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.

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

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

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.

Complete Results:

DAY 2 – Hickory Ridge Golf Club

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.

Day 1 – Amherst Golf Club

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

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

Paul Torpey and Brad Worthley won the Old Member/New Member tournament on September 18th, with a gross of 68.  The round was highlighted by the fact that Paul Torpey shot his age with a score of 72 . . . congratulations on that achievement Paul!

The Women’s Over 50 tournament was played on Sept. 11th.  The net event put Jean Gowdey in the winner’s circle.

September 11, 2016	Women’s Over 50	Net	Gowdey Jean	33
			Christopherson Claire	34
	4 Ball Best Ball Net	Net	Morgan Michelle
			Rider Sheila	27
			Kodis Pat
			Kamanasky Trish

The Hadley Open was played the weekend of Sept. 10/11th.  Honors for the 2-Ball Best Ball were split by the teams of Jay and Jesse Morgan and Bruce White and Sam Moody.  Bryan Pelchat won the Individual Stroke Play portion of the Hadley Open (Hadley residents only), with Dave Farnham taking the net portion.

September 10, 2016	Hadley Open
	Individual Stroke Play	Gross	Pelchat Bryan	79
		Net	Farnham Dave	71
January 3, 1900	Hadley Open
	2 Ball Best Ball	Gross	Morgan Jay	66
			Morgan Jesse
			White Bruce	66
			Moody Sam
			Gold Jeff	67
			Thomas Jim
		Net	Worthley Brad	61
			Dowd Bill
			Parham Charlie	61
			Jemsek Jack
			Dowd Bill	63
			Brown Jeff
			Rogers Andy	63
			Wanat Paul

Here are a few photos from the Junior Golf Championship played over Labor Day weekend.