Team Pomeroy Wins Legends Cup
The 4th Annual "Legends Cup" championships, a featured 27-hole golf competition with a multi format two team event saw Team Pomeroy defeat Team Barnes 13 1/2 to 7 1/2.
The June 18 event at the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Course featured two 12-man teams that were picked by the two lowest handicapped golfers out of the 24 entries.
Jesse Huggins was the team captain for "Team Barnes" and Chuck Husson IV returned to captain "Team Pomeroy for the 4th year in a row.
Team names were picked by the team captains and were chosen from past club members that have passed away.
Team Charlie Barnes members with Huggins included Tim Clark, Ron Shulte, Bob Lee, Fred Wilcox, Frank McGreevy, Jordan Tallman, Ken Mooney, Fred Tucker, Tom Trask, Nate Brock and Tom Ackerly.
Team Ray Pomeroy members with Husson IV included Tyler Schmidt, Pete DeVantier, Grady Mason, Terry France, Ed Cleveland, Pete Johnson, Chuck Husson III, Dan Baldo, John Templin, Kevin Green and Collin Tallman.
Session 1 consisted of six 9-hole best ball matches worth 1 point each. Low overall team stroke total for the session is also worth 1 point for a total of 7 points.
Section 1 results saw McGreevey and Lee beat France and Mason 3 up with 1 to play, DeVantier and Cleveland halved Schulte and Wilcox, Husson III and Johnston beat J. Tallman and Mooney 1 up, Baldo and Templin defeated Tucker and Trask 3 up with 2 to play, Husson IV and C. Tallman beat Huggins and Clark 3 up with 1 to play and Schmidt and Green edged Ackerly and Brock 3 up with 2 to play.
The overall stroke total for session 1 found Team Pomeroy edging Team Barnes 192 to 202.
Session 2 consisted of six 9-hole alternate shot match play competition. The overall stroke total for session 2 saw Team Barnes defeat Team Pomeroy 228 to 232.
Entering session 3 Team Pomeroy led Team Barnes 9 1/2 to 4 1/2 with this potion of the tournament consisting of six 9-hole four ball match play matches.
In this session Mooney and Trask halved with France and Baldo, Schulte and McGreevy beat DeVantier and Johnson 2 up, Brock and Lee halved with Green & Mason, Husson IV and Cleveland beat J. Tallman and Ackerly 2 up with 1 to play, Husson III and Templin beat Wilcox and Clark 3 up with 2 to play and Schmidt & C. Tallman defeated Huggins and Tucker 2 up.
For the final session of play Team Pomeroy won over Team Barnes 213 to 226.
This unique style tournament with the various formats also saw Frank McGreevy winning the closest to the pin on No. 4, Pete DeVantier closest to the pin on hole No. 6, Jesse Huggins closest to the pin on No. 8 and Nate Brock and John Templin tied for closest to the line on hole No. 9.
Chuck Husson IV was the tournament organizer with lunch provided and catered by Anna May Husson.
This event raised over $430 which was donated to the Twin Village Golf Club.
Ed's Outlook
Continuing with our selections of the toughest par holes on Sullivan County and area golf courses our journey this week took us to the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Club.
In our conversations with club members the over whelming decision on what hole on this 9-hole 2,085 yard course was the most difficult to score a par on was the 335-yard par 4 ninth hole.
Players familiar with this course also felt that the 215-yard par 3 third hole took three good golf shots to pocket the par and several golfers noted they were more than pleased with a bogey on this hole.
The 9th hole starts off with a tee box located deep in a wooded area that features a narrow opening out onto the fairway. A tee shot left will find your ball out of bounds in the woods.
In taking your drive in the right center of the fairway you will best be able to play the slight dogleg to the left but any balls hit to the left and right will find a small stream on the left and a large pond on the right.
Club selection is important on the approach shot as there is a trap in the front and left rear of this green. Shots over the green go out of bounds.
The green slopes slightly left to right.
A properly placed drive and approach shot are the key shots for par on this hole.
Although Twin Village is considered a short course in total yardage the four par 3's and five par 4's offers golfers a challenging and enjoyable round of golf.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Preparing our mind for a better game.
