Golfing Highlights Column 6-25-10

Not many golf courses have periscopes. On the 7th tee of the Sullivian County Golf & Country Club near Liberty a golfer gets a view down the fairway to avoid hitting into golfers ahead of him.

Modern well equipped golf carts are part of the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club 9-hole golf course near Liberty.

The beautiful Sullivan County Golf and Country Club clubhouse near Liberty.

The 6th tee at the SCGCC in Liberty offers a challenge as golfers have to shoot over a small stream and between trees to reach the 6th fairway.

Playing The 9-Hole SCGCC

The Sullivan County Golf & Country Club in Liberty has been in operation since it's opening in 1925 and has been a mainstay in Sullivan County golf history.
This club is owned by members who are stockholders and a board of directors. Mike Rushanski is president of the board of directors.
The golf course itself offers a beautiful view and has a challenging layout but is also friendly to new golfers.
This course offers very affordable green fees.
Membership on this course is available through both certificate and seasonal memberships. Seasonal memberships cost $400 before April 1 and $450 after that date. Certificate memberships cost $1,300 with a first year initiation fee of $1,000.
Daily golf fees Monday-Friday are $20 for 9 holes and $25 for 18 holes and this includes the cost of the golf cart. Saturday, Sunday and holidays the fees are $25 and $30.
This nine hole golf course offers a whole set of different tees for holes 10-18 and plays to a total yardage of 3,006 yards for nine holes from the men's tees. Par is 36.for men and 39 for women.
Our analysis on how to play this course is as follows:
Hole No. 1 is a 315-yard par 4. Straight down the middle over the directional flag will put your second shot into the green and the opportunity for a par. Don't hit it short on the second shot as a small stream runs in front of this green.
Hole No. 2 is a 295-yard par 4 and the its uphill off the tee. Take your drive to the left center portion of the fairway and play to the upper half of green on your second shot as the green slopes left to right.
Hole No. 3 is a 400-yard par 4 with the fairway sloping down hill right to left. Better to play right center for a good second shot to the green.
Hole No. 4 is a 152-yard par 3 with an elevated tee taking your tee shot down hill left to right. Club selection is key to a par on this hole.
Hole No. 5 is a 280-yard par 4 with water to the left. Take your drive right center for a good approach shot to the green which has bunkers left and right.
Hole No. 6 is a 275-yard par 4. Depending on where the tee box is you will have to play left or right of the tall tree at the start of the fairway. A small stream runs just below the start of the fairway. A good tee shot here can produce a birdie score.
Hole No. 7 is a 422-yard par 4 with an open fairway so let it all out on this tee. A good tee shot and second shot to the green also makes this a possible birdie score.
Hole No. 8 is a 545-yard par 5 making is the longest on on this course. Open fairway to the left and c enter and woods on the right. Tee shot should go center of the fairway and club selection is key on the second shot to the green or your approach shot.
Hole No. 9 is a 395-yard par 4 with Route 52 and trees on the right. a left center tee shot makes for a better approach shot to the green with traps on the right and rear section of the green.
Periscopes are installed on the 1st and 7th tees to give golfers a view further down the fairways and this avoids golfers hitting into each other.
Pro Shop managers are John and Janet Salamon.
Tee times and information is available by calling 292-9584 or by e-mail at scgcproshop@yahoo.com

. Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

Being A Good Mudder:
Invariably at one time or another, moisture is going to fall on us while we are enjoying a tour of the golf course.
Some advise for playing in the rain is important because playing in the rain is full of distractions. It can become a distinct advantage for players with powers of concentration stronger than their physical abilities.
With the assumption that you at least have your rain suit handy, here are a few extra arrows for your wet quiver:
* Have you tried Latex gloves? Rubber on rubber doesn't slip. Pulling them out at just the right time can be fun too. I like the yellow-colored ones the best. Naturally, it takes a plomb, but you can do it. The "rain gloves" made by several manufactures are another option if you lack some chutzpah.
* Wear your contact lenses, if you have them. It's tough to hit the ball when you're seeing three of them because of the raindrops on your glasses.
* Bring several towels. They'll come in handy for a variety of reasons.
* Bring several hats. Many golfers can't hack the drips.
* Re-read the casual water rule.
* Always dry your ball and your putter blade before making a stroke.
* Remember, shots out of wet sand always go farther.
* Bring a baggie for your scorecard. It's nice to show your opponents how badly you "out-mudded" them once you return to the 19th hole.
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 several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league standings and tournament information, Ed can be reached by telephone at 845-439-8177, an e-mail to mailto:edwardctownsend@hotmail.com%C2%A0or a fax to 845-230-8674. For a much more expanded version of this golf column, please visit the Web site http://www.bght.blogspot.com/

Golf Events


June 27--Callicoon Fire Dept. Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
June 28--Bull Pen Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 5--Claryville Open Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
July 10--Cornell Co-Op Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-5250.
July 11--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 11--Fallsburg Lions-Alan Steingart Memorial. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 16--Scotch Twosome Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 17--Liberty Elks Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
July 18--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-807-1996.
July 18--Catskill Cup. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
July 23-25-Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man, Better Ball Golf Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-5200.
July 24--Black Bear Golf Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
July 24--President's Club Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
July 24--Swan Lake Fire Dept. Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-789-4456.
July 30, Commissioners Cup, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0323.
Aug. 1--N.A.M.I. Golf Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-754-8742.
Aug. 7--Art Tursi Memorial Scholarship Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
Aug. 8--St George's Church Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-482-5625.
Aug. 8--Callicoon Kiwanis Club Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 13--United Way Pro-Am Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 15--Billy Moran Memorial Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-5097.
Aug. 15--Rock Hill Ambulance Corp. Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 21--EWGA Regional Golf Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 22--Mahwah Elks Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 27--Holiday Mt. Ski Patrol Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Aug. 28--Liberty Cup Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
Aug. 30--Sullivan Correctional Facility Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Sept. 11--Steak Bake Outing. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584
Sept. 11--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-5034.
Sept. 25--Hammer Golf Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.

Teen Masters Match Play Finals
To Air Live on PBA.com's Xtra Frame

The Professional Bowlers Association will provide exclusive live Xtra Frame on-line coverage of the match play finals of the 2010 Teen Masters from the National Bowling Stadium in Reno in late July, and will reward two players in both the Collegiate Masters and Teen Masters with paid entries into the PBA World Series of Bowling in Las Vegas in October.

The Teen Masters, originated by Gary Beck’s Killer ‘B’ Promotions in 1997, is the nation’s longest-running national championship tournament for youth bowlers. The 2010 edition will include a Collegiate Masters, July 22-24, followed by the traditional Teen Masters July 23-29 at the National Bowling Stadium. The Teen Masters program provides high-level scratch bowling competition and handsome scholarship prizes for youth bowlers in 14-Under and High School divisions.

