Category — Greater Cleveland Skins Game
2009 Cleveland Shoot-Out Starting Times
by John Niedzialek | September 5, 2009 No Comments
Groupings and Starting Times for the 2009 Greater Cleveland Shoot-Out, an 18-hole individual stroke play event for the players of the Greater Cleveland Skins Game series, to be held at Chardon Lakes Golf Course starting at High Noon on Labor Day Monday, September 7th. $1,700 in prizes sponsored by Steve Sports, Inc and Blonde John Ticket Sales. Watch Northeast Ohio Golf for results! [Read more →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 20
by John Niedzialek | September 3, 2009 No Comments
Mike Angie did not waste any time Thursday at Powderhorn, making birdie at the difficult 430-yard par-4 1st hole to capture half the skins pot.
Angie’s out-of-the-gate skin of $138.00 takes him over the magic $1,000 mark for the season and extends his lead on Steve Blackburn Jr. and the rest of the pack. Angie is tied at the top for the most skins and the most pin shots won on the season. [Read more →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 19
by John Niedzialek | August 27, 2009 No Comments
The “Hilltoppers” came to play Thursday, as Scott Mackar and Dave Sotka of Chardon took the skins pot at Fowlers Mill Golf Club.
Mackar birdied the tough par-4 15th hole, and Sotka followed it with a birdie on the par-4 16th. The skins were worth $138 each. [Read more →]
2009 Cleveland Shoot-Out Announced
by John Niedzialek | August 25, 2009 No Comments
The Greater Cleveland Skins Game is pleased to announce that its 2009 Greater Cleveland Shoot-Out will be held on Labor Day Monday, September 7 at Chardon Lakes Golf Course. This will be the first time this 18-hole stroke play event will be held at Chardon Lakes.
The $750 first place prize is guaranteed courtesy of sponsors Steve’s Sports and Blonde John’s Tickets, to allow amateurs to “play like the pros for a day” in this unique event started by Ed Tresger at Fairway Pines Golf Course almost 20 years ago. [Read more →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 18
by John Niedzialek | August 21, 2009 No Comments
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 →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 17
by John Niedzialek | August 14, 2009 No Comments
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 →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 16
by John Niedzialek | August 7, 2009 No Comments
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 →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 15
by John Niedzialek | July 31, 2009 No Comments
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 →]
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 14
by John Niedzialek | July 23, 2009 No Comments
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 |
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 13
by John Niedzialek | July 16, 2009 No Comments
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 |
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 12 Results
by John Niedzialek | July 10, 2009 No Comments
“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 |
Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 11 Results
by John Niedzialek | July 3, 2009 No Comments
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 |
