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Bob Toski visited the course on October 25th, and Carl Vigeland and Pro Dave Twohig had a couple of photo opportunities with the legendary golf professional and instructor.  Originally from Haydenville, Massachusetts, Bob now  lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Visit Bob Toski’s instructional web site Touch of Toski.

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2016 Novemberfest II Results Posted November 6, 2016

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November 5, 2016 Novemberfest II Gross Ferriter Chris
4 Ball Best 2 Garbacik Ed 135
Wilson Joe
Catto Alistair
Rogers Andy
Bagge Kevin 138
Kumpulanian Justin
St Laurent Kevin
Kamansky Chris
Gold Jeff 141
Hassenfratz George
Thomas Jim
Net Pelchat Bryan
Kielb Alex 128
Kielb Wally
Torpey Paul
Lasek John
Storey Bob 131
Calvanese Glenn
Ross Ken
Worthley Brad
Dowd Bill 132
Dowd Aaron
Hartbarger Mike

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2016 Novemberfest I Results Posted October 31, 2016

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October 29 & 30, 2016 Novemberfest Gross Lentner Mike 65-68=133
2 Ball Scramble/ Mercer Nate
2 Ball Best Ball
Yarrows Dennis 64-70=134
Rainville Bob
Morgan Jesse 66-71=137
Bullock Chad
Net O’Brien Matt 63-66=129
Lafleur Dave
Wood Brian 64-66=130
Berry Craig
Lussier Sam 60-71=131
Lussier Adam
Gold Jeff 63-68=131
Thomas Jim
Young Rich 67-64=131
Wonseski Tony
Out of Money Gross Rogers Andy 68
Moody Sam
Net Wardwell Bill 64
Yetter Chuck
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2016 Turkey Shoot Results Posted October 23, 2016

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On a very windy Sunday October 23rd, Adam Lussier handled the conditions rather nicely and won the Turkey Shoot tournament.

October 23, 2016 Turkey Shoot Gross Lussier Adam 76
Net DeLue Larry 68
Hunt Jim 70
Cody Jon 74
3 Ball Best Ball Net Hunt Jim
DeLue Larry 61
Tansey Gene
Cody Jon
Gillis Mike 63
Hunter John

 

And we have Winslow Renderer doing his best Elmer Fudd imitation during the Turkey Shoot golf event!
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Terrrrific! That was Jack Shea’s response each time I walked into the Pro Shop and asked how he was doing. Terrific also describes the wonderful day that more than 50 golfers had on Sat. Oct. 15 while playing in the inaugural 2016 Jack Shea Memorial Scholarship Scramble.

Teams of all configurations – 4, 5, 6 players, members and non-members, all women, all men and mixed – challenged the course under increasingly beautiful skies. Afterward, we enjoyed a barbecue which included some of Jack’s favorite Carl Teschke dishes: coleslaw, potato salad, and of course, brownies.  Jack’s niece, Shawn Durocher, and his sister, Kathleen Weatherwax, were able to join us for the afternoon.  Kathleen drew the name of Susan Plante in the 50/50 raffle, and in the spirit of the day, Susan contributed her winnings to the scholarship fund.  In total, more than $1,000 were raised to support the mission of the Jack Shea Memorial Scholarship, i.e., provide monies to junior golfers to participate in the Golf for Kids program and junior memberships.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank everyone who helped organize and who participated in this very special event. It was our pleasure and honor to know and work with Jack and we look forward to the 2017 Jack Shea Memorial Scholarship Scramble.  I’m sure it will be terrrrific!

Thanks to all,

Jean Gowdey

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Three generations in the clubhouse: Jack’s great niece, Christina Durocher, his niece Shawn Durocher, and his sister, Kathleen Weatherwax.

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Scoreboard from the scramble:

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Memory board created by Jack’s great nieces:

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2016 Octoberfest Weekend Results Posted October 11, 2016

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During some interesting weather conditions on Sat Oct 8 (fog early AM) and Sun Oct 9 (steady rain), Jay and Jesse Morgan won the Octoberfest tournament.

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October 9, 2016 Octoberfest Gross Morgan Jay 61-68=129
2 Ball Scramble/ Morgan Jesse
2 Ball Best Ball
Net Yarrows Dennis 66-66=132
Renderer Winslow
October 9, 2016 2 Ball Best Ball Gross Morgan Jay 68
Morgan Jesse
Net Yarrows Dennis 66
Renderer Winslow
Kamansky Chris 69
Hassenfratz George
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In Memory of Pete Bleau Posted October 5, 2016

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Surrounded by loved ones, Peter H. Bleau died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

He was born in Ludlow to Henry R. and Elsie Ann Madden Bleau, who preceded him in death. Peter grew up and attended schools in Belchertown. He served proudly in the U.S. Army in Germany and was a lifetime member of the Three Rivers Amvets.

