Tuesday, October 27, 2020

PLAYOFF ROUND #16

AJ Johnson, Nick Pate, Tom Smallwood, Brad Miller Fill Out PBA Playoffs Round of 16 Johnson and Smallwood cruise, Pate and Miller grind into next round Centreville, Va. – AJ Johnson opened his 2020 PBA Playoffs by rolling the highest score on the right-bracket Round of 24 telecast, defeating Kyle Sherman, 223-166. Johnson took an early lead that only grew as the one-game match went on. “You can never be up by too much,” said Johnson. “There’s a respect level and we’re good friends, but I wanted to beat Sherman and never let up. I kept the pressure on and kept throwing great shots.” Johnson, who is seeking his first PBA Tour title, has spent a fair amount of time bowling on TV lately as his PBA League expansion team, Las Vegas High Rollers, advanced all the way to the Elias Cup Finals before finishing second to the Portland Lumberjacks in late September. “I’m starting to feel a lot more comfortable on TV,” said Johnson, who will face 2019 PBA Playoffs runner-up Bill O’Neill in the next round. “When the lights come on, it’s game time. I’m starting to come into my own, finding what works and letting myself be me.” In another resounding Round of 24 victory, three-time PBA Tour champion Tom Smallwood began his match with the first three strikes and PBA Hall of Famer Chris Barnes couldn’t keep up, falling by a score of 215-180. “Barnes struggled a bit to start and I threw three pretty good shots for a three-bagger, so I had a 30- or 40-pin lead through the fifth frame,” said Smallwood. “I wasn’t trying to coast, but it kind of looked that way. I had a really bad shot for an eight count and then a couple nine counts. But if you wait around for a Hall of Famer, he’s going to catch you.” Barnes was one of three PBA Hall of Famers, along with Tommy Jones and Norm Duke, to qualify for the 2020 PBA Playoffs. All three were eliminated in the opening round. Smallwood draws 13-time PBA Tour champion EJ Tackett in the Round of 16. The key to Nick Pate’s 207-202 victory over Darren Tang may have been the first frame, when Pate converted a 2-4-10 split. “If I get seven and two there,” said Pate, who followed the conversion with two consecutive strikes, “it’s a 279 max instead of 290. That’s 11 pins. I expect to make that split, and I did, and I was able to settle down and throw some good shots.” Tang started the game with the front three, but after opening in the fourth, neither player was able to put a double on the board. Pate came up in the 10th frame needing a mark and count to win. “I threw one and thought I missed it inside, but it just laid there,” said Pate of his strike in the 10th. “After that, I needed good count and got it. I didn’t throw that many good shots, to be completely honest, but it was a clean game.” Pate advances to face Kyle Troup, who has already won three times on the 2020 PBA Tour. The final match of the telecast was decided by eight well-placed strikes by Brad Miller—four in the front of the game and four in the back. In between, Tom Daugherty caught up and passed Miller, when he chopped a three-pin spare attempt in the eighth frame. After Daugherty failed to strike in the ninth, leaving and sparing a single pin, Miller had a chance to clinch the victory. “When I went up in the ninth frame,” said Miller, brushing aside the chopped spare in the eighth, “I told myself there’s no way I’m leaving a 10-pin. I’m going to get after it, be as aggressive as I possibly can, as long as it doesn’t leave a flat-10.” Miller struck in the ninth and on all three shots in the 10th to lock out Daugherty, 215-195, advancing to the Round of 16 against 10-time PBA Tour champion Jesper Svensson. “A couple breaks went my way,” conceded Miller. “I had a trip-four. When you stay aggressive and actually throw it with confidence, good things like that can happen. I feel very comfortable here with this whole setup and it’s just kind of going my way.” Round of 16 competition airs Sunday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1. The