"From the beginning in 1997, the PBA has helped to make the Teen Masters National Championships a memorable and rewarding experience for America's top youth bowlers,” Beck said. “Having the 2010 finals look and feel like a PBA national tour stop and including three days of match play competition covered by Xtra Frame will make this event even more special for those who make the trip to the National Bowling Stadium."

The PBA has noted growing interest in PBA-level competition by young bowlers. Under recently-approved United States Bowling Congress rules, youth bowlers are allowed to accept prizes in the form of scholarship money without jeopardizing their eligibility. Two 18-year-olds with past Teen Masters experience – Andrew Koff of Miami, Fla., and Matt Gasn of Laurel, Md. – have won 2010 PBA Regional events while 12-year-old Kamron Doyle of Brentwood, Tenn., became the youngest bowler ever to cash in a PBA Regional event.

More than a dozen other USBC Youth bowlers have earned scholarship prizes by cashing in PBA Regional events across the nation.

Demanding competition on difficult lane conditions in the Teen Masters has become a proving ground of a number of talented young players. Past Teen Masters champions Mike Fagan, Jason Sterner and Ryan Ciminelli have gone on to fulfill their dreams of bowling as PBA Touring Players (Fagan has won a pair of PBA Tour titles since winning the inaugural Teen Masters in 1997).

The Teen Masters will include more than 300 boys and girls bowling in qualifying and head-to-head match play competition in pursuit of scholarships plus the first-ever opportunity for two top players from the Collegiate and two from the Teen Masters to bowl alongside the best bowlers in the world in the 2010 PBA World Series of Bowling, Oct. 24-Nov. 6, at South Point Bowling Center in Las Vegas.

PBA.com’s Xtra Frame, a subscription-based on-line video streaming service, will provide live coverage of the final three days of match play eliminations in the Teen Masters, Tuesday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30. To enroll as an Xtra Frame subscriber, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame logo.

For a complete schedule of Teen Masters events, along with rules and entry information, visit teenmastersbowling.com or collegiatemastersbowling.com.

HISTORY OF TEEN MASTERS CHAMPIONS
1997 - Tiffani McCoy, Dallas, Texas; Mike Fagan, Greenlawn, N.Y.
1998 - Kari Schwager, Montgomery, Ill.; Brian Hatcher, DeWitt, Mich.
1999 - Amanda Burgoyne, Newport, Minn.; Scott Savage, Elwood, Ind.
2000 - Chris Jones, Marion, Ind.
2002 - Josh Harper, Hopkinsville, Ky.
2003 - Jason Sterner, Jonesboro, Ga.
2004 - Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y.
2005 - Dana Kamerman, Niles, Ill.; John Szczerbinski, North Tonawanda, N.Y.
2006 - Brittni Hamilton, Webster, N.Y.; Jake Peters, Decatur, Ill.
2007 - Ashly Galante, Palm Harbor, Fla.; Geoffrey Young, Denton, Texas
2008 - Tiffany Shurbrooks, Robesonia, Pa.; Joe Imholte, Hamilton, Ohio
2009 - Danielle McEwan, Stony Point, N.Y.; Brandon Fietek, Eden Prairie, Minn.

GRAEME MCDOWELL WINS THE
U.S. OPEN AND EARNS BERTHIN
2010 PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF

The de-facto home of American golf has produced an All-American roster of U.S. Open champions: Nicklaus, Watson, Kite, Woods. But at Pebble Beach’s fifth U.S. Open, it was Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell who survived everything the famed course could throw at him, winning the U.S. Open and earning the second spot in the most elusive foursome in golf – the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

McDowell became the ninth player to make the grueling U.S. Open his first PGA TOUR victory, firing a final-round 74 to secure a trip to Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, where the major champions will return Oct. 18-20 to decide the title of “Champion of Champions.”

The first European to win the U.S. Open in 40 years, McDowell finished at even-par 284, one shot better than Frenchman Gregory Havret, two better than two-time U.S. Open Champion Ernie Els and three ahead of the gilded duo of Phil Mickelson – who already qualified for the event by virtue of his Masters victory -- and Tiger Woods. Els, Mickelson and Woods are all past PGA Grand Slam of Golf champions.

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.

Joining Mickelson and McDowell in that foursome will be the winners of the British Open, July 15-18 at the Old Course at St. Andrew’s in St. Andrew’s, Scotland and the 92nd PGA Championship, Aug. 12-15 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, WI.

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.

Besides, Els, Mickelson and Woods, past PGA Grand Slam of Golf Champions include: Lucas Glover, Angel Cabrera, Jim Furyk, Tom Lehman, Ben Crenshaw, Greg Norman, Nick Price and Ian Woosnam.

Here & There Column 6-22-10

The Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue Unit (hounds and handlers) enters the Livingston Manor Trout Parade.

Hounds Add To A Great Parade

Who let the dog's out was a popular hit song a number of years ago but the addition of the Mid-Atlantic Basset Hound Rescue unit and the many "hounds" at the 7th Annual Livingston Manor Trout Parade on June 12 make this event a home town home grown event that continues to grow in popularity from year to year.
It is very evident that Livingston Manor really gets into this home town event and the drawing power this parade and events has was very evident with large crowds lining both sides of Main Street.
The entrance into the parade by the Basset hounds was an event within itself as the hounds and their owners-handlers joined the parade at the pedestrian bridge crossing the river to the school.
Like several parade watchers said, "who couldn't love a Basset hound."
In addition to the parade activities included the Arts and Crafts Fair, Specialty Foods, Livingston Manor Central School artwork in many of the Main Street store windows, s stilt walking, Karen Hudson of the Karen Hudson River Band and a new event, the rain barrel auction.
A great performance was also staged in front of the reviewing stand by the Forestburgh Playhouse Players.
Outstanding floats included Bud's Giant Brook Trout and Johnny Darling by Bud Wertheim and a great performance by the Mountain Tones Community Band.
Coinciding with the Trout Parade was the Johnny Darling Frolic and Festival at the Waterwheel Junction staged through the generosity of Shirley and George Fulton. Various entertainment took place from 2 to 6 p.m. and proved to be a great addition to the Trout Parade and its activities.
Kudos go out to the Catskill Art Society, the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce and Shirley and George Fulton for putting Livingston Manor on the Sullivan County spring-summer entertainment map.

Golfing Highlights Column 6-18-10

John and Janet Salamon are the Pro-Shop managers at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club on Route 52 in Liberty.

