Susan Plante took the 2015 Special Cup that was played on June 13th, with a Net score of 71.  Ginny Daniels was second with a Net of 74, and Marie Appleby 3rd with a Net 75.

Susan Plante – 2015 Special Cup winner

Veteran Radio and TV sportscaster Scott Coen is lending his talents in promoting play and new membership at Amherst Golf Club.   You should see him on the course for the Men’s Round-Robin Tuesday League, so give him a warm welcome.

When he’s not playing golf, he’s conducting radio campaigns for several WMass stations, including 93.9 The River and 96.3 WHMP.

Here’s his June 2015 promotion for Amherst Golf Club – listen for it on your morning drive!  

Information on upcoming tournaments and results of some recent tournaments are provided below.  Kid’s programs are also ramping up.  Check-in with Pro Dave Twohig at the Pro Shop.

2015 SENIOR’S CHAMPIONSHIP

The Seniors Championship was played Sunday June 7th, along with a 4-Ball event.   Steve Hallquist took top honors and the Shumway Trophy with a Gross score of 72.  Sean Cleary split the Rocking Chair Trophy with Steve, both having a Net score of 67.  Sam Lussier took the Kuzmiski Trophy with a Gross score of 83, and Bob Blanchette took the Roy Gage M&M Trophy with a Net score of 69.  Complete results for the 2015 Senior’s Championship and 4-Ball Event are found here.

Congratulations to Bob Blanchette – the Roy Gage Trophy winner!

JAGERMEISTER “REMEMBERING JAMIE”

The results for the Jagermeister event played on Saturday June 6th are posted here.  A photo gallery of the event will be forthcoming!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

The Women’s Special Cup is coming up Jun 13th.

The Steamboat Classic Member-Guest is also around the corner on June 26, 27 and 28th, and is one of the larger social outings for the club, with a banquet featured the evening of  Saturday the 28th.  Please make plans to find a guest to play in this marquis event for the club, or make plans to attend the dinner.   A detailed flyer for the event is here.

Call Dave Twohig at 256-6894 for details for these and other upcoming tournaments.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS

The schedule for Speed Golf for Kids and Golf Sessions for Kids is out now . . . check in with Dave if you have any questions.

IN MEMORIAM :  GEORGE RICHASON CELEBRATION

There will be a gathering to honor the memory of George Richason who passed away on April 14th.  George was the oldest member of the club.  The event will be held at the Club on June 13th from 4:30 until 6:30 PM.  Plan on attending and sharing your favorite memories of George.

The Jagermeister “Remembering Jamie” scramble event was played on Saturday June 6, 2015 with a three way tie for first with a Gross score of 30:

Jeff Edwards, Laurie Edwards, Curt Marion, Chuck Ramsey, Ben Hatch
JP Mullins, Jonny Elkins, John Kuzmeski, Kevin Kuzmeski
Chris Kamansky, Jim Thomas, Ed Kamansky, Dave Slovin

Complete results are as follows:

 Photo Gallery

The 2015 Senior’s Championship was played on Sunday June 7th.  The winners are as follows:

Shumway Trophy (over 50 yr – Gross)
Steve Hallquist – 72

Rocking Chair (over 50 yr – Net)
Steve Hallquist – 67
Sean Cleary – 67

Kuzmiski Trophy (over 65 yr – Gross)
Sam Lussier – 83

Roy Gage M&M Trophy (over 65 yr – Net)
Bob Blanchette – 69

Bob Blanchette – 2015 Roy Gage M&M Trophy winner

The complete results are as follows:

A Four Ball was also played, with the following results:

Gross Winner
Jesse Morgan, Larry Delue, Rich Fay, Ken O’Brien – 68

Net Winner
Gene Klos, Blake Keedy, Ed Kamansky, Ahmed Yusuf – 60

Ken O’Brien 2015

The Ken O’Brien Biathlon event was played on Sunday May 31st.  The team of Winslow Renderer and Rich Faye took top honors with a net of 59.  The runner-up spot was shared by the following three teams with a net 60:  Ken O’Brien and Dick Simpson, Paul Appleby and Ed Putnam, and Donny Hodgkins and Gene Klos.  The format of the event was a scramble for the front nine and best ball for the back nine.  The complete results are shown below:

2015-05-31 Ken O’Brien Biathlon Results

Here’s Ken swinging, courtesy of Club Historian Jack Shea.

