961.
From the blue tees this 18-hole USGA course plays 7001 yards and is a par 71.
Professionalism and course maintenance are important factors for successful golf facilities today and PGA Golf Professional Marty Bohen and Golf Course Superintendent Pat McNamara have this course is great playing condition.
In playing the course we quickly realized that Kutsher's is a must play as it's not so tough that average golfers can enjoy it, but it's still a challenge for any golfer.
PGA Professional Bohen is starting his fourth year at Kutsher's and the Marty Bohen Golf Shop is attractive, well equipped and meets all standards for a full pro shop.
Marty gives lessons by appointment,
Food and beverages at the club house are available at the 19th Hole Cafe.
Golf rates, including cart, for 18-holes, are $39 for midweek and $52 on the weekend. Rates after 1 p.m. Monday through Friday are $33 and weekends $40. Rates after 3 p.m. are $24 for week days and$27 on the weekend. Also available are special group rates for 40 or more people which included food.
Tee times and golf course information is available by calling 794-6000, ext. 5.
Last week we defined the front nine. Today we will introduce you to the back nine which plays 3388 yards from the blue tees for a par 35 and includes 6 par 4s, two par 3s and one par 5. Distance markers are found in the middle of each fairway.
Hole No. 10 is a 362-yard par 4 which features a dogleg right with somewhat of a narrow fairway...best to take your tee shot left center of the fairway. There is a fairway trap on the right and a trap right and left front on the green.
Hole No. 11 is a 378-yard par 4 with a dogleg left, take your tee shot left towards the ski lift. The key to scoring well on this hole is positioning your tee shot to the left which makes an easier shot to the green. There are traps left and right on this green.
Hole No. 12 is a 535-yard par 4 with a dogleg right. Position your drive to the right side of this fairway. As you approach your second fairway shot the fairway continues turning to the dogleg right. A big trap right side greets you on this green.
Hole No. 13 is 455-yard par 4 with some water on the left. Take your tee shot right center of the fairway. There are traps right and left front of this green
Hole No. 14 is a 188-yard par 3, open fairway with traps left, center and right on this green. Club selection here plays a key role in getting that birdie or par.
Hole No. 15 is a 455-yard par 4 which is pretty much straight. There is a pond approximately 100 yards from the green. Club selection on the second fairway shot is the key to success on this hole.
Hole No. 16 is a 220-yard par 3 with a trap left and right on the green and you also have to make sure you stay away from the pond near the green. A lengthy par 3 but the use of the right club gets you a par here.
Hole No. 17 is a 370-yard par 4 with a tree lined fairway. Keep the ball center of the fairway. There is a trap on the right front section of this green.
Hole No. 18 is a 425-yard par 4 with a dogleg right. This finishing green has a trap on the left side.
Kutsher's Country Club is a must play on your summer golf schedule.

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

Choosing A Putter:
When you finish a round of golf and are sitting down having a drink with your buddies, try to think for a moment about how many putts you had during the day. Most of the time, golfers will have close to half their shots on the green. When you set out to buy a new putter, think long and hard about what kind of wand you want in your hands to save you strokes.
Putters come in all different shapes and sizes, just as the gamete of players do. When choosing a putter, it is not only important that that it is pleasing to your eye, but also, the putter should be comfortable in your hands. The hottest, most expensive and coolest looking putter will do nothing if it does not feel comfortable and ultimately cost you strokes. In order for you to become a good putter, you must first conquer the mental side of putting. Purchasing a $150 putter will do little for that mental side if you cannot stroke the ball well. Not to mention the resentment you will endure each time you look in the bag. If you want to improve you game by buying a new putter, take your time and look at all of your options. The most important thing to remember is to make sure the putter is the right fit for you.
The two main factors in making putts is to have the right speed and the right line, or aim. If you focus on these two things you will improve your putting. When you are practicing your putting, try to focus on distance control, because even if you miss the putt off line, you should have a short putt to finish up with if you have the right speed. Good luck to all searching for the right tool to improve your game.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by phone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

Ed's Outlook

Golf schools play an important role in any golfers success on the golf course.
Clinics taught by PGA Professional Matt Kleiner and Assistant Professional Josh Woodward at the Villa Roma Golf Course include the following:
Junior golf school starts July 1, ages 10-17 from 5 to 6 p.m. and all levels of instruction for six week for only $100.
Women's golf school starts June 30 from 6 to 7 p.m., six weeks for only $100.
Call the pro shop for additional information and sign up at 887-5097.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/

Golf Events

May 8--Mamakating Lions Club Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
May 9--IBEW Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257
May 13--Section 9 Qualifier. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
May 16--Callicoon UM Church Captain & Crew Tournament. French Woods Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-887-4452.
May 23--Fallsburg PBA Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620.
May 29--Marine Corp G.L. Tournament. Lochmor Golf Club. Information call 845-434-1257.
May 30--Thomas Aquinas Golf Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257.
May 31--N.J. Special Olympics Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620.
June 5--Jake Hulse Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 5--Monticello PBA Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257.
June 6--7th Annual Jake Classic Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-796-6480.
June 6--Mike Grissaffe Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 7--Shady Acres Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
June 7-8 --Seniors Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
June 13--Stump Sitters Tournament. Lochmor Golf C ourse. Information call 845-434-1257.
June 13--Monticello High School Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 14--W.S.U.T. & S.R.P. Sullivan West Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 14--Liberty Parks & Rec. Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
June 15--Iraq Veterans Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 19--TVLGA Junior Tournament, ages 10-high school. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
June 19--Occupations, Inc. Pro-Am. The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge. Information call 845-692-4454, Ext. 101.
June 20--Eastern Star Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 20--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 29--Bull Pen Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
June 29--Downsville Alumni Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000
July 11--Corness C o-Op Golf Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 12--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 12--Fallsburg Lions Club Alan Steingart Memorial Tournament, Tarry Brae Golf Course, South Fallsburg. For information call Cindy Perlmutter at 845-434-4321.
July 12--Black Bear Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-9584
July 17--Scotch Twosome Tourament. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 18--Friends Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 18--Night Golf. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584 or 482-5331.
July 18--Liberty Elks Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
July 22--Rally For The Cure Golf Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 24--Country Store Youth Foundation Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 26--Billy Moran Memorial Golf Outing. Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-4734.
July 26--Roscoe Kiwanis Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 31--Commissioners Cup Championship Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 2--Prasad Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
Aug. 7-9 Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man Better Ball Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club
Aug. 9--Art Tursi Memorial Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Aug. 16--Roscoe Firemen Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Aug. 15--Night Golf. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Aug. 16--Jeff Lions Club Tournament. Swan lake Golf & Coutry Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 23--Sheriff Mike Schiff Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf Club. Information please call 845-292-0323
Aug. 30--Kutchers Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country /Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 6--Steak Bake Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Sept. 12--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 20--Methol Hunting Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Sept. 20--Community Unity Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Oct. 4--The Hammer Invitational--Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584

