Category — Greater Cleveland Skins Game
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 18
Stormy skies and a rain-shortened event made for a small field on Thursday at Quail Hollow. But Steve Blackburn Jr. made a charge up the leaderboard by capturing the only skin and a pin shot at the Weiskopf Course.
The field played six holes before the skies unloaded. Three holes were birdied, but two of those birdies were canceled on holes 1 and 6. [Read more →]
August 21, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 17
The birdies were flying at Pleasant Hills on Thursday, as six of the nine holes were birdied on the night. Newcomer Scott Mackar and Rob Shustrich were the two players who found their way to the pay window with skins worth $135.00 each: Mackar birdied the par-3 5th hole and Shustrich birdied the par-4 7th hole.
But Mackar was the big winner on the evening, as he also took two pin shots on holes five and eight worth $30 each. [Read more →]
August 14, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 16
Mike Angie birdied the par-4 first hole (#10) at Chardon Lakes on Thursday, grabbing a skin worth $83.33 and extending his season-long lead in the 2009 Greater Cleveland Skins Game series.
But the big winner of the evening was Paul Kish of Painesville Township, who came alive by capturing two skins and a pin shot. Kish birdied the 210-yard par-3 14th hole by draining a 15-foot putt after earning the pin shot worth $38.50. Kish then birdied the par-4 15th hole to capture another skin, making a big climb up the leaderboard with $205.16 on the night. [Read more →]
August 7, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 15
It took perennial favorite Mark Foss of Mayfield Heights 15 weeks to finally get a skin in the 2009 Greater Cleveland Skins game — and he broke through in a big way with an eagle on a par four.
Foss eagled the par-4 18th hole at Powderhorn Golf Course Thursday with a driver and 12-foot putt, taking home a $160 skin. Foss also bagged the pin shot on the 14th hole for another $49. [Read more →]
July 31, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 14
An all-day rain did not stop the Greater Cleveland Skins Game players from an enjoyable night at Madison Country Club. At 5 p.m., the skies cleared and the competition began.
Rob Shustrich of Wyndham captured the only skin of the night on the par-4 second hole, worth $207. Only two holes were birdied on the course, and nobody could birdie the pair of relatively easy par fives.
Dave Sotka captured the pin shot on the 4th hole, and Sam Corabi staked a shot at the tough 215 yard ninth hole but missed the putt. The pin shots were worth $31.50 each.
Mike Angie still holds the top spot on the leaderboard of the Greater Cleveland Skins game after Week 14.
Next week Thursday, the skins game travels to Powderhorn GC in Madison at 5 pm; the course is in great shape and players can enjoy the special $13 riding and $6 walking green fee rate!
GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD: WEEK 14
| Player Name | Total | Skins | Skins $ | Pins | Pins $ |
| Mike Angie | $858.00 | 3 | $745.00 | 2 | $113.00 |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $855.16 | 4 | $694.16 | 3 | $161.00 |
| Rob Schustrich | $530.00 | 3 | $495.00 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 | 2 | $391.00 | 2 | $59.50 |
| Steve Blackburn Sr | $397.00 | 2 | $397.00 | ||
| George Martin | $388.66 | 2 | $280.16 | 2 | $108.50 |
| Joe Tasca | $388.50 | 3 | $336.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Dave Sotka | $315.50 | 1 | $138.00 | 4 | $177.50 |
| Gary Zehe | $285.16 | 2 | $197.66 | 2 | $87.50 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 | 1 | $92.00 | 4 | $171.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 | 2 | $207.00 | ||
| Sam Corabi | $156.50 | 1 | $75.00 | 2 | $81.50 |
| Geoff Nicely | $122.66 | 1 | $122.66 | ||
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 | 1 | $76.66 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 | 1 | $103.50 | ||
| Tom Evans | $98.00 | 1 | $98.00 | ||
| Brian McCullough | $98.00 | 1 | $98.00 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 | 1 | $76.66 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 | 1 | $63.00 | ||
| Mark Foss | $59.50 | 2 | $59.50 | ||
| Jarrod Dixon | $50.00 | 1 | $50.00 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 | 1 | $45.50 | ||
| Tim Linnnich | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | ||
| Anthony Marinelli | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 |
July 23, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 13
Mike Angie rocketed to the top of the Greater Cleveland Skins Game leaderboard on Thursday at Quail Hollow by capturing the entire skins pot and a pin shot!
