INDIANA GOLF

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TED BISHOPElected to National Office

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IGA President’s Message 2Indiana Section PGA President’s Message 3Bishop Elected to National Office 4Indiana Golf Hall of Fame 6

INDIANA SECTION PGA2008 Indiana Section PGA Special Awards 8Pepsi Player of the Year - Brett Melton 10Pepsi Senior Player of the Year - Quinn Griffing 11Club Car Assistant Player of the Year - Brad Fellers 12Championship Review 13Scoreboard 24Play Golf, Indiana 26IGA and PGA Split Victories At Challenge Cup 272009 U.S Senior Open at Crooked Stick Golf Club 28

INDIANA GOLF ASSOCIATION IGA Player of the Year & Senior Player of the Year - Randy Nichols 30Wagoner Award 31Championship Review 32Scoreboard 42

INDIANA WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATIONIGWA President’s Message 44USGA Team Comes to Indiana 45Player of the Year - Julia Potter 46Championship Review 47Scoreboard 52

JUNIORSEvans Scholarship Award Winners 53Foundation Scholarship Winners 55Players of the Year 56Championship Review 58Scoreboard 60Academy Director Recieves 4th Consecutive Award 62

INDIANA GOLF FOUNDATION DONORS 64

Mike David Executive DirectorMatt Schmidt Tournament DirectorJim Ferriell Director of Major GiftsRoger Lundy Academy DirectorRyan Lambert Junior Golf DirectorMarianne White Accounting DirectorJoan Schernekau Director of Handicapping and Tournament OperationsJudy Deiwert Membership DirectorLisa Chambers Director of Marketing and CommunicationsTeena Rairdon Facilities DirectorMatt Brookshire Development Director

Indiana Golf Office · P.O. Box 516 · Franklin, IN 46131 · (800) 779-7271

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The Indiana Golf Association is the governing body of amateur golf in Indiana as recognized by the United States Golf Association. Included in its responsibilities is administering the oldest and most prestigious golf tournament in the state, the Indiana AmateurChampionship.

The Indiana Section of the PGA is the governing body of professional golfers in Indiana as recognized by the Professional Golfer’s Association of America. Administering tournaments, including the Indiana Open and Indiana Section Club Professional Champioinship, providing educational opportunities and assisting with emplyment matters are just a few of the many ways the Indiana PGA serves the 600+ members and apprentices in the state.

In 1972, these two associations joined forces with the common goal to promote golf in Indiana. The IGA-PGA gives Indiana golf the coordinated efforts of both the amateur and professional organizations.

The golfers in Indiana are fortunate to have this unique relationship, one of only three in the country. One of the main focuses of the IGA-PGA is the Indiana Golf Foundation. Formed in 1994, the Foundation’s theme is “Preserving the Past, Investing in the Future” of Indiana golf.

In 1995, the Indiana Women’s Golf Association (IWGA) joined forces with the IGA-PGA to administer the Indiana Women’s State Amateur Championship and work at developing more women’s tournament opportunities and programs.

What is the IGA-PGA?

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In spite of the unprecedented times we are living in, it is good to know that the Indiana Golf Association is preparing for another wonderful season of tournament golf. We are all facing unique and interesting challenges in our lives, so it is especially good to know we can look

forward to playing the great game of golf on some of the best courses in the state. I am very grateful that so many of the courses and clubs that are hosting events this year are excited to have us bring our IGA players to their venues. South Bend Country Club will be the host site for the State Amateur this year and we are so pleased to be returning there.

Matt Schmidt has been officially promoted to tournament director and we wish him all the best. The job he and the rest of the staff does at each event is first rate in every sense.

I need to acknowledge and commend the job that Mike David continues to do for us each and every day. This is my second year as IGA president and my ninth year as the Foundation president so I have had first hand interaction with Mike at minimum a weekly basis and often on a daily basis. He “wears five hats” for us at the Golf Office and it all seems completely effortless (and it is not) in how he handles the daily operations in a most professional manner. Many thanks to Mike and the entire staff of the Golf Office.

Our junior golf program continues to thrive. We will have approximately 75 junior events throughout the state this season. The summer camps continue to fill up under the watchful eye of Roger Lundy, our Academy Director. Between the actual events and the camps we will have about 2,000 junior players involved. This is what will keep our game growing into the future. Needless to say, this all comes with a cost and I continue to be exceedingly thankful to all who continue to support us each and every year.

This year brings the USGA Senior Open to Crooked Stick from July 27 through August 2. This championship has been in planning since 2004 when the contract was signed and it is going to be one of the best events of the year for the USGA. Hospitality sales (which are the backbone of the event) have gone well, especially in light of the economic conditions we have faced. Ticket sales are going strong and there is still time to buy. The need for volunteers continues as we have approximately 2,000 of the 3,000 we need to put on a major championship. Again, the golfing community in Indiana is finding a way to step up and be supportive of the senior championship of our country. Many thanks to those who have signed up or will do so soon.

In closing, I want to thank the board of directors of the IGA and let them all know how much I appreciate the time and effort that goes into making Indiana golf a truly worthwhile endeavor. We will continue to make golf in Indiana the best experience possible and do all we can to grow the game.

Play well!

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Indiana Golf Success Continuesby Steve Baker, IGA President

Terry Smith, 1st Vice PresidentMatt Shepherd, 2nd Vice PresidentNick Paul, SecretaryJohn Watts, TreasurerMark Inman, Past PresidentTed StaufferJeff Woodring

Peter LanmanPhil PotterMichael MeehanJay DixonSkip RunnelsJim HoffmanGeorge Fielding

Dave BatesSteve PaquinTom LongNancy TrimarcoCharlie BurrisAndy BurnsJeff Chapman

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Dave BatesSteve PaquinTom LongNancy TrimarcoCharlie BurrisAndy BurnsJeff Chapman

Tim Frazier, Vice PresidentTodd Firestone, SecretaryChip Essig, Past PresidentAnthony Andrews

Jeff SmithKeith ClarkNick MarucciChad Cockerham

Mark MattinglyRyan FordJon StutzDan Ross

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As we prepare for the 2009 golf season, in such an uncertain economic climate, it is time for us to re-evaluate our roles and practices as the leaders in the golf industry. Perhaps during the former years of the “golf boom” made us think that we all had a certain job security.

However, we now know that is not the case. A few small positive changes could make all the difference in how we are viewed by our employers and the golfers we serve.

The three characteristics that all good PGA Golf Professionals should routinely practice:

• Always promoting the game of golf to the highest level • Always promoting their facility as the best • Always promoting themselves as a first class PGA Professional

Other extraordinary measures I would like to achieve:

• Become a better teacher and player (the two most important roles of being a great Professional) • Get out from my desk when golfers arrive and let them know we are here to serve them • Smile at everyone, look them in the eye, call them by name, and say “Thank you” • Challenge the staff to develop new marketing and merchandising ideas • Give my staff more freedom and ask for their input • Show positive energy and enthusiasm • Make time to play with new golfers • Become a better role model and supervisor • Create new clinic themes for all golfers • Give more time to the juniors and ladies • Work on my weaknesses • Develop more patience • Provide “WOW” service

Below you will find a piece written by John Wesley. I keep a copy of this in my wallet and refer to it often. I truly strive to adhere to Wesley’s principals on a daily basis, and now it is more important than ever for us to refocus on becoming extraordinary PGA Golf Professionals.

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How To Be Extraordinary

“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, At all the times you can, In all the ways you can, To all the people you can, For as ever long as you can.”

- John Wesley, Methodist Minster

by Jack Barber, PGA President

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Ted Bishop, the Director of Golf at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin, Ind., was elected as Secretary of the PGA of America at the 92nd PGA of America Annual Meeting in November in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bishop became the first PGA of America officer from the Indiana Section PGA since Mickey Powell served as President in 1986.

Bishop defeated Ted O’ Rourke from the New Jersey Section. He will ultimately

become the 38th President of the PGA of America in 2013, making him only the third person from Indiana to hold that position. Powell and Don Padgett were the other Indiana Section members to serve as President of the national organization.

Having served both at the section and national levels for the last 20 years, Bishop sees serving as a national officer as being the culmination of his volunteer efforts. “Being active with the PGA has

been an important part of my career and the responsibility of being a National Officer was one that I welcomed,” commented Bishop. “It is the final chapter of my PGA service,” he added.

Bishop is a Past President of the Indiana Section and was the 1998 Indiana PGA Professional of the Year. He has also served on the Indiana Golf Foundation and IGA-PGA Board of Directors. In addition to the Golf Professional of the Year award, he has also won the

Ted Bishop speaks during the 92nd PGA of America Annual Meeting. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)

Bishop Elected To National OfficeBy Mike David, Executive Director

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Indiana Section PGA Horton Smith award and the Bill Strausbaugh award.

Nationally, Bishop has served the last two years on the PGA of America’s Board of Directors, representing District 6, which includes Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. He has also served on the National Membership Committee, on the PGA’s Code of Ethics Task Force and was one of only four people to serve on the PGA’s Budget Committee. In addition, he served four years on the PGA Board of Control.

The election to a national office is an accomplishment that very few have the opportunity to achieve. “In 2013, I will become the President of the PGA,” said Bishop. “When

that happens, I will be only the 38th PGA member to serve as President of the Association. When you consider that the PGA was founded in 1916 and over the years there have been thousands of members, then to think you are only the 38th to serve as President, that is a daunting thought. It’s apparent already that I will have an opportunity to shape the direction of the PGA and maybe even golf during this time. That is pretty exciting.”

Bishop’s campaign platform focused on membership and employment issues, two things that are on the forefront of the minds of all PGA Members. He believes strongly in the national committee system and wants to involve

as many PGA Members as possible in the National Governance process.

“I hope I can improve the professional lives of PGA members,” stated Bishop. “The golf industry is in the toughest state it has ever been in. The PGA needs to provide education and tools to help us all be better at our jobs. I hope to have some impact in this area,” he added.

Achieving the office of secretary didn’t come easily for Bishop. This was the second time that Bishop had attempted to gain National office. He narrowly lost the 2006 election for Secretary, leading the election after two ballots. The loss intensified Bishop’s desire to win. “Losing in 2006 just made me more determined to win in 2008,” stated Bishop. “Most National Officers lose once before they get elected. Sure, it was humbling. But, I have lost at many things over the years and I learned a long time ago that if you want something bad enough, you just keep trying. We ran a great campaign in 2006 and almost pulled off a tremendous upset against four returning candidates. We learned a lot from that.”

Bishop feels that the experience of going through two national campaigns was extremely valuable due to the relationships that were formed. “The relationships that I developed with PGA members from all over the United States were extremely satisfying,” said Bishop. “The campaign process is educational because you spend time talking and listening to industry issues from all over the country. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life,” added Bishop.

The responsibility of being a national officer for the PGA of America is not something that he takes lightly. Bishop realizes that he will be speaking for and representing the PGA of America on a regular basis. He was quickly indoctrinated early in his term during a trip to New York City.

“In December I spent a couple of days with Corey Pavin, the 2010 Ryder Cup Captain,” said Bishop. “We were sitting at dinner and out of nowhere he asked my opinion on the Ryder Cup points system. At that moment, the magnitude of this responsibility of being a National

Officer hit me. My career has always been in golf and now to be exposed to the highest levels of this great game, blows me away at times.”

Serving the national organization is a volunteer position and will require Bishop to spend a significant amount of time away from The Legends of Indiana over the next six years. However, Bishop does not see his involvement with the national organization as having any negative effect on his ability to serve as Director of Golf at The Legends. “Fortunately, the bulk of my travel will be in our off-season,” he said. “I don’t see much more travel in the summer months than I was doing as a national director.”

Bishop will serve under recently elected PGA President Jim Remy. Remy is the head golf professional at Okemo Valley Resort in Ludlow, Vermont. Alan Wronowski, from the Middle Atlantic Section, will serve the next two years as Vice President of the PGA. Remy became the first person from the New England Section PGA to be elected President of the PGA.

The PGA of America is the world’s largest sports organization and encompasses over 28,000 PGA Members and Apprentices nationwide.

Frank Gumpert, Gulf States District Director, congratulates Ted Bishop on his election. His win came after four years of campaigning for the Secretary position.

