RAILRIDERS PLAYOFF TICKETS

RailRiders Playoff Tickets On Sale

Banner Season May Conclude with Franchise’s Second Championship

Moosic, Pa. – What a run it has been. From the Mark Teixeira meet-and-greet extravaganza in February to the rousing success that was the Father’s Day Yankees Legends Game in June, the banner 2015 campaign has been one for the ages. And the good times keep on rolling. In addition to the upcoming Sept. 3 Mariano Rivera Day at PNC Field, the first-place SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) are excited to announce that playoff tickets are on sale now.

Tickets may be purchased by phone at 570-969-BALL (2255) or in person at the PNC Field box office open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, tickets may be purchased online at SWBRailRiders.com or through Ticketmaster.

“A great year rolls on and hopefully it ends with our second Governors’ Cup,” said interim GM Jeremy Ruby. “We are looking forward to having a playoff atmosphere back at PNC Field.”

In pursuit of the team’s first divisional title and playoff spot since 2012, the RailRiders entered today 6.5 games up on the field in the IL North. As of this morning, they owned magic numbers of 11 and 10 with Rochester and Buffalo respectively. Any combination of SWB wins and losses for those foes adding up to each magic number would cement a better divisional finish for NEPA’s team. SWB has not hosted a playoff game since 2010. Its 2012 run came while PNC Field underwent a massive, season-long reconstruction.

Should the RailRiders claim the IL North, they would open their best-of-five First-Round Governors’ Cup Series at the wild-card winner’s ballpark. As of this morning, the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) led the wild-card chase by 2.5 games. Game 1 would be played on Sept. 9 and Game 2 would come on Sept. 10. The RailRiders’ first playoff home game would be on Friday, Sept. 11. An if-necessary Game 4 would come on Sept. 12 and an if-necessary Game 5 would be played on Sept. 13.

Should the RailRiders advance to the best-of-five Governors’ Cup Finals, they would play the first two games on the road on Sept. 15 and 16 with Game 3 at PNC Field on Sept. 17. If necessary, Games 4 and 5 would follow on Sept. 18 and 19.

Ticket prices for playoff games include: Club & 4Topp - $15; Infield Box - $10; Field Reserve/RailHouse - $8; Bleachers - $5; Lawn - $5.

FIRST-ROUND FORMAT (if win IL North)

Game 1: Sept. 9 at Wild-Card Winner

Game 2: Sept. 10 at Wild-Card Winner

Game 3: Sept. 11 at SWB 6:35 p.m.

Game 4: Sept. 12 at SWB 4:05 p.m. (if necessary)

Game 5: Sept. 13 at SWB 1:05 p.m. (if necessary)

CHAMPIONSHIP-ROUND FORMAT (if win IL North/first-round series)

Game 1: Sept. 15 at South/West Division Series Winner

Game 2: Sept. 16 at South/West Division Series Winner

Game 3: Sept. 17 at SWB 6:35 p.m.

Game 4: Sept. 18 at SWB 6:35 p.m. (if necessary)

Game 5: Sept. 19 at SWB 1:05 p.m. (if necessary)

The RailRiders will host "Mariano Rivera Day" on Thursday, Sept. 3 against the Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) with an appearance by the Yankees' legendary closer himself. For more information please call (570) 969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

PINEDA AT SCRANTON YANKEES

Yankees’ Michael Pineda to Rehab with SWB

Right-Hander Returns to Moosic for First Time Since 2014

Moosic, Pa. – New York Yankees star right-hander Michael Pineda will make a rehabilitation appearance for the SWB RailRiders on Friday, August 21, when the club hosts the Rochester Red Wings at 7:05 p.m. Coming back from a right forearm strain, Pineda threw 42 pitches in a start with the Trenton Thunder on Sunday, August 16. 

The San Cristobal, D.R., native made 19 starts for New York prior to the injury. He posted a 9-7 record and a 3.97 ERA. He had two strong, back-to-back outings May 5 and 10. He blanked the Toronto Blue Jays over eight innings and struck out a career-high 16 against the Baltimore Orioles the following start.