PBA Playoffs concludes with the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship match on Nov. 8 beginning at 2 p.m. ET on FS1. The final event of the 2020 PBA Tour season, the winner of the PBA Playoffs will receive a PBA Tour title, $100,000 and an official WWE championship title. Viewers can live stream the PBA on the FOX Sports and FOX NOW apps or at FOXSports.com. Select highlights will be available on @FOXSports social handles across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. International fans can watch live on FloBowling.com. PBA Playoffs Round of 24 Results (Saturday, October 10, 2020 on FOX) Bowlero Centreville, Centreville, Virginia No. 18 Jakob Butturff def. No. 16 Tommy Jones, 215-214 No. 9 Francois Lavoie def. No. 24 Norm Duke, 256-193 No. 20 Dick Allen def. No. 13 Dom Barrett, 227-190 No. 12 Marshall Kent def. No. 21 Chris Via, 218-212 Round of 16 Results (Saturday, October 17 on FOX) No. 1 Jason Belmonte def. No. 17 Jakob Butturff, 205-195 No. 9 Francois Lavoie def. No. 8 Sean Rash, 300-236 No. 4 Anthony Simonsen def. No. 20 Dick Allen, 258-204 No. 5 Kris Prather def. No. 12 Marshall Kent, 237-214 Round of 24 Results (Sunday, October 25, 2020 on FS1) No. 18 AJ Johnson def. No. 15 Kyle Sherman, 223-166 No. 23 Nick Pate def. No. 10 Darren Tang, 207-202 No. 14 Tom Smallwood def. No. 19 Chris Barnes, 215-180 No. 11 Brad Miller def. No. 22 Tom Daugherty, 215-195 Round of 16 (Sunday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1) No. 18 AJ Johnson vs. No. 2 Bill O’Neill No. 23 Nick Pate vs. No. 7 Kyle Troup No. 14 Tom Smallwood vs. No. 3 EJ Tackett No. 11 Brad Miller vs. No. 6 Jesper Svensson Quarterfinals (Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. ET on FS1) No. 1 Jason Belmonte vs. No. 9 Francois Lavoie No. 4 Anthony Simonsen vs. No. 5 Kris Prather Additional two matches to be determined following the completion of the Round of 16 Semifinals and Finals (Sunday, November 8 at 4 p.m. ET on FS1) Matches to be determined following the quarterfinals About the PBA The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated to the sport of bowling and its professional competition, with thousands of members and millions of fans throughout the world. The PBA plays host to bowling’s biggest tournaments from the Go Bowling! PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour, and PBA50 Tour. In 2019, the PBA was acquired by Bowlero Corporation, the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling entertainment centers with more than 300 locations throughout North America. For more information, please visit PBA.com.
LPGA Drive On Championship - Reynolds Lake Oconee Reynolds Lake Oconee, Great Waters Course | Greensboro, Ga. | Oct. 22-25, 2020 In the Winner’s Circle with Ally McDonald Oct. 25, 2020 Hometown/Resides: Fulton, Miss. /West Point, Miss. Birthdate: October 25, 1992; currently 28 years Qualified for LPGA Tour: Finished T22 at the 2015 LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to first earn LPGA Tour status Rookie Year: 2016 VICTORIES LPGA: First career victory MONEY With her win, McDonald earns $195,000; she has earned $412,952 for the season and $1,647,685 in her career 2020 LPGA TOUR PERFORMANCE Ten events played, nine cuts made, $412,952 earned; one victory, four additional top-15 finishes OF NOTE McDonald won on her 28th birthday McDonald’s 72-hole total of 272 is her second lowest after shooting 268 at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in 2019 In 2019, made a career-best 18 cuts in 25 starts, with a season-and career-best finish of T3 at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G; she also tied for third in Arkansas in 2018 Tied for sixth at the 2019 ANA Inspiration, her career-best finish at a major championship Recorded a career-low round of 63 in the fourth round of the 2019 Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic In 2018, made 17 cuts in 25 starts with three top-10 finishes and three additional top-25 finishes