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The Indiana Golf Hall of Fame welcomed two new members December 4, 2008, during a

banquet at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. PGA Professional Cary Hungate and amateur Doug Fischesser joined 82 previous inductees into the Hall of Fame, which was created in 1963 to honor influential and successful members of the Indiana golfing community. As one of the most decorated players in the state, Hungate’s induction followed his admission into the Ball State University, Howard County and Indiana Golf Coaches Hall of Fames. “If you have played locally, throughout the state or in national events, you will have come across Cary’s name…this is truly an accomplishment he is deserving of,” stated fellow PGA Professional Jim Ousley, who both nominated Hungate and gave his induction introduction at the banquet. During his time at Ball State from 1975-79, he was a three-year letterman, named co-Most Valuable Player and nominated co-Captain of the men’s

golf team, all which earned him his place in the university’s Hall of Fame. His resume of playing accomplishments only grew after he left Muncie and became a PGA Professional in 1980 at Ulen Country Club under the direction of Head Professional Jeff Mays. He claimed the Indiana PGA Professionals Championship in 1985, ’87, ’88 and ’90, giving him the second-most wins in that Championship behind Hall of Fame member Todd Smith who holds five titles. His best finish at the 14 PGA Professional National Championships that he qualified for is 15th in 1989. He has also participated in seven Major Championships, the 1990 and 2004 PGA Championship, 2006 Senior Open Championship, and the ‘86, ‘88, ‘91 and ‘92 US Open Championships. At the 1990 PGA Championship he made the cut and finished in an impressive tie for 69th place. He claimed the runner-up position at the National Oldsmobile Scramble in 2000 with amateurs Tony Stand, Dave McFatridge, JJ Iovino and Jerry Neal.

Around Indiana, Hungate’s list of wins include the 1995 and ’99 PGA Indianapolis Open, 2003 Fall Classic, 1986, ’88, ’94 and ’97 Southern Open Championship, 1985, ’90 and ’99 Northern Open Championship, 1990 Match Play Championship, and the 1988, ’89, ’95, ’96 and ’99 Team Championship. He and his son Ryan won the Father-Son Championship, and he and his daughter Katie won the Family Championships in their division. His successes also include seven Ulen Open Championships, five Monticello Open wins, five Indiana Team championships, a Pro Assistants victory, two Indiana PGA Pro Am victories, and four Indiana PGA Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series titles. These accomplishments earned him enough points to be named the Indiana PGA Pepsi Player of the Year in 1987, ’88 and ’90 and to finish second or third in the point standings six times since. Another honor Hungate received was being listed in the 2002 edition of the Guide to America’s Top Golf Instructors. “I’m just so thankful for all the experiences in and out of golf,” said Hungate during his acceptance speech.

He is currently the Head Golf Professional at Kokomo Country Club where he has been working since 1992.

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Hall of FameHall of Fame Welcomes Two New Members

PGA Professional Cary Hungate gives his Indina Golf Hall of Fame induction speech to the crowd of over 200 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. He brought his wife, Lori, on stage for support.

PGA Professional Jim Ousley welcomes fellow Professional Cary Hungate to the stage at the Ritz Charles for his induction. Ousley both nominated Hungate for the award and presented his introduction speech at the banquet.

Photographs by R. Brent Smith

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“If you have been around Kokomo the past 25 years, he has taught many, many juniors who have gone on to play high school, college and even professional golf – the list is too long to name,” explained Ousley. Prior to Kokomo C.C., he had his first Head Professional job at Kokomo American Legion from 1984 until 1992. He lives in Kokomo with his wife Lori and their four children Ryan, Katie, Jillian and Alexis.

Fischesser was nominated and chosen for membership based on an outstanding amateur playing record that spans decades as well as a strong desire to make golf a better game. “It is a great honor and wonderful compliment to even be nominated let alone selected,” he said during his acceptance speech. His successful competitive career began as a collegiate athlete at Florida State University from 1970-74. He earned a letter all four years and was named co-captain his senior year. Upon graduation he decided to

remain competitive in amateur golf and qualified for the Western Amateur ‘Sweet Sixteen’ round four times, USGA Mid Amateur five times, and the USGA Amateur six times. In 1977, Doug was the US Amateur Runner-up.The USGA invited him in 1979 to be a member of the Walker Cup team. “That is quite an accomplishment on its own and well deserved,” said Dr. Jay Bernzott, Fischesser’s brother-in-law. In the two years surrounding that

great accomplishment, he also earned the privilege of competing in the 1978 and 1980 Masters Tournaments. Aside from his national achievements, he also found great success in Indiana. In 1981 he claimed the Indiana PGA Southern Open Championship and the IGA State Four Ball Championship with Hall of Fame member Randy Nichols. He won the 1986 IGA Mid Amateur Championship and continued to dominate in the 1990’s when he was victorious at the 1991, ‘93, and ’96 IGA Tournament of Champions. On October 18, Fischesser was inducted into the Culver

Military Academy Hall of Fame. In his hometown he has also won 14 Club Championships at Connersville Country Club. “When you play that well, honors come your way,” said Bernzott. Connersville C.C. welcomed Fischesser to the Board of Directors from 1978-81, 1983-86, and 1991-2001, serving as President from 2000-01. During his terms, he was also the Greens Chairman and helped with new tee, green and bunker design. In 2003, his dedication to the game continued as Connersville High School named him the boys’ golf coach.

His community involvement spreads beyond golf as well. “He is well involved in the community and religious organizations,” said Bernzott. The Board of Total Catholic Education at St. Gabriel School welcomed his service from 1996-2001, and he volunteered as Vice President during his term. From 1999-2003 his role as Treasurer helped the Fayette County Girls Basketball Association. He also coached the Girls and Boys AAU and school basketball programs from 1996-2003 and was honored with Boys Club Basketball Coach of the Year 2000-01. Fischesser resides in Connersville, Ind., with his wife Becky and their three children Leslie, 22, Katie, 21, and Danny, 18. He is currently the Foundation Director at Fayette Regional Health Systems.

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Doug Fischesser displays his newest crystal award for being the 83rd inductee into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame.

Amateur Doug Fischesser spoke to the crowd after his induction into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame. He honored his father and fellow-competitors by stating that they were a great part of his success as a player.

Photographs by R. Brent Smith

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This award is the highest honor paid to a PGA Professional and is based on overall performance at the facility, level of service to the Section, leadership, image and promotion of the game of golf.

Denny Dennis is awarded this high honor based on his demonstrated success in all of these areas. He started as Head Professional of Bloomington C.C. in 1993 and was appointed Director of Golf in 2006. He has taught thousands of students, run the Club’s junior program and assisted with instruction to the Bloomington South High School golf teams. He has also been an active community member by giving lectures to local service clubs, speaking with Indiana University Recreational Sports classes, and teaching at Indiana Special Olympics events. His leadership ability was demonstrated when he led Bloomington C.C. through the reconstruction process after a clubhouse fire. This rebuilding occurred while he maintained normal golf activity levels and even increased memberships. He also established a turf and course improvement master plan, which is currently being implemented. Furthermore, he was active in the development of the Gongaware Junior Academy and at the Indiana Golf Foundation.

Dennis’ service to his Section includes serving as Section President from 2003-2004 after holding an officer position since 1999 and sitting on the board since 1996. From 1997-1998 he served as Indiana’s Education Committee Chairman. Furthermore, the IGF Board and IGA-PGA Board both elected him a member in 1999 where he presently serves.

Teacher of the YearMike Abbott

The Bridgewater Club, Carmel

Exemplary instruction, leadership, ability and involvement are key

criteria for selecting the recipient of this award. Mike Abbott was honored for his dedication to teaching and outstanding service as a golf instructor at The Bridgewater Club. He was able to give 2,200 golf lessons at his club in a single year, and he instituted a very popular practice program for high school and college

players that he developed; players are invited to the club twice a month for a three hour practice session. He has seven students playing Division I college golf. During the school year, Abbott also coaches the Carmel and Clay Middle School teams and the Noblesville High School girls’ golf team as well as traveling to West Lafayette to teach at Purdue University. The success of his students shows his enthusiasm for the game and commitment to teaching.U.S. Kids Golf also named him to their 2008 Top 50 Kids Teachers list.

Horton Smith AwardDan Ross

Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, West Lafayette

The Horton Smith Award is awarded annually to a PGA member for his outstanding

contributions to professional education. Few people are as devoted to the education and development of PGA Professionals and Apprentices in Indiana as Dan Ross who reflects his commitment through his day-to-day activities and involvement in the Indiana Section. While serving as Apprentice

Chairman on the Indiana PGA Board of Directors, he developed an Orientation Program as well as a Mentorship Program. He also organized a Player Development Program to help apprentices pass their Playing Ability Test. PGA Members are available to join apprentices for an hour to discuss the mental side of taking the PAT as well as play a practice round to improve their chances of passing. Ross also co-hosted a radio show on ESPN Radio in 2007 where he promoted the PGA Professional as a true expert in all areas related to playing and teaching the game. His many efforts were recognized by his peers with this award.

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Special Recognitions2008 Indiana Section PGA Special Awards

Golf Professional of the YearDenny Dennis

Bloomington Country Club, Bloomington

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Bill Strausbaugh AwardTony Pancake

Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel

This award is presented

to a PGA Professional who has distinguished himself by mentoring fellow PGA

Professionals on how to improve their employment situations.Tony Pancake is someone of outstanding character and success who has demonstrated a record of service by assisting other golf professionals with resume and interview ideas as well as advice on contract negotiations. “In a typical year I will consult with 12 to 15 individuals regarding their employment situation,” stated Pancake. He has also given presentations at Section meetings during his 15 years of service. He was also selected as an original faculty member of the PGA’s Golf Professional Training Program and has instructed at 15 GPTP programs. Pancake inspires golf professionals with his professionalism and class and encourages people to reach their goals.

Junior Golf LeaderSteve Cohen

Greenbelt Golf Course, Columbus

Steve Cohen has exemplified leadership within the junior golf community. His interest and

ability to provide opportunities and experience for juniors to learn and play golf has significantly impacted junior golfers and junior golf programs. For the past 31 years he has organized, administered and taught summer programs for area youth. High school and middle school teams benefit from his yearly seminars and clinics on game fundamentals, rules and etiquette. He helped originate and organize middle school golf teams over seven years ago and continues to provide a facility for the matches.

He has also volunteered his course, Greenbelt G.C., to host an Aquafina Prep Tour event for the past 10 years and provided The “Hook a Kid on Golf” program with a host facility, equipment and clinic instruction.

Assistant Professional of the Year

Nick Kowalczyk Briar Ridge Country Club,

Schererville

Nick Kowalczyk is recognized for his dedication to customer service, leadership and the

game of golf as the Assistant Golf Professional at Briar Ridge C.C. over the past five years.He makes it his priority every day to go above and beyond what the members and management expect while demonstrating professionalism and exceptional customer service. His natural leadership abilities have lead to the institution of two new programs- a tournament software program he invented that makes the golf shop more efficient and a caddie program started in 2006. He spent a spring recruiting, training and preparing 20 new caddies, which is how he got his start in the golf business. His leadership extends into the community when, during the winter months, he introduces golf to people of all ages through a program with the Munster Parks and Recreation Department.

Merchandiser AwardsPublic: Bo Wright

Rozella Ford Golf Course, Warsaw

In the Public Course category, Wright earned the award with his approach of servicing both his membership

and the public daily-fee play. He makes sure to provide equipment

and apparel at reasonable prices that satisfy both the predictable purchasing habits of his members as well as the public players’ tendencies to buy more of the latest trends. During the winter months, he travels around the country to get new ideas from top golf shops. His successful display techniques include developing seasonal color themes and rotating products on a weekly basis.

Private: George ArvanitisCountry Club of Indianapolis,

Indianapolis

Arvanitis received the Private Course Award based on his innovative approach to offer

more specialized items to set his club apart from the Indianapolis area competition. He carries more lines that are not available at the bigger retail outlets and sells items such as button-down shirts, cashmere sweaters and leather jackets. To keep his members aware of recent arrivals, he sends out emails of new apparel and equipment. Also, he requires staff working in the shop go through product training with vendors to become knowledgeable on the merchandise.