Pineda made eight starts with the RailRiders over the 2013-2014 seasons. His career mark with the SWB includes a 1-2 record and 3.19 ERA. His last outing with SWB came on August 8, 2014, against the Columbus Clippers. He allowed a run on six hits over 4.1 innings while striking out seven.

Friday’s game will also feature a spectacular postgame fireworks show. Great seats are still available. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (570) 969-BALL or by visiting swbrailriders.com.

The RailRiders continue their series with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies) on Wednesday night with a first pitch at 7:05 p.m. from PNC Field. Right-hander Brady Lail (1-1, 4.50) makes his fourth start for SWB and is scheduled to face left-hander Anthony Vasquez (7-5, 4.45). The RailRiders will host “Mariano Rivera Day” on Thursday, September 3^rd, against the Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) with an appearance by the Yankees’ legendary closer himself. For more information please call (570) 969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

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GOLFING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN

  North-South Carolina Golf

   There is no doubt in this golf columnist's mind that Myrle Beach fits the terminology as being the Golf Capital of the World but just three miles north of the South-North Carolina state line lies the beautiful community of Calabash, North Carolina and within its borders sits the Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort.
  The Brunswick Golf Resort stood out in this writers mind as one of the most attractive and  professionally run golf facilities in the entire coastal area of these two states.
  Willard Byrd is the designer of this course composed  of  Champion Bermuda grass and the course's architecture requires adept shot placement and strategy.
  The pristine Carolina woodlands are the backdrop of this classic layout with hazards which range from heavy bunkers flanking the landing areas to strategically placed water hazards.
  The scenery is lush with sights and sounds of nature along the way.
  A theatrical flair is seen throughout the course but especially noted on the 15th green which is encircled by oyster shells and accessible by a bridge.
  Play at Brunswick Plantation transcends an average round and the three nine-hole courses are exciting for those of all skill levels.
  The course length of the three nines include 3,395 for Magnolia, 3,450 for Dogwood and 3,322 for Azalea. 
  Following a great round of golf the Brunswick Plantation 19th Hole Entertainment offers a delicious dining and delightful musical  entertainment.
  A beautiful clubhouse and pro-shop offers many opportunities for golfers.
  The outstanding golf and the Calabash, NC, Little River, SC, and North Myrtle Beach, SC areas offer a two state solution for fun in the coastal Carolina section of this country.
  We highly recommend this coastal Carolina area as a perfect location for recreation and relaxation and what many call "a better way of life."

 Ed's Outlook

    Argentine golfer Andres Romero while competing at the Barracuda Championship recently punched a sign and was forced to tee off with his putter.
    It all started when Romero made consecutive bogeys on the 13th and 14th holes at Montreux Golf and Country Club, dropping to just 3 points on the day in the modified Stableford scoring system format.
  At this point in his game  frustration set in and he punched a sign on the 15th tee box which resulted in an injury to his hand.
  Tournament officials checked his injury allowing a group to play through and Romero decided to play on, taking advantage of the scoring format whereby  a player could lose no more than 3 points on a hole...which was the score assigned to a double bogey or worst.
  With the injury Romero then had to putt his ball off of each of the final four tees and then picked up the ball on each hole to take a double bogey.
  In punching the sign Romero went from gaining 3 points to losing 9 points on the day and after the match he withdrew.
  Proves that if the your game leads to frustration its better to walk it off and leave the punching to athletes in the squared ring.

  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league or tournament information, shoot a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333,  email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's Pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com We are on Facebook and Twitter.

 Golf Tip
 By Robert Menges

  Golf is a great game but it's not the easiest one to learn.
  It's important to remember that everyone started out as a beginner, but some of us pick up on the game faster than others.
  I think a big reason why some people struggle is they get bad advise.
  Our goal is to make sure that someone who is just starting out and wanting to learn the game can do so with the professional information we can provide you with.
  A lot of players get nervous to play with other golfers because they don't want to appear stupid for not knowing everything about the game
  We encourage our golfers to get better and to do so quickly.
  In getting there more quickly first time golfers should learn the basic parts of a golf course....if you aren't familiar with golf at all sit down to study the basic parts of a golf course.
  Another area of importance is to become familiar with common golf terms. This is very beneficial to learning the great game of golf.
  Next it's important to talk with a golf professional about what type of golf equipment you'll need and what is best suited for starting out.
  A golf professional should be able to provide what clubs a beginner should have, can introduce new golfers to golf training aids, can educate golfers about common golf injuries, can teach how to grip a golf club, how to address a golf ball, how to clean your golf clubs, can teach proper golf swings and will be able to teach the etiquette of this game.
  Getting help from a professional includes golf lessons and information as to what to expect from a golf lesson.
  Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club on Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private golf lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net

  Putting Tip
  By Joseph Bermel Jr.

