Posts from — May 2009

Defending champion Ross Beal of Uniontown overpowered Barberton Brookside with a bogey free 8-under par 64 on Sunday, and ran away with a seven-shot victory at the ADGA’s Medal Play Championship.

Beal carded four birdies and two eagles on Sunday for a two-day 36-hole total of 9-under par 135, easily winning the title for the second straight year.

Beal’s first eagle on Sunday came when he drove the dogleg left 325-yard third hole and sank the putt. His second eagle came on the 340-yard 16th hole when Ross sent is approach shot past the pin, spinning the ball back into the hole for a field shot.

Aaron Crewse finish in second place with a fine 2-under par 70 for a two day total of 142. Also of note, Bob Goulish had a hole-in-one for a skin on Saturday at Seven Hills.

The ADGA compliments both Seven Hills and Barberton Brookside on the excellent playing conditions of their respective golf courses.

FINAL RESULTS, 2009 ADGA STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Seven Hills GC & Barberton Brookside GC, May 30-31, 2009
[Prizes in merchandise at Chippewa GC]

Ross Beal        71-64  135         $450.00
Aaron Crewse        72-70   142        $350.00
Mike Simpson        72-73   145        $275.00
Anthony Yacovazzi    70-75   145        $275.00
Dave Oates        71-75   146        $175.00
Quinn Parker            76-70   146        $175.00   [Read more →]

Mark Borlin posted a solid 71 at Sugarbush Golf Club in Garrettsville on Sunday to win the Championship Golf Association stroke play event there by two shots over Brian Smith.

Borlin, Mark      71
Smith, Brian     73
Mintz, Mike     74
Selzer, Todd     74  [Read more →]

The team of Allen Freeman, Ryan Stefanski, Drew Thompson and Glyn Price posted a two shot victory at the Sleepy Hollow 4-Man Scramble Saturday, part of the Spring Tour from Cleveland Metroparks Golf.

Their 14-under par score was good for a 2-shot win over three teams at 12-under, in the 20 team event. Scores from teams that won prizes:

Allen Freeman, Ryan Stefanski, Glyn Price, Drew Thompson 57
Jeff Meagrow, Jeff Klominek, Matt Glovna, Brian Thompson 59
Kyle Krumlauf, Mark Bishop, Jason Bishop, Bob Jacob 59
Greg Sowa, Tim Boardman, Elio Fontana, Kevin Fenton 59
Mike Kracker, Dennis Heckathorn, Bob Ferencz, Bob Street 60

A field of just eight players found an opening between rain storms Thursday at Chardon Lakes to complete Week 6 of the 2009 Greater Cleveland Skins Game.

John Niedzialek of Concord, last year’s season-long runner-up, took both pin shots and won a skin on the 200-yard par-3 14th hole by draining his 10 foot putt for birdie. Niedzialek took home $148 on the night and moves up to fourth place in the chase for the Thompson Cup.

Eddie Neer continued his strong play, capturing the other skin on the par-5 17th hole. Skins were worth $92 each and pin shots paid $28 each.

Next week, the Greater Cleveland Skins Game moves to Pleasant Hills near Chardon starting at 4:30 pm where the greens are always in nice shape and the birdies should be flying.

Players are reminded that the top 5 on the leaderboard at mid-season will qualify for this year’s Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship, to be held at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Brecksville in August.

Also, one of Ohio’s best paying one-day events for amateurs, The Greater Cleveland Shoot-Out, again will be held on Labor Day this year. Remember, players must participate in five or more Thursday events to be eligible to enter, or be a past Champion and play in 3 or more Thursday events.

GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD: WEEK 6

The ADGA Board has modifed this year’s 54-Hole Stroke Play Tournament, reducing it to 36 holes and eliminating Monday’s final round. Groupings and Starting Times are posted below.

To make a late entry, visit the ADGA Registration Page or call the ADGA voicemail at (440) 848-8364 and leave a message.

ADGA 36 Hole Medal Play Groupings & Starting Times
Saturday at Seven Hills Country Club, Hartville
Sunday at Barberton Brookside Country Club, Barberton

9:00    Dave Marshall, Rob Loomis, Kevin Pruitt, Mychal Agarenzo
9:08    Danny Mosholder, Ryan Gaughan, Quinn Parker, Daniel Phillips
9:16    Dave Oates, Aaron Crewse, Dan Marr, Rich Slivinski
9:24    Tom Stack, Jim Tarter, Bob Goulish, Rob Schustrich
9:32    Chris Okeson, Nicholas Fiore, Mike Simpson, Aaron Czetli
9:40    Jim Cea, Brian Beebe, Dave Trier, Randy Skorman
9:48    Chris Slates, Ross Beal, Anthony Yacovazzi, Dave Pulk
9:56    OPEN
10:04    Joe Hedrick, Terry Swzast, John Kern, Tom Seever
10:12    Tommie Li, Mike Armour, Mark Thomas, Tim Davis