Resort: Jeff SchroederBrickyard Crossing, Indianapolis

The Resort Course award goes to Schroeder, whose merchandising philosophy incorporates taking

advantage of the widely recognized association between Brickyard Crossing and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by providing and selling as many logoed items as possible. He has also worked hard to increase sales and product awareness through the use of the Internet on the IMS website.

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This is the first Indiana PGA Pepsi Player of the Year award for the 2008 recipient. Two victories and numerous solid performances propelled him to the top of the Player of the

Year points list. He earned victories in the first event of the season at Meridian Hills Country Club, the Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series, where he fired a 5-under-par 66. His other victory came in the PGA Indiana Open at Prairie View Golf Course where he got out in front of the field on the first day with another 66. He maintained the lead after every one of the next three rounds with scores of 70-71-73 before eventually defeating Player of the Year points runner-up Quinn Griffing in a 1-hole playoff.

A second place finish at the Indiana Professionals Championship at the Country Club of Indianapolis (72-70-68=210) combined with two third place finishes at the Pepsi Championships at Otter Creek Golf Course (72-69=141) and the third Indiana PGA Tournament Series event at The Course at Aberdeen (71) added to his point total. His other top-ten finishes included a fourth place finish at the Southern Open at Bloomington Country Club with a 71 and a sixth place finish at the second Tournament Series at The Trophy Club by carding a 72.

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Indiana Section PGA Pepsi Player of the YearBrett Melton - Country Oaks Golf Course - Washington, Indiana

Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 1 1Indiana Open 1Professionals Championship T2Pepsi Championships 3Southern Open T4Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 3 T3Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 2 T6

2008 Point Standings:Player Events Points1 Brett A. Melton 11 1431.95

2 Quinn Griffing 10 1250.00

3 Fred Mattingly 10 962.50

4 Alan Schulte 10 885.24

5 Jim Ousley 6 686.50

6 Denny Hepler 9 672.67

7 John L. DalCorobbo 7 634.00

8 Dean C. Prange 8 610.00

9 Dave R. Pugh 11 581.00

10 Brad Fellers 10 558.00

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Indiana Section PGA Pepsi Senior Player of the YearQuinn Griffing - Donald Ross Golf Club - Fort Wayne, Indiana

2008 Point Standings:Player Events Points1 Quinn Griffing 10 987.50

2 Denny Hepler 9 700.00

3 Cary Hungate 9 575.00

4 Bill Schumaker 9 564.67

5 Dave L. Fleming 9 520.83

6 Denny Ford 9 505.00

7 Lon Kinney 9 460.83

8 Brian Sears 10 443.00

9 Todd D. Sandow 9 361.67

10 Scott Steger 6 355.00

E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open 1Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 2 1Senior Professional Championship 1Indiana Open 2 (1 Senior Division)Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 3 2 (1 Senior Division)Northern Open T2 (T1 Senior Division)

Senior Open T3Monticello Open T4 (1 Senior Division)Southern Open (T6 Senior Division)Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 1 T7Professionals Championship T8 (T1 Senior Division)Pepsi Championships T9

Top Finishes:

The 2008 Pepsi Indiana PGA Senior Player of the Year award goes to a player who topped the leaderboard in the senior division at nearly every single event he entered. This was

his first year of eligibility to play with the seniors, and he took advantage of it by winning the Senior Professional Championship at Woodland Country Club with a 70-69. He also claimed wins at the second Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series with a 4-under-par 68 at The Trophy Club and E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open with a 68-71 showing at Heartland Crossing Golf Course.

His numerous first-place finishes in the senior division included the Indiana Open where he carded a final round 66, third Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series (70), Northern Open (67), Monticello Open (70) and the Indiana Professionals Championship (72-69-72=213). At the Senior Open, he finished tied for third with a 72. Other top ten finishes include seventh at the first Tournament Series event and ninth at the Pepsi Championships, which totals 11 overall top ten finishes and 12 senior division top ten finishes in one season.

Griffing also finished as runner-up in the points for the PGA Pepsi Player of the Year honors.

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The 2008 Club Car Indiana PGA Assistant Player of the Year receives his second-consecutive and third overall award by earning over 200 points more than the runner up finisher.

Brad Fellers found victory at the final Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series of the season at The Course at Aberdeen where he fired a two under 70. In addition to that victory, he was the low Assistant at two events, including the Monticello Open at Tippecanoe Country Club with a 72 and the first Tournament Series event at Meridian Hills Country Club, where he posted a 3-under-par 68. He lost to Jeff Sanders in a playoff for the Indiana Assistant’s Championship but the runner-up finish qualified him for the National Assistant’s Championship. He posted five additional top 5 finishes in the Assistant’s division a the Indianapolis Open (74-73), Northern Open (76), Indiana Open (74-79-74-72), Southern Open (75) and the second Indiana PGA Tournament Series event (77).

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Indiana Section PGA Club Car Assistant Player of the YearBrad Fellers - Indiana National Golf Club at Swan Lake Resort - Plymouth, Indiana

2008 Point Standings:Player Events Points1 Brad Fellers 9 725.00

2 Blair Shadday 9 485.00

3 Dean C. Prange 7 430.00

4 Aaron W. Harrell 6 420.00

5 Jeff A. Sanders 3 390.00

T6 Joe A. Zimmerman 6 355.00

T6 Jordan K. Tabereaux 6 355.00

8 Tim S. Garner 6 275.00

9 Aaron M. Winans 5 170.00

10 Andrew A. Craft 6 135.00

Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 3 1 Monticello Open (1 Assistants Division)Assistants Championship 2Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 1 T2 (T1 Assistants Division)E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open (3 Assistants Division)Northern Open (T3 Assistants Division)Indiana Open (4 Assistants Division)Southern Open (T4 Assistants Division)Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series 2 (5 Assistants Division)

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PGA Championship ReviewPGA Indiana OpenPresented by Grant Communications and Argosy Casino

For the second year in a row, the Argosy Casino/Grant Communications Indiana Open Championship was decided by a playoff. Quinn Griffing, PGA Professional

at Donald Ross Golf Course in Fort Wayne, came back with a six-under-par 66 in the final round to shoot 73-71-70-66=280 to force a playoff with Brett Melton of Country Oaks Golf Course. Melton had the lead after every round with scores of 66-70-71-73=280 at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel July 7-10, 2008. The first hole of the playoff determined the standings when Melton birdied. He placed his approach shot from the fairway to eight feet and made the putt. Griffing was able to place his approach even closer but missed the putt by inches. Melton’s execution earned him the championship and $5,000. With a 66 opening day, Melton lead by three shots. Except for two missed shots at the par 3 holes 6 and 15, every part of Melton’s game was on. Despite the two undesirable shots, he saved par both times, and never carded a score over par. “I have been playing well the past couple of weeks, and it carried over,” he said after the first day. He had just come off a win at his home club at the Country Oaks Classic, and the energy continued.He shot a 2-under-par 70 in the second round and extended his lead to four shots over second place Chris Baker of Brownstown. After two days of play, the original field of 156 players was cut to the low 70 scores and ties. The 72 competitors who shot 153 or better made the cut and continued play.Prairie View G.C. welcomed back 31 amateurs and 41 professionals for the third round for two more days to try to catch leader Melton. But he managed to pull away from the field to hold a six shot lead heading into the final round. “It is nice to have a six-shot lead, but I can’t just sit back. I have to still go play one more round and keep doing what I’m doing,” he said at the end of the third day.

Three past champions were tied in second place before the last day and knew what it would take to claim the top spot, but they had a lot of ground to cover. Jeff Cook of Carmel shot his best round of the tournament, 70, to try to get back in contention. He was fighting for his fifth title, and his other four victories came in 1986, ’88, ’89, and ’92. Crooked Lake Golf Course’s Bill Schumaker was also in second and has wins from 1978, ’82, and ’87. The most recent past champion in contention was Jamie Broce of Clayton who won back-to-back championships in 2002 and 2003. But none of these experienced winners challenged Melton’s quest for the title as much as Griffing, who has yet to win an Open Championship.After four birdies the final day on the front nine for a 33, Griffing looked determined at the turn to catch Melton and the leaders. Two more birdies on the back side and an eagle at the par-5, 13th hole put him right back into contention. “When I needed to post a good round to get back in it I did. I will take that away from here,” said Griffing. Both he and Melton made par at 18 to force the playoff. Melton had to fight for his par. “I was not as sharp as the first three days. I tried to stick to my game and hit good shots, but I had to keep fighting. I did it through sheer determination,” he explained. After driving the ball to the middle of the fairway, he attempted to go for the green in two shots from 275 yards out. With his fairway wood he miss-hit it low right into a creek, but it landed on a rocky sandbed where he had a shot at the green. With 60 yards in, he opened his 60-degree wedge and landed it on the fringe 10 feet away. He two-putted for par and the tie. Baker, playing for the first time as a professional after winning the Indiana Golf Association’s State Amateur Championship, tied the Prairie View course record with a 64 in the final round to finish tied for the third with Broce. They both finished with a total of seven-under-par 281.

Prairie View Golf Course, CarmelJuly 7-10, 2008

Melton Holds on to Capture First Open Title

Champion Brett Melton putts on the first green during the final round of the PGA Indiana Open Championship. He held a six-shot lead heading into the last day of play.

Runner-up Quinn Griffing tees off at the fifth hole at Prairie View G.C. during the opening round. On the final day he carded a 66 to force a playoff with Brett Melton.

Brett Melton chips at the 13th hole in the third round at Prairie View G.C. His rounds of 66-70-71-73=280 earned him his first Open victory.

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The Indiana Section PGA opened its tournament season with the Pepsi Club Car Tournament

Series at Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis. Eventual PGA Pepsi Player of the Year Brett Melton of Country Oaks Golf Course was victorious after shooting a 5-under-par 66 in the first of the three one-day, stroke-play events.

“I always like to get the season off to a good start,” said Melton. After starting with a birdie on the first hole, making another on the fourth, and carding three consecutive birdies on holes six through eight he turned at 5-under-par 31.

Melton noted his success with putting, but he also made it easier on himself by hitting 15 of the 18 greens in regulation. “I hit a lot of greens, and my only bogey of the day was when I missed right of the green on hole 17 where I left myself a tough chip shot.”

His round prevailed over 95 of Indiana’s top PGA Professionals. When asked what his goals were for this first Section event of the year, he confidently stated, “You should only have one goal every tournament you enter. And that’s to win.”

Aaron Harrell of Fort Wayne Country Club and Brad Fellers of Swan Lake Golf Resort tied for second after shooting 68.

The Tournament Series continued at The Trophy Club in Lebanon June 16th. PGA Pepsi Senior Player of the Year Quinn Griffing of Donald Ross Golf Club was victorious after shooting a 4-under-par 68. “It was one of those rounds where I was really patient with it. I waited for opportune times,” said Griffing. Patience was necessary because it wasn’t until the ninth hole when he made his first birdie at the 576-yard par 5. After turning at even par, he made four consecutive birdies at holes 13 through 16. “That stretch was actually the toughest part of the golf course,” he said. “I hit a lot of greens and a lot of fairways,” he continued, which allowed for the birdie opportunities through the challenging set of holes.

The final Pepsi Club Car Series event was held September 8 at The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso. PGA Club Car Assistant Professional of the Year

Brad Fellers from Swan Lake Resort won with a 2-under 70 after defeating Griffing in a playoff. He also won the third Tournament Series in 2007 at Morris Park Country Club. Melton tied for third place with Ivan Foster of Bridgewater Golf Course.

PGA Championship ReviewPGA Pepsi Club Car Tournament SeriesMeridian Hills Country Club, Indianapolis April 21, 2008

The Trophy Club, LebanonJune 16, 2008

The Course at Aberdeen, ValparaisoSeptember 8, 2008

PGA Players of the Year Dominate Tournament Series Events

After taking lateral water hazard relief, Brett Melton hits his approach shot to the ninth green at Meridian Hills C.C. He made the putt to save par and eventually win the first PGA Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series of the 2008 season.

Quinn Griffing plays the ninth hole at The Trophy Club in the second Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series. He made the first of his five birdies of the round which lead to a 68 and the win.