Following an accident in 2003, Peter lived courageously, and to the fullness of his abilities, as a quadriplegic. He was a kind, smart, caring man whose bright blue eyes, winning smile, and warm sense of humor brought him many dear friends. He was always ready to speak up for those less able.

Peter will be missed by many, but most deeply by his son Trevor Bleau (with wife Chantel and their children Bryan, Deryk and Whitney) and by Mary Weidensaul, Peter’s best friend, faithful loving partner and devoted caregiver.

Peter also leaves behind his siblings: Linda Bleau Pilsworth (and “ever-lovin’ brother-in-law” John) of Montana, Richard Bleau (Carol) of North Carolina and Michael Bleau of Connecticut.

Golf was Peter’s passion and he was a longtime member of Amherst Golf Club, where he is remembered as the “Super Sub” who helped Amherst win their first Amherst Cup. Pete Bleau’s Birthday Scramble became a popular annual event in July at the club.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the West Roxbury VA Spinal Cord Injury SCI Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132. For more information please visit www.beersandstory.com.

MUST READ – THANK YOU note to all of Peter Bleau’s friends at the Amherst Golf Club – from Mary Weidensaul

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2016 Amherst 2-Ball Open Results Posted October 3, 2016

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The Amherst 2-Ball Open, an 18-hole best ball event, was played on Saturday Oct 1st and Sunday Oct 2nd. The teams of Jay Morgan & Glenn Allan tied Kim Mertes & Jack Neves for the winning gross score of 67.

October 2, 2016 Amherst 2 Ball Open Gross Allan Glenn 67
Morgan Jay
Mertes Kim 67
Neves Jack
Rogers Andy 68
Dastoli Andy
Alminas Al 68
Alminas Peter
Net Hassenfratz George 61
Kamansky Chris
Allan Glenn 61
Morgan Jay
O’Brien Matt 63
Pelchat Bryan
Worthley Brad 63
Hartbarger Mike
Lussier Adam 65
Gladu Jeff
George Doug 65
Jendza John

Complete Results:

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2016 Amherst Cup Photos Posted September 29, 2016

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DAY 2 – Hickory Ridge Golf Club

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The 2016 Amherst Golf team retains the Amherst Cup from Hickory Ridge. From L to R, Don Hodgkins, Doug George, Jay Jesse Morgan, Winslow Renderer, Pro Dave Twohig, George Hassenfratz, Adam Lussier, Matt Ahmed, Pat Kelley, and Bryan Pelchat. Missing are Jeff Gold, Gene Klos and Paul Torpey.

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Day 1 – Amherst Golf Club

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Results of Amherst Cup – Day 1 – Hickory Ridge at Amherst

Amherst Sat.Sept.24th Hickory Ridge Sat.Sept.24th
Team Total Team Total
Gene Klos 1/2 Kelly Slough 2 1/2
Jay Morgan Nick Stern
Matt Ahmed 0 Tom Los 3
Winslow Renderer Mike Clancy
Adam Lussier 3 Sam Moody 0
Don Hodgkins John Broderick
Jeff Gold 1 1/2 Dave Blanchette 1 1/2
Doug George 2 1/2 Steve Bruscoe 1/2
Pat Kelley 1 John Collura 2
Bryan Pelchat 3 Jim Tudryn 0
Georg Hassenfratz 3 Jeff Catlin 0
Paul Torpey 3 Paul Wanat 0
Sat. Total 17 1/2 Sat. Total 9 1/2

Results of Amherst Cup – Day 2 – Amherst at Hickory Ridge – Finals

Amherst Sun.Sept.25th Hickory Ridge Sun.Sept.25th
Team Total Team Total
Paul Torpey 3 Paul Wanat 0
George Hassenfratz Jeff Catlin
Pat Kelley 1 John Collura 2
Bryan Pelchat Jim Tudryn
Doug George 0 Steve Bruscoe 3
Jeff Gold Dave Blanchette
Don Hodgkins 2 John Broderick 1
Adam Lussier 2 1/2 Sam Moody 1/2
Winslow Renderer 1 Mike Clancy 2
Matt Ahmed 1/2 Tom Los 2 1/2
Jay Morgan 1 Nick Stern 2
Gene Klos 0 Kelly Slough 3
Sun. Total 11 Sun. Total 16
Sat. Total 17 1/2 Sat. Total 9 1/2
Final Total 28 1/2 Final Total 25 1/2