New Pro Shop Manager At SCGCC

John and Janet Salamon are the new Pro-Shop managers at the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club on Route 52 in Liberty.
John, 67, noted that he and his wife took on management of the pro shop last year in April. He has played golf all his life and worked in his youth years as a caddy.
John and Janet have been Sullivan County residents for about 40 years, previously living in both Connecticut and New Jersey.
Prior to taking over the golf pro shop as an independent contractor John owned and operated the John Salamon Appraisal company for 15 years and previous to that did appraisal work 10 years for a bank.
The Sullivan County Golf & Country Club is owned by members who are stockholders and a board of directors. Mike Rushanski is president of the board of directors.
Clay Huebsch is the groundskeeper for the club.
Salamon said that his goal for this season "is to let the general public know that Sullivan County Golf & Country Club welcomes all players from beginners to experienced players and that everyone can have fun here."
He pointed out that the course offers a beautiful view and is a challenging course with affordable green fees.
The Sullivan County Golf & Country Club is also the home of the 52 Steakhouse, which is now under new management. They serve lunch and dinner.
Special group rates of 20 or more is also available.
The course also offers company outings for employees as well as tournaments for fund raisers.
Clubs are available for rent and the pro shop is equipped with all the items needed for your next round of golf.
Membership on this course that was opened in 1925 has both certificate and seasonal memberships. Seasonal memberships cost $400 before April 1 and $450 after that date. Certificate memberships cost $1,300 with a first year initiation fee of $1,000.
Daily golf fees Monday-Friday are $20 for 9 holes and $25 for 18 holes and this includes the cost of the golf cart. Saturday, Sunday and holidays the fees are $25 and $30.
Salamon said the course also has a "punched coupon" special and if you play the course five times the sixth time is free and all you pay for is the cart. Senior citizens get $5 off the regular tates and another special play coupon offers $5 off play Monday-Friday.
The course plays host to four leagues, Monday Men's, Ladies league on Tuesday, Men's league on Wednesday and a Mixed league on Thursday.
Golfers who would like to contact the Sullivan County Golf & Country Club by e-mail may do so at scgcproshop@yahoo.com
Sullivan County Golf & Country Club has 30 carts for rental.
A Sullivan County Golf & Country Club Champions board located in the cocktail lounge contains names of club champions from 1935 to 1988 with 13 club championships won by the late John "Jack" Coughlin, a true gentleman and outstanding golfer.
This nine hole golf course offers a whole set of different tees for holes 10-18 and plays to a total yardage of 3,006 yards for nine holes from the men's tees. Par is 36.for men and 39 for women.
Tee times and information may be obtained at 292-9584.
In next week's column we will detail how to play this 9-hole course.


Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

Many things can lead to inconsistent putting results, but distance and direction are the a reas we should always have at the top of our "How can I be more consistent?" list. Distance is the biggest cause of inconsistency, because it equates to the "feel" of the putt and also ends up controlling the direction after impact. as we've all learned, more speed equals less break, and less speed leads to more break.
On the other side of the coin, direction is the control we have in getting the golf ball started in the right direction before gravity and undulation take over the roll and path of the ball. Mixed in with all this is the factor that these two distinctions have to work together, if we are to enjoy any success in putting.
Another way of looking at this is to think of our hands as the rudder and the engine/propeller of a boat.
The rudder of the board contorts the direction, while the engine/propeller generates the speed and distance.
When putting, our lead hand is the rudder.....it's along for the ride, but is also makes sure you are staying square to the target. The trail hand, which is usually our dominant hand, is the engine/propeller and determines how far the ball goes.
So, each "part" has its own function....and a very important function....but one working without the other is either a board going in circles (no rudder) or simply going nowhere (no engine).
An important key to developing more reliability with our distance and direction is to minimize hand and wrist movement, which, in turn, will maximize feel and control.
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 several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league standings and tournament information, Ed can be reached by telephone at 845-439-8177, e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or a fax to 845-230-8674. For a much more expanded version of this golf column, please visit the Web site http://www.bght.blogspot.com/

Golf Events


June 18--LGA Junior Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
June 19--SC Realtors Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 19--Eastrern Star Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-3357.
June 27--Callicoon Fire Dept. Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
June 28--Bull Pen Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 5--Claryville Open Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
July 10--Cornell Co-Op Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-5250.
July 11--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 11--Fallsburg Lions-Alan Steingart Memorial. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 16--Scotch Twosome Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 17--Liberty Elks Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
July 18--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-807-1996.
July 18--Catskill Cup. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
July 23-25-Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man, Better Ball Golf Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-5200.
July 24--Black Bear Golf Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
July 24--President's Club Tournament, Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
July 24--Swan Lake Fire Dept. Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-789-4456.
July 30, Commissioners Cup, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0323.
Aug. 1--N.A.M.I. Golf Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-754-8742.
Aug. 7--Art Tursi Memorial Scholarship Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
Aug. 8--St George's Church Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-482-5625.
Aug. 8--Callicoon Kiwanis Club Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 13--United Way Pro-Am Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 15--Billy Moran Memorial Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-5097.
Aug. 15--Rock Hill Ambulance Corp. Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 21--EWGA Regional Golf Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 22--Mahwah Elks Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 27--Holiday Mt. Ski Patrol Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Aug. 28--Liberty Cup Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.
Aug. 30--Sullivan Correctional Facility Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Sept. 11--Steak Bake Outing. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584
Sept. 11--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-5034.
Sept. 25--Hammer Golf Tournament. Sullivan County Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-9584.

Mark Williams Plays Two Different
Shots to Win 2010 PBA Senior U.S. Open

Playing two entirely different shots in the championship match, Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Famer Mark Williams won the 2010 PBA Senior U.S. Open Friday June 11 at the Suncoast Bowling Center for his first major Senior Tour title.

Using the same ball and playing the right lane from an extreme outside angle and the left lane much farther inside, Williams defeated reigning Senior Player of the Year Ron Mohr of Eagle, River, Alaska, 198-181, to also win his third career Senior Tour title.

“I’m comfortable playing anywhere on the lane even in a one-game match, from the gutter to the sixth or seventh arrow,” said the 52-year-old Williams. “I wasn’t getting one good reaction on the championship pair so I practiced hitting the two- or three-board on the right lane and the third arrow on the left. My goal in practice is to focus on finding that one area of the lane that will get me to the pocket.”

Williams, of Beaumont, Texas, advanced to the championship match by defeating fellow Hall of Famer Dave Ferraro of Kingston, N.Y., in the semi-final 221-188.

The demanding Senior U.S. Open lane conditions and format were well-suited for Williams who bowled two 300 games, the only perfect games of the tournament.

“If I could design a tournament for the way I bowl, this would be it so I had a lot of confidence,” said Williams who earned $15,000 for the win. “I like a longer format and I don’t mind playing different areas of the lane.”

Williams, who finished third in last year's Senior U.S. Open, also owns seven Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour titles including the 1985 and 1988 PBA Tournament of Champions.

Williams impressed a lot people with the way he played the championship pair, especially Mohr.

“All I can say is that I’m very impressed—he did a phenomenal job,” Mohr said.

Mohr’s second-place finish broke a match play drought where he had not won a match in the first four tournaments of the season.