We all have different ways of doing things on the golf course, which is why one technique or strategy might work for one person and not another.
For example, some of us will visualize the shot we want to hit in out mind, because it helps us execute the shot. For others, they have to experience the shot.
With that said, (or written, in this case) it never hurts to try something new. So here are several "pep talks" you can create to help build your confidence for the next round.
After each round of golf, take 60 seconds to sit quietly and replay your three best shots of the round. Visualize them in slow motion and lock every detail into your memory. They'll come back to cheer you in the future.
Tell someone about your best shot of the day, but never talk about your worst shots
Professionals can usually remember every shot during a tournament, but there is one shot they "just don't recall"--its their worst shot. Let the bad shots go, and never, ever talk about them.
After every shot, remember to say "great shot" and mean it when you say it.....the results may not be exactly what you wanted, but the ball went where you hit it. So go and do it again.
Breathe before every shot or putt, remember to breathe deeply and softly. This will relax your whole body and allow you to focus on the task at hand.
Make it a part of your pre-shot routine to consciously expect a great shot. As you pull the club from your bag, smile. As you look down the fairway or line up your putt, smile. As you stand over the ball, smile. Expect the best.
Finally, but perhaps most importantly, have fun out there. Golf is a game. Yes, it can be challenging and frustrating at times, but is is intended to be a form of enjoyment. Enjoy the day, the weather and the time with friends. Chances are, you'll enjoy the wonderful game of golf as well.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. Her 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 email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel Jr.
Strategy of the Putt
The golfer must use strategy A for all putts within your skill level to reasonably hole, and strategy B for all other putts.....thinking.....get them NEAREST THE HOLE to get your "no stress 2 putt."
3 putting is NOT an option.....Get in your mind, 2 putting is HOT, 3 putting is NOT.
Joe Bermel Jr. is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or his email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
The ninth tee at the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Club is placed deep into a wooded area, making it the most difficult hole on this course to score a par 4. Golfers must carefully place their tee shot between the woods taking the ball to the right center of the fairway which will help with the approach shot that has a green guarded by a trap in the front and left rear and out of bounds directly in back of the green.
The 4th Annual "Legends Cup" championships, a featured 27-hole golf competition with a multi format two team event saw Team Pomeroy defeat Team Barnes 13 1/2 to 7 1/2.
The June 18 event at the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Course featured two 12-man teams that were picked by the two lowest handicapped golfers out of the 24 entries.
Jesse Huggins was the team captain for "Team Barnes" and Chuck Husson IV returned to captain "Team Pomeroy for the 4th year in a row.
Team names were picked by the team captains and were chosen from past club members that have passed away.
Team Charlie Barnes members with Huggins included Tim Clark, Ron Shulte, Bob Lee, Fred Wilcox, Frank McGreevy, Jordan Tallman, Ken Mooney, Fred Tucker, Tom Trask, Nate Brock and Tom Ackerly.
Team Ray Pomeroy members with Husson IV included Tyler Schmidt, Pete DeVantier, Grady Mason, Terry France, Ed Cleveland, Pete Johnson, Chuck Husson III, Dan Baldo, John Templin, Kevin Green and Collin Tallman.
Session 1 consisted of six 9-hole best ball matches worth 1 point each. Low overall team stroke total for the session is also worth 1 point for a total of 7 points.
Section 1 results saw McGreevey and Lee beat France and Mason 3 up with 1 to play, DeVantier and Cleveland halved Schulte and Wilcox, Husson III and Johnston beat J. Tallman and Mooney 1 up, Baldo and Templin defeated Tucker and Trask 3 up with 2 to play, Husson IV and C. Tallman beat Huggins and Clark 3 up with 1 to play and Schmidt and Green edged Ackerly and Brock 3 up with 2 to play.
The overall stroke total for session 1 found Team Pomeroy edging Team Barnes 192 to 202.
Session 2 consisted of six 9-hole alternate shot match play competition. The overall stroke total for session 2 saw Team Barnes defeat Team Pomeroy 228 to 232.
Entering session 3 Team Pomeroy led Team Barnes 9 1/2 to 4 1/2 with this potion of the tournament consisting of six 9-hole four ball match play matches.