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Fall is here and we miss all of you more than ever!! Please check out all of our upcoming events: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! CALL (845)838-0094 TO REGISTER CLICK HERE TO RSVP! Voter Guide How do I vote? To vote, you will visit hvrenegades.com and click the VOTE NOW button on the homepage. You will then vote for the candidate of your choice by clicking a vote for Donald Trump or Joe Biden. What do I get when I vote? The bobblehead package is $30 and includes the bobblehead of the candidate you cast your vote for, a 2021 Valley Reserved Ticket Voucher & a Renegades Group Hat! How do I receive my bobblehead package? At check-out you will select a delivery method, PICK UP or MAIL DELIVERY. Please choose the delivery method that best meets your geographic and personal needs. Can I vote more than once? In a Bobblection, you have the ability to vote multiple times. You can vote for the same candidate or both candidates multiple times. You will receive a bobblehead package for each vote that you cast.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

GG14 Logo - Girls Golf - 4c vertical.png Ballyhack Golf Club and Hidden Creek Golf Club Host Girls Golf Events to Grow the Game The Dormie Network club, an Official Marketing Partner of the LPGA, provides opportunities and support for Girls Golf in both Virginia and New Jersey DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., September 29, 2020 – The LPGA Foundation announced today that Ballyhack Golf Club and Hidden Creek Golf Club, both Dormie Network clubs, have partnered with LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, First Tee of Roanoke Valley, and First Tee of Jersey Shore to host Girls Golf clinics on Saturday, Oct. 17. Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs, joined the LPGA family in June of 2019 as an Official Marketing Partner with the goal of helping the LPGA in its efforts to grow the game. The no-cost events offer instruction on the fundamentals of golf in a fun and safe environment with a focus on the 5 E's of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf: Empower, Enrich, Engage, Exercise, and Energize. Open to girls aged 6 to 17 with an interest in golf, the event features activities such as Golfzilla, chipping and putting games as well as lively personalized drawings by local caricature artists. “We are so excited for our second annual LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Day at beautiful Ballyhack Golf Club,” said Jennifer Blackwood, Site Director for Girls Golf of Roanoke, VA. “We are looking forward to another memorable afternoon that supports girls' interest in the game.” “We are so excited to participate in this event at Hidden Creek Golf Club,” said Pam Boccaccio, Program Director for First Tee — Jersey Shore. “One of our key mission points at First Tee Jersey Shore is to support and nurture Girls Golf. This fun and educational event is a showcase of how impactful the program is for young ladies. We are proud to partner with the teams at Dormie Network, Hidden Creek, and the LPGA Foundation to provide this opportunity for our local girls to engage in.” Through this event and others, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf has a goal of creating a safe space for young women to come together and encourage each other, not only in golf but in everyday activities. They are focused on messaging related to mentorship, peer-to-peer networking, creating lasting friendships, and teaching the girls that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. “Ballyhack is excited to once again host LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Day. In conjunction with Dormie Network, the club is honored to participate in this initiative to grow the game and serve the local community” said Ian Sikes, Ballyhack General Manager. “Growing the game of golf and giving back to the local community are high priorities for Dormie Network, and these clinics are a fun and informative way to accomplish both of those goals. We are excited for the opportunity to partner with LPGA and host these young ladies’ at Hidden Creek Golf Club,” said Jon Chapman, Hidden Creek General Manager. Interested families can still register for the no-cost event at Ballyhack Golf Club using this link. Pre-registration is required as space is limited this year. Unfortunately, registration for the event at Hidden Creek is now closed. About LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Run in partnership by The LPGA Foundation and the United States Golf Association, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf (Girls Golf) is a non-profit 501-c3 junior golf program with sites in more than 500 communities across the country. Girls Golf sites provide girls with quality golf instruction led by LPGA and PGA teaching professionals who provide a supportive girl-friendly environment for young women to learn and enjoy the game. Girls Golf reaches more than 80,000 young women annually through traditional junior golf programs and outreach efforts, empowering them with confidence and valuable life skills (including leadership and healthy living) through the Five E's of Girls Golf. About Ballyhack and Dormie Network Ballyhack Golf Club, the #5 Golf Course in Virginia as named by Golf Digest, is a 190-acre Lester George design nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ballyhack belongs to Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs. Dormie Network membership includes access to and full member privileges at every club: ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska; Dormie Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina; Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia; Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana; Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; and Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Each offers a premier golf experience in a relaxing and accommodating environment ideal for business or leisure. Learn more at DormieNetwork.com. About Hidden Creek and Dormie Network Hidden Creek Golf Club, the #87 Best Modern Course as named by Golfweek, is an 18-hole Coore-Crenshaw course sprawling 750 acres of aged woodlands in southern New Jersey. Hidden Creek belongs to Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs. Dormie Network membership includes access to and full member privileges at every club: ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska; Dormie Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina; Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia; Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana; Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; and Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Each offers a premier golf experience in a relaxing and accommodating environment ideal for business or leisure. Learn more at DormieNetwork.com.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