PBA Announces Remaining Exemptions for
World Series of Bowling and Lumber
Liquidators 2009-10 PBA Tour Season

Two Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Famers and an international star from Korea have been granted exemptions for the 2009 PBA World Series of Bowling and, for one, the 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season.

PBA Hall of Famer and 24-time Tour titlist Brian Voss of Alpharetta, Ga., has been awarded the Tour’s new “Golden Parachute” exemption, a ticket which will allow the PBA Senior Tour “rookie” the opportunity to bowl for the entire season.

PBA Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli of Venezuela and Korean Professional Bowlers Association star Tae-Hwa Jeong will join Finnish two-handed star Osku Palermaa—who had already received an international exemption—in the exempt field for the upcoming PBA World Series of Bowling in suburban Detroit.

Voss’ 24 Tour titles ranks 10th all-time. He won at least one title in 12 straight PBA Tour seasons and won the 1988 PBA National Championship for his only major win. The 1988 PBA Player of the Year also was the Harry Smith Point Leader in 1987 and ’88. Now 50, he joined the PBA Senior Tour in 2009 and has recorded a pair of second-place finishes in the Senior U.S. Open and Dayton Classic.

Monacelli is the only foreign-born player in the PBA Hall of Fame and owns 19 PBA Tour titles. He was also the first foreign-born player to win the Player of the Year award, winning in back-to-back seasons in 1989 and ‘90. He finished fifth in the 2009 Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open.

Jeong is a 10-time Korean PBA Tour winner and a five-time Japan PBA Tour titlist. He is one of three players to bowl a televised 300 game on the KPBA Tour.

Palermaa earned his place in the World Series of Bowling earlier in the spring as the European Bowling Tour points leader. His best previous PBA Tour finish was fifth in the 2004 U.S. Open. The 2006 World Bowler of the Year was also the winner of the 2009 World Ranking Masters and the 2006 QubicaAMF World Cup.

With the announcement, all of the exemptions have been filled for the 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season, which include 41 from the 2008-09 point list, eight from the PBA Tour Trials, seven from the Regional Players Invitational, the 2008-09 Tournament Qualifier Round points leader and one medical deferment. The remaining spots in each standard tournament field (which is comprised of 64 entries) will be filled each week by TQR qualifiers, who will vie for a minimum of five spots.

The inaugural PBA World Series of Bowling, which begins Aug. 2 and runs through Sept. 6, 2009, will be a revolutionary festival of competitive bowling boasting a $2 million prize fund and seven ESPN telecasts. For the 72-player closed-field World Series events, a minimum of 10 non-exempt players can advance through the TQR system.

The PBA Motor City Open will kick off the season at longtime PBA host center Taylor Lanes in Taylor, Mich., from Aug. 2-6. The remainder of the World Series of Bowling, including six exempt PBA Tour events, the return of the PBA Women’s Series presented by USBC and a revamped PBA Senior Tour World Championship will be held at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Mich., just outside Detroit. The World Series of Bowling will culminate with the PBA World Championship open field event, the first major championship of the 2009-10 season.

The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour will pick up its traditional schedule in the second half of the season beginning with the Pepsi Red, White and Blue Open presented by the USBC Dec. 7-13 in Wichita, Kan.

For complete WSOB details, visit the new website, pbaworldseriesofbowling.com.

PBA Announces Goodwill Industries as Charity
Partner For World Series of Bowling

The Professional Bowlers Association has announced Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit as its official charity partner for the 2009 PBA World Series of Bowling. The announcement was made at a press conference Tuesday at Thunderbowl Lanes.

The Detroit area will host the inaugural World Series of Bowling (WSOB), a revolutionary festival of world-class bowling, beginning Aug. 2 and running through Sept. 6.

Goodwill Industries is the only organization solely dedicated to helping unemployed metro Detroiters overcome barriers and find jobs.

“Hosting the first-ever World Series of Bowling right here in the Detroit area will be an immense boost for our economy and our people,” said Lorna G. Utley, president and CEO, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. “In naming Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit as its official charity partner, the PBA will enable many metro Detroiters to overcome their barriers to employment and become trained, trusted and ready to work.”

In just the past two years of the organization’s nearly 90-year history, Goodwill Industries has placed more than 2,500 individuals from metro Detroit into new jobs and provided career assistance to thousands more in Southeast Michigan. For information about how Goodwill Industries battles unemployment in the region, visit www.goodwilldetroit.org< href="">.">http://www.goodwilldetroit.org/>.

With $2 million in prize money and seven ESPN telecasts planned as part of the WSOB, the event will focus the attention of the bowling world on the Detroit area unlike any previous event in bowling history. After kicking off the program with the Motor City Open at Taylor Lanes in Taylor, Mich., the WSOB will shift to Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park for the duration. A complete schedule of events is available at a new dedicated website, www.pbaworldseriesofbowling.com< href="">.">http://www.pbaworldseriesofbowling.com/>.