Brad Fellers chips at the fifth hole at The Trophy Club during the second Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series event. He won the third tournament of the series at The Course at Aberdeen and finished runner-up in the first at Meridian Hills C.C.

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Dean Prange of Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis won the Indiana PGA TaylorMade Southern Open

with a 34-34=68 at Bloomington Country Club May 5, 2008. After teeing off at 8:54 a.m. in the 18-hole, stroke-play event, he waited all day to see if his 4-under-par round would hold up against the afternoon wave of tee times. None of the other 148 players in the field, including 79 of Indiana’s top professionals and 69 of the best amateurs in the state, could match his score.

“I felt good coming in. I had a nice practice round and felt pretty confident going out there. There weren’t a lot of nerves; I stayed pretty calm,” said Prange. Despite his confidence entering the tournament, his front nine was up and down. “It took me seven holes to make a par,” he said. After taking a birdie on the par-5 first hole, he made two straight bogeys before recovering with an eagle at the par-4 fourth hole. On the 361-yard No. 4, Prange placed his drive in the

middle of the fairway and holed out with an 8-iron for a two. However, the eagle was followed by another bogey. Two more birdies on the par-4 sixth and par-5 eighth hole lead to the 2-under-par 34 on the front.

His back nine was a little steadier with seven pars and two birdies. “I hit the ball in the fairway all day long and hit a lot of greens,” stated Prange, who hit 15 of the 18 greens in regulation. His stand-alone round held off close competitors John DalCorobbo of Prairie View G.C. in Carmel and amateur

Brandon Pike of Bloomington who each shot 70. Pike, a senior at Indiana University in Bloomington, was low amateur.

Merle Strong of Meadowbrook Golf Course, tied with Lon Kinney of Harbour Trees Golf Course and Dave Fleming of Otte Golf Center after firing rounds of 74 to share the win of the Senior Professional Division. The Super-Senior Division was claimed by Jim Ferriell of The Indiana Golf Foundation with a 77. The Senior Amateur Division was split by Mike Bell of Indianapolis and Robert Karcher of Bloomington who each shot 74.

Two players who did not succeed in placing in the top 10, did however highlight the day with hole-in-ones. Denny Ford of Indianapolis, PGA Professional at Pleasant Run Golf Course, hit a 7-iron on the 149-yard, par-3 ninth hole for the hole-in-one. At the 204-yard, par-3 hole 13, Dale Jalovecky, an amateur from Porter, hit a 5-iron in for the ace.

PGA Championship ReviewPGA Southern OpenBloomington Country Club, BloomingtonMay 5, 2008

Prange’s 68 PrevailsChampion Dean Prange hits his approach shot to the 10th green at Bloomington C.C. His 4-under-par 68 won the TaylorMade Southern Open by two shots.

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Due to rain and extremely wet course conditions, the final round of the Indiana PGA Senior Open

on May 14, 2008, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus was cancelled. A sudden-death playoff between Denny Ford, PGA Professional at Pleasant Run Golf Course in Indianapolis and amateur Tom Jones of Terre Haute, decided the champion. The playoff commenced on the 182-yard, par-3 eighth hole once the morning rains let up, and Ford took the win with a par.

The two players were tied for the lead after shooting 2-under-par 70 in the opening round. Despite rain in the forecast for the second day, players fully anticipated playing all 36 holes. “I approached today as if we would have to play the full round,” said Ford. “So it was very different to play the first hole of the day as a playoff format.” The change in format forced him to refocus mentally, but it didn’t seem to affect his play. He hit

his opening tee shot with a 5-iron to the middle of the green. With the flag in the back, he left himself a 39-foot putt. After leaving his first putt four feet short, he made the second for a par.

Jones put his tee shot into the rough just right of the green and chipped it on 18 feet past the hole. His first putt was right on line, but stopped just inches short. This is the second Senior Open playoff Jones has been a part of; he was successful in 2006 to take the victory.

This is Ford’s first Senior Open win after being eligible for and competing in the last seven championships. He graciously accepted the title, but would have preferred to win over two complete rounds. “I would have rather gotten all 36 holes in today. I think the whole field would have,” he said.

Jerry McMullen (a) of Carmel, Gordie Rees (a) of Albany and Scott Steger of Pebble Brook Golf and Country Club all shot 1-under-par 71 to finish tied for third.

The tournament opened, May 13, with

144 senior amateurs and professionals and was cut to the low 60 scores and ties after the first round. Players who made the cut carded a 5-over-par 77 or lower.

PGA Senior OpenOtter Creek Golf Course, ColumbusMay 13-14, 2008

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Ford Wins in Playoff after Storm Causes Cancellation of Final Round

Attempting to halve the hole in the playoff for the Senior Open Championship, amateur Tom Jones putts on the eighth green at Otter Creek G.C. He finished as runner-up.

Champion Denny Ford plays the first hole at Otter Creek G.C. in the Senior Open. He carded a 70 to lead the field after the first round.

Denny Ford tees off in the playoff against Tom Jones. Heavy rain made Otter Creek G.C. unplayable and forced the cancellation of the final round.

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The PGA E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open presented by Mizuno began with 153 competitors

May 19, 2008, but the afternoon wave of tee times was called off Heartland Crossing Golf Links’ course mid-round due to continuous rains and unplayable conditions.

Playing in the morning proved to be an advantage to champion Quinn Griffing of Donald Ross Golf Club and amateur Seth Fair of Brownsburg who completed their leading rounds of 4-under-par 68 before the weather arrived.

Fair got off to a good start after a birdie on the 10th hole and followed it with three consecutive birdies on holes 16 through 18. “I made a lot of putts; it was definitely the key to my round,” said Fair. A highlight of his round came on the 515-yard, par-5 third hole when he chipped in for eagle.

Griffing’s consistency lead to his subpar round. “I just hit the ball really well. I made a few putts, but I only missed two greens and one fairway,” he said. “It was just one of those days that I hit it right where I was aiming.” His on-target game produced six birdies.

Play resumed the following morning, and once the entire field completed 18 holes, a cut was made at the low 60 scores and ties. The 64 players who shot 5-over-par 77 or below made the cut. The final round began with 36 professionals and 28 amateurs.

Fair started strong in the final round and turned with a 3-under-par 33 after converting three birdies on the front. But after hitting into the water on the par-5, 10th hole, he recorded a double-bogey. Two bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes removed him from the top of the competition and allowed Griffing to take the lead.

“At the turn I felt like if I could just get a couple, two or three, under on the back side, I could get back in it,” said Griffing, who was four shots behind Fair after nine holes. He was striking the ball well, but leaving birdie putts short kept him from making a birdie on the front. “I kept trying to grab the right lines, but I was just a little tentative,” he said.

Hole 16 was when he finally started executing putts and one-putted for birdie to tie Fair for the lead. Griffing made another birdie on 17 after punching a 6-iron in to eight feet and making the putt to take the lead over the field at five under. He secured the win with a par on the final hole.

Fair finished three under for the tournament to tie for 5th with a 68-73=141. Tied in second place were PGA Professionals Denny Hepler of Raccoon Run Golf Course, Alan Schulte of The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club and Tim Frazier of Sycamore Hills Golf Course with scores of 140. “I look at the runner-ups and those guys are the marquee players in the state. It was great to go up against the best and come out on top,” concluded Griffing.

PGA E-Z-GO Indianapolis OpenHeartland Crossing Golf Links, CambyMay 19-20, 2008

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Wind and Rain Doesn’t Stop Griffing From Taking Indianapolis Open Win

Champion Quinn Griffing hits his approach to the 15th green at Heartland Crossing GL in the E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open. His opening round of 68 put him tied for first with Seth Fair.

Amateur Seth Fair chips during the final round of the E-Z-GO Indianapolis Open. He was leading the field heading into the last nine holes until multiple bogeys caused his lead to slip away.

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"I look at the runner-ups and those guys are the marquee players in the state. It was great to go up against the best and

come out on top." - Quinn Griffing

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The Indiana PGA Northern Open at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth ended in a four-way tie June 2,

2008, after four players fired rounds of 67. The outcome forced a playoff that produced an unusual result when amateur Brian Maurer of Richmond won with a difficult par. Quinn Griffing of Donald Ross Golf Club, local favorite Chad Hutsell of Plymouth Country Club, and Cary Hungate of Kokomo Country Club all made bogey or higher.

After a stray tee shot left into trees, Maurer found himself with a tough second shot while the other three competitors’ balls landed in the fairway or first cut of rough. “I had an awkward stance up against a tree and I had to punch out,” he explained. Despite the difficult shot set-up, he managed a great second shot to keep him in the race. The punch shot came to about 60 feet, and he was able to get the ball up and down for par. Even with their successful tee shots, Hungate planted his approach in the water and eventually picked up, and Griffing

and Hutsell’s putting failed to keep them in the game.

Maurer defeated the other 130 players in the field by playing consistent golf and avoiding trouble except during the playoff. He made three sets of back-to-back birdies to more than make up for his bogey on the first hole. “I was fortunate enough to keep the ball in play, avoid trouble and make putts when I needed to,” said Maurer. “I just played solid all day.”

Maurer’s performance earned him an exemption into the 2009 PGA Indiana Open which occurs just after he concludes his collegiate golf career at Ball State University.

In the Senior Amateur division, Sam Till of Fort Wayne was the victor with a 3-under-par 69, and Griffing and Hungate claimed the Senior Professional division with their 67’s. The Super Senior division was taken by Tony Krebs of Black Squirrel Golf Course.

Camby’s Fred Mattingly used a couple of hot streaks to fire a 6-under par 66 and capture the

Nike/Advantage Golf Monticello Open at Tippecanoe Country Club. After a relatively uneventful start to his round, Mattingly entered the par-4, eighth hole at even par. That is where Mattingly’s round changed from dull to dramatic.

Mattingly sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the 430-yard, eighth hole. He then added another birdie on the 190-yard, par-3 ninth with a side hill curling putt. He rounded out the first streak of the day with a 3-foot eagle putt on the par-4 tenth to go to 4-under par.

After a bogey on the 11th, Mattingly, who works at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Plainfield, put together a string of pars until he reached the par-3 15th. A 45-foot birdie putt set Mattingly off to another streak. After the birdie on 15, Mattingly hit his approach to just 3 feet on the 417-yard 16th hole where he successfully holed the putt for another birdie. He then two-putted the 513-yard 17th to cap off his second hot streak of the day. Mattingly carded six birdies and one eagle on the day.

He closed the round with a par on 18 to finish at 6-under par 66 which was a competitive record for him. “I drove it well all day,” said Mattingly. “I only hit

about 3 shots off-line and made birdie on one of those holes.” The win was Mattingly’s first in an Indiana Section PGA event. Indianapolis’ Chris Clemens carded a 68 that left him alone in second place.

PGA Northern Open

PGA Monticello Open

Indiana National Golf Club, PlymouthJune 2, 2008

Tippecanoe Country Club, MonticelloJune 30, 2008

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Maurer Wins Playoff by Saving Par

Mattingly Cards Personal Low for First PGA Victory

Champion Brian Maurer plays his second shot from the trees at Indiana National G.C. during a playoff for the PGA Northern Open title. His round of 67 tied him with three other players, but he saved par from the trees to take the victory.

Fred Mattingly putts at the Indiana PGA Professional Championship. The strength of his putting helped him card six birdies and an eagle for a personal low 66 at the Monticello Open and his first Indiana PGA win.

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Country Club of Indianapolis, IndianapolisAugust 18-19, 2008

Presented by Titleist FootJoy Cobra, Club Car and the PGA Tour

Jeff Sanders of Sultan’s Run Golf Club in Jasper shot a 70-74-70=214 at Hulman Links G.C. in Terre

Haute Aug. 4-5, 2008, to win his Indiana Section contest and qualify for the 32nd TaylorMade-adidas Golf PGA Assistant Professional Championship. Runner-up Brad Fellers of Indiana National G.C. also shot 73-69-72=214 to qualify for the national competition.

“Qualifying for the national tournament was a big goal of mine this year,” said Sanders. “I think anyone who is competitive would relish the opportunity to play in that tournament.” He reached his goal by finishing the second day strong. “I played extremely well the last 11 holes of the final round,” he said. By making three birdies and nothing over par, he forced a playoff with Fellers for the title.