“Obviously I’m disappointed I didn't win but I’m encouraged with how I bowled overall here,” Mohr said. “I won some big matches to get this far. Hopefully I’ve turned the corner for the rest of the season.”

In the opening match, Ferraro defeated amateur and former touring player Don Moser of Murrieta, Calif., who was also competing in his first Senior Tour event, 194-177.

The U.S. Open format is one of the most demanding in the sport. To get to the championship round a bowler must advance through four qualifying rounds and three-match play rounds for a total of 51 games.

The Senior Tour moves across town for the second major of the season, the USBC Senior Masters at South Point Bowling Center June 13-18.

2010 PBA SENIOR U.S. OPEN
Suncoast Bowling Center, Las Vegas, Friday

Final Standings
1, Mark Williams, Beaumont, Texas 419 (two games) $15,000.
2, Ron Mohr, Eagle River, Alaska 181 (one game) $8,500.
3, Dave Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y. 382 (two games) $7,000.
4, Don Moser, Murrieta, Calif. 177 (one game) $5,000.

Stepladder Results
Match One – Ferraro def. Moser, 194-177; Semifinal match – Williams def. Ferraro, 221-188;
Championship – Williams def. Mohr, 198-181.

SEVENTH ROUND (51 games)
(Includes match play record, total pins and money earned. Top four advance to championship round)

1, Ron Mohr, Eagle River, Alaska, 18-6, 11,742.
2, Mark Williams, Beaumont, Texas, 16-8, 11,704.
3, Dave Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y., 16-8, 11,687.
4, Don Moser, Murrieta, Calif., 11-11-2, 11,376.
5, Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Township, Mich., 13-10-1, 11,364, $4,000.
6, Bob Handley, Winter Park, Fla., 16-8, 11,353, $3,400.
7, Tom Baker, King, N.C., 9-13-2, 11,351, $3,100.
8, Brian Brazeau, Ocala, Fla., 13-11, 11,232, $2,800.
9, Wayne Webb, Columbus, Ohio, 11-11-2, 11,220, $2,500.
10, Kent Wagner, Palmetto, Fla., 13-10-1, 11,206, $2,300.
11, Kevin Croucher, Grants Pass, Ore., 14-10, 11,199, $2,200.
12, Koichiro Tamaki, Japan, 16-8, 11,157, $2,100.
13, Kerry Painter, Henderson, Nev., 9-15, 11,155, $2,000.
14, Dennis Psaropoulos, Lake Worth, Fla., 15-8-1, 11,122, $1,900.
15, Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., 12-12, 11,115, $1,850.
16, Kenny Parks, Hammond, Ind., 14-8-2, 11,062, $1,800.
17, Steve Ferraro, Kingston, N.Y., 12-12, 10,988, $1,750.
18, Nick Morgan, Sacramento, Calif., 9-14-1, 10,949, $1,700.
19, Bob Brady, Santa Monica, Calif., 8-16, 10,687, $1,650.
20, Don Blatchford, Santa Monica, Calif., 11-13, 10,664, $1,600.
21, Russ Freeman, Antioch, Ill., 7-17, 10,606, $1,575.
22, Bill Spigner, Vernon Hills, Ill., 8-16, 10,597, $1,550.
23, Rick Pollard, Versailles, Ind., 7-17, 10,468, $1,525.
24, Jorge Gutierrez, Las Cruces, N.M., 4-20, 10,086, $1,500.

300 Games - Mark Williams (2)

PBA.com’s Xtra Frame to Provide Unique
On-Site Coverage of 2010 Bowl Expo

PBA.com’s Xtra Frame will deliver two days of exclusive, on-demand coverage of the latest news in bowling from International Bowl Expo 2010 in Las Vegas, Nev.

“Bowlers Journal on Xtra Frame,” pba.com’s online video streaming service, will originate from the trade show floor at the Las Vegas Hilton Convention Center on Wednesday, June 30, and Thursday, July 1. As an added bonus, Xtra Frame will present reports from the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame’s Salute to Bowling on June 30. The Salute to Bowling is the IBM/HF’s largest annual fund-raising event.

“Bowling’s premier magazine is looking forward to teaming up with bowling’s premier digital platform,” said Keith Hamilton, president of Luby Publishing and publisher of Bowlers Journal International magazine. “This project will give bowling fans and those in the business of bowling who are unable to attend Bowl Expo a chance to get an inside look at the bowling industry’s newest products, services and programs.”

Xtra Frame’s Bowl Expo coverage will originate from the PBA booth where Mike Jakubowski (also known to Xtra Frame viewers as “Mike J. Laneside”) and producer Jason Thomas will talk with industry leaders, Hall of Famers and other personalities about what’s happening in the world of bowling in advance of the 2010-11 season.

As a special bonus for Xtra Frame subscribers, Bowlers Journal International will offer special 25 percent subscription discounts to viewers during the video streaming sessions.

Xtra Frame is PBA’s official online video subscription service. Bowling fans can subscribe to Xtra Frame on pba.com for $64.99 per year or $7.99 per month. To check out the Xtra Frame programming schedule for the upcoming weeks, click on pba.com/xtraframe.

Here & There Column 6-15-10

Bethel Woods Gets Better & Better

At times one has to say how does Bethel Woods do the great job they do but the proof of the pudding is that the entertainment from year to year just gets better and better.
This year's lineup starts off with Yes and Peter Framton on June 18, Ringo Starr and his All-Star Band on June 26, Brooks & Dunn Last Rodeo June 27, the New York Philharmonic July 3, The Moody Blues July 10, Dave Matthews Band July 13, Santana July 17, Celtic Woman July 24, Sting July 30, Boston Pops July 31, John Maher August 4, O.A.R. (of a revolution) August 7, Rock'n Roll Extravaganza August 14, Bethel Woods Bluegrass Jamboree August 22, Yo Gabba Gabba (There's A Party In My City) August 27, Pat Benatar & REO Speedwagon August 28, Crosby, Stills & Nash August 31 and Rascal Flatts September 2.
Located at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel the now famous Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in October 2009 was ranked number 47 by Pollstar in their top 100 Worldwide Amphitheater Venues.
In additional to the Pavilion Stage Bethel Woods other venues include a 1,000-seat outdoor Terrace Stage and the Museum Events Gallery.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has more then done it's designated job of improving the quality of life in Sullivan County by promoting economic development and interest in our region through education, arts and culture.
Hats off to their outstanding efforts and best wishes for another year of success.

Golfing Highlights Column 6-11-10

Local golfers can compete on the TPC River Highlands Course near Hartford, CT.