  Learning how to putt is one of the most important skills to have when trying to improve your scores.
  It looks so simple, but any mistake you make on the green does not leave you any chance to recover.
  A tap-in adds one stroke to your score just like a 300+ yard drive does.
  Every hole you play, except for a hole-in-one, will end with you putting the ball into the hole.
  One of the most difficult things about improving your putting is that you have to practice the right technique using the proper drills if you want to make strides in this part of your game.
  We encourage getting a professional who will teach you proper fundamentals like grip, stance and alignment before moving on to the actual stroke, distance control and reading greens so you know the direction and speed in which to putt your ball towards the hole.
  Follow our weekly tips or call us for a private lessons and you will learn how to putt and do it well.
  Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his 2015 Golf Tips Calendar are available at his web site, www.ThePuttingDoctor.com

                                                              

The green on the 409-yard first hole of the Magnolia Course at the Brunswick Golf Resort  shows the heavy bunkers which flank the landing area of many of the greens requiring golfers to execute adept shot placement.

                                                               
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HERE & THERE COLUMN

                         Never Knew About Cornhole Game

  Our recent trip to North/South Caroline brought a new and exciting game into our lives and now you can find us in our backyard playing Cornhole.
  My first impression was that this was something new but many tell us they have played this sport for year.
  While enjoying diner and conversation at Mulligan's in Little River, SC owner Phil asked if we wanted to get into the weekly Thursday night Cornhole tournament. 
  Shirl and I said yes, added grandson Rodney's name and put our names in  the hat as teams are selected by drawing names ...... and this eliminates putting a team of ringers in this event.
  We played in the tournament and Shirley and her partner captured second place.....her success had to be contributed with the way she use to pitch slo-pitch softball for 29-years.
  Well anyway we have become hooked on the game and now have our own boards, cornhole bags and score board. Next to go up are lights and bug lights so we can play later in the evening and maybe even add a big fireplace.
  We found a nice flat surface in the back yard and set the boards directly facing each other 27-feet apart. The pitching boxes (where you throw the cornhole bags from) are on each side of the cornhole board. 
  The game can be played with two or four players....much more fun with four and adds more competition to the game.
  In throwing the cornhole bag you cannot go past the front edge of the board and also a tossed bag may not touch the ground or go from the ground to the board surface.
  Object of the game, put your cornhole bags (four of them) into the hole of the cornhole board (27-feet away from you), for three points or on the surface of the board for one point each. If you score in the hole and your opponent also scores in the  hole it's a draw and no one gets any points...... the same if you put two bags on the board and your opponent does the same it's a wash and no score.
  Game is 21 points. If you earn the most points your team will throw first in the next inning.
  And guess what folks, this is a serious game with serious competition, official rules and an official American Cornhole Association (ACA) governing body with ACA Sanctioned Tournaments. Cornhole boards can be made from a complete guide online or the boards and supplies can be purchased from various stores and online.
  How about  holding a national Cornhole Tournament in Sullivan County with serious prize money?                                            
                                               

Neversink resident Rodney Taylor Jester shows good athletic form while competing in a Cornhole Tournament in South Carolina. The official cornhole board is to his right as his opponent picks up her cornhole bag.

                                           

SCRANTON YANKESS LOSE TO MUD HENS

Mud Hens Homer to Series-Tying Triumph

Gamel Collects MiLB-Best 14^th Triple

Toledo, Ohio – A pair of two-run homers accounted for all of the hosts’ scoring as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) dropped a 4-2 decision to the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) at Fifth Third Field on Saturday night. The RailRiders (63-52) lost to the Mud Hens (47-67) for the first time this season (4-1).