“For decades, Detroit has been the hub of bowling in the United States. It has produced dozens of hall of fame players and has contributed significantly to the history of our sport at all levels. For those reasons, it only made sense to bring the new World Series of Bowling to the community that has given so much to the sport,” said Tom Clark, Deputy Commissioner of the PBA. “Nothing like the World Series of Bowling has ever been done before. Over a span of five weeks, the PBA will bring the world’s best bowlers to the Detroit area to serve as a catalyst for economic impact and a rally point for the communities and businesses. It’s no secret that unemployment has hit the Detroit area as hard as any other region in country.”

WSOB events are being planned for the entire family, including pro-am events where amateur bowlers can roll with the pros. The pro-ams support Goodwill Industries’ mission of helping metro Detroiters overcome employment barriers through education, training and career assistance.

Further updates and details will be posted regularly on pba.com regarding the PBA World Series of Bowling and the rest of the 2009-2010 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season, including tournament entry and ticket information.


About the PBA
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) features the best bowlers in the world competing in National, Regional and Senior Tour events and awarded over $4.3 million in prize money during the 2008-09 Lumber Liquidators PBA National Tour. The organization has more than 4,000 members spanning 13 countries, and nearly one million viewers tune-in to watch the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour every Sunday on ESPN throughout the season. PBA sponsors include Bayer, Brunswick, CLR, Denny's, Etonic, Flomax, GEICO, Go RVing, H&R Block, Lumber Liquidators, Pepsi-Cola and the USBC, among others. For more information on the PBA, log on to www.pba.com< href="">.">http://www.pba.com/>.

About Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit provides people who have disabilities and other barriers to employment with opportunities to become independent, self-supporting citizens through training, work experience and employment in the community. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is a Michigan Works! affiliate and is funded in part by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth and Detroit Workforce Development Department. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. For information, visit www.goodwilldetroit.org< href="">.">http://www.goodwilldetroit.org/>.

BOWLING FOUNDATION COORDINATING
MARK ROTH SUPPORT FUND

Legendary pro bowler Mark Roth recently suffered a severe stroke and is just beginning the long journey of rehabilitation. The Professional Bowlers Association and United States Bowling Congress hall of famer changed the sport of bowling forever during the 1970s and 80s with his unique style, powerful approach and frequent domination on the PBA tour.

The massive stroke caused major complications to Roth's health, and the costs involved with the hospitalization, care and now rehabilitation are enormous. The Bowling Foundation, as the central charitable arm of bowling, is coordinating efforts to rally the industry, bowlers and fans of the sport and Roth in particular, to provide some relief to the Roth family during this difficult time. The transition from the tour to retirement has been a struggle for Roth whose family needs your help. The sport/industry is coming together to take care of one of its own.

Your tax deductible donation to the Mark Roth Support Fund will go directly to the family to help defray costs involved with this tragedy. Please consider any amount you can give. Donations can be made as follows:

Mark Roth Support Fund
c/o The Bowling Foundation
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011

Donations can be made via check, Visa and Mastercard, and by contacting The Bowling Foundation.

About The Bowling Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to enhance the lives of others through the sport of bowling, particularly reaching out toward youth, those less fortunate, underprivileged or in need, giving them increased chance for success, health, fitness and the joy of sport; while fostering bowling across all sectors of society and the world.

As the "charitable arm of bowling," the foundation is fully supported by the leading entities for the sport including the United States Bowling Congress, The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America, the Bowling Proprietors Association International, Strike Ten Entertainment, the Professional Bowlers Association, the International Bowling Pro Shop & Instructors Association, the Bowling Writers Association of America and many others including manufacturers, media and local bowling entities. For more information: visit bowlingfoundation.org or contact us at info@bowlingfoundation.org or (888) 302-8122

GEICO PBA Team Shootout Series
Gets Underway Sunday on ESPN

Three of the greatest bowling teams ever
assembled do battle at Six Flags Great Adventure

Bowling fans will be able to watch three of the greatest bowling teams ever assembled do battle when ESPN airs 15 tape-delayed shows of the GEICO PBA Team Shootout hosted by Six Flags beginning Sunday and continuing the next three Sundays.

Eighteen of the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour’s top competitors tested their skills at “outdoor bowling” in a unique round-robin team competition contested on lanes constructed at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., June 11-13.

Among the stars competing included 2008-09 Player of the Year Wes Malott, two-handed Australian sensation and Rookie of the Year Jason Belmonte, and Hall of Famers Parker Bohn III, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Pete Weber and Norm Duke.

This Sunday ESPN will telecast two half hour shows - 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Eastern - which will feature Baker Scoring System round-robin qualifying matches. The Baker system requires each member of a five-player team to bowl two frames in one game to combine for one score.

An innovation in televised bowling will also debut in Sunday’s matches. One player on each team will have an earpiece giving announcers the ability to ask the player questions during actual competition.

The players qualified for the event through their performances in PBA’s 2008-09 Extreme Swing, Versatility Swing and Grand Slam point lists as well as five wild card selections, and teams were assembled based upon the ages of players. Team Bayer includes the six youngest players in the group – the “young guns” of the PBA. Team Lumber Liquidators features the six oldest, most experienced and most decorated players on Tour. Team GEICO is the “middle-aged” group, and arguably the most competitive group of players in PBA Tour competition today. Team rosters are:

Team Bayer – Jason Belmonte, Mike Fagan, Tommy Jones, Bill O’Neill, Rhino Page and Sean Rash.

Team GEICO – Patrick Allen, Brad Angelo, Chris Barnes, Mika Koivuniemi, Wes Malott and Mike Wolfe.

Team Lumber Liquidators – Parker Bohn III, Norm Duke, Steve Jaros, Mike Scroggins, Pete Weber and Walter Ray Williams Jr.