RENAGEDES SPECIAL PROGRAM

TRUMP TAKES ON BIDEN IN THE QUADRENNIAL BOBBLECTION™ THE RENEGADES CONTINUE THE TRADITION DURING A HISTORICAL PANDEMIC Fishkill, NY (2020) – Rain, sleet, snow, hurricanes, delayed or non-played minor league baseball seasons, murder hornets and now COVID-19 are all formidable deterrents to keep people from leaving their homes, but nothing is going to prevent the 2020 Bobblection™ from taking place. The people will still have their say starting today, September 23rd, with online voting at www.hvrenegades.com. The voting will culminate with a drive-thru Bobblehead pick up event at Dutchess Stadium on Saturday, October 17th, when a winner will be declared in the quadrennial Bobblection™. The voting will occur as follows: Fans will choose the candidate they would like to vote for online during their purchase at www.hvrenegades.com. The Bobblection™ package cost $30.00 and includes the Bobblehead of their chosen candidate and a Valley Reserved ticket voucher for the 2021 season. The same package is also available to be mailed to you if you are unable to show up on October 17th for an additional $10.00. At check-out, voters will choose their delivery method: Pick Up or Mail Delivery. In person Bobblehead pick up will take place Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. at Dutchess Stadium (1500 Rt 9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590). Facemasks will be required at the drive-thru pick up event and election results will be announced immediately following. “Part of the fun of the Bobblection™ is that our fans typically get to go into a makeshift voting booth and cast their ballots for President”, said Steve Gliner, President / General Manager of the Hudson Valley Renegades. “This year has been extremely challenging during the pandemic without having a season, but we would be remiss not to continue the tradition of the Bobblection™ since it is a staple with the Renegades and recognized on a national level.” For pick up voters that choose Donald Trump, there will be a red booth to drive up to and pick up your package. For pick up voters who choose Joe Biden, there will be a blue booth to drive up to pick up your package. For pick up voters looking to keep your vote anonymous, there will be a special drive up booth to accommodate you as well. Social distancing and disinfecting protocols will be enforced. The Hudson Valley Renegades, will once again head-up this unique promotion with their sister teams. Also participating will be the St. Paul Saints and the Charleston RiverDogs. This year marks the 5th time the Bobblection™ that will take place. Hudson Valley Renegades fans have correctly picked the presidential winner every year since its inception. George W. Bush in 2004, Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012 and Donald J. Trump in 2016, making Bobblection™ arguably the most accurate voter poll in history. For more information, please visit us online at www.hvrenegades.com or call the Renegades office at 845-838-0094.

TESTING PARTNER OF THE LPGA TOUR

LPGA_LOGO_VERT_Color_over_White.png Eurofins Named Official Testing Partner of the LPGA Tour DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 23, 2020 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today announced that Eurofins has been named the Tour’s Official Testing Partner. Eurofins, a world leader in clinical diagnostics, forensic, pharmaceutical, food and environmental laboratory testing services, will leverage the Eurofins SAFER@WORKTM protocols to aid in the Tour’s continued safe return to play. The partnership, slated to run through 2021, will ensure the LPGA has an easy, painless, fast and reliable COVID-19 testing program. “The health and safety of our athletes, caddies, staff and tournament partners is always our number one priority, and it was very important for us to find a global testing partner that would help fit our needs in the United States and internationally. As a world-wide leader in bio-analysis, Eurofins is a perfect match for our global Tour and schedule,” said Heather Daly-Donofrio, LPGA Chief Tour Operations Officer. “We are excited to welcome Eurofins to the LPGA family as we work to maintain a safe and healthy tournament environment each week on Tour.” Players, caddies, staff and essential personnel will take self-administered, mid-nasal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests at an on-site testing location upon tournament arrival. Direct pathogen detection via PCR is the industry method of choice to detect acute COVID-19 infection. Eurofins will leverage its global network of laboratories to offer the LPGA a dedicated on-site team to monitor sample collection at each tournament and provide results within 24-48 hours. Eurofins has been at the forefront of COVID-19 testing – launching its first RT-PCR (real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction) assay for SARS-CoV-2 on March 13. Since then, Eurofins has rolled out several highly accurate, FDA-approved active infection and antibody assays to thousands of clients nationwide, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, government entities, sports organizations and employers. In addition to individual PCR testing, Eurofins offers a robust group of assays for COVID-19, including pooled, antibody, wastewater, worn-mask, and environmental surfaces and will soon be launching saliva testing. About Eurofins – the global leader in bio-analysis Eurofins Scientific, through its subsidiaries (hereinafter “Eurofins” or “the Group”), believes it is the global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in esoteric and molecular clinical diagnostic testing. With over 48,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries generally specialized by end client markets and operating more than 800 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of a wide range of products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services. The Group’s objective is to provide customers with high-quality and innovative services, accurate results on time and, when requested, expert advice by its highly-qualified staff. Eurofins is committed to pursuing its dynamic growth strategy by expanding both its technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical chemistry to offer its clients unique analytical solutions and a very large range of testing methods. As one of the most innovative and quality-oriented international groups in its industry, Eurofins is ideally positioned to support its clients’ increasingly stringent quality and safety standards and the increasing demands of regulatory authorities and healthcare practitioners around the world. Shares in Eurofins Scientific are listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN FR0000038259, Reuters EUFI.PA, Bloomberg ERF FP). About the LPGA The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla., the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members representing more than 30 countries. With a vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while the Symetra Tour, the official development and qualifying tour of the LPGA, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. Additionally, LPGA Professionals directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The LPGA demonstrates its dedication to the development of the game through The LPGA Foundation. Since 1991, this charitable organization has been committed to empowering and supporting girls and women through developmental and humanitarian golf initiatives, such as LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the LPGA Women’s Network and the LPGA Amateur Golf Association. Follow the LPGA on its television home, Golf Channel, and on the web via www.LPGA.com. Join the social conversation at www.facebook.com/lpga, www.twitter.com/lpga and www.youtube.com/lpgavideo, and on Instagram at @lpga_tour.