Daniel Fields blasted a two-run homer to right against starter Joel De La Cruz in the third inning for a 2-0 Toledo lead.

SWB tied it up the next inning. Ben Gamel sparked the frame with his MiLB-best 14^th triple and Rob Refsnyder got him home with a sac fly to left. Later in the inning, Gary Sanchez reached on a two-out infield single before Aaron Judge slugged a double to left-center that scored Sanchez.

After two scoreless innings of relief, Andury Acevedo (0-1) started the eighth and allowed a single to affiliated-MiLB home run king Mike Hessman. Dixon Machado came on to pinch run while Johnny Barbato swooped in to pitch. The hard-throwing right-hander struck out Marc Krauss and induced a fly-out from Manny Pina before Josh Wilson thundered a two-run homer to left for the 4-2 margin that would go final.

Guido Knudson worked around a Sanchez double to post a scoreless ninth for his ninth save. Fellow reliever Angel Nesbitt (1-4) got the win with two scoreless innings of work.

The three-game series concludes at 6 p.m. on Sunday night. The pitching match-up has SWB right-hander Brady Lail (0-1, 10.38) scheduled to face southpaw Mike Belfiore (5-10, 5.25).

The RailRiders return home to PNC Field for a short four-game run against the Pawtucket Red Sox (Boston Red Sox) starting Monday night at 7:05 p.m. Below are the highlights each day:

Mon., Aug. 10 - Bark in the Bark 2 presented by Veterinary Referral and Emergency Clinic.  Bring your dog to the park, free dog refuse bags/holder to the first 500 dogs through the gates.  Lawn seating only available for guests choosing to bring their four-legged friends.  All dogs will need to be leashed, with current shot records and license for entry. 

Tue., Aug. 11 - National Call 811 Before You Dig Night presented by 811 Call Before You Dig, UGI, PPL, USIC and UGI Energy.  It's also Gildan National Tour Night.  Gildan will be on hand with product sampling and giveaways.

Wed., Aug. 12 - The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be making their way to PNC Field courtesy of Budweiser and the RailRiders’ friends at Northeast Eagle Distributors.  Fans will be treated to a pre-game on-field parade as well as access to the horses throughout the game for photo ops.

Thu., Aug. 13 - Join the fun with the RailRiders’ Thirsty Thursday.  $1 Drafts and Pepsi products courtesy of Budweiser from 6-8 p.m. and live music from Dashboard Mary.

TRENTON EDGES B-METS

Matt is Koch-ed by Trenton, 4-2

BINGHAMTON, NY – The Trenton Thunder scored three runs before the first out and never looked back in a 4-2 win over the Binghamton Mets Saturday night at NYSEG Stadium. Binghamton had 10 hits, but went 3-for-14 with men in scoring position. The B-Mets suffered their third straight loss for the first time since June 27^th, dropping to 1.5 games out of first place.
Matt Koch, making his fifth start of the season, was greeted with four consecutive hits to open the game. Tony Renda got the scoring started with a single to center field, the third straight basehit. Tyler Austin followed with an RBI single to right, his fourth straight hit in the series. The Thunder added their third run on a Koch wild pitch one batter later.
Binghamton responded quickly, getting two back in the home half. Gavin Cecchini and LJ Mazzilli began the inning with back-to-back infield singles. Rookie Davis, in his Double-A debut, proceeded to strike out the next two batters. TJ Rivera salvaged the opportunity, smacking a single up the middle to score both runners. The B-Mets would not score the rest of the night.
After allowing hits to the first four batters, Koch then retired 12 of the next 13 batters he faced. The one batter he didn’t retire was Austin, who launched his second home run of the series to left field, giving Trenton a 4-2 lead.
The B-Mets left two men on base in three different innings, including two in scoring position against reliever Connor Mullee in the sixth. The B-Mets also did not score in the fourth inning, despite notching back-to-back singles to open the frame.
With an out in the ninth, and Alex Smith searching for his first save of the season, Jared King stroked a single to center. Representing the tying run, Cecchini bounced into a game ending double play to second to cap the loss.
Davis (1-0) earned the win in his debut, allowing two runs and seven hits in 5-1/3 innings. Koch (4-6) suffered the loss, allowing four runs and five hits in five innings. Smith notched his first save, facing the minimum in the ninth.
The B-Mets (61-51) conclude their series with Trenton Sunday afternoon at 1:05 PM. RHP Tyler Pill gets the start for Binghamton against RHP Cale Coshow. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting at 12:50 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: It’s Binghamton’s first series loss in their last nine series played…Trenton has won the season series every season since the start of 2006…Matt Koch is winless since June 12^th