GEICO PBA TEAM SHOOTOUT ESPN TV AIR DATE SCHEDULE
(All times Eastern. Viewers are encouraged to check their local listings for air times in their area.)

June 21 (two shows)
1:30 – 2 p.m. – Show 1 (Team Bayer vs. Team GEICO)
4:30 — 5 p.m. – Show 2 (Team GEICO vs. Team Lumber Liquidators)

June 28 (four shows)
1—1:30 p.m. – Show 3
1:30—2 p.m. – Show 4
2—2:30 p.m. – Show 5
2:30—3 p.m. – Show 6

July 5 (five shows)
1—1:30 p.m. – Show 7
1:30—2 p.m. – Show 8
2 p.m.—2:30 p.m. – Show 9
2:30 p.m.—3 p.m. – Show 10
3 p.m.—3:30 p.m. – Show 11

July 12 (four shows)
1—1:30 p.m. – Show 12
1:30—2 p.m. – Show 13
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Show 14
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Show 15

Here & There Column 6-16-09

2009 Tri-Valley Central School Modified Boys (B) baseball team.

Tri-Valley Has Outstanding Modified Baseball Season

Modified boys baseball is somewhat of a preparation and training program for seventh and eight graders prior to their entering into high school Junior Varsity and Varsity baseball programs and this years outstanding Tri-Valley Central School modified team record could be a good indication of a bright future for boys baseball in this school district.
The 7th and 8th grade boys modified "B" baseball team at Tri-Valley this year finished its 2009 season with a 12-1-1 record under the excellent direction and coaching of Phil Pompeii.
The team competed against Liberty, Eldred, Livingston Manor, Sullivan West and Fallsburg.
Their only loss and tie game came against Eldred.
Coach Pompeii noted at the conclusion of the season that "as a team they didn't strike out much with only 52 strikeouts in 88 innings of play."
"Teams that put the ball in play at this level tend to do well," the well-liked coach said.
Coach Pompii also made sure that every player on the team played in every game and "they all supported each other when they were on the field."
Giving credit where credit is due the Tri-Valley coach pointed out that "this was a very good fielding team that knew where the ball was going and what the next play should be."
Strong pitching also contributed to the success this team had with Rodney Taylor Jester leading the pitchers with 50 strikeouts in 38 innings of work.
Eight grade team members included Aric Boyes, Rodney Jester, Mike Foster, Kyle Burkey, John Anzano, Troy DeMarmles, Andrew Exner, Cody Exner, Nick Hadden Shatik Smith and Ray Thilberg.
Seventh grade team members included Manny Torres, Brady Rogers, Alex Brown, Ryan Cole, Steven Vogler and Hauk Boyes.
Congratulations to this fine group of young athletes and to the many parents, grandparents and fans who gave strong support to the team throughout the season.

Golfing Highlights Column 6-12-09

Kutsher's PGA Golf Professional Marty Bohen, second from the left, greets golfers, from the left, Ed Guthrie from Narrowsburg, George Korth from Paducah, KY and formerly from Livingston Manor and John Hoffmann from Monticello.

A big green with surrounding traps greets golfers on the 575-yard par 5 sixth hole at the Kutsher's Country Club.

Great Golfing At Kutsher's Country Club

PGA Golf Professional Marty Bohen and Golf Course Superintendent Pat McNamara have the golf course at Kutsher's Country Club in great playing condition and this facility is a must play as it's not so tough that average golfers can enjoy it, but it's still a challenge for any golfer.
PGA Pro Bohen is starting his fourth year at Kutsher's and brings to the game of golf professional experience and standing.
A graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.S. Degree in Accounting and the PGA Business School, Marty has a professional standing as head professional Class "A" member of PGA of America.
Prior to coming to Kutsher's Bohen was head golf professional at the Spook Rock Golf Course in Suffern, was a teaching professional at the Leewood Golf Club in Eastchester, played tournament golf on the U.S. tour from 1972 to 1975 and in New Zealand, Australia, far east and Europe tours from 1975-1979. He also served as a teaching pro at the The Country Club in Cleveland, OH and the Elmwood Country Club in White Plains, NY.
The Marty Bohen Golf Shop is attractive, well equipped and a full pro shop. Lessons are also available.
Food at the club house will be available from mid-June on through the summer at the 19th Hole Cafe.
Kutsher's can certainly be labeled a well-rounded course and when playing it you can see that architect William Mitchell designed a classic parkland course with tree-lined fairways, sloping greens, strategic bunkering and lurking hazards. The real fairness of the design is its variety of holes and Mitchell shaped Kutsher's holes in all directions, both up and down hills.
The first nine holes were constructed in 1958 and the second nine in 1961.
This 18-hole USGA course plays 7001 yards from the blue tees and is a par 71. The course also has a driving range and putting and chipping greens.
Golf rates, including cart, for 18-holes, are $39 for midweek and $52 on the weekend. Rates after 1 p.m. Monday through Friday are $33 and weekends $40. Rates after 3 p.m. are $24 for week days and $27 on the weekend. Also available are special group rates for 40 or more people which includes food.
For tee times the golf course can be reached at 794-6000, ext. 5.
This week we introduce you to the front nine, playing from the blue tees for a total of 3613 yards and a par 36, featuring five par 4s, two par 3s and two par 5s.
Hole No. 1 is a 415-yard par 4 with pretty much an open fairway and some trees on the right. About 200 yards from the green on the right side of the fairway is a trap, so your best tee shot should stay to the center of the fairway. Traps are on the left and right sides of this large first hole green....a nice comfortable opening hole.
Hole No. 2 is a 460-yard par 4 with trees on both sides of the fairway. A fairway trap on the right is about 115 yards from the green. There is a trap on the left front section of the green.
Hole No. 3 is a 168 yard par 3 slightly down hill from an elevatred tee. There is a small pond on the right some 15-20 yards from the green and traps on the left and right sides of the green. Club selection is important here and finding the green on your tee shot helps for making the par 3.
Hole No. 4 is a 415 yard par 4 with a fairway sand trap some 160 yards from the green. Traps are on the left and right front section of the green.
Hole No. 5 is a 425-yard par 4 with traps on the right side of the fairway. There is pretty much an open fairway to the left. A trap will greet you in the middle of the fairway and there are traps on both the left and right sides of this sloping green.For a par here....it is a must to stay out of the traps.
Hole No. 6 is a 575-yard pr 5 and this is the longest hole on the front nine. The hole features a dogleg left with an open fairway. There is a pond on the left side of the fairway some 150 yards from the green. There is a fairway trap on the right some 40 yards from the green. Traps are on the right center and left side of the green. Club selection and staying away from the pond and traps help to score par on this hole.
Hole No. 7 is a 220-yard par 3 with trees on the left and right sides of this fairway. Large traps are on the front left side and right side of this green. The key to your par here is club selection from the tee.
Hole No. 8 is a 415-yard par 4 with a dog let right and an open fairway . Traps are on the left and right sides of the green.
Hole No. 9 is a 520-yard par 5 with fairway traps left and right and a sharp dogleg right. A nice, open fairway and a good tee and fairway shot puts most golfers in line for a birdie or par. Traps are on the left and right sides of the green. A nice hole to finish the front nine.