Every hole at Quail Hollow’s Weiskopf Course was birdied Thursday by the 20 players participating, but Angie’s solo birdies on the par-4 4th hole and the par-3 7th hole held up, giving him both skins for the night. Angie also took the pin shot on the 7th hole.
Angie’s big night netted him a cool $450 and put him a few dollars up in the season-long lead and the chase for the Thompson Cup. Steve Blackburn Jr. had a comfortable lead going into the night, but that changed with Angie’s sweep.
The other pin shot winners were Gary Zehe on the 5th, Sam Corabi on the 2nd, and Jarrod Dixon on the 9th, worth $50 each.
Next week, the Greater Cleveland Skins Game moves to a new venue: Madison Country Club, staring at 5pm. A special $25.00 greens fee will be featured; should be a great evening.
Finally, players are reminded that in order to participate in the “prize enhanced” Greater Cleveland Shoot-Out stroke play tournament on Labor Day Monday, they must participate in five of the weekly skins game events this season. (Past Champions must play in three or more events.) Plan your attendance now to avoid getting shut out!
2009 Greater Cleveland Skins Game Leaderboard: Week 13
| Player Name | Total | Skins | Skins $ | Pins | Pins $ |
| Mike Angie | $858.00 | 3 | $745.00 | 2 | $113.00 |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $855.16 | 4 | $694.16 | 3 | $161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 | 2 | $391.00 | 2 | $59.50 |
| Steve Blackburn Sr | $397.00 | 2 | $397.00 | ||
| George Martin | $388.66 | 2 | $280.16 | 2 | $108.50 |
| Joe Tasca | $388.50 | 3 | $336.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Rob Schustrich | $323.00 | 2 | $288.00 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Gary Zehe | $285.16 | 2 | $197.66 | 2 | $87.50 |
| Dave Sotka | $284.00 | 1 | $138.00 | 3 | $146.00 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 | 1 | $92.00 | 4 | $171.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 | 2 | $207.00 | ||
| Sam Corabi | $125.00 | 1 | $75.00 | 1 | $50.00 |
| Geoff Nicely | $122.66 | 1 | $122.66 | ||
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 | 1 | $76.66 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 | 1 | $103.50 | ||
| Tom Evans | $98.00 | 1 | $98.00 | ||
| Brian McCullough | $98.00 | 1 | $98.00 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 | 1 | $76.66 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 | 1 | $63.00 | ||
| Mark Foss | $59.50 | 2 | $59.50 | ||
| Jarrod Dixon | $50.00 | 1 | $50.00 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 | 1 | $45.50 | ||
| Tim Linnnich | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | ||
| Anthony Marinelli | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 |
July 16, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 12 Results
“Double Down Thursday” at the Greater Cleveland Skins game provided an early Christmas present to the Blackburn family: Steve Jr. and Steve Sr. captured the entire skins pot, with each skin worth $322.
The stakes were doubled at this midseason event. Steve Sr. birdied the difficult par-4 10th hole at ThunderHill, while Steve Jr. had his birdie hold up at the easy par-5 12th hole.
After the round, the competitive Steve Sr. remarked, “My son has a lot of talent, but a lot more luck.”
Tom Evans won the pin shot on the 11th hole, and Brian McCullough captured the pin shot on the 16th hole. Pin shots were worth $98 each.
The big payday for Steve Blackburn Sr. rocketed him into the top 5 of the Greater Cleveland Skins Game and earned him an exemption into this year’s Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship, to be held in August at Sleepy Hollow in Brecksville. Steve Jr.’s big night extended his lead at the top of the 2009 Leaderboard.
The top five players from the 2009 mid-season leaderboard who earned exemptions into the Cleveland Am are: Steve Backburn Jr.; Eddie Neer; Mike Angie; Steve Blackburn Sr.; George Martin. (Martin edged out Joe Tasca by 16 cents on the leaderboard to gain the final spot!)