RAILRIDERS WIN 3-2

Refsnyder, Judge Homer in Close Win

Capuano Fires Four Hitless Innings

Toledo, Ohio – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) grabbed an early lead and held on for a 3-2 defeat of the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) on Friday night at Fifth Third Field. The RailRiders (63-51) improved to 4-0 against a Mud Hens (46-67) club that has lost seven of eight. SWB has cemented the season series against Toledo for the first time since the IL North champion SWB Yankees went 6-2 against the Mud Hens in 2012.

Rob Refsnyder hammered a first-inning solo homer to left field, his eighth of the season, for a 1-0 lead. Aaron Judge then snapped an 0-for-14 slide with his own impressive line-drive pull job to left for a 2-0 margin in the second. An inning later, Greg Bird’s sac fly plated Austin Romine to make it 3-0.

SWB starter Chris Capuano spent that time overwhelming the Mud Hens. He was perfect through three and finished his night with four no-hit innings and a season-high eight strikeouts.

On the night he received formal congratulations with a gift-filled pregame ceremony, the recently-crowned minor league home run king Mike Hessman delivered his team’s first run with a sixth-inning single off James Pazos. A strikeout later, Pazos left with two on and one out. Nick Goody then induced a pop-out from Trayvon Robinson, walked Jeff McVaney to load the bases, and quelled the threat with a fly-out from Bryan Holaday.

Goody (1-1) allowed a leadoff single in the seventh, but retired the next six in a row to earn the win. Andrew Bailey surrendered a run in the ninth on a Casilla groundout before retiring Daniel Fields on a bouncer to first for his second save.

The three-game series continues at 7 p.m. on Saturday night. The pitching match-up has SWB right-hander Joel De La Cruz (7-0, 3.06) scheduled to face fellow right-hander Tim Melville (4-9, 5.29).

The RailRiders return home to PNC Field for a short four-game run against the Pawtucket Red Sox (Boston Red Sox) starting Monday night at 7:05 p.m. Below are the highlights each day:

Mon., Aug. 10 - Bark in the Bark 2 presented by Veterinary Referral and Emergency Clinic.  Bring your dog to the park, free dog refuse bags/holder to the first 500 dogs through the gates.  Lawn seating only available for guests choosing to bring their four-legged friends.  All dogs will need to be leashed, with current shot records and license for entry. 

Tue., Aug. 11 - National Call 811 Before You Dig Night presented by 811 Call Before You Dig, UGI, PPL, USIC and UGI Energy.  It's also Gildan National Tour Night.  Gildan will be on hand with product sampling and giveaways.

Wed., Aug. 12 - The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be making their way to PNC Field courtesy of Budweiser and the RailRiders’ friends at Northeast Eagle Distributors.  Fans will be treated to a pre-game on-field parade as well as access to the horses throughout the game for photo ops.

Thu., Aug. 13 - Join the fun with the RailRiders’ Thirsty Thursday.  $1 Drafts and Pepsi products courtesy of Budweiser from 6-8 p.m. and live music from Dashboard Mary.