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

Scoring is about getting the ball im the hole with the least amount of strokes, and the short game is a key component to accomplishing this.
One of the ways to improve the short game is to work on distance control.
In this drill, I set up four targets...whether it's buckets or whatever visual object you can find...with distances ranging from 10 to 40 yards.
After the targets are in place you then hit one ball at each target in sequence. By hitting at different targets in sequence, you once again will prevent yourself from locking in to one distance. In the long run, this will help you develop better feel for your distance control.
As far as club selection, I suggest you start with a 5 degree wedge for this drill, and then experiment with your other wedges. The key here is to develop your touch for the different distances.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

Ed's Outlook

The Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club will hold its 2009 Junior Tournament on Friday, June 19 from 3-7 p.m.
The cost is $15 per person.
Send checks payable to Steve Bowers, PO Box 462--TVGC, Roscoe, NY 12776.
The tournament is open to girls and boys ages 10 through high school.
A handicap is required and golfers can turn in 5 Twin Village scores cards or golfers can bring established handicaps with them.
No carts will be used during this tournament.
For information call Sally Shea at 439-3988. To sign up call the Twin Village Club house at 607-498-5829.
Food, prizes and fun provided by the Twin Village Golf Association.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you feel would make good reading or have league scores and tournament information, Ed can be reached by phone at 439-8177 or by email at bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a more expanded version of this golf column please visit our Web page at http://bght.blogspot.com/

Golf Events

May 8--Mamakating Lions Club Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
May 9--IBEW Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257
May 13--Section 9 Qualifier. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
May 16--Callicoon UM Church Captain & Crew Tournament. French Woods Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-887-4452.
May 23--Fallsburg PBA Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620.
May 29--Marine Corp G.L. Tournament. Lochmor Golf Club. Information call 845-434-1257.
May 30--Thomas Aquinas Golf Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257.
May 31--N.J. Special Olympics Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620.
June 5--Jake Hulse Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 5--Monticello PBA Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information call 845-434-1257.
June 6--7th Annual Jake Classic Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-796-6480.
June 6--Mike Grissaffe Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 7--Shady Acres Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
June 7-8 --Seniors Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
June 13--Stump Sitters Tournament. Lochmor Golf C ourse. Information call 845-434-1257.
June 13--Monticello High School Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 14--W.S.U.T. & S.R.P. Sullivan West Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 14--Liberty Parks & Rec. Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
June 15--Iraq Veterans Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 19--TVLGA Junior Tournament, ages 10-high school. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
June 19--Occupations, Inc. Pro-Am. The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge. Information call 845-692-4454, Ext. 101.
June 20--Eastern Star Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 20--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
June 29--Bull Pen Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
June 29--Downsville Alumni Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000
July 11--Corness C o-Op Golf Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 12--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 12--Fallsburg Lions Club Alan Steingart Memorial Tournament, Tarry Brae Golf Course, South Fallsburg. For information call Cindy Perlmutter at 845-434-4321.
July 12--Black Bear Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-9584
July 17--Scotch Twosome Tourament. Roscoe Twin Village Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5557.
July 18--Friends Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
July 18--Night Golf. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584 or 482-5331.
July 18--Liberty Elks Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
July 22--Rally For The Cure Golf Tourney. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 24--Country Store Youth Foundation Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 26--Billy Moran Memorial Golf Outing. Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-4734.
July 26--Roscoe Kiwanis Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
July 31--Commissioners Cup Championship Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 2--Prasad Golf Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information call 845-434-2620
Aug. 7-9 Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man Better Ball Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club
Aug. 9--Art Tursi Memorial Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Aug. 16--Roscoe Firemen Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Aug. 15--Night Golf. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Aug. 16--Jeff Lions Club Tournament. Swan lake Golf & Coutry Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Aug. 23--Sheriff Mike Schiff Golf Tournament. Swan Lake Golf Club. Information please call 845-292-0323
Aug. 30--Kutchers Outing. Swan Lake Golf & Country /Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 6--Steak Bake Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584
Sept. 12--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Sept. 20--Methol Hunting Club Tournament. Tennanah Lake Golf Club. Information call 607-498-5000.
Sept. 20--Community Unity Golf Event. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information call 845-292-0323.
Oct. 4--The Hammer Invitational--Sullivan County Golf & CC. Information call 845-292-9584

FANS HAVE ONE WEEK TO
MAKE U.S. OPEN PICKS FOR
2009 MAJORS FANTASY
CHALLENGE ON PGA.COM

Prizes awarded after each major; Grand Prize features trip to Bermuda for the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Golf fans have one week to make U.S. Open picks online to participate in the second stage of the 2009 Majors Fantasy Challenge.