Monday, September 14, 2020

JUNIOR CLUB ROLLS OUT TODAY

PBA Junior Club Rolls Out Today for Youth Bowlers All-New Junior Club Available for Girls and Boys Under Age 17 with Dreams of Competing in the PBA New York, NY – The Professional Bowlers Association is proud to announce the launch of PBA Jr., a new club exclusively for youth bowlers that will encourage and support their participation in the sport as they begin their journey to become a professional. Youth bowlers under age 17 can sign up today for the PBA Jr. Club in one of two tiers - PBA Jr. Basic Tier or PBA Jr. Premium Tier. Each tier offers discounted entry fees into PBA Jr. regional tournaments, early access to PBA Tour events, merchandise, and much more. PBA Jr. Basic Tier - $39.95 annual fee Discounted entry fees into PBA Jr. regional tournaments Official PBA Jr. Bag Tag Exclusive PBA Jr. merchandise kit including official PBA bowling towel, water bottle and hat Early access to PBA Tour event tickets and free upgrades on tickets purchased *BowlerX.com discounts: 10% off orders with free shipping 20% discount to annual FloBowling subscription for new subscribers Annual free game voucher at any Bowlero Corp center PBA Jr. Club Premium Tier - $89.98 annual fee Official PBA Jr. High 5 customized jersey Discounted entry fees into PBA Jr. regional tournaments Official PBA Jr. Bag Tag Exclusive PBA Jr. merchandise kit including official PBA bowling towel, water bottle and hat Early access to PBA Tour event tickets and free upgrades on tickets purchased *BowlerX.com discounts: 10% off orders with free shipping Free download of PBA Pro Bowling console game (available for Xbox One, Steam, Nintendo Switch or PS4) 20% discount to annual FloBowling subscription for new subscribers Annual free game voucher at any Bowlero Corp center The PBA Jr. Club will also offer youth bowlers the opportunity to compete like a professional in PBA Jr. tournaments while bowling for a chance to win SMART scholarships. Tournaments, including the PBA Jr. National Championship, will be announced at a later date. With the success of the inaugural PBA Jr. National Championship Regionals and efforts to advance the sport of bowling at every level, the PBA Jr. Club is one of many opportunities for youth bowlers to get a head start before entering PBA Tour level competition. For additional information and to sign up for the PBA Jr. Club, visit pba.com/junior. *BowlerX.com discounts – some exclusions apply. No discount allowed on items protected by manufacturer pricing policies and on existing sale items. About the PBA The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated to the sport of bowling and its professional competition, with thousands of members and millions of fans throughout the world. The PBA plays host to bowling’s biggest tournaments from the Go Bowling! PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour, and PBA50 Tour. In 2019, the PBA was acquired by Bowlero Corporation, the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling entertainment centers with more than 300 locations throughout North America. For more information, please visit PBA.com.