In the playoff, both competitors drove it in the fairway on the 10th hole and then hit approach shots on the green. Fellers was away and putted first, but ran it five feet past the hole. Sanders left his putt a foot short and tapped in for par, but Fellers could not match his two-putt and lost with a bogey. “Not the perfect way to win, but I think we both were happy to have qualified for the National tournament,” said Sanders.

At the National TaylorMade adidas Assistant Professional Championship at the PGA Golf Club - Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Florida October 30-November 2, 2008, Sanders tied for 35th place with rounds of 70-76-74-72=292.

Jim Ousley of Tippecanoe Country Club finally found his name at the top of the leader board after playing

professionally since 1995. He captured the Indiana Section PGA Professional Championship at The Country Club of Indianapolis August 18-19, 2008, with rounds of 69-70-70=209 at the 6700-yard, par 70 course. “This has been a long time

coming. I have more runner-up plaques than you can imagine,” he said breathing a sigh of relief.

“I played conservative and didn’t hit for the flags. I worked [at C.C. of Indianapolis] from 1998 through 2000 and learned how hard these greens are,” said Ousley. “But I putted well and left myself a lot of two- or four-foot putts that I was able to make.” He also hit 16 greens and only missed the other two on the fringe. The course was difficult to score on, and consistency and making a lot of pars got him the victory at only one under.

His first Indiana PGA win earned him a trip to the PGA Professional National Championship June 28-July 1, 2009 at Twin Warriors Golf Club and Santa Ana Golf Course in Santa Ana Pueblo, New

Mexico. Joining him will be Brett Melton of Country Oaks Golf Course, Denny Hepler of Raccoon Run Golf Course, Fred Mattingly of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dean Prange of Hillcrest Country Club, Chad Ayres of Hillcrest Golf and Country Club and 1984 National Champion Bill Schumaker of Crooked Lake Golf Course.

PGA TaylorMade adidas Assistant Championship

Indiana PGA Professional Championship

Hulman Links Golf Course, Terre HauteAugust 4-5, 2008

Sanders and Fellers Qualify for National Competition

Ousley Earns First Win and Bid to National Championship

PGA Championship Review

Assistant Professional Jeff Sanders of Sultan’s Run G.C. executes a bunker shot at Hulman Links G.C. He won the Indiana TaylorMade adidas Assistant Championship in a playoff against Brad Fellers, but both qualified for the National Championship.

Jim Ousley competes in the final round of the Indiana PGA Professional Championship. He carded 69-70-70=209 for his first Indiana PGA win and a bid to the national championship in 2009.

Champion Jim Ousley hits his second shot at the par-5, eighth hole at Country Club of Indianapolis during the first day of the Professional Championship. He birdied the hole in the morning and the afternoon rounds to shoot 69-70.

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Quinn Griffing of Donald Ross Golf Club came from behind and fired a final-round 3-under-par 69 to force a playoff with Cary Hungate of Kokomo Country Club for the

Indiana PGA Senior Professional Championship September 4, 2008 Griffing went on to capture the win in a sudden-death playoff. Hungate led at Woodland C.C. by four strokes with his season-low 66 the first day. A bogey on the final hole finished a round of 73 for a total 139 and the tie. This victory was Griffing’s fourth PGA win of the season.

“My success was that I hit the ball really, really well and never gave up,” Griffing explained. “I made putts when I needed to on 16, 18 and the playoff.” On the first hole of the playoff Griffing placed his approach to eight feet and made

the putt for birdie and the win, while Hungate two-putted from 18 feet.

Griffing’s first round score of 70 placed him in seventh place and a couple groups behind the lead group Thursday. Therefore, most of the day he was unaware how he measured up against his competition. “I didn’t really care. I was focusing on my business only and trying to go as low as possible,” he said. His ability to focus earned him his first National Senior Championship bid in his first year of eligibility. Griffing also qualified for nine National Professional Championships before turning 50.

Lon Kinney of Harbour Trees Golf Course, Bill Schumaker of Crooked Lake Golf Course, Todd Sandow of Sycamore Golf Course and Scott Steger of Pebble Brook Golf Course were the other four of the top six players who qualified for the Callaway Golf PGA Senior Professional National Championship October 2-5, 2008, at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif. and Andalusia Country Club in LaQuinta, Calif. Hungate finished tied for 61st with scores of 74-72-80-73=299.

Indiana PGA Senior Professional Championship

Woodland Country Club, CarmelSeptember 3-4, 2008

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Griffing Claims Victory First Year Eligible

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Cary Hungate tees off in the Indiana PGA Senior Professional Championship. He finished runner-up and advanced to the Senior PGA Professional National Championship where he finished tied for 61st.

Champion Quinn Griffing hits an approach shot at Woodland C.C. He carded a 3-under-par 69 the second day to force a playoff with Cary Hungate, who he defeated for the win.

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Denny Ford of Pleasant Run Golf Course teamed up with his son Ryan of The Legends of Indiana

Golf Course for a win at the Indiana PGA Callaway Golf Team Championship at Chariot Run Golf Course September 25-26, 2008. In the team best ball format, they combined birdies for an 8-under-par 64 the first day to lead the field by two shots heading into the final round. Both continued to contribute birdies the second day for a 68 and a three-shot win over Mike Abbott and Dave Carich of The Bridgewater Club.

“We had 12 under in mind as the winning score before the tournament started,” explained Ryan Ford. “Our goal was to get another win together as father and son.” Together they have also claimed victory at the Southern Florida Section PGA Father-Son competition as well as multiple Indiana PGA Father-Son titles.

PGA TeamChariot Run Golf Club, LaconiaSeptember 25-26, 2008

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Father and Son Team Prevail Ryan Ford tees off in the PGA Team event. He paired with his father, Denny Ford, for another father-son win to add to their victories from the Southern Florida PGA Father-Son and Indiana PGA Father-Son Championship.

Denny Ford executes a chip at Chariot Run Golf Course to lead his father-son team to a PGA Team first place finish. He and son Ryan Ford finished well in front of the field after shooting 64-68=132 in the best ball format.

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PGA National Qualifiers and Results2008 Professional National Championship Reynolds PlantationGreensboro, GeorgiaJune 19-22, 2008

Alan Schulte: T24 - 75 - 68 - 74 - 71 = 288Brett Melton: T58 - 76 - 70 - 72 - 75 = 293Dave Pugh: T70 - 73 - 73 - 77 - 72 = 295John Andrews: T76 - 71 - 73 - 77 - 76 = 297

2009 Professional National Championship Twin Warriors Golf Club and Santa Ana Golf Club, Santa Ana Pueblo, New MexicoJune 28-July 1, 2009

Qualifiers:

2008 Senior PGA Professional National ChampionshipToscana Country Club, Indian Wells, California Andalusia Country Club, LaQuinta, CaliforniaOctober 2-5, 2008Cary Hungate T61st – 74 - 72 - 80 - 73 = 299

Other Qualifiers:Quinn GriffingTodd SandowBill SchumakerLon KinneyScott Steger

2008 TaylorMade-adidas Golf PGA Assistant ChampionshipPGA Golf Club - Wanamaker CoursePort St. Lucie, FloridaOctober 30-November 2, 2008Jeff Sanders T35th – 70 - 76 - 74 - 72 = 292

Other Qualifiers:Brad Fellers

2008 PGA McGladrey Team ChampionshipPinehurst Resort, North CarolinaOct. 20-22, 2008T29 Brian Sears, Foxcliff GC, with amateurs Tom Baker, Greg Hayes and Steve Keefe137 - 150 - 147 = 434

Jim OusleyBrett MeltonDenny HeplerFred Mattingly

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PGA Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series #1Meridian Hills C.C., IndianapolisApril 21, 2008

1 Brett Melton, Country Oaks G.C. 66 -5

T2 Aaron Harrell, Bedford 68 -3

T2 Brad Fellers, Swan Lake G.C. 68 -3

4 Alan SchulteThe Hawthorns G & C.C.

70 -1

T5 Bill Schumaker, Crooked Lake G.C. 71 ET5 Dave Fleming, Otte G.C. 71 E

T7 Todd Smith, Rock Hollow G.C. 72 +1T7 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C. 72 +1

T7 Todd Sandow, Sycamore G.C. 72 +1T7 Brian Sears, Foxcliff G.C. 72 +1T7 Denny Ford, Pleasant Run G.C. 72 +1

PGA TaylorMade Southern OpenBloomington C.C., BloomingtonMay 5, 2008

1 Dean Prange, Hillcrest C.C. 68 -4T2 Brandon Pike (a), Bloomington 70 -2T2 John Dalcorobbo, Prairie View G.C. 70 -2T4 Brian Harris (a), Kokomo 71 -1T4 Brett Melton, Country Oaks G.C. 71 -1T4 Todd Smith, Rock Hollow G.C. 71 -1T4 Jon Stutz, Purgatory G.C. 71 -1T4 Rob Knuckles, Dick’s Sporting Goods 71 -1T9 Mike O’Toole, Dick’s Sporting Goods 72 ET9 Wes Marshall, The Sagamore Club 72 ET9 Gary EuDaly (a), Bloomington 72 ET9 Chad Ayres, Hillcrest G & C.C. 72 ET9 Eric Steger (a), Noblesville 72 ET9 Tim Cobb (a), Fishers 72 E

PGA Best Western Hotels/Argosy Casino Senior Open Otter Creek G.C., ColumbusMay 13-14, 2008

*1 Denny Ford, Pleasant Run G.C. 70 -22 Tom Jones (a), Terre Haute 70 -2T3 Jerry McMullen (a), Carmel 71 -1T3 Gordie Rees (a), Albany 71 -1T3 Scott Steger, Pebble Brook G.C. 71 -1T6 Robert Karcher (a), Bloomington 72 ET6 Kent Frandsen (a), Lebanon 72 ET6 Mike Bell (a), Indianapolis 72 ET6 Craig Scheibert (a), Carmel 72 ET6 Bill Schumaker, Crooked Lake G.C. 72 ET6 Ron Carter (a), Monticello 72 ET6 Mike Cline (a), Carmel 72 ET6 Bob Hasty (a), Bloomington 72 E

PGA E-Z-GO/Cutter & Buck Pro PresidentThe Sagamore Club, NoblesvilleMay 15, 2008

1 Youche C.C.Mike Liming & Monty Walker

66 -6

T2 Harbour Trees G.C.Lon Kinney & Dave Duncan

68 -4

T2 Valley View G.C.Tom Maled & Roger Dahl

68 -4

T4 Pine Valley C.C.Gary Gant & Dave Springer

69 -3

T4 The Sagamore ClubTim Davis & Tom George

69 -3

PGA E-Z-GO Indianapolis OpenPresented by MizunoHeartland Crossing G.L., CambyMay 19-20, 2008

1 Quinn GriffingDonald Ross G.C.

68 71 139 -5

T2 Tim FrazierSycamore Hills C.C.

71 69 140 -4

T2 Denny HeplerRaccoon Run G.C.

71 69 140 -4

T2 Alan SchulteThe Hawthorns G & C.C.

71 69 140 -4

T5 Joe ZimmermanWoodland C.C.

