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

The 2015 Dick Garber Memorial, Leaman Division winners – Sam Lussier and Adam Lussier, with Pro Dave Twohig

The team of Sam Lussier and Adam Lussier took honors in the top division (Leaman Division) in the 2015 Dick Garber Memorial tournament this Memorial Day weekend.  The team of Donny Hodgkins and Gene Klos took 2nd.

The Cutler Division was won by Winslow Renderer and Rich Fay, with Jim Worthley and Don Schabaker taking 2nd.

Rich Fay and Winslow Renderer take first in the Cutler Division at the 2015 Garber Memorial

The complete results are provided below:

2015 Dick Garber Memorial results

Beautiful view of the Berkshires from the No. 6 tee this weekend at the 2015 Dick Garber Memorial event

Signups are available for the 2-day Garber Memorial, which is a team best-ball match play event with 6-team divisions featuring five 9-hole matches played Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd & 24th.  Last year, Donny Hodgkins and Gene Klos took honors in the 1st division.  Complete results from last year’s event are posted here.

There is still room for teams to round out another 6-team division – so get a partner and sign-up with Dave at the Pro Shop or call 256-6894!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

The Women’s Founders Cup and Special Cup are coming up May 30th and Jun 13th, and the Men’s Senior Championship is June 7th.  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.

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

AMHERST 2-BALL OPENS RESULTS

The Amherst 2-Ball Open was played on May 15 and 16, 2015.  Alistair Catto and Jim Hosey took the honors with a Gross of 68.  Complete results are provided here.

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The Amherst 2-Ball Open was played on May 15 and 16, 2015.  Alistair Catto and Jim Hosey took the honors with a Gross of 68.   Those in the money are listed below:

GROSS
Catto Alistair 68
Hosey Jim

Morgan Jay 69
Morgan Jesse

Dowd Bill 69
Dowd Colin

Yarrows Dennis 69
Mike Lentner

NET
Frant Roger 63
Gold Jeff

Kelley Pat 64
Thomas Jim

Dowd Bill 64
Dowd Colin

DeLue Larry 65
Worthley Brad

The complete results:

2015 Amherst 2-Ball Open Results

Appleby Paul 65
Levy Barry

The Amherst 2-Ball Open runs in the AM on Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17.  Get a partner and play either or both days!  Last years results are posted here.

Signups are also available for the 2-day Garber Memorial.  The event is a team best-ball match play, with 6-team divisions featuring five 9-hole matches played Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd & 24th.  Last year, Donny Hodgkins and Gene Klos took honors in the 1st division.  Complete results from last year’s event are posted here.

Donny Hodgkins and Gene Klos – 2014 Garber Memorial

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

The May 10, 2015 New/Prospective Member Day presents an opportunity for members to invite guests to play at the club this Sunday for Free.  The Club will simply provide your guest with a Complimentary Pass for the day.  Since the Amherst Golf Club is a great place to play golf, we think the guests will certainly consider being members.

Leagues are just starting up, so it’s not too late for new members to sign-up and enjoy the member benefits:

• No Initiation fees to become a member,
• No Tee time needed, just come and play,
• There are many leagues to play in, including:
  • Women’s Leagues Tuesday Morning & Thursday Nights
  • Men’s League on Tuesday afternoon and evening
• Senior Men’s League on Wednesday Morning
• Mixed League on Monday evenings
• Regular Tournament Play throughout the golf season,
• A membership community that is friendly and welcoming to new members,
• Golf Lessons available with PGA Pro Dave Twohig,
• Junior Camps in July & August & Junior Programs offered through PGA Pro Dave Twohig, and
• A quality golf course with great greens maintained by Superintendent Carl Teschke & crew.

The 2015 membership form can be found on our web site: go to https://amherstgolfclub.org/membership/membership-drive/

Amherst offers an array of competitive rates based on age and family, which are detailed here:   https://amherstgolfclub.org/membership/, including $600 for a single membership and $900 for a couples membership.

The Amherst Golf Club acknowledges that the best way to increase membership is through the members.  Let’s get swinging with new members!

You get out of the game, what you put into the game #practice

– Jesse Morgan IV, Club Champion

In the morning the teams of Jay Morgan & Kris Carver and Winslow Renderer & Matt Ahmed tied for the gross honors in the 2-Ball Stableford event:

Gross:
1st (tie):   Jay Morgan and Kris Carver   0
1st:          Matt Ahmed and Winslow Renderer

Net:
1st:         Larry DeLue and Brad Worthley   +27
2nd:        Don Hodgkins and Jack Jemsek   +21
3rd:         Sean Cleary and Jason Carlson +19

In the afternoon, the Women’s Spring Brunch & Scramble event, the Morgan-Daniels-Kamansky-Foulk team took top honors. The top results are as follows:

1st place:
Morgan Michelle . . . 33
Daniels Ginny
Kamansky Trish
Foulk Mary

2nd place:
Shannon Laurie . . . 37
Mariani Rhonda
Bradley Marlyn
Klaes Rosie

3rd place:
Overstreet Susan . . 38
Rider Shiela
Stewart Alice
Shea Judy