The PGA of America launched The 2009 Majors Fantasy Challenge, an online fantasy sports league available exclusively on PGA.com, this spring. Fans make picks for the four major championships and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Prizes are awarded after each major championship with the grand prize of a trip to Bermuda for the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf. PGA.com, one of the premier online destinations for golf resources, is operated by Turner Sports.

Fans can enter online at any time during the major championship season and will compete against each other on the basis of total points earned by the players they select.

The game format, which is pick ‘em style, allows fans to pick a foursome who they believe will finish the highest in that respective major, based upon tournament money winnings. Golfers are selected before the start time of each major championship. Tiebreaker questions will be utilized for breaking point ties among players. Scoring is based upon tournament money winnings. Participants can enter prior to any major, but they will only begin earning points from the time they register to play.

This game allows fans to select major champions and top performers which began with the Masters (April 9-12), followed by the U.S. Open (June 18-21), Open Championship (July 16-19), PGA Championship (August 13-16) and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (October 20-21).

The winner of the Grand Prize will be announced after the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. The Grand Prize is a prize package for two to the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, including airfare, transportation and hotel. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf is broadcast exclusively on TNT.
The top 10 finishers in each major and the PGA Grand Slam of Golf will win a prize. Prizes for each event are: Masters - PGA Grand Slam of Golf shirt; U.S. Open - PGA Grand Slam of Golf hat; British Open - One dozen PGA Grand Slam of Golf; PGA Championship - PGA Grand Slam of Golf shirt/hat combo; and PGA Grand Slam of Golf - PGA Grand Slam of Golf Vineyard Vines Beach Bag.

The game is created and managed by PGA Interactive, a partnership between the PGA of America and Turner Sports.

Angel Cabrera won the 2009 Masters and became the first player to qualify for this year’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf, comprised of the four major championship winners, is one of the most evasive and significant accomplishments in golf. Fans can now be a part of the excitement by joining the Majors Fantasy Challenge at www.pga.com

Established in 1979, the PGA Grand Slam of Golf has grown from an 18-hole, single-day charity event to a 36-hole annual showdown that matches professional golf’s best against each other.

The winners of the 2009 major championships qualify to play in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf: The Masters April 9-12; at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.; the U.S. Open Championship, June 18-21; at Bethpage State Park (Black Course) in Farmingdale, N.Y.; the British Open Championship, July 16-19; at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland, and the 91st PGA Championship, Aug. 13-16, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

Past PGA Grand Slam of Golf Champions include: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, Tom Lehman, Ben Crenshaw, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Angel Cabrera and Ian Woosnam.

The PGA of AmericaSince 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

About PGA.comPGA.com is the production alliance of the PGA of America and managing partner Turner Sports. It is the official online destination for the PGA and home to the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, The PGA Grand Slam of Golf, The Ryder Cup and The Open Championship. A leader and innovator in broadband golf coverage, the site successfully launched its PGA.com Pipeline broadband product in 2006, garnering record numbers for the site in both 2006 and 2007, with the coverage receiving more than 2 million streams during the course of the 2007 PGA Championship. In 2007 PGA.com Pipeline was nominated for an Emmy® by the National Television Academy.

Turner Sports and the PGA formed the 10-year alliance in June 2002 with a mission to serve the golfing public, PGA Professionals and golf trade with products and services, such as the PGA.com Value Guide, that inspire, direct and facilitate participation in the sport nationwide.

Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting, Inc., presents some of the best and most popular sporting events worldwide and is a leader in televised and online sports programming. With events airing on TBS and TNT, Turner Sports’ line-up includes NASCAR and NASCAR.COM, the NBA, Major League Baseball, professional golf, PGATour.com and PGA.com. Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, which includes NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA League Pass, NBADLeague.com and WNBA.com.

SPORT BOWLING LEAGUE BOWLERS
TO TAKE ON PROS IN SPECIAL EVENT

Six United States Bowling Congress Sport Bowling
league competitors will battle on national television against six of the
sport's top professional bowlers this April.
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> The PBA Experience Showdown presented by BOWL.com will give league
bowlers the unique opportunity to move beyond their league play and into
the national spotlight for a chance to win $25,000.
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> "Bowling alongside pros on PBA conditions is the ultimate PBA
experience," USBC Vice President of Media Pete Tredwell said. "This program
also provides even more value to current Sport members, and we expect it
will increase participation in Sport Bowling leagues."
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> Bowlers who compete in any USBC Sport Bowling league are eligible for
this special event. Contest entries are awarded to the bowler with their
league's high series each week starting with the fall season and continuing
until Jan. 31.
>
> When submitting scores each week, league secretaries will note which
pattern was used. Three bowlers from each of the five PBA Experience
patterns (Chameleon, Cheetah, Scorpion, Shark and Viper) will be drawn and
three wild-card bowlers from all other Sport Bowling lane patterns will be
picked for a total of 18 players.
>
> Each of the 18 bowlers drawn will be featured on BOWL.com and bowling
fans will vote on which player from each group will move on to the telecast.
>
> The six professionals will be made up of the five "animal pattern"
champions plus the points leader among non-titlists from those events,
known as the PBA Versatility Swing presented by BOWL.com.
>
> The PBA Experience Showdown will be taped April 7 or 8 at the
International Training and Research Center on the International Bowling
Campus in Arlington, Texas, and the six league bowlers will be given an
all-expenses paid trip to the event. The league's secretary and bowling
center proprietor will also be given an all-expenses paid trip to support
their bowler. The event is scheduled to air on ESPN on April 11 from 1-3
p.m. Eastern.
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> More information and official rules will be posted on BOWL.com as it
becomes available.

WORLD WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS
TO FEATURE RECORD TURNOUT

A record number of countries will compete in the 2009 World Tenpin Bowling Association World Women's Championships from July 26-Aug. 2 in Las Vegas.