Next week Thursday, the Greater Cleveland Skins Game travels to Quail Hollow at 5p.m., at a $25 green fee rate. All amateur players are welcome to participate. See the remainder of the 2009 Cleveland Skins Game schedule here.
2009 CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD: WEEK 12
| Player Name | Total | Skins | Skins $ | Pins | Pins $ |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $855.16 | 4 | $694.16 | 3 | $161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 | 2 | $391.00 | 2 | $59.50 |
| Mike Angie | $408.00 | 1 | $345.00 | 1 | $63.00 |
| Steve Blackburn Sr | $397.00 | 2 | $397.00 | ||
| George Martin | $388.66 | 2 | $280.16 | 2 | $108.50 |
| Joe Tasca | $388.50 | 3 | $336.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Rob Schustrich | $323.00 | 2 | $288.00 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Dave Sotka | $284.00 | 1 | $138.00 | 3 | $146.00 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 | 1 | $92.00 | 4 | $171.50 |
| Gary Zehe | $235.16 | 2 | $197.66 | 1 | $37.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 | 2 | $207.00 | ||
| Geoff Nicely | $122.66 | 1 | $122.66 | ||
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 | 1 | $76.66 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 | 1 | $103.50 | ||
| Tom Evans | $98.00 | 1 | $98.00 | ||
| Brian McCullough | $98.00 | 1 | $98.00 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 | 1 | $76.66 | ||
| Sam Corabi | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 | 1 | $63.00 | ||
| Mark Foss | $59.50 | 2 | $59.50 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 | 1 | $45.50 | ||
| Tim Linnnich | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | ||
| Anthony Marinelli | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 |
July 10, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 11 Results
Under ominous skies, Powderhorn Golf Course in Madison yielded quite a few birdies on Thursday to the 16 player field.
But in the end it was old-timers night, as George Martin of Chardon, Geoff Nicely of Concord and Gary Zehe of Madison gave a few lessons to the youngsters by capturing all the skins.
Geoff Nicely birdied the par-4 third hole, draining a 18 footer for a skin. George Martin took the pin shot and the skin at the par-3 fifth hole with a 5-iron to 12 feet. And Gary Zehe chipped in at the tough 210 yard par-3 eighth hole. Skins were worth $122.66 each.
Dave Sotka took the other pin shot on the 8th hole for $56.
George Martin was the big winner on the night with $178.66. Martin now moves up into 4th place (by 16 cents!) on the Greater Cleveland Skins game leaderboard with just one more week left to try to earn an exemption into this year’s Greater Cleveland Amateur Championship. The top five on the leaderboard qualify after next week’s Double Down Event at Thunderhill, where the stakes are doubled to $60 but the green fees stay low at the $15 rate which includes the cart!
Please note that this Thursdays event at Thunderhill is only open to participants that have played two or more times in this year’s Greater Cleveland Skins Game. The Game starts at ThunderHill at 5pm.
GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD: WEEK 11
| Player Name | Total | Skins | Skins $ | Pins | Pins $ |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $533.16 | 3 | $372.16 | 3 | $161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 | 2 | $391.00 | 2 | $59.50 |
| Mike Angie | $408.00 | 1 | $345.00 | 1 | $63.00 |
| George Martin | $388.66 | 2 | $280.16 | 2 | $108.50 |
| Joe Tasca | $388.50 | 3 | $336.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Rob Schustrich | $323.00 | 2 | $288.00 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Dave Sotka | $284.00 | 1 | $138.00 | 3 | $146.00 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 | 1 | $92.00 | 4 | $171.50 |
| Gary Zehe | $235.16 | 2 | $197.66 | 1 | $37.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 | 2 | $207.00 | ||
| Geoff Nicely | $122.66 | 1 | $122.66 | ||
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 | 1 | $76.66 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 | 1 | $103.50 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 | 1 | $76.66 | ||
| Steve Blackburn Sr | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 | ||
| Sam Corabi | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 | 1 | $63.00 | ||
| Mark Foss | $59.50 | 2 | $59.50 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 | 1 | $45.50 | ||
| Tim Linnnich | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | ||
| Anthony Marinelli | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 |
July 3, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 10 Results
Rob Shustrich took advantage of a rain-shortened Greater Cleveland Skins Game event at Wicked Wood this Thursday, earning the only skin of the night.