B-METS LOSE IN 11

Thunder Storm Ahead in 11^th, 6-3

BINGHAMTON, NY – The Trenton Thunder plated three runs in the 11^th inning to beat the Binghamton Mets, 6-3, at NYSEG Stadium Friday night. Each team scored two runs in the ninth inning, with Jared King tying the game with a two-out double to center field. Xorge Carrillo added his seventh home run of the season, as the B-Mets fell out of first place for the first time in more than two weeks.
After leaving a man in scoring position in the first inning, Carrillo got the B-Mets on the board with a home run off the left field foul pole to begin the third.
With Gabriel Ynoa cruising, it appeared that may have been all the offense required for the B-Mets. Ynoa retired the first 11 batters he faced, before walking Tyler Austin with two outs in the fourth. He didn’t surrender his first hit until an out into the fifth inning. Ynoa faced one over the minimum through his first six frames.
Austin ended Ynoa’s cruise in the seventh. Playing in his first game of the season with Trenton, the outfielder belted a solo shot to left-field to tie the game.
The game remained tied into the ninth inning, when Paul Sewald came on in relief for the B-Mets. Austin singled with one out in the inning, moved to second on a groundout, and stole third base. With two outs, Tony Renda lofted a go-ahead single to left field to score Austin. Danny Oh would follow with a double to left field to give the Thunder a two run lead.
TJ Rivera led off the home half of the ninth with a single against Trenton closer Mark Montgomery. Two-batters later, Vince Belnome stroked a pinch-hit double to center, pushing Rivera to third. With two in scoring position, Montgomery bounced back to strike out Carrillo looking on a borderline pitch on the inside corner. With the game on the line, King roped a double into the right-field gap to send the game to extra innings.
The B-Mets went in order in the 10^th inning and Jon Velasquez remained on for his second inning of work in the top of the 11^th. The frame began with an Austin double. Mark Payton attempted to sacrifice Austin to third, when Josh Rodriguez threw the ball away, allowing Austin to score the go-ahead run. After the first two outs and an intentional walk, Francisco Arica drilled a double to right field to add two insurance runs.
The B-Mets sent the minimum to the plate in the two extra innings, failing to come back a second time.
Montgomery (3-2) earned the win, after blowing the save opportunity by allowing two ninth inning runs. Velasquez (0-2) took the loss, surrendering the go-ahead three runs in his two innings of work. Evan Rutckyj notched his first save.
The B-Mets (61-50) continue their series with Trenton Saturday at 7:05 PM. RHP Matt Koch gets the start for Binghamton against RHP Rookie Davis. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show can be heard starting at 6:50 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF and the Binghamton Mets channel on TuneIn.
POSTGAME NOTES: Jared King has driven in 14 runs in his last 15 games and is batting .333 with RISP and two outs this season…Danny Oh has recorded multiple hits in his last five games vs. Binghamton…The B-Met bullpen allowed as many runs (5) tonight as their previous 14 games combined (52.1 IP).

CELEBRATE WOODSTICK'S 46TH

CELEBRATE WOODSTOCK'S 46TH ANNIVERSARY WITH BRUNCH OVERLOOKING THE GARDEN Includes Admission to The Museum at Bethel Woods Where A New Video Kiosk Tells Personal Stories of Woodstock   BETHEL, NY (August 5, 2015) – “What we have in mind is breakfast in bed for 400,000,” Wavy Gravy, a member of the Hog Farm Commune, proclaimed to attendees on the first morning of the Woodstock festival that took place 46 years ago this month. While it may not serve 400,000, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will commemorate the 46th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair by inviting guests to come “back to the garden” for a full brunch inside the organization’s open-air Market Sheds on Sunday, August 16 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The event will include acoustic performances of Woodstock classics, a photographic look back at the festival, and admission to The Museum at Bethel Woods where guided tours of the Main Exhibit and festival site will be available. The Museum at Bethel Woods, which combines the in-depth study and exhibition of the social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s with the preservation of its historic site, has unveiled a new addition to its Main Exhibit just in time for Woodstock’s anniversary. A video kiosk installed on August 01 tells the story of Site Interpreter, Duke Devlin’s, unforgettable experiences at the Woodstock festival as a young man. The $30.00 event ticket which must be purchased in advance includes buffet-style brunch, two complimentary mimosas, admission to The Museum at Bethel Woods, and one reproduction souvenir Woodstock program. For more information, including a complete menu, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org. Bethel Woods remains committed to maintaining the legacy of the Woodstock festival by ensuring that its history is preserved and that music and the arts live on through the presentation of a wide variety of popular artists and cultural opportunities. Upcoming performances include Lynyrd Skynyrd with The Marshall Tucker Band, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts with Scotty McCreery and Raelynn, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, and Jackson Browne as well as more intimate indoor performances including the kick off to the 2015 Cabaret Series with Christine Ebersole. Programming at Bethel Woods continues into the fall with festival season which includes the 17th Annual Harvest Festival and the return of the Wine and Craft Beer Festivals. New this year, Live Well, Be Well – A Day of Peace and Yoga will pay tribute to yoga’s longstanding history at the iconic site, opening with a ceremony performed by Swami Satchidananda’s Integral Yoga Institute and featuring a lecture by Tom Law, a member of the Hog Farm Commune. Instruction by fitness professional Gwen Lawrence, music by DJ Hyfi, and a variety of classes for yogis of every ability will create a day dedicated to overall wellness and exploration of the numerous mental and physical benefits of yoga. General support for The Museum at Bethel Woods is provided by a grant from the William and Elaine Kaplan Private Foundation. .