- The Greater Cleveland Skins Game heads to Chardon Lakes GC this Thursday at 5 p.m., details here;

- The Akron District Golf Association plays a 54 hole stroke play event at three different courses this Saturday through Monday, details here;

- Cleveland Metroparks Golf hosts a 4-Man Scramble at Sleepy Hollow GC in Brecksville this Saturday (sign up today!), details here;

- The Golf Galaxy Tour plays Fowlers Mill on Saturday in a 2-Man Better Ball Format, details here;

- The local qualifier for the ESPN 2-Man Championship comes to Quail Hollow GC in Concord this Sunday, May 31. Cost is $85/player and includes entry, greens fee with cart, and a tee gift. The winning teams from various local qualifiers play again at Quail in the regional in August, at a cost of $175/player. Those winners go to Las Vegas in October to play in the national finals at no additional cost, but flight/hotel is the player’s expense. To enter the local qualifier, call the Quail pro shop at 440-639-3810.

- The Championship Golf Association plays an individual stroke play event at Sugarbush GC in Garrettsville this Sunday, details here;

- The Joe Ungvary Sr. Memorial 2-Man Jumble is next week Saturday, June 6 at Good Park Golf Course in Akron. Six holes each of scramble, better ball and true alternate, with each six plus the overall total earning prizes (plus skins!). Entry fee is $110/man for all event pots, skins, golf and cart. To enter, call the Good Park pro shop at 330-864-0020.

- The 48th playing of the Ashland Am-Am Tournament takes place June 13th and 14th at the challenging Country Club of Ashland. The main event is played on Sunday in scratch 2-man better ball format with an optional cash skins game. PDF entry blank here.

- Also on June 14, pro Walt Robertson is hosting the first Highland 3-M Cash Scramble at Highland Park Golf Course. Teams of 3 amateurs or 1 pro and 2 ams will play for a $3,000 first place prize. Entry fee is $375 per team. Details via PDF entry blank here.

A number of other great competitive golf events throughout Northeast Ohio can be found on the Tournament Calendar…

Final Results, Championship Golf Association
Individual Stroke Play Event, Pine Hills GC, Hinkley
Sunday, May 24, 2009

Cebula, Tim      38 – 36 = 74
Predovic, Dan     39 – 36 = 75
Loomis, Rob     38 – 38 = 76
Foss, Mark  36 – 40 = 76    [Read more →]

Three teams tied at the top at 12-under par in the Blond John / Northeast Ohio Golf Thunder Hill 3-Man Scramble on Saturday.

But the big winners on the day were Aaron Czetli, Mike Simpson and Danny Sattl, as they nabbed one of those top places and one of the two skins on the day. Complete results below.

While it was a beautiful day for golf and the reduced greens fees offered by Thunder Hill for the tournament are most appreciated, the 7-hour pace and the bumpy greens are two issues that must be addressed. Northeast Ohio Golf will ensure future tournaments bearing its name meet competitive standards for the tournament players it serves.

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FINAL RESULTS, NEOHgolf.com / Blond John 3-Man Scramble
Thunder Hill Golf Club, Madison; 6,879 yards Par 72
Saturday, May 23, 2009

Aaron Czetli, Mike Simpson, Danny Sattl  60   $665;  SKIN #1
Mark Foss, Mike Angie, Phil Bojc  60  $665
J. Lebzelter, Dave Smith, Cory Smith  60  $665

Dave Sotka, Nick Anagnost, Jim Rose   61  $70;   SKIN #2
Eric Frischette, Mike Doan, Todd Craven   61   $70
Paul Kasper, Mike Meyers, Pat Albert  61  $70     [Read more →]

It was a night of the “double-dips” as 21 players competed at Quail Hollow Golf Club’s Devlin Course this Thursday in the Greater Cleveland Skins Game.

2008 Champion Steve Blackburn Jr. of Willowick moved to the top of this year’s leaderboard with a four birdie night, capturing a skin and a pin shot with a double-dip on the 155-yard par-3 fourth hole.

George Martin of Twinsburg made his 2009 Skins Game debut at Quail a worthwhile one, as he also double-dipped by picking up a skin with an eagle on the par-5 5th hole, and a pin shot on the par-3 ninth.

Finally, Joe Tasca of Concord picked up the last skin and pin shot combo on the 165-yard par-3 6th hole.

Each skin earned $157.50, while the pin shots were worth $52.50. Thus Blackburn Jr., Martin, and Tasca each took home $210 on the night.

Thanks to Quail Hollow Head Pro Olle Karlstrom and member Nick Cerri for hosting the Greater Cleveland Skins Game players at Quail Hollow.

Also, a schedule update was announced today, as the beautiful Madison Country Club has been added to the the Greater Cleveland Skins Game schedule for July 23, with a $25.00 greens fee rate.

Next Thursday, May 28th, the Skins game moves to Chardon Lakes Golf Course starting at 5 p.m. All amateur players are welcome.

2009 GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME STANDINGS – WEEK 5