71 70 141 -3

T5 Seth Fair (a)Brownsburg

68 73 141 -3

7 Brooks Snyder (a)Williamsport

72 70 142 -2

8 Fred MattinglyDick’s Sporting Goods

73 70 143 -1

9 Aaron WinansCedar Lake G.C.

71 73 144 E

10 Kyle Thomas (a)Fishers

73 72 145 +1

PGA Rock Hollow Pro AmPresented by SkyGolf and SrixonRock Hollow G.C., PeruMay 29, 2008

1 Tim Frazier & Sam Till (a) 63 -92 Brett Melton & Kyle Brinker (a) 65 -73 Brad Fellers & Jason Christy (a) 66 -6T4 Jim Ousley & Brad Chesterman (a) 67 -5T4 Anthony Andrews & Mark Rietdorf (a) 67 -5T6 Jeff Sanders & Jim Skillman (a) 68 -4T6 Mike Merchent & Carl Hobbs (a) 68 -4T6 Bill Schumaker & Jeremy Senk (a) 68 -4T6 John Andrews & Chris Eckerle (a) 68 -4T6 Kit Gipson & Craig Scheibert (a) 68 -4T6 Tom Thome & Jeff McBride (a) 68 -4T6 Bob Nowling & Max Weaver (a) 68 -4T6 Brian Spacey & Soon Ko (a) 68 -4T6 Scott Davis & Brent Schmidt (a) 68 -4

PGA Swan Lake Resort Northern OpenIndiana National G.C., PlymouthJune 2, 2008

*1 Brian Maurer (a), Richmond 67 -5T2 Chad Hutsell, Plymouth C.C. 67 -5T2 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C. 67 -5T2 Cary Hungate, Kokomo C.C. 67 -5T5 Jim Ousley, Tippecanoe C.C. 68 -4T5 Anthony Andrews, Coyote Creek G.C. 68 -4T7 Sam Till (a), Fort Wayne 69 -3T7 Chris Clemens (a), Indianapolis 69 -3T7 Ross Cosat (a), Carthage 69 -3T7 Wes Marshall, The Sagamore Club 69 -3

PGA Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series # 2The Trophy Club, LebanonJune 16, 2008

1 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C. 68 -42 Dave Fleming, Otte G.C. 69 -3T3 Dean Prange, Hillcrest C.C. 70 -2T3 Chad Hutsell, Plymouth C.C. 70 -25 Ivan Foster, Bridgewater G.C. 71 -1T6 Brett Melton, Country Oaks G.C. 72 ET6 Dave Carich, The Bridgewater Club 72 ET6 Aaron Harrell, Bedford 72 E

T6 Denny Hepler, Raccoon Run G.C. 72 ET6 Jordan Tabereaux, Bloomington C.C. 72 ET6 Mike O’Toole, Dick’s Sporting Goods 72 E

PGA Nike/Advantage Golf Monticello OpenTippecanoe C.C., MonticelloJune 30, 2008

1 Fred Mattingly, Dick’s Sporting Goods 66 -62 Chris Clemens (a), Indianapolis 68 -43 Dave Vlasic (a), Valparaiso 69 -3T4 Chad Hutsell, Plymouth C.C. 70 -2T4 John Andrews, IUPUI 70 -2T4 Eric Skillman (a), Jasper 70 -2T4 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C 70 -2T8 Dave Carich, The Bridgewater Club 71 -1T8 Ryan Ford, The Legends of Indiana 71 -1T8 Denny Hepler, Raccoon Run G.C. 71 -1T8 Jeff Marsh, Deer Track G.C. 71 -1

PGA Grant Communications/Argosy Casino Indiana OpenPrairie View G.C., CarmelJuly 7-10, 2008

*1 Brett MeltonCountry Oaks G.C.

66 70 71 73 280 -8

2 Quinn GriffingDonald Ross G.C.

73 71 70 66 280 -8

T3 Chris BakerBrownstown

70 70 77 64 281 -7

T3 Jamie Broce, Clayton 73 70 70 68 281 -7T5 John DalCorobbo

Prairie View G.C.69 76 72 66 283 -5

T5 Stephen ConradSyracuse

75 70 70 68 283 -5

T5 Seth Fair (a), Brownsburg 73 72 69 69 283 -58 Bill Schumaker

Crooked Lake G.C.71 71 71 72 285 -3

T9 Nathan Fritz, Greenwood 72 77 69 69 287 -1T9 Brian Maurer (a)

Richmond 71 73 72 71 287 -1

PGA Argosy Casino Senior Pro AmBrickyard Crossing, IndianapolisJuly 17-18, 2008

1 Gary Gant &Randy Nichols (a)

62 63 125 -19

T2 Scott Morris &Clarence Hardison (a)

66 63 129 -15

T2 Bill Schumaker &Sam Till (a)

66 63 128 -15

4 Cary Hungate &Ron Carter (a)

65 66 131 -13

5 Bill Miller &Tom Jones (a)

67 66 133 -11

T6 John Mohler &George Wamsley (a)

67 67 134 -10

T6 Scott Steger &Al Ruffner (a)

68 66 134 -10

T8 Ron Frantz &Gordie Rees (a)

69 66 135 -9

T8 Jim Jenks &Paul Gates (a)

66 69 135 -9

T8 Denny Hepler &Thomas Kelley (a

66 69 135 -9

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PGA Indiana Golf Vendors’ Association Pro AssistantAnderson C.C., AndersonJuly 21, 2008

1 Sycamore Hills C.C.Tim Frazier & Chris Montagano

65 68 133 -11

2 Glendarin Hills G.C.Matt Funkhouser & Joel Bicke

70 64 134 -10

3 Woodlant C.C.Pat Welch & Joe Zimmerman

68 67 135 -9

T4 Brickyard CrossingJeff Schroeder &Jeff Williams

66 71 137 -7

T4 The LegendsRyan Ford & Jason Downing

69 68 137 -7

PGA TaylorMade adidas Assistant ChampionshipHulman Links G.C., Terre HauteAugust 4-5, 2008

1 Jeff Sanders, Sultan’s Run G.C.

65 68 133 -11

2 Brad Fellers, Indiana National G.C.

70 64 134 -10

3 Aaron Harrell, Fort Wayne C.C.

68 67 135 -9

4 Blair Shadday, Purgatory G.C.

66 71 137 -7

5 Jordan Tabereaux,Bloomington C.C.

69 68 137 -7

6 Joe Zimmerman, Woodland C.C.

69 69 138 -6

T7 Andrew Craft,The Woodstock Club

68 70 138 -6

T7 Tim Garner,Meridian Hills C.C.

68 70 138 -6

T7 Dean Prange,Hillcrest C.C.

70 69 139 -5

T10 Matt Boudreau,Briar Ridge G.C.

65 74 139 -5

T10 Shawn Marshall,North Vernon

65 74 139 -5

PGA Professional ChampionshipPresented by Club Car/Titleist FootJoy Cobra Country Club of Indianapolis, IndianapolisAugust 18-19, 2008

1 Jim Ousley, Tippecanoe C.C. 69 70 70 209 -1

T2 Brett Melton, Country Oaks G.C.

72 70 68 210 E

T2 Denny Hepler, Raccoon Run G.C.

70 71 69 210 E

T4 Fred Mattingly, Dick’s Sporting Goods

70 71 70 211 +1

T4 Dean Prange, Hillcrest C.C. 71 66 74 211 +1T6 Bill Schumaker,

Crooked Lake G.C.76 68 68 212 +2

T6 Chad Ayres, Hillcrest G & C.C.

71 69 72 212 +2

T8 Alan Schulte, The Hawthorns G & C.C.

69 72 72 213 +3

T8 Todd Smith, Rock Hollow G.C.

73 71 69 213 +3

T8 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C.

72 69 72 213 +3

PGA Page & Tuttle/Bionic Pro LadyHarbour Trees G.C., NoblesvilleAugust 21, 2008

T1 Muncie Elks G.C.– Goetz Schaefer, Polly Craig, Bonnie Williamson, Frankie Arthur

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T1 Meridian Hills C.C.– Jack Barber, Beth Morton, Margie McCormick, Carolyn McClamrock

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PGA Pepsi/Argosy Casino Senior Professional ChampionshipPresented by Callaway Woodland C.C., CarmelSeptember 3-4, 2008

*1 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C.

70 69 139 -5

2 Cary Hungate, Kokomo C.C.

66 73 139 -5

T3 Lon Kinney, Harbour Trees G.C.

70 72 142 -2

T3 Bill Schumaker, Crooked Lake G.C.

70 72 142 -2

T3 Todd Sandow, Sycamore G.C.

70 72 142 -2

T6 Scott Steger, Pebble Brook G.C.

73 70 143 -1

T6 Brian Sears, Foxcliff G.C. 70 73 143 -18 Bob Placido,

Pleasant Run G.C.70 74 144 E

T9 Gary Gant, Pine Valley G.C. 73 72 145 +1T9 Jim Ferriell,

Crooked Stick G.C.71 74 145 +1

PGA Pepsi Club Car Tournament Series #3The Course at Aberdeen, ValparaisoSeptember 8, 2008

*1 Brad Fellers, Indiana National G.C. 70 -2

2 Quinn Griffing, Donald Ross G.C. 70 -2T3 Ivan Foster, Bridgewater G.C. 71 -1T3 Brett Melton, Country Oaks G.C. 71 -1T3 Aaron Harrell, Fort Wayne C.C. 71 -1T3 Todd Smith, Rock Hollow G.C. 71 -1T3 Dave Fleming, Otte G.C. 71T3 Alan Schulte, The Hawthorns G & C.C. 71 -1T9 Jeff Marsh, Deer Track G.C. 72 ET9 Blair Shadday, Purgatory G.C. 72 E

PGA E-Z-GO Pro Superintendent Delaware C.C., MuncieSeptember 10, 2008

*1 Pine Valley G.C.Gary Gant & Steve Mueller

65 -5

2 Fox Prairie G.C.John Mohler & Curt Brisco

65 -5

T3 Morris Park G.C.Rusty Mason & Jim Loupee

66 -4

T3 Woodland C.C.Joe Zimmerman & Tony Gibson

66 -4

T3 Kokomo C.C.Cary Hungate & Kip Wilson

66 -4

PGA Pepsi Indiana Golf ChampionshipsOtter Creek G.C., ColumbusSeptember 14-15, 2008

1 Dave Pugh, Mystic Hills G.C.

69 68 137 -7

2 Fred Mattingly, Dick’s Sporting Goods

73 67 140 -5

3 Brett Melton, Country Oaks G.C.

72 69 141 -3

4 Anthony Andrews, Coyote Creek G.C.

75 67 142 -2

T5 Dean Prange, Hillcrest C.C. 75 68 143 -1

T5 Mike Liming, Youche C.C. 73 70 143 -1T7 Alan Schulte,

The Hawthorns G & C.C.73 71 144 E

T7 Jim Ousley, Tippecanoe C.C.

69 75 144 E

T9 Rusty Mason, Morris Park G.C.

73 72 145 +1

T9 John DalCorobbo, Prairie View G.C.

73 72 145 +1

Senior Division:

1 Denny Hepler, Raccoon Run G.C.

69 72 141 -3

T2 Brian Sears, Foxcliff G.C. 73 71 144 -1T2 Bob Rothgeb,

Logansport G.C.72 72 144 E

T4 Gary Gant, Pine Valley G.C.

74 71 145 +1

T4 Scott Steger, Pebble Brook G.C.

69 76 145 +1

6 Cary Hungate, Kokomo C.C.

73 73 146 +2

7 Denny Ford, Pleasant Run G.C.

74 73 147 +3

8 Dave Fleming, Otte G.C. 75 74 149 +59 Rick Hemsoth,

McMillen Park G.C.74 76 150 +6

10 Bill Schumaker, Crooked Lake G.C.

73 78 151 +7

PGA Four Man TeamHighland G & C.C., IndianapolisSeptember 22, 2008

*1 Pine Valley C.C. 58 -122 The Legends of Indiana 58 -12T3 Grey Eagle G.C. 59 -11T3 Brickyard Crossing 59 -11T3 Coyote Creek G.C. 59 -116 Cascades G.C. 60 -10T7 Gongaware Academy 61 -9T7 Prestwick G.C. 61 -99 Greenfield C.C. 62 -8

PGA Callaway Team ChampionshipChariot Run G.C., LaconiaSeptember 25-26, 2008

1 Denny Ford & Ryan Ford 64 68 132 -122 Dave Carich & Mike Abbott 66 69 135 -9T3 Todd Smith & Bill Schumaker 67 69 136 -8T3 Rusty Mason & Jeff Sanders 66 70 136 -8

T3 Jim Ousley & Gary Deakyne 66 70 136 -8

6 Jon Stutz & Blair Shadday 66 71 137 -7T7 Scott Steger & Cary Hungate 70 68 138 -6T7 Ivan Foster &

Matt Funkhouser67 71 138 -6

T9 Chad Ayres & Andy Anderson

70 69 139 -5

T9 Brett Melton & Michael Strain 66 73 139 -5

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The Indiana Section PGA invited players of all ages and experience levels to come out to five fun-filled and free Play Golf America Days around Indiana in 2008. As a nationwide initiative supported by the

PGA of America and sponsors Buick, RBS and American Express, Play Golf America’s goal is to introduce the great game of golf to new players, families, friends and co-workers of all ages and ability. Free clinics from Indiana PGA Professionals, equipment demos and presentations from Indianapolis Colts and a long-drive champion highlighted the events. The series began at Walthers GC in Evansville under the leadership of PGA Professional Dave McAtee May 3, 2008 and continued at Coyote Crossing GC in Lafayette May 17, 2008 with PGA Professional Tom Guipe. On May 30th, PGA Professional Ted Bishop and The Legends of Indiana hosted an action-packed day including ESPN Radio broadcasts, a motivational speech from Associate Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell and a long-drive demonstration from Champion Brian Pavlet. McMillen Park GC and PGA Professional Rick Hemsoth took on the fourth event June 14 in Fort Wayne. The final event of the season took place at Conseco Fieldhouse downtown Indianapolis at the last WNBA Fever game of the season. It was Fan Appreciation Day, and PGA Professionals Keith Clark and Chad Cockerham gave free lessons to fans throughout the game. Through these efforts, the Indiana PGA was able to reach out to hundreds of players and fans of the game throughout the state and promote the lifelong social, entertainment and health benefits of getting involved in golf.