A Great Amateur Event For Local Golfers

For local golfers looking for a great amateur event the Nature Valley Amateur just doesn't get more professional than this.
The Nature Valley Amateur is played on 18 courses, has four flights and of course offers the opportunity to play one island green.
Nature Valley is the official Natural Granola Bar of the PGA Tour.
The Nature Valley Amateur is a grass-roots amateur golf event developed to provide participants with an authentic PGA Tour playing experience in a unique and fun environment.
The event consists of 18 qualifying tournaments throughout the summer, which will qualify players to play in a championship event at TPC Sawgrass in November.
Qualifying tournaments will be held at courses within the TPC Network and other renowned courses throughout the country.
Based on performance in these qualifying tournaments, players will qualify to participate in a championship weekend which will include a pairings dinner, and two championship rounds at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.
The Nature Valley Amateur is a natural extension of a long established commitment to golf. Nature Valley has been the Official Natural Granola Bar of the PGA Tour and Champions Tour since 2000.
The flights for this event includes the Tour Flight handicap scratch to 5.9, Eagle Flight handicap 6-11.9, Birdie Flight 12-17.9 and Par Flight 18-24 handicap.
The two nearest golf facilities for local golfers in this area to compete are the TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, NJ and the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Ct.
The TPC Jasna Polana course is designed as a par 72 that measures 7,098 yards long and was designed by world-renowned architect Wallace Harrison.
The TPC River Highlands is situated on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River, located just outside of Hartford, and plays host to the PGA Tour's Traveler's Championship, the largest professional sports event in the state.
The TPC River Highlands is a par 70 and is 6,844 yards in length. This facility was completely redesigned by the legendary Pete Dye in 1982 and again in 1989 by noted golf course architect Bobby Weed and PGA Tour Design Services, Inc., with PGA Tour players Howard Twitty and Roger Maltbie serving as consultants.
The New Jersey location event starts on Monday, June 28 and the Cromwell, CT competition starts on Monday July 5.
Participants interested in becoming a member of the Nature Valley Amateur are asked to complete an online form at http://www.naturevalleygolf.com/ and you can also register for a qualifying tournament at this web site.

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

How To Hit Out Of A Divot:
Sometimes you hit a great drive right down the middle of the fairway and think you have an easy shot to the green, only when you get to your ball you find it sitting in the middle of a divot that someone didn't replace.
Unfortunately, due to a rule called rub of the green, you must play the ball where it lies and hit the ball out of the divot.
Instead of being upset about your predicament, if you just make a few adjustments this shot is quite easy.
First, you should always use one more club that you would normally use from that yardage. After you have selected your club, you should grip down, or choke down on the club.
When you aim, try to aim more left than usual (this if for right-handed golfers), as the ball will have a tendency to curve to the right after impact.
Try to play the ball more towards the back of the stance, this should make the ball fly lower than normal and put more spin on it.
When you make your swing be sure to hit down on the ball and drive through it with some acceleration. A full follow through is not necessary, keep your arms and hands low through impact and hit more of a punch shot.
The key to this shot is to make contact with the ball first and then drive the club through the shot keeping your head still.
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 845-292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@hughes.net

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of golf and to several golf writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading or have league standings or tournament information, Ed can be reached by telephone at 845-439-8177, by e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-230-8674. For a more expanded version of this column please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/

Golf Events

June 11--Pars for Parkinson's Tournament to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 12--"Jake Classic" Tournament-Jake Gunther Memorial. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
June 12--Monticello High School Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0323.
June 13--New City FD Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 13--Jeffersonville Lions Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-482-4061.
June 18--LGA Junior Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
June 19--SC Realtors Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 19--Eastrern Star Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-3357.
June 27--Callicoon Fire Dept. Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
June 28--Bull Pen Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 5--Claryville Open Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
July 10--Cornell Co-Op Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-5250.
July 11--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 11--Fallsburg Lions-Alan Steingart Memorial. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 16--Scotch Twosome Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 18--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-807-1996.
July 18--Catskill Cup. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
July 23-25-Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man, Better Ball Golf Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-5200.
July 24--Swan Lake Fire Dept. Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-789-4456.
July 30, Commissioners Cup, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0323.
Aug. 1--N.A.M.I. Golf Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-754-8742.
Aug. 8--St George's Church Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-482-5625.
Aug. 8--Callicoon Kiwanis Club Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 13--United Way Pro-Am Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 15--Billy Moran Memorial Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-5097.
Aug. 15--Rock Hill Ambulance Corp. Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 21--EWGA Regional Golf Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 22--Mahwah Elks Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 27--Holiday Mt. Ski Patrol Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Aug. 30--Sullivan Correctional Facility Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Sept. 11--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-5034.

COLUMBUS, GA., TO HOST 2011 USBC
INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2011 United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Championships will be held April 20-23 at AMF Peach Lanes in Columbus, Ga., the USBC announced.The ITC is the pinnacle tournament of the collegiate season, bringing together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams to compete for a national title.

Kelly Kulick's Remarkable Season Continues
With PBA Regional Win in Lakewood, Wash.

Kelly Kulick, the first woman ever to win a Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour tournament, continued her storybook season Sunday June 6 by winning the PBA Northwest Region Tacoma Dodge Open regional tournament at Bowlero Lanes.
Kulick, of Union, N.J., defeated non-member Curtis Messer Jr. of Grays Harbor, Wash., 259-200, in the title match to win her second career PBA regional event. She was the only woman entered in the 64-player field and now joins Missy Bellinder of Lake Forest, Calif., as the only women to win two PBA regional tournaments.
“I thought that if I could get to the top 16 in match play anything was possible,” said the 33-year-old Kulick. “I think the format worked in my favor and bowling on the Viper lane condition helped too because I usually do very well on that condition.”
Last January Kulick made sports history by defeating 2007-08 PBA Player of the Year Chris Barnes 265-195 in the title match of the 2010 PBA Tournament of Champions which included an elite field of 62 other male competitors.
Kulick also has recently won two major women’s tournaments—the United States Bowling Congress Queens in April and the U.S. Women’s Open in May. It was the second time in her career that she won both of those events.
When Kulick won the Tournament of Champions she earned a two-season PBA Tour exemption which means she will be competing on Tour full time beginning this fall. It marks the second time she has earned a Tour exemption having earned her first in the 2006-07 season.
“Everything’s going my way and I hope it doesn’t end but I know I have to keep working hard to get results,” Kulick said. “I look at my accomplishments so far as great preparation for the Tour season and hope the success continues there.”

NAIA ELEVATES COLLEGIATE BOWLING
TO EMERGING SPORT STATUS

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has elevated the sport of bowling to emerging sport status. The move by one of the nation's governing bodies for collegiate athletics puts bowling on the path to becoming a championship sport for dozens of additional colleges and universities across the country.

"This is a fantastic development for bowling student athletes," United States Bowling Congress Collegiate Manager Gary Brown said. "We have crossed a key threshold on the path to bowling becoming an NAIA championship sport."