B-METS PLAYOFF TICKETS

Playoff Tickets to Go on Sale Saturday

BINGHAMTON, NY – The Binghamton Mets own sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division and are poised to punch their ticket to the postseason for an unprecedented third straight season. The defending Eastern League Champions are thrilled to announce that playoff tickets will be available for purchase starting Saturday, August 8 at 9:00 AM. Fans can buy tickets for the 2015 playoff run at the NYSEG Stadium box office, online at www.bmets.com or over the phone by calling (607)723-METS.
Tickets will be available for the regular box office prices of $11 for box seats or $9 for reserved grandstand seats (children 14 and under and seniors 60 and over will receive a $2 discount off each price).
Eastern League Preliminary Postseason Schedule (* - if necessary):
Eastern Division Championship Series (Best of Five):
Game One: Wednesday, September 9 (at Second Place)
Game Two: Thursday, September 10 (at Second Place)
Game Three: Friday, September 11 (at First Place)
Game Four*: Saturday, September 12 (at First Place)
Game Five*: Sunday, September 13 (at First Place)

Eastern League Championship Series (Best of Five):
Game One: Tuesday, September 15 (at Eastern Division)
Game Two: Wednesday, September 16 (at Eastern Division)
Game Three: Thursday, September 17 (at Western Division)
Game Four*: Friday, September 18 (at Western Division)
Game Five*: Saturday, September 19 (at Western Division)

No rain checks are available for playoff games affected by the weather. If a contest is rained out, it will be played the following day and the entire series schedule gets shifted forward one day. Playoff tickets are undated and are simply marked “Home Playoff Game #1” or “Home Playoff Game #2”, etc. Tickets will be good whenever that game is played.
With their magic number to clinch a playoff spot down to 29, the B-Mets (61-49) open a three-game series against the Trenton Thunder on Friday at 7:05 PM. RHP Gabriel Ynoa takes the mound for Binghamton. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show, starting at 7:05 PM, can be heard on News Radio 1290 WNBF and on the Binghamton Mets Baseball Network via the TuneIn App.

GOLFING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN

Tennanah's New "Signature Hole"

  The "signature hole" at a golf course is the one hole that the course has decided is most aesthetically pleasing and photogenic and that the beauty adds to the challenge of the hole in a way that kicks your butt....but you have fun while it is happening.
  Signature holes get talked about a lot  by golf fans and the media and the new "signature hole" at the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club produces both beauty and a challenge.
  Construction to the newly developed  approach to the 14th green started in October 2014 and was completed this spring and officially opened in June.
  This 14th hole par 5 is the longest hole on the Tennanah course producing 548-yards from the blue tees to this green which is now fronted with stone and two ponds that front  both sides of the green.
  Golfers from the tee see a fairway that runs downhill with a pond on the left so it is best to direct your drive to the center of the fairway which narrows as it approaches the green. Watch out for the ditch which runs across the fairway some 300 yards off the tee.
  Celebrating 105 years as the oldest golf course operating in Sullivan County this new "signature hole" replaces the former signature hole at No. 12 which still has a man made pond in front of the green.
  The new "signature hole" was designed by Miguel Barragan, a member of the courses masonry crew while the new bridges were designed by Paul Alden, a staff member.
  Construction of  signature holes push golf course maintenance budgets to the max but use of existing stone and materials and using their own golf course maintenance staff proved to be a great benefit at Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club.
  As Ralph Kirchner use to say in his automobile commercials ..."its worth the trip from anywhere" to see and play this beautifully situated golf course with its new "signature hole."