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National PromotionsMay: PGA Free Lesson Month

June: American Express Women’s Golf Month

July: Family Golf Month & Bring Your Kids to the Golf Range

July 6-12: Take Your Daughter to the Course Week

September 4-7: Patriot Golf Day

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The annual Challenge Cup and Senior Challenge Cup battles between PGA Professionals and IGA amateurs was hosted by Brickyard Crossing Golf Course August 7, 2008 and ended with the sides

splitting the titles. The PGA took the Senior victory and the IGA took the junior win. The morning round matches were played in a Four Ball format. The IGA took 6 ½ points to the PGA’s 1 ½, and the PGA Seniors claimed 2 ½ to the IGA Seniors’ 1 ½. In the afternoon singles matches, the seniors split the points 4 and 4 which gave the victory to the PGA. Brian Sears of Foxcliff Golf Club in Martinsville and Cary Hungate of Kokomo Country Club led the winning team by sweeping their opponents. The IGA took 7 ½ points in the afternoon singles to maintain the lead and successfully defend their 2007 title. Randy Nichols of Brookville, Brandon Pike of Bloomington and Nathan Wine of North Webster led their team by defeating their opponents in both rounds. Entry into this competition was by invitation only, and players were chosen based on 2008 IGA-PGA tournament performance.

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Awards Scholarships

The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program awards undergraduate college scholarships to selected relatives of PGA Members. The program was established in 1986 and has awarded about $3.2 million to over 1,800 students. Award recipients are chosen based on grade point average and extracurricular activities. The Indiana Section PGA’s 2008 high school senior winner was Julianne C. Frye of Prestonsburg, Ky., relative of PGA Professional Richard Frye. While at Prestonsburg High, she maintained a 3.98 GPA while playing basketball and volleyball and participating in Relay for Life, student council, Beta Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, among others. She attends the University of Kentucky with a major in law and business management. There were four winners in the 2008 college division. Brad Smith of Peru, Ind., son of PGA Professional Todd Smith, is a sophomore at Ohio State University majoring in business management. He finished his freshman year with a 4.0 GPA while playing golf and volunteering with Campus Crusade for Christ, an elementary school reading program, and Relay for Life. Peter Rafferty, relative of PGA Member Don Essig III, is a sophomore at Millsaps College with a major in business management and English. He earned a 3.92 GPA and participated in Key Club, baseball, Habitat for Humanity, and student government. The other two award recipients are Dane and Drew Baumgartner, who attend ITT Technical Institute with majors in multimedia. They both earned a 4.0 GPA and are relatives of PGA Professional Kerry Baumgartner.

IGA and PGA Split Victories At Challenge Cup

IGA Juniors (left to right):Andy Winings, Peter O’Neill, Brian Maurer, Eric Steger, Chris Clemens, Brian Harris, Ross Cosat, Kevin Wassmer, Seth Fair, Joe Mahurin, Kyle Thomas, Andrew Rhodes, Nathan Wine, Randy Nichols, Skip Runnels, not pictured: Brandon Pike

PGA Seniors (left to right):Brian Sears, Scott Morris, Bill Schumaker, Cary Hungate, Dave Fleming, Lon Kinney, Denny Ford, Bob Rothgeb

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Course architect Pete Dye has built a litany of diabolical designs during his decades pushing dirt around the globe. Crooked Stick Golf Club, opened

for play in 1964, was the first of his legendary creations to garner critical acclaim, and thus retains a special place in his body of work.At Crooked Stick in 1991, ninth alternate John Daly became the first man to claim a major championship tournament on one of Dye’s courses, winning the PGA Championship and registering one of the most improbable victories in the history of golf.Daly’s remarkable triumph and the course’s status as Dye’s initial well-known design will forever be embedded in the history of the Carmel, Indiana golf club. This summer, the United States Senior Open turns 30 at Crooked Stick and yet another indelible, once-in-a-lifetime moment will transpire on the grounds of what Dye described as “just an old straightforward golf course.”The event is scheduled for July 27 – Aug. 2, with championship competition beginning Thursday, July 30.Dye, who will serve as honorary chairman for the event, will be joined at Crooked Stick by the club’s dedicated membership, golfing legends that will include Greg Norman, Tom Kite, Bernhard Langer and Fred Funk, a staff of more than 3,000 volunteers and thousands of patrons from every corner of America to watch a talented, accomplished field compete for the 2009 U.S. Senior Open Championship.The event will mark the sixth time Crooked Stick has hosted a United States Golf Association event and the

first professional USGA competition since the 1993 U.S. Women’s Open won by Laurie Merten.The event has been embraced by the state of Indiana and the communities surrounding Indianapolis as a unique event on the same level as a Final Four or Super Bowl; all three events will be promoted on 12 big blue signs on all of the major highways throughout the state.The championship’s Web site will provide support for anyone interested in being a part of golf history. At www.2009ussenioropen.com you’ll be able to purchase tickets, get spectator information, learn about becoming a volunteer and read all about the upcoming championship. The 2009 U.S. Senior Open will be a historic occasion and one of the biggest golf events of the summer giving spectators, volunteers and players a chance to visit one of golf’s most hallowed venues.

2009 U.S Senior Open at Crooked Stick Golf ClubBy Brandon Underwood

Crooked Stick’s 18th hole, a par 4 around water, is the final test on the par 72, 7,300 yard track.

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Since the inception of the IGA Senior Player of the Year

award in 2003, no player has been able to capture both it and the IGA John K. David Player of the Year in the same year. In 2008, however, both awards were granted to one outstanding individual who entered the senior division just prior to the season. Randy Nichols received his first Senior award an unprecedented 15th John K. David award.

His 2008 victories were earned at the Match Play Championship at Purgatory Golf Club, the second McDonald’s Stroke Play Series at Otter Creek GC with a 4-under-par 68, the Mid Amateur

Championship at Pine Valley Country Club with a final round season low 6-under-par 65, and the final McDonald’s Stroke Play Series at Brickyard Crossing with a 6-under-par 66.

He finished runner-up at the Senior Team with Skip Runnels and tied for third at both the Mid Am Team and Pepsi Championships (72-73) in the senior division. Other top ten finishes overall occurred at the Tournament of Champions where he placed first in the senior division with a 72-69, the first McDonald’s Series event carding a 75, and the Senior Amateur after rounds of 74-74. He was also a quarter-finalist at the Senior Match Play.

On the national scene, he qualified for the USGA Mid Amateur as well at the USGA Senior Amateur where he advanced to the semi-finals.

IGA John K. David Player of the Year & IGA Senior Player of the YearRandy Nichols - Brookville, Indiana

Match Play Championship 1McDonald’s Stroke Play Series 2 1Mid Amateur Championship 1McDonald’s Stroke Play Series 3 1Senior Team 2Mid Am Team T3Pepsi Championships T3Tournament of Champions 5 (1 Senior Division)McDonald’s Stroke Play Series 1 T5 (T2 Senior Division)Senior Match Play Round of 8Senior Am T10Senior Open T16 (T8 Senior Amateur Division)USGA Senior Amateur Semi-FinalistUSGA Mid Am Qualifier

2008 Point Standings:Player Events Points1 Randy Nichols 19 210.60 2 Bob Stephens 14 118.45 3 Brian Maurer 6 83.50 4 Chris Clemens 10 79.83 5 Chris Baker 2 70.00 6 Skip Runnels 18 64.79 T7 Joe Mahurin 7 62.50 T7 Brian Harris 10 62.50 9 Seth Fair 5 59.00 10 Brandon Pike 6 56.00

2008 Senior Point Standings:Player Events Points1 Randy Nichols 20 246.50 2 Skip Runnels 21 189.00 3 Mike Bell 14 172.20 4 Ron Carter 10 114.20 5 Bill Barnes 11 101.50 6 Kent Frandsen 6 99.20 7 Jerry McMullen 12 97.50 8 Sam Till 9 79.50 9 Ted Kaperak 9 68.50 10 Tom G. Jones 7 50.00

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The Indiana Golf Association annually recognizes excellence in sportsmanship and commitment to the betterment of the game of golf by awarding an individual

with the Clifford E. Wagoner Memorial Award. The honor is bestowed upon an amateur golfer who exemplifies the qualities of outstanding sportsmanship and high character possessed by Wagoner, one of the three original inductees into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame in 1964.

The 2008 recipient of this award was Gary Myers from Seymour, Indiana, whose character and contributions to the game of golf reflect the selection criteria perfectly. Indiana Golf Office Executive Director Mike David surprised Myers with this recognition at the annual Indiana Golf Hall of Fame banquet December 4th at Ritz Charles in Carmel. During his presentation, David said, “while his name might not be found at the top of the leaderboards around Indiana, his contributions to the game are many.” Myers has promoted the betterment of the game of golf in his state through his service to the IGA, IGA-PGA and the Indiana Golf Foundation.

He joined the IGA Board of Directors in 1992 and was soon elected an officer. He served as President in 2000-01. Even after his term ended, he remained involved and continues to serve on

the IGF Board of Directors. Myers was instrumental in the development and construction of the Indiana Golf Office and the Gongaware Indiana Junior Golf Academy in Franklin, Ind. During his acceptance speech he proudly said, “now the dream [of the Academy and Foundation] is a reality.”

In addition to his volunteer service, his golf course, Shadowood G.C. has hosted numerous IGA and Indiana Junior Golf Tour events that allow young golfers in Indiana a chance to experience competitive golf in a friendly environment. “I honestly cannot think of a time when this person was called upon that he didn’t answer with a resounding ‘yes’,” said David.

Wagoner AwardPast IGA President Surprised with Wagoner Award

Gary Myers displays his 2008 Clifford E. Wagoner Memorial Award for sportsmanship and character.

Gary Myers gives his acceptance speech at the Ritz Charles during the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame banquet.

Indiana Golf Office Executive Director, Mike David, surprises Gary Myers with the Clifford E. Wagoner honor.

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Had Brownstown’s Chris Baker had his preference, he would not have been at Wolf Run Golf

Club competing in the 108th Indiana Amateur Championship. The recent Iowa State graduate, All-American Honorable Mention and 2008 Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year, missed an opportunity June 16, 2008, to qualify for the Nationwide Tour’s Knoxville Open presented by Food City. He didn’t let up and finished as the only player under par to capture the 2008 Indiana Amateur Championship in convincing fashion. He finished the tournament at two-under-par 282 after a final round score of even-par 71 to finish as the lone player to complete 72 grueling holes on the treacherous Wolf Run G.C. layout under par.Had he been successful in his qualifying attempt, his amateur career would have ended with his previous IGA Public Links Championship win. The other 155 competitors in the field would have been happy had that been the case.

Andrew Rhodes of Sweetser would have been one of them. He led the oldest and most prestigious golf tournament in the state after the opening day with a first round score of 31-38=69 at the 6,777-yard, par 71 course. He looked to rise above his second place finish in 2007 at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus.