With the entry deadline now passed, a total of 46 countries have sent in notification that they will compete in the event, surpassing the previous record of 43 set in 2007 in Monterrey, Mexico. The total marks the most countries to compete in the World Women's Championships since it split with the men's championships after the 2003 event in Malaysia.

The event will take place in one of the most unique venues in the sport of bowling when it is conducted on 60 specially constructed lanes inside Cashman Center in Las Vegas. The temporary lanes were built inside the convention center earlier this year and have hosted the USBC Open Championships, which concludes July 24.

"I think the word is out that this will truly be a showcase event unlike anything seen before at the World Championships," United States Bowling Congress Chief Operating Officer and WTBA President Kevin Dornberger said. "The fact that a record number of countries are participating this year shows bowling continues to grow as an international sport."

The bowlers will compete on a medium lane condition and a short lane condition, as selected by the World Women's Championships technical delegate Daniel Falconi of Mexico.

In a rule change put in place by the WTBA Presidium, the patterns used will be from a bank of three short and three medium patterns. Falconi will announce his decision as to which patterns will be used at the team managers meeting on July 26.

The top female bowlers in the world will compete for medals in team, trios, doubles, singles, all-events and Masters.

For more information on the World Women's Championships, visit the event's official Web page at www.2009wwc.com.

2009 WTBA WORLD WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS
Participating countries
(Total of 46)

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Catalonia, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Wales

FOUR BOWLERS STILL UNDEFEATED
AT 2009 USBC SENIOR MASTERS

Keith Sharp of Orlando, Fla., has been on a roller coaster ride this week at South Point Bowling Center, and now he's one of four undefeated players at the 2009 United States Bowling Congress Senior Masters.

Sharp was the leader after the tournament's opening squad and finished the first of three qualifying days third overall, but slowly dropped in the standings and nearly missed the cut to match play. The 54-year-old right-hander entered the double-elimination match-play bracket as the No. 62 seed and rolled through four opponents to remain unbeaten Thursday.

"I came in this morning with almost no expectations after the way I bowled the last two days," said Sharp, who owns one Professional Bowlers Association Senior Tour title. "But the best thing about this tournament is that the pins don't carry over, so even if you barely make the cut, you're never out of it. It really was like the start of a new tournament today."

The three competitors joining Sharp in the winners bracket are Bob Handley of Winter Park, Fla., Dale Traber of Cedarburg, Wis., and left-hander Ross Packard of San Jose, Calif. The four will hit the lanes again Friday at 9:15 a.m., just three wins away from the $17,000 top prize.

"The biggest difference today was that I was able to play the gutter, which meant a better ball reaction and looser arm swing because that's where I'm most comfortable," Sharp said. "Tomorrow is another day, and I hope that shot is there again. If not, I'll make the necessary adjustments and do my best."

Eight bowlers are still alive in the losers bracket, including top qualifier Brain Brazeau of Ocala, Fla., and PBA Hall of Famer Brian Voss of Kennesaw, Ga., who finished second in last week's PBA Senior U.S. Open. Brazeau is the only bowler remaining who qualified in the top 20 this week.

Defending champion Kenny Parks of Hammond, Ind., struggled early in a 667-498 opening-round loss to PBA Hall of Famer Mark Williams of Beaumont, Texas, and then was eliminated by Roger Kossert of Lithia, Fla., 651-618.

"I waited all week to get to this point, and then I didn't bowl well enough to win my matches," said Parks, who defeated two-time defending champion Tom Baker of King, N.C., to win the 2008 USBC Senior Masters. "I wasn't sure what the lanes were going to be like or how they were going to transition, and I ended up starting in the wrong area. I'm pretty disappointed, but I had fun this week, anyway."

All 338 Senior Masters competitors bowled 15 qualifying games over three days, before the field was cut to the top 63, who joined Parks in the double-elimination match-play bracket.

Match play continues Friday at 8 a.m. PDT. All matches consist of three games, with total pins determining the winners. Competition will continue throughout the day, and the championship match is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

For more information on the USBC Senior Masters, visit bowl.com.

United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to nearly 2.5 million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.

2009 USBC Senior Masters
At South Point Bowling Center, Las Vegas
Thursday's results

MATCH PLAY
Double elimination, three-game matches decided by total pinfall
(Name/hometown followed by three-game pinfall total)

OPENING MATCH PLAY ROUND
(Winners remain in winners bracket. Losers move to losers bracket)

(61) Jay Aono, Boise, Idaho, def. (1) Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 556-507
(33) Ron Boroff, Mansfield, Texas, def. (29) William Anthony, Converse, Texas, 555-549
(45) Jim Murtishaw, Menifee, Calif., def. (17) Michael Karch, Edgewood, Wash., 625-580
(13) Don Sylvia, Orlando, Fla., def. (49) Robert Faragon, Schenectady, N.Y., 596-479
(21) Sam Ventura, Syracuse, N.Y., def. (41) Nick Morgan, Sacramento, Calif., 635-609
(9) Keith Kolozsi, Las Vegas, def. (53) Leo Plaia, Metairie, La., 607-534
(37) Bob Handley, Winter Park, Fla., def. (25) Dennis Psaropoulos, Lake Worth, Fla., 636-562
(5) Jeff Suma, Auburn Hills, Mich., def. (57) Roger Kossert, Lithia, Fla., 609-602

(63) John DiSantis, Wilmington, Del., def. (3) Terry Leong, Henderson, Nev., 554-539
(31) Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., def. (35) Michael LaRocca, New Hudson, Mich., 676-495
(47) Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., def. (19) Bob Chamberlain, The Villages, Fla., 663-518
(15) Marv Sargent, Temecula, Calif., def. (51) John Muller, Gervais, Ore., 697-622
(23) Brian Voss, Kennesaw, Ga., def. (43) Joe Staton, Alta Loma, Calif., 643-558
(11) Vinnie Atria, Louisville, Ky., def. (55) Jim King, New Braunfels, Texas, 665-550
(39) Kevin Foley, Reno, Nev., def. (27) Gary Skidmore, Albuquerque, N.M., 537-524
(59) Barry Gurney, West Hills, Calif., def. (7) Harry Sullins, Chesterfield, Mich., 557-541