Ed's Outlook

  Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club has a new Pro Shop Manager and Director of Golf.
  Former Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Joe Meyer now heads up this position taking over for Bret Reimer who moved on this year to a full-time professional career with the County of Sullivan.
  Joe is from Damascus, Pa. and prior to coming on board last year was previously employed at the Villa Roma Golf Course.
  Joe also provides golf lessons.

  Ed Townsend is a PR Consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league and tournament information, shoot a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, 845-866-0333, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column at http://bght.blogspot.com We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

  Golf professionals love talking about rhythm and tempo during the golf swing.
  It is an important aspect of the swing.
  So what exactly is rhythm and tempo and what role do they play in the golf swing.
  Rhythm is movement with a patterned occurrence of beat and tempo is the rate of the patterned movement.
  In laymen terms, rhythm is the structure of the golf swing and tempo is the timing  of the swing.
  Sometimes when instructing a student, I find that all they need is a good tune-up of these aspects of the swing.
  Just as musical instruments need to be tuned .....likewise the golf swing need to be tuned to create its fluidity.
  Here is a simple tip that can help you find your rhythm and tempo to create a harmonious golf swing.
  1. Line ten tees in the ground about 2-5 inches apart.
  2. Swing through each tee in a continuous motion starting with a small swing on the first tee (at about 10% capacity) and moving to a full swing on the tenth tee (100 % capacity.
  3. Count 1 during the back-swing, 2 on the top of the swing, and 3 at impact...as you work through all ten tees.
  This is a great drill to help fine tune your game and can be done at the practice range or even in your backyard.
  Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club on Mt. Hope Road in 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 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net 

 Putting Tip
 By Joe Bermel Jr.

  As a golfer, and, in particular when putting, since putting is about half of the entire game of golf....it is important that your have confidence in your ability as a top level putter.
  We strongly urge that you take professional putting instructions and after that practice diligently what you have learned.
  This will lower your putts per round, lower your total score and will give you confidence to keep practicing what you have learned.
  Overall will you enjoy the game must better.
  Joe Bermel is available for private lessong, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his 2015 Putting Tips Calendar are available at his web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com

 

 

                                                                

Complete with bridges, two ponds and extensive stone work the Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club opened for play this year their new "signature hole" located on the 14th hole.

                                       





 

    

HERE & THERE COLUMN

                                      Loyal Fan Get's Team Jacket

  Fan loyalty is the loyalty felt and expressed by a fan towards the object of their fanaticism.
  Fan loyalty, particularly with respect to team sports is different from brand loyalty, in as much as if a consumer bought a product that was of lower quality than expected, they will usually abandon allegiance to that brand.
  However, fan loyalty continues even if the team that the fan supports continues to perform poorly year after year. 
  Psychologists have reported studying fan loyalty, and what causes a person to be a loyal fan, that sticks with a team through adversity, rather than a fair-weather fan, that switches support to whatever teams happen to be successful at the time.
  The entertainment value that a sports fan derives from spectating motivates them to remain a loyal fan and encourages fan bonding which is where a fan bonds with the players, identifying with them as individuals and bonds with the team.
  Team history and tradition is a motivator for fans and these are possibly some of the reasons why 86-year-old Youngsville ladies softball fan Al Picard never misses a Charlie's Angels women's softball league game.
  Al has been coming to every  Angels game for the past three years after being introduced to the team by his barber and Angels first baseman Robyn Gannon.
  Al's comment about the Angels team was "I love my girls."
  A former 37-year resident of White Sulphur Springs Al now makes his home in Youngsville. He served 50 years as a member of the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department.
  Having suffered two heart attacks and having gone through two open heart surgeries and now needing to wear a heart pacemaker  Al Picard has put his health problems aside to  become a faithful loyal fan of the  Charlie's Angels softball team.
  On August 4th the team honored Al with the presentation of a team jacket with his name embroidered on it.
  Making the presentation were first baseman Robyn Gannon and team captain and pitcher Jo Ann Walls.