In this session Mooney and Trask halved with France and Baldo, Schulte and McGreevy beat DeVantier and Johnson 2 up, Brock and Lee halved with Green & Mason, Husson IV and Cleveland beat J. Tallman and Ackerly 2 up with 1 to play, Husson III and Templin beat Wilcox and Clark 3 up with 2 to play and Schmidt & C. Tallman defeated Huggins and Tucker 2 up.
For the final session of play Team Pomeroy won over Team Barnes 213 to 226.
This unique style tournament with the various formats also saw Frank McGreevy winning the closest to the pin on No. 4, Pete DeVantier closest to the pin on hole No. 6, Jesse Huggins closest to the pin on No. 8 and Nate Brock and John Templin tied for closest to the line on hole No. 9.
Chuck Husson IV was the tournament organizer with lunch provided and catered by Anna May Husson.
This event raised over $430 which was donated to the Twin Village Golf Club.
Ed's Outlook
Continuing with our selections of the toughest par holes on Sullivan County and area golf courses our journey this week took us to the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Club.
In our conversations with club members the over whelming decision on what hole on this 9-hole 2,085 yard course was the most difficult to score a par on was the 335-yard par 4 ninth hole.
Players familiar with this course also felt that the 215-yard par 3 third hole took three good golf shots to pocket the par and several golfers noted they were more than pleased with a bogey on this hole.
The 9th hole starts off with a tee box located deep in a wooded area that features a narrow opening out onto the fairway. A tee shot left will find your ball out of bounds in the woods.
In taking your drive in the right center of the fairway you will best be able to play the slight dogleg to the left but any balls hit to the left and right will find a small stream on the left and a large pond on the right.
Club selection is important on the approach shot as there is a trap in the front and left rear of this green. Shots over the green go out of bounds.
The green slopes slightly left to right.
A properly placed drive and approach shot are the key shots for par on this hole.
Although Twin Village is considered a short course in total yardage the four par 3's and five par 4's offers golfers a challenging and enjoyable round of golf.
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Preparing our mind for a better game.
We all have different ways of doing things on the golf course, which is why one technique or strategy might work for one person and not another.
For example, some of us will visualize the shot we want to hit in out mind, because it helps us execute the shot. For others, they have to experience the shot.
With that said, (or written, in this case) it never hurts to try something new. So here are several "pep talks" you can create to help build your confidence for the next round.
After each round of golf, take 60 seconds to sit quietly and replay your three best shots of the round. Visualize them in slow motion and lock every detail into your memory. They'll come back to cheer you in the future.
Tell someone about your best shot of the day, but never talk about your worst shots
Professionals can usually remember every shot during a tournament, but there is one shot they "just don't recall"--its their worst shot. Let the bad shots go, and never, ever talk about them.
After every shot, remember to say "great shot" and mean it when you say it.....the results may not be exactly what you wanted, but the ball went where you hit it. So go and do it again.
Breathe before every shot or putt, remember to breathe deeply and softly. This will relax your whole body and allow you to focus on the task at hand.
Make it a part of your pre-shot routine to consciously expect a great shot. As you pull the club from your bag, smile. As you look down the fairway or line up your putt, smile. As you stand over the ball, smile. Expect the best.
Finally, but perhaps most importantly, have fun out there. Golf is a game. Yes, it can be challenging and frustrating at times, but is is intended to be a form of enjoyment. Enjoy the day, the weather and the time with friends. Chances are, you'll enjoy the wonderful game of golf as well.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. Her 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 email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel Jr.
Strategy of the Putt
The golfer must use strategy A for all putts within your skill level to reasonably hole, and strategy B for all other putts.....thinking.....get them NEAREST THE HOLE to get your "no stress 2 putt."
3 putting is NOT an option.....Get in your mind, 2 putting is HOT, 3 putting is NOT.
Joe Bermel Jr. is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or his email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
The ninth tee at the Roscoe based Twin Village Golf Club is placed deep into a wooded area, making it the most difficult hole on this course to score a par 4. Golfers must carefully place their tee shot between the woods taking the ball to the right center of the fairway which will help with the approach shot that has a green guarded by a trap in the front and left rear and out of bounds directly in back of the green.
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