Shustrich birdied the par-3 third hole plus double-dipped with the pin shot there. He took home $150 for the skin and $35 for the pin shot, enough to move him into 5th place on the Greater Cleveland Skins Game Leaderboard.
Mark Foss grabbed the other pin shot on the 6th hole, also earning $35. Then the skies let loose with a down pour after that, and the game became a 6-hole event.
Moving into the fifth spot on the leaderboard is big for Shustrich, as there are only two more weeks before the mid-season mark, at which time the top 5 players earn exemptions into the 2009 Greater Cleveland Amateur Golf Championship at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Brecksville in August.
Next week the Greater Cleveland Skins Game moves to Powderhorn GC in Madison, where players can enjoy a great rate of $13 riding and $6.00 walking on a course that is typically in excellent condition. Please thank the course management for extending this great rate.
See the remaining 2009 season schedule here.
GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD: WEEK 10
| Player Name | Total |
Skins
|
Skins $ |
Pins
|
Pins $ |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $533.16 |
3
|
$372.16 |
3
|
$161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 |
2
|
$391.00 |
2
|
$59.50 |
| Mike Angie | $408.00 |
1
|
$345.00 |
1
|
$63.00 |
| Joe Tasca | $388.50 |
3
|
$336.00 |
1
|
$52.50 |
| Rob Schustrich | $323.00 |
2
|
$288.00 |
1
|
$35.00 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 |
1
|
$92.00 |
4
|
$171.50 |
| Dave Sotka | $228.00 |
1
|
$138.00 |
2
|
$90.00 |
| George Martin | $210.00 |
1
|
$157.50 |
1
|
$52.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 |
2
|
$207.00 | ||
| Gary Zehe | $112.50 |
1
|
$75.00 |
1
|
$37.50 |
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 |
1
|
$76.66 |
1
|
$35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 |
1
|
$103.50 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 |
1
|
$76.66 | ||
| Steve Blackburn Sr | $75.00 |
1
|
$75.00 | ||
| Sam Corabi | $75.00 |
1
|
$75.00 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 |
1
|
$63.00 | ||
| Mark Foss | $59.50 |
2
|
$59.50 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 |
1
|
$45.50 | ||
| Tim Linnnich | $37.50 |
1
|
$37.50 | ||
| Anthony Marinelli | $37.50 |
1
|
$37.50 |
June 25, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 9 Results
15 players tested Quail Hollow’s Weiskopf course on Thursday, and the wealth was spread around.
Steve Blackburn Sr. birdied the second hole to earn a skin, while Gary Zehe took a skin on the fifth. Sam Corabi’s birdie on the seventh was also good, as was Joe Tasca’s birdie at the ninth hole. Each skin was worth $75.00.
Pin shots were worth $37.50 and were won by Marinelli, Linnich, Zehe, and Sotka.
Next week the Greater Cleveland Skins Game moves to Wicked Woods Golf Club in Newbury, with play beginning at 5 p.m.
GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD: WEEK 9
| Player Name | Total | Skins | Skins $ | Pins | Pins $ |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $533.16 | 3 | $372.16 | 3 | $161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 | 2 | $391.00 | 2 | $59.50 |
| Mike Angie | $408.00 | 1 | $345.00 | 1 | $63.00 |
| Joe Tasca | $388.50 | 3 | $336.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 | 1 | $92.00 | 4 | $171.50 |
| Dave Sotka | $228.00 | 1 | $138.00 | 2 | $90.00 |
| George Martin | $210.00 | 1 | $157.50 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 | 2 | $207.00 | ||
| Rob Schustrich | $138.00 | 1 | $138.00 | ||
| Gary Zehe | $112.50 | 1 | $75.00 | 1 | $37.50 |
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 | 1 | $76.66 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 | 1 | $103.50 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 | 1 | $76.66 | ||
| Steve Blackburn Sr | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 | ||
| Sam Corabi | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 | 1 | $63.00 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 | 1 | $45.50 | ||
| Tim Linnnich | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | ||
| Anthony Marinelli | $37.50 | 1 | $37.50 | ||
| Mark Foss | $24.50 | 1 | $24.50 |
June 19, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 8 Results
Ten competitors played in the rain at Thunder Hill on Thursday, and a only a few birdies were made on the challenging and long gold tee course.