Bowling reached emerging sport status when 25 or more NAIA member institutions declared to participate for the 2010-2011 academic year. There are currently 27 NAIA schools with varsity men' bowling teams, while 29 have varsity women's teams. If 50 or more NAIA member institutions designate bowling as a varsity sport, then bowling will be eligible for championship sport status and an NAIA national championship.

Here & There Column 6-8-10

Pastor J. Wallace, right, President of the Interfaith Council of Liberty and Council Director Henrietta Phelps.

Volunteers Help Raise $2,000

Interfaith effort by community volunteers under the leadership of Pastor J. Wallace, president of the Interfaith Council Of Liberty (ICOL) proved successful May 8 at an organization dinner-dance that raised almost $2,000 for the ICOL food pantry.
Wallace is also the pastor at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Liberty and the First Church Presbyterian in Monticello.
The ICOL food pantry specifically helps feed the needy who are allowed to come once a month where they get a bag of food containing tuna fish, 2 cans of soup, 2 cans of vegetables, 1 can of fruit, 1 can of pasta sauce, a box of spaghetti pasta, 1 box of macaroni and cheese, 1 box of rice, a can of beans, 1 box of tea bags and 1 container of hot chocolate. There is also pastries and bread donated by local supermarkets.
Pastor Wallace in commenting about the success of the May 8 dinner-dance fund-raiser held at the Liberty Presbyterian Church Social Hall said that volunteers made this event what it was. He praised the volunteer efforts of the Touch of Jazz Band , Norman Graves the music director at Daytop Village, Doug Bowell cook from the Sullivan County Adult Care Center for doing all the cooking, Ms. Tamara from the Liberty ShopRite which provided $200 worth of fish and vegetables, a donation of $200 worth of chicken from a Fallsburg poultry distributor and Liberty Central School students who helped prepare and serve the food.
When Pastor Wallace and his wife Bonnie went out and knocked on doors to sell tickets for the dinner-dance the pastor pointed out that many folks went above and beyond and gave much more then the printed ticket price.
Director of the IFCL Henrietta Phelps also thanked local citizens, the Liberty Post Office staff and the Liberty schools who help so much with their food drives.
All the volunteers were honored at the dinner-dance for their contributions in helping the needy in their community.

Golfing Highlights Column 6-4-10

Three of the popular magnetic bracelets worn by golfers today.

Magnetic Therapy Used By Many Golfers

Magnetic therapy dates as far back as the ancient Egyptians but American golfers are now becoming one of the leading consumer groups buying magnetic jewelry for pain relief.
A number of local Sullivan County golf pro shops we have been in this year have displays of magnetic bracelets and pro-shop operators say they have become a very popular item.
Magnets have long been believed to have healing powers associated with muscle pain and stiffness. Chinese healers as early as 200 B.C. were said to use magnetic lodestones or "magnetite" on the body to correct unhealthy imbalances in the flow of qi, or energy.
The popularity of magnetic jewelry to golfers is always quite evident at the yearly New Jersey Golf Show in Somerset, NJ.
We always stop in and say hello to Jeff Becker and Jennifer Kessel of Magnetic Connections from Rochester, NY and view their outstanding display of magnetic jewelry and at this booth you can actually see how some of the jewelry is manufactured.
Jeff year in and year out points out to us that magnetic therapy is becoming more and more widely accepted as an alternative method of pain relief and since the late 1950's and that hundreds of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of magnetic therapy being an effective, non-invasive, drug-free way to help reduce pain and to help increase flexibility and promote the body's own natural healing process.
Becker pointed out that when referring to magnets he is not talking about the type of magnets found on refrigerator doors but biomagnets which are magnets manufactured for physical and mental healing.
"Biomagnets are named after biomagnetism, the science of magnetism and the biomagnet power is measured in terms of Gauss," the Rochester Magnetic Jewelry Company owner said.
The earth's surface is approximately 0.5 Gauss and Becker said that the magnetic closures they he uses in their jewelry range in strength from 7,000 to 14,000 Gauss.
What separates his company from others is that Magnetic Connections jewelry is two to two and one-half times stronger that most products on the market today.
The magnetic bracelet has a long history of use by many famous golfers like the "King" himself, Mr. Arnold Palmer.
Spend a day golfing at your local course and you will find many people who have purchased and are wearing a magnetic bracelet.

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

How to find your rhythm is a hurry.
Here's a real simple exercise you can do anytime on the course to regain your rhythm. Simply turn a driver or wood up the other way and swing.
Doing this will make the club very, very light and it will change the feelings that you've been having with the club.
Once you've had a number of swings like this, I suggest you grip the club normally and go back to swinging it the way you normally would. But doing this drill will help you to feel the clubhead and that's critical in the golf swing.
Have you heard the expression "swing the clubhead?" Well, if you have or you haven't....just do it.
Swing the clubhead and not the club. Let the clubhead do the swinging and feel the power you get without forcing it.Keep turning the clubhead over so you can get the feeling of the clubhead more often.
You'll soon regain your rhythm and with it will return your confidence.
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

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations 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, Ed can be reached by telephone at 845-439-8177, by e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-230-8674. For a much more expanded version of this golf column, please visit our Web site, http://www.bght.blogspot.com/

Golf Events

June 4--Jake Hulse Memorial, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0438.
June 4--Monticello PBA Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 5--Tarry Brae 50th Anniversary. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
June 5--Grover Herman Aux. Golf Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-932-8596.
June 6--Special Olympics Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
June 11--Pars for Parkinson's Tournament to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 12--"Jake Classic" Tournament-Jake Gunther Memorial. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
June 12--Monticello High School Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0323.
June 13--New City FD Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 13--Jeffersonville Lions Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-482-4061.
June 18--LGA Junior Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
June 19--SC Realtors Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
June 19--Eastrern Star Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-3357.
June 27--Callicoon Fire Dept. Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
June 28--Bull Pen Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 5--Claryville Open Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
July 10--Cornell Co-Op Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-5250.
July 11--Memorial Tournament & Dinner. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 11--Fallsburg Lions-Alan Steingart Memorial. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
July 16--Scotch Twosome Tournament. Twin Village Golf Course. Information 607-498-5829.
July 18--Liberty Booster Club Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-807-1996.
July 18--Catskill Cup. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
July 23-25-Sullivan County Democrat Two-Man, Better Ball Golf Tournament, Villa Roma Country Club. Information call 845-887-5200.
July 24--Swan Lake Fire Dept. Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-789-4456.
July 30, Commissioners Cup, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-292-0323.
Aug. 1--N.A.M.I. Golf Outing, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-754-8742.
Aug. 8--St George's Church Tournament. Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-482-5625.
Aug. 8--Callicoon Kiwanis Club Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 13--United Way Pro-Am Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 15--Billy Moran Memorial Tournament. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-5097.
Aug. 15--Rock Hill Ambulance Corp. Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 21--EWGA Regional Golf Championship. Villa Roma Country Club. Information 845-887-4880.
Aug. 22--Mahwah Elks Tournament. Tarry Brae Golf Course. Information 845-434-2620.
Aug. 27--Holiday Mt. Ski Patrol Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Aug. 30--Sullivan Correctional Facility Tournament. Lochmor Golf Course. Information 845-434-1257.
Sept. 11--Trevor Simpson Memorial Tournament, Swan Lake Golf & Country Club. Information 845-439-5034.