(62) Keith Sharp, Orlando, Fla., def. (2) Tom Carter, Rockford, Ill., 534-501
(30) Max Shellabarger, Ogden, Utah, def. (34) Sal Bongiorno, Hollywood, Fla., 606-523
(18) Ron Mohr, Eagle River, Alaska, def. (46) Kent Wagner, Palmetto, Fla., 678-566
(14) Les Shirwindt, Las Vegas, def. (50) Mark Van Meter, Albuquerque, N.M., 603-561
(42) John Cocchi, Las Vegas, def. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 694-620
(10) Hugh Miller, Marcos Island, Wash., def. (54) Scott Hansel, Stockton, Calif., 711-613
(38) Steve Wright, Cypress, Texas, def. (26) Rod McLean, Las Vegas, 564-557
(6) Ziggy Czaja, Fontana, Calif., def. (58) Norm Palomares, San Francisco, 621-524

(64) Shannon Starnes, Fort Worth, Texas, def. (4) Mike Henry, Brunswick, Ohio, 600-532
(36) Mark Williams, Beaumont, Texas, def. (32) Kenny Parks, Hammond, Ind., 667-498
(48) Scott Weston, Auburn, Mich., def. (20) Ron De Groat, Las Vegas, 542-540
(16) Wayne Webb, Sacramento, Calif., def. (52) Mark Estes, Grapevine, Texas, 775-549
(44) Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, Wash., def. (24) Danny Carbone, Broomfield, Colo., 647-634
(12) Darwin Wimer, Mesquite, Nev., def. (56) Donald Breihan, Columbia, S.C., 618-615
(28) Ross Packard, San Jose, Calif., def. (40) Warren Nelson, Las Vegas, 661-505
(60) Rick Talley, Enid, Okla., def. (8) Marc Scherlis, Littleton, Colo., 671-514


ROUND 1 WINNERS BRACKET

Boroff def. Aono, 702-512
Murtishaw def. Sylvia, 731-638
Kolozsi def. Ventura, 679-581
Handley def. Suma, 576-567

DiSantis def. Staikoff, 548-511
Traber def. Sargent, 677-629
Voss def. Atria, 743-677
Gurney def. Foley, 680-593

Sharp def. Shellabarger, 630-555
Shirwindt def. Mohr, 641-617
Cocchi def. Miller, 567-563
Czaja def. Wright, 592-541

Williams def. Starnes, 621-571
Webb def. Weston, 675-505
Schlegel def. Wimer, 684-598
Packard def. Talley, 608-607


ROUND 1 LOSERS BRACKET
(Losers eliminated, earn $1,000)

Brazeau def. Nelson, 668-647
Anthony def. Scherlis, 605-562
Carbone def. Karch, 648-580
Faragon def. Breihan, 645-612

Morgan def. De Groat, 662-479
Estes def. Plaia, 608-533
Henry def. Psaropoulos, 621-584
Kossert def. Parks, 651-618

McLean def. Leong, 588-564
La Rocca def. Palomares, 579-495
Baker def. Chamberlain, 674-524
Muller def. Hansel, 653-541

Wagner def. Staton, 648-588
Van Meter def. King, 659-623
Skidmore def. Carter, 647-616
Sullins def. Bongiorno, 651-619
ROUND 2 LOSERS BRACKET
(Losers eliminated, earn $1,100)

Brazeau def. Foley, 715-619
Anthony def. Sargent, 617-506
Carbone def. Atria, 588-577
Faragon def. Staikoff, 697-621

Ventura def. Morgan, 593-571
Aono def. Estes, 657-636
Suma def. Henry, 662-595
Sylvia def. Kossert, 622-612

McLean def. Talley, 594-587
Weston def. La Rocca 786-578
Baker def. Wimer, 708-616
Muller def. Starnes, 656-604

Miller def. Wagner, 625-600
Shellabarger def. Van Meter, 675-584
Wright def. Skidmore, 622-542
Mohr def. Sullins, 684-565


ROUND 2 WINNERS BRACKET

Cocchi def. Czaja, 563-517
Traber def. DiSantis, 607-537
Packard def. Schlegel, 646-628
Boroff def. Murtishaw, 654-619

Handley def. Kolozsi, 658-516
Gurney def. Voss, 651-569
Sharp def. Shirwindt, 652-604
Williams def. Webb, 620-603


ROUND 3 LOSERS BRACKET
(Losers eliminated, earn $1,200)

Mohr def. Wright, 665-532
Brazeau def. Anthony, 636-630
Suma def. Sylvia, 585-558
Ventura def. Aono, 607-544

Faragon def. Carbone, 611-499
Weston def. McLean, 592-585
Muller def. Baker, 680-650
Shellabarger def. Miller, 653-603


ROUND 4 LOSERS BRACKET
(Losers eliminated, earn $1,300)

Brazeau def. Schlegel, 580-567
Shirwindt def. Faragon, 640-525
DiSantis def. Ventura, 611-524
Murtishaw def. Suma, 578-538

Weston def. Kolozsi, 607-459
Muller def. Czaja, 595-587
Webb def. Shellabarger, 630-590
Voss def. Mohr, 742-676


ROUND 3 WINNERS BRACKET

Handley def. Boroff, 595-552
Traber def., Gurney, 758-592
Sharp def. Cocchi, 637-508
Packard def. Williams, 695-592


ROUND 5 LOSERS BRACKET
(Losers eliminated, earn $1,600)

Murtishaw def. DiSantis, 658-636
Brazeau def. Shirwindt, 654-603
Muller def. Weston, 678-524
Voss def. Webb, 678-668