The Freemans Journal - Cooperstowns Newspaper Since 1808: Medical Coaches Wins Tournament As Friends of Bassett Nets $100,000

The Freeman's Journal - Cooperstown's Newspaper Snce 1808

Sunday, July 13, 2008

COOPERSTOWN

The Medical Coaches’ team was low-net at the 11th annual Key- Bank/Bassett Invitational, but the big winner again was the Friends of Bassett, which netted nearly $100,000. After a barbecue lunch, 144 golfers teed up May 27 to play 18 holes. Later, golfers and guests gathered in The Otesaga’s ballroom for a cocktail reception and buffet, and presentation of awards.

LOW-NET WINNERS: First, Medical Coaches, Len Marsh, Shane Marsh, Matt Sohns, Bill VanDewark; second, Plumbers & Pipefi tters Local 112, Doug McMaster, John Pichura, Jim Rounds, Sylvy Yovchinecz; third, Middleburgh Telephone, James Becker, Jason Becker, Steve Cole and Glen McCarthy; fourth, Buffalo Hospital Supply, Matt Ferlito, Bill Steiner, Tom Terry, Jeff Van Buren.
LOW-GROSS WINNERS: First, Rueckert Advertising Public Relations LLC, Paolo Grandjacquette, Chris Rueckert, Dean Rueckert, Jim Ryan; second, the Daily Star, Jeff Leach, Bob Marino, Bill Reeves, Mike Waffl e. Also, Dwight Packard, straightest drive; John Pennisi, closest-to-pin; Connie Jastremski, longest drive (women), and Craig Jasenki, longest drive (men). The organizing committee this year was Jim Empie, Roger MacMillan, Don Pollock, Bob Schlather and Dan Spooner.

TOP GOLFERS AT LWGA TOURNEY

Low-Net Team (61) at the LWGA Member- Guest Tournament Tuesday, July 15, were Kay Frank, right, and LWGA President Carol Steigelman. Next to them are the low-gross team
(82) , Judy Mowery, left, and Liz Darling. Next to them are the organizing committee, from left, Lee Stockwell, Dottie Gebbia and Donna Thompson. The tourney raised $1,000 for Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. In July 8 play, Liz Darling and Barbara Lasher were low gross (89); Martha Vaules and Pat Grillo, low net (62).

Labels: 07-18-08, Friends of Bassett, Golf, LWGA, Sports