Anthony LaCaze is 2009-10 Harry
Golden PBA Rookie of the Year

The Professional Bowlers Association has announced Anthony LaCaze of Melrose Park, Ill., as the 2009-10 Harry Golden PBA Rookie of the Year.

As a non-exempt player, the 27-year-old LaCaze had to compete in Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour qualifying rounds for most of the events last season to earn his way into tournament fields. In the ninth tournament of the season, he won the PBA Earl Anthony Memorial Classic to earn an exemption for the 2010-11 season.

LaCaze ranked 27th in earnings with $42,570 and 38th in average with 211.94. He made match play in five tournaments and his other top finishes included a 17th in the Etonic Don Johnson Eliminator, 19th in the PBA Tournament of Champions and 24th in the Motor City Open.

LaCaze’s decision to compete on Tour was solidified after a fourth place finish as an amateur in the Lake County Golden Anniversary Championship in Hammond, Ind., during the 2008-09 season.

“When I made the show in Hammond that gave me the confidence I needed to compete on Tour,” he said. “It proved to me I could become good enough to win.

“After winning a title I feel like at least in a small way I’m part of PBA’s history.”

LaCaze credited a lot of players on Tour for helping him during his rookie season. Most notable among those was 2005-06 Rookie of the Year and former Saginaw Valley State teammate Bill O’Neill who also broke into the win column this season by winning two titles including the Lumber Liquidators U.S. Open.

“I owe Bill a lot because he was really my mentor out on Tour this year,” LaCaze said. “The help and experience he shared with me were very instrumental in my success.”

While his professional career is off to a good start, LaCaze admitted the work has only just begun.

“You quickly find out that there are a lot of things you need to learn both physically and mentally,” LaCaze said. “I’m committed to doing whatever it takes so hopefully there will be even better seasons to come.”

Also receiving votes for Rookie of the Year were Tae-Hwa Jeong, Cassidy Schaub, Stuart Williams, Martin Larsen, Steven Black, Johnny Petraglia Jr., Nick Weber, Dan MacLelland and Jay Futrell.

Don Sylvia Wins PBA Senior
Northern California Classic

Don Sylvia of Reno, Nev., defeated J.P. Muller of Gervais, Ore., 209-173, to win his third career Professional Bowlers Association Senior Tour title in the PBA Senior Northern California Classic at Harvest Park Bowl June 2 at Brentwood, Calif.

Sylvia, who won his last title in the Lake County Indiana Open in Hammond, Ind., three years ago, earned $8,000 while Muller, a non-titlist bowling in only his seventh Senior Tour event, won $4,500 as runner-up.

“I had a couple of bleak years, personally and with injuries,” Sylvia said, “but I’m in a good place in my life now. I feel like things are back on track. I have a job, my problems with my arm, neck and wrist are finally under control, and I have a new lady in my life who has made me believe in myself again. All of the planets are in line again.

“I also worked at Harvest Park Bowl for a long time,” he continued. “I’ve always had a great feel for this place. I couldn’t ask for a better place to start my life over. It all feels like a dream.”

Sylvia was nearly perfect in defeating Kerry Painter of Henderson, Nev., 289-187, in the semifinal round while Muller eliminated Ross Packard of San Jose, Calif., 235-201.

In other featured matches, Ron Garr of Ridgedale, Mo., dispatched top qualifier Ron Mohr of Eagle River, Alaska, 3-0, in their best-of-five-game Round of 16 match. Sam Ventura of Syracuse, N.Y., spoiled Walter Ray Williams Jr.’s Senior Tour return to the Northern California area where he spent most of his earlier career, 3-2, in the Round of 24. Ventura’s 247-245 decision in their fifth game ended Williams’ hopes. Painted ended Dale Traber’s bid to defend his title in the Round of 24, 3-2.

The PBA Senior Tour now heads to Las Vegas, Nev., for back-to-back major championships. Wayne Webb of Columbus, Ohio, will try for his third consecutive Senior U.S. Open title June 6-11 at Suncoast Bowling Center on the north side of Las Vegas. The following week, Dale Traber of Cedarburg, Wis., will try to defend his USBC Senior Masters title across town at South Point Bowling Center, June 13-18.

The Senior Tour will then go on hiatus until late summer when it returns to the Midwest to wrap up its year with the Senior Lake County Indiana Open at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind., Aug. 9-12; the Senior Decatur Open at Spare Time Lanes in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 14-17, and the Senior Jackson Open at Airport Lanes in Jackson, Mich., Aug. 21-24.

PBA SENIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CLASSIC
Harvest Park Bowl, Brentwood, Calif., June 1

Championship match
Don Sylvia, Reno, Nev. ($8,000) def. J.P. Muller, Gervais, Ore. ($4,500), 209-173.

Semifinal Round (losers earn $3,000)
Sylvia def. Kerry Painter, Henderson, Nev., 289-187.
Muller def. Ross Packard, San Jose, Calif., 235-201.

Round of 8 (best-of-three games, losers eliminated, $1,700 each)
Syvia def. Ron Garr, Ridgedale, Mo., 2-0.
Painter def. Bob Chamberlain, The Villages, Fla., 2-1.
Packard def. Paul Danforth, Laguna Hills, Calif., 2-0.
Muller def. Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, Wash., 2-0.

Round of 16 (best-of-five games, losers eliminated, $1,300 each)
Garr def. Ron Mohr, Eagle River, Alaska, 3-0.
Sylvia def. Noel Vazquez, Sacramento, Calif., 3-0.
Painter def. Hugh Miller, Seattle, 3-2.
Chamberlain def. Darryl Traber, Waterford, Wis., 3-1.
Packard def. Tom Baker, King, N.C., 3-2.
Danforth def. Sam Ventura, Syracuse, N.Y., 3-1.
Muller def. Kevin Croucher, Grants Pass, Ore., 3-2.
Schlegel def. Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Township, Mich., 3-0.

Round of 24 (best-of-five games, losers eliminated, $1,150 each)
Garr def. Kevin Foley, Reno, Nev., 3-1.
Vazquez def. Dave Flemming, Fairborn, Ohio, 3-0.
Painter def. Dale Traber, Cedarburg, Wis., 3-2.
Chamberlain def. Jim Joy, San Pablo, Calif., 3-0.
Packard def. Rodney Garrick, San Francisco, 3-0.
Ventura def. Walter Ray Williams Jr., Ocala, Fla., 3-2.
Muller def. Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., 3-1.
Schlegel def. Ron Profitt, Brookville, Ohio, 3-1.