Jean Gowdey: Founder’s Cup Champion 2015

The 2015 Founder’s Cup was played on Saturday May 30th with Jean Gowdey taking honors this year with a net 72. Susan Plante and Marie Appleby tied for the runner-up with a net 75.

Founder’s Cup Runners-Up: Marie Appleby and Susan Plante

The results for the event are as follows:

2015 Founders Cup results

The field for this 20+ year event is provided below.

Founder’s Cup field (from L to R): Claire Christopherson, Susan Plante, Anne Gowdey, Marie Appleby, Jean Gowdey, Jen Ayre, Michelle Morgan, Rosie Klaes, and Ellen Hayes

Past winners . . . in no particular order:

Former Founder’s Cup Champions (from L to R): Marie Appleby, Jean Kieser, Jen Ayre, Jean Gowdey, and Rosie Klaes

Marie Appleby: Founder’s Cup Champion 1991, 1994, 2007

Rosie Klaes: Founder’s Cup Champion 2014

Ann Kieser: Founder’s Cup Champion 2013

Jen Ayre: Founder’s Cup Champion 2010 and 2012

Photos courtesy of Club Historian Jack Shea

Information on upcoming tournaments and results of some recent tournaments are provided below.  Kid’s programs are also ramping up.  Check-in with Pro Dave Twohig at the Pro Shop.

DICK GARBER MEMORIAL RESULTS

The Dick Garber Memorial team match play event was played this past weekend, with two 6-team divisions.  Sam Lussier and Adam Lussier won the 1st division (Leaman), while Winslow Renderer and Rich Fay won the 2nd division (Cutler).   Complete results for the 2015 Garber Event are found here.

Congratulations Sam and Adam, and Winslow and Rich!

The 2015 Garber Memorial champs – Sam and Adam Lussier, with Pro Dave Twohig a.k.a. the boys in blue!

MEMORIAL DAY and MAY 30th and 31st WEEKEND TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Several tournaments were played on Memorial Day, the marquis event being the Women’s Memorial, which was won by Joan Schaeffer with a Net score of 32.

The results for the Best Ball events played on Memorial Day are here.

The women’s Founders Cup was played May 30th and Jean Gowdey was the winner with a net 72.  More details on the event including photos of past winners are here.

The 2015 Founders Cup field (from L to R): Claire Christopherson, Susan Plante, Anne Gowdey, Marie Appleby, Jean Gowdey, Jen Ayre, Michelle Morgan, Rosie Klaes, and Ellen Hayes. Photo courtesy of Jack Shea.

The Ken O’Brien Biathlon was played May 31st, and Winslow Renderer and Rich Fay were the victors with a net 59.  Complete results are here.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

The Women’s Special Cup is coming up Jun 13th, and the Men’s Senior Championship is June 7th.  The family-friendly Jagermeister “Remembering Jamie” scramble is Saturday June 6th with a 2:10 PM shotgun start.  A flyer for the event is provided here.

The Steamboat Classic Member-Guest is also around the corner on June 26, 27 and 28th, and is one of the larger social outings for the club, with a banquet featured the evening of  Saturday the 28th.  Please make plans to find a guest to play in this marquis event for the club, or make plans to attend the dinner.   A detailed flyer for the event is here.

Call Dave Twohig at 256-6894 for details for these and other upcoming tournaments.

JUNIOR PROGRAMS

The schedule for Speed Golf for Kids and Golf Camp for Kids is out now . . . check in with Dave if you have any questions.

IN MEMORIAM :  GEORGE RICHASON CELEBRATION

There will be a gathering to honor the memory of George Richason who passed away on April 14th.  George was the oldest member of the club.  The event will be held at the Club on June 13th from 4:30 until 6:30 PM.  Plan on attending and sharing your favorite memories of George.

The Women’s Memorial was played May 25, 2015 and Joan Schaeffer was the victor with a Net score of 32. Congratulations Joan!

A 3-Ball Best Ball was also played, with the top teams and Net scores provided below:

Everden Sue – 30
Godfrey Mary
Hayes Ellen

Appleby Marie – 31
Plante Susan
Kamansky Trish

Shannon Laurie – 31
Schaeffer Joan
Wentworth Sandy

In the morning a 4 Ball Best Ball was played, with the winning team provided below:

Gold Jeff – 60
Worthley Brad
Levy Barry
O,Brien Ken