Jim Lebzelter from Ashtabula found his way onto the leaderboard by sticking his approach to 1-foot on the opening par four, walking away with a skin worth $76.66. He also hit it to 8-feet on the par-3 9th hole for a pin shot worth $35.00.
Paul Kasper birdied the long 440-yard 2nd hole and captured his first skin of the year as well.
Steve Blackburn Jr. extended his lead in an attempt to capture the Thompson Cup for a second staright year by making birdie on the par-5 4th hole.
Eddie Neer also cashed again with a pin shot on the 3rd hole to retain his second place spot on the leaderboard.
The Greater Cleveland Skins Game moves to Quail Hollow Country Club Thursday, June 18th starting at 5pm. Green fees will be $25.00. Please note the dress code of collared shirts and no jeans.
2009 Greater Cleveland Skins Game Leaderboard – Week 8
| Player Name | Total | Skins | Skins $ | Pins | Pins $ |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $533.16 | 3 | $372.16 | 3 | $161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $450.50 | 2 | $391.00 | 2 | $59.50 |
| Mike Angie | $408.00 | 1 | $345.00 | 1 | $63.00 |
| Joe Tasca | $313.50 | 2 | $261.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 | 1 | $92.00 | 4 | $171.50 |
| George Martin | $210.00 | 1 | $157.50 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 | 2 | $207.00 | ||
| Dave Sotka | $190.50 | 1 | $138.00 | 1 | $52.50 |
| Rob Schustrich | $138.00 | 1 | $138.00 | ||
| Jim Lebzelter | $111.66 | 1 | $76.66 | 1 | $35.00 |
| Paul Kish | $103.50 | 1 | $103.50 | ||
| Paul Kasper | $76.66 | 1 | $76.66 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 | 1 | $63.00 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 | 1 | $45.50 | ||
| Mark Foss | $24.50 | 1 | $24.50 |
June 12, 2009 No Comments
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 7 Results
The birdies were flying at Pleasant Hills on Thursday, but an eagle at the last captured the entire skins pot!
Mike Angie of Mayfield Heights eagled the par-5 18th hole and took home the only skin worth $345. Angie hit driver, 6 iron and then chipped in for eagle 3.
Angie’s big night moves him up to third place in the chase for the Thompson Cup. Angie is also now well positioned to gain an exemption into the Cleveland Amateur, as the top five on the year-long leaderboard at the mid-season point earn an exemption into the Championship.
Other winners on the night were Dave Sotka with the pin shot on #4 and John Niedzialek with the pin shot on #5. Pin shots paid $52.50 each.
Next week, the Greater Cleveland Skins Game travels to challenging Thunder Hill GC in Madison starting at 5p.m. The course management is providing participants with a great discount: a $15.00 green fee with cart included!
GREATER CLEVELAND SKINS GAME LEADERBOARD – WEEK 7
| Player Name | Total |
Skins
|
Skins $ |
Pins
|
Pins $ |
| Steve Blackburn Jr | $456.50 |
2
|
$295.50 |
3
|
$161.00 |
| Eddie Neer | $415.50 |
2
|
$391.00 |
1
|
$24.50 |
| Mike Angie | $408.00 |
1
|
$345.00 |
1
|
$63.00 |
| Joe Tasca | $313.50 |
2
|
$261.00 |
1
|
$52.50 |
| John Niedzialek | $263.50 |
1
|
$92.00 |
4
|
$171.50 |
| George Martin | $210.00 |
1
|
$157.50 |
1
|
$52.50 |
| Allen Freeman | $207.00 |
2
|
$207.00 | ||
| Dave Sotka | $190.50 |
1
|
$138.00 |
1
|
$52.50 |
| Rob Schustrich | $138.00 |
1
|
$138.00 | ||
| Paul Kish | $103.50 |
1
|
$103.50 | ||
| Josh Krause | $63.00 |
1
|
$63.00 | ||
| Russ Rybka | $45.50 |
1
|
$45.50 | ||
| Mark Foss | $24.50 |
1
|
$24.50 |
June 5, 2009 No Comments