Round of 32 (best-of-five games, losers eliminated, $1,050 each)
Foley def. Bob Brady, Santa Monica, Calif., 3-0.
Vazquez def. Frank Gallo Jr., Newport News, Va., 3-2.
Dale Traber def. Harley Trumbull, New Boston, Mich., 3-1.
Joy def. Kenny Parks, Hammond, Ind., 3-1.
Garrick def. Junichi Yajima, Japan, 3-1.
Venture def. Dan Roberts, Brentwood, Calif., 3-0.
Staikoff def. Ed Silva, Manteca, Calif., 3-2.
Profitt def. Koichiro Tamaki, Japan, 3-0.

PBA SPARE SHOTS

KOIVUNIEMI, STU WILLIAMS WIN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Professional Bowlers Association players are spanning the globe during the “off season,” some of them helping to create international exposure for the bowling product companies they represent, and others gaining more competitive experience.

In mid-May, native Finlander Mika Koivuniemi won the 7th Istanbul Open in Turkey, defeating Mykhaylo Kalika of Ukraine, 548-424, in the two-game title match for a first prize of $10,000 Euros. For the globe-trotting Koivuniemi, it was the 12th different country where he has won a title. American two-handed player Cassidy Schaub set a tournament record with a six-game qualifying block of 1,591. Fellow 2009-10 Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour competitors Tim Mack, Brian Voss and Stu Williams of England also bowled in the Istanbul event.

Speaking of Williams, the English star captured his first Asian title a week earlier, defeating Hussain Al-Suwaidi of the United Arab Emirates, 245-216, to win the 9th Kingdom of Bahrain International Open in Manama. The win for Williams, who bowled the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour as a rookie in 2009-10, was worth US$20,000.

“Absolutely my year in the PBA helped me,” Williams said. “I have become a lot more versatile and I was able to use some of the new tricks I picked up to take advantage of the different ways the lanes were breaking down during the finals.”

Mack finished third in Bahrain, Schaub was fourth and former PBA Touring Player Patrick Healey Jr., who is now coaching in the Middle East, was fifth.

PBA STARS GEARING UP FOR GEICO TEAM SHOOTOUT
In addition to gripping tape, shoe brushes and rosin bags, Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour stars gearing up for the GEICO Team Shootout at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., June 11-12, will accessorize with sun screen, Bermuda shorts and sunglasses for bowling in the great outdoors.

The first “Manufacturers’ Cup” competition will feature all-star teams representing Brunswick, Ebonite International, 900 Global and Storm Products in a round-robin series of Baker team matches. The summer series, bowled outdoors on specially-constructed lanes, will air on ESPN on June 27 (starting at 2:30 p.m. Eastern), July 3 (3 p.m.), July 4 (2 p.m.) and July 11 (1:30 p.m.). Mike Jakubowski, better known to pba.com’s Xtra Frame fans as Mike J. Laneside, will call the action along with color analyst Randy Pedersen. Rob Stone, the PBA Tour’s regularly-scheduled announcer, is on assignment covering FIFA World Cup soccer.

Teams will include: Brad Angelo, Parker Bohn III, Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, Johnny Petraglia and Sean Rash bowling for Brunswick; Chris Barnes, Jason Couch, Mike Fagan, Tommy Jones, Bill O’Neill and Mike Scroggins bowling for Ebonite International; Michael Haugen Jr., Steve Jaros, Robert Smith, Brian Voss and Walter Ray Williams Jr., bowling for 900 Global, and Jason Belmonte, Norm Duke, Brian Kretzer, Wes Malott, Rhino Page and Pete Weber bowling for Storm.

Dorin-Ballard, Couch, Williams and Duke will conclude the week by participating in a “Walk in the Park” on Sunday, June 13, at Six Flags to raise money to benefit Cure Kids Cancer and Children’s Miracle Network. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution on behalf of your favorite PBA star, there’s still time. Visit walkintheparks.org and click the "Support A Walker" button.

FRESNO PAYS TRIBUTE TO PBA CHARTER MEMBER BILL BUNETTA
Thursday, May 27, was “Bill Bunetta Day” in Fresno, Calif., the long-time home of the late Bill Bunetta, a PBA charter member and one of the most celebrated coaches in bowling history.

With support from the City of Fresno, the Fresno Grizzlies – the San Francisco Giants’ AAA affiliate in the Pacific Coast League – hosted a Bunetta tribute as part of a “bowling night” celebration. Bunetta’s friends and family hope the event becomes an annual tribute to his memory.

XTRA FRAME GEARS UP FOR A BUSY MONTH OF COVERAGES FROM LAS VEGAS
Xtra Frame, pba.com’s video streaming service, is gearing up for a busy month of exclusive coverage for its subscribers. Xtra Frame will be on-site in Las Vegas in late June to provide coverage of match play rounds in the PBA Senior U.S. Open at Suncoast Bowling Center in Las Vegas June 10 and 11, followed by the USBC Senior Masters match play finals June 17-18 from South Point Bowling Center. Xtra Frame will then provide unique insights into the latest news in bowling from the trade show floor during International Bowl Expo at the Las Vegas Hilton, June 30-July 1.

To sign up for an Xtra Frame subscription, visit pba.com and click on the Xtra Frame logo.

PLAYERS IN THE NEWS
The Wes Malott family added a new member on May 21 when Maryiedth Malott gave birth to the couple’s first daughter, Brooke Allison. The newest Malott weighed in at seven pounds, eight ounces, and joins brothers Jordan and Camden….Bill O’Neill completed his more unforgettable year on May 7 when he exchanged wedding vows with Christi White in Bensalem, Pa. O’Neill, who won his first two Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour titles during the 2009-10 season, including his first major in the U.S. Open, was surrounded by his actual family and members of his extended bowling family.

Erie Community College’s Jacob Kent, son of 10-time PBA Tour titlist Doug Kent, advanced to the semifinal round of the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships in Euless, Texas, on May 18 before being eliminated by Sean Rangel of William Penn, 3-2, in their best-of-five-game match…Norm Duke, Patrick Allen, Jason Couch and Rhino Page are helping the South Lake Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Fla., with a new celebrity golf outing on June 4 to raise money for Clermont area children’s charities. In addition to the PBA stars, headliners among the celebrity “captains” playing with foursomes include former World Series Most Valuable Player Frank Viola, retired Ladies Pro Golf Association star Jan Stephenson, former National Basketball Association star Artis Gilmore, women’s Olympic softball star Dot Richardson among many others. For additional details, visit southlakekiwanisclub.org and look under the news/events tab.