Only Rhodes and Baker survived with subpar scores at the midway point, and the closest competitor with a chance to overtake the two was Joe Mahurin of Noblesville at 145. Baker started off the second morning strong on the front nine and birdied three holes to turn at 32. The back nine posed more of a challenge. “It was the story of two nines with the wind out there,” said Baker. “I hit every green on the front nine, but the wind was dead in our faces on some of the holes on the back.” He took a bogey at the 11th hole after driving the ball into a bunker. His ball found another bunker on the 14th hole with the wind blowing directly into his face. He pulled a 5-iron left into the back left sand and made another bogey. “There is not much room for error out there,” admitted Baker.The field was cut to the low 60 scores and ties after 36 holes of stroke play competition, therefore any player who shot 158 or better advanced to the remaining two stroke play rounds.Baker shot a 1-over-par 72 after the cut to extend his lead to six shots heading into the final round and took full advantage of his additional opportunity to compete as an amateur. “It is nice, but it’s a tough course, and you can’t let up a bit. It can get you out there,” he said.

The next best finisher was runner-up Mahurin with a 289. “Runner-up was better than I expected. My goals for the tournament were to keep the ball in play, have no three-putts and make no big numbers,” said Mahurin. He succeeded in avoiding three putts all four days despite the difficult and undulating greens and agreed it was an impressive feat that Baker finished the tournament under par. “Chris is a fabulous ball striker and the whole package. It was a phenomenal job for him to finish under par,” he said.

“You need to always feel like you can do something special. I hit the ball great, and I was pleased with how I played,” said Baker, who made the most birdies in the field with 19. After a final amateur victory, he teed it up for the first time as a professional at the PGA Indiana Open Championship July 7-10 at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel. “It has been a great stretch finishing college on such a high note, winning the IGA Public Links and now this. It’s been a lot of fun, and I’m looking forward to the future – it has a lot to hold,” he concluded.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Indiana AmateurWolf Run G.C., ZionsvilleJune 24-27, 2008

Failed Pro Attempt Leads to Amateur Victory

Champion Chris Baker hits from the eighth fairway at Wolf Run G.C. during the second round of the State Amateur. He finished the front nine at 4-under-par 32 and was in front of the field after the 36-hole cut.

Runner-up Joe Mahurin hits out of the deep fescue at the par-3 sixth hole at Wolf Run G.C. He managed a bogey during the third round to stay in the hunt for the Indiana Amateur Championship.

Chris Baker of Brownstown putts on the 16th green during the third round of the State Amateur. His solid putting and ball-striking produced rounds of 71-68-72-71=282 which was low enough to finish at the top and as the only player under par.

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Nestled in the rolling hills of French Lick in southern Indiana, lies possibly the most beautiful and challenging 18-holes of golf in the country. The new Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort arguably could be considered Dye’s � nest creation yet. Dye has taken everything into consideration in this 8,100 yard course. With 30-mile panoramic views of the countryside in all directions, to the dramatically steep terrain that is somehow still walkable. This course, with it’s narrow fairways and ever changing bunkers, will keep even the most skilled golfers on their toes. It has three man-made lakes that enhance the natural scenery, so much so, that the PGA has chosen the Pete Dye Course for the Professional National Championship tournament in 2010.

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Club ChampionsFacility Name Men’s Club

ChampionSenior Club Champion

Women’s Club Champion

Albany GC Andy CaseAutumn Ridge Jeff Kosmoski Cindy RobertsBattleground GC Brett Gastineau Kinuko MatsumuraBear Slide GC Bruce BojeBirck Boilermaker GC Mike GeryBlackthorn GC Ron DockeryBloomington CC Gary EuDaly Barb FischerBriar Leaf Bob Hart Briar Ridge CC Terry Werner Pat Callahan Debbie CocciaBrickyard Crossing David Tipton Tom PerryBridgewater GC Chuck Laurie, Jr.Broadmoor CC Larry Landis Vera McAdooBrockway GC Brodie Williams Jimmy Jack HowellBrook Hill GC Ray FisherBrookshire GC Michael Finnegan Lois RundleCC of Indianapolis Chris Eckerle Cookie EnglishCC of Terre Haute Phillip Myers Ken Spicklemier Ted HazledineChristiana Creek CC Dan Hood Bob Franklin Rosemary PolizzottoChristmas Lake GC Steve Gordon Vickie BettagCobblestone GC Jeff LikesColonial Oaks GC Ryan SchultzCountry Oaks GC Don Grannan Lisa JonesCovered Bridge GC Steve Leist Janice KaczmarekCoyote Creek CC Joe Hayden Mark Rietdorf Kim GottwaldCoyote Crossing GC Brett Gastineau Kinuko MatsumuraCricket Ridge GC Billy Johnson Jim Goldsmith Susie MeyerCrooked Stick GC Mike Cline Steve Baker Liz GehlDeer Creek GC Ryan Ford Deer Track GC Kevin Irons Lydia McDuffeeDonald Ross GC Arron GorallEagle Creek GC Jason AndrewsElcona CC Pat Mohan Gregg Fore Melanie DeGroffEvansville CC Jim Godsey Steve Cox Debbie BizalForest Park GC Dan ShieldsFort Wayne CC Eric Olson William Argus Jane SchmittFox Prairie GC Chad Pulley Michelle StanleyFoxcliff GC Mike SpringerGrand Oak GC Dave MeieringGreenfield CC Roger SchwarzkopfHamilton GC Rick HankinsHarbour Trees GC Jeff ChapmanHarrison Hills GC Gabe GallippiHarrison Lake CC Will Watts David Lacey Andrea DavisHeartland Crossing Golf Links

Fred Mattingly

Helfrich Hills GC Jim Cheaney Becky OwenHickory Stick GC Michael Crouse Jim Hassee Carly LudwigHighland G & CC Andy Burns Vicki SheltonHighland Lake CC Frank RoseHillcrest CC Jim Russell Doug Spaulding Rebecca BransonHillcrest G & CC Jerry Caplinger Kendra DoyleHillview CC Chuck Wenning Karen NallyHulman Links GC Ted KaperakIdle Creek G & CC Lloyd Driggers Dick WibleIronwood GC Dave Chambers Joan PallottaJasper CC Brent Sternberg Mary NeuhoffKi-Ann GC Josh Robbins Jody AnackerKokomo CC Brian Harris Ellen HartLafayette Elks CC Tim Slauter Rose FosterLiberty CC Larry Frasur Mike Mullen Vicky SnyderLong Beach GC Martin Bergerson Cliff Johnson Peg KingMaple Creek CC Kent Vonburg Mike Thompson Terri AngelicchioMaplecrest CC Michael Koronkiewicz Neil GravesMcMillen Park GC Matt Schmidt Lee Murphy Jody JumpMeadowbrook GC John Burge

Facility Name Men’s Club Champion

Senior Club Champion

Women’s Club Champion

Meridian Hills CC Dr. Wade Rademacher Beth MortonMorris Park CC Rob Kamiak Jenny ZimmermanMuncie Elks GC Gordon Rees Polly CraigMystic Hills GC Mike PughNoble Hawk Golf Links

Jeff Mayer Dean Sheets Kim Sharp

Otter Creek GC Ryan MyersPebble Brook GC Tom TerryPeru Municipal GC John McMillen Doris TimmonsPine Valley CC Tom Wood Tim Didier Ann LeonardPleasant Run GC Chris GaussPlum Creek GC Charlie Kluesner Jim Sheffield Sara KluesnerPlymouth CC: John Hampton Sam

VanLandinghamJan Starr

Pond View GC Jesse Robinson and Bob Shallenberger

Dana Larimer

Pottawattomie CC Tom Thomas Nora DuffyPrairie View GC Todd Palmer Nancee DuffyPurgatory GC Ashley GreeneQuail Crossing GC Rick Ellis Jack Wilkinson Shirley JollyRaccoon Run GC Matt Wolkins, Sr. Dave CripeRock Hollow GC Brad Smith Lorie ZandiRound Barn at Mill Creek GC

Andy Martin

Royal Hylands GC Dan AhearnRozella Ford GC Shane Hartle Bob Clark Cathy SincroftSahm GC Terry Schwinghammer Lynn WestScherwood GC Greg WolffShadowood GC Kenny Moore Al Brittingham Shady Hills GC Pete DeLongchamp Nela HodgeSouth Bend CC Steve ZiolkowskiSouth Grove GC Ken NugentSouthern Dunes GC Greg WaffordSprig-O-Mint GC Shawn McCormick Barry PfefferleSpring Meadow Farms GC

Kyle Miller

Stony Creek GC John MinerSwan Lake Golf Resort Aaron Cripe Cindy MasdenSycamore GC Matt GishSycamore Hills GC Mark Dabagia Carol JohnstonThe Brassie GC Dave VlasicThe Bridgewater Club Jack Ebbeler Wayne Hunter Becky CookThe Course at Aberdeen

Dan Molchan Tammy Lynch

The Fort GC Greg McCallThe Hawthorns G & CC

Eric Wiedeman Vince Corso Lisa Rabb

The Legends of Indiana GC

Jeff Smith Jack Stohlman

The Sagamore Club Adam Grant Amy WaldenThe Woodstock Club Haydon Hapak Bob Vernia Gay DwyerTimber Ridge GC Ken Miller Bill Magurany Janet BurnsTippecanoe CC Brad ChestermanTippecanoe Lake CC Jim BuchholzUlen CC Jeff Schroeder Rick Roberts and

Dale VanMeterJennifer Tuttle

Victoria National GC Brad Niemann Cindy BasinskiWestwood CC Josh EstelleWolf Run GC Joe Hillman Craig ScheibertWood Wind GC Jim BrownWooded View GC Michael House Ann WhitworthWoodland CC Chris Evanson Noreen KavanaughYouche CC Adam Vandercar Jerry Trump Nancy ForsytheZollner GC Terry Stanley Mike Friel

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Club champions from across Indiana competed in the 34th Indiana Golf Association

Tournament of Champions at Fox Prairie Golf Course in Noblesville May 9-10, 2008. Defending champion Chris Clemens of Indianapolis shot a 70-67=137 to defend his title and claim his third Tournament of Champions win.

Clemens has won three of the five Tournament of Champions in which he has competed. Besides his success in 2008, Clemens’ previous victories came in 2007 and 2004. He was first eligible for the tournament in 2003 after winning The Links Golf Course Club Championship in 2002.Any male amateur who won an IGA-PGA member club’s championship in the past five years or who holds a Tournament of Champions title was eligible to play in the 36-hole, stroke-play tournament.

After shooting a 4-under-par 67 in the first round, Dan Hood of Elkhartheld the lead heading into the final round.. Hood earned a spot in the tournament after winning the 2007 Christiana Creek Country Club Championship. His opening round was an impressive beginning to his golf season. “It was only the second round I have played this year. The lack of expectations took the pressure off on the front, but then after hole 4, my 13th hole, I got a little out of my comfort zone,” stated Hood. The nerves came because this was his best competitive round in over 10 years. He managed to shake the nerves and regain his composure to finish with four pars and shoot an even-par 36 on the front nine.After a solid first round score of 1-under-par 70, Clemens found himself three shots behind the leader, and with an uphill battle to defend his title. A bogey on the 356-yard, par-4 hole 2 put him at even for the tournament and five shots behind Hood who opened the final round with a birdie.On the par-4 sixth hole, Clemens landed his approach shot to within five feet of the flag and made the short putt for birdie and to get back under par. His next birdie came on hole 11 when he holed a 35-foot putt. This took him to two under par while Hood remained at four under. “I never thought I was out of the tournament, but after the turn and the closer I got to the lead, the more I settled down and focused. When I see that I have a chance to win, I play better,” said Clemens.Another birdie on the par-5 12th hole put him only one shot behind his fellow-competitor. Hood chipped in from the greenside-bunker on No. 13 to regain the lead by himself, but this was matched by Clemens’ birdie on 14. A three-putt bogey by Hood on 15 resulted in both players at four under par with only three holes left.Hood bogeyed hole 16 after hitting his tee shot into a bunker, and Clemens’, with a par, took the lead. At the 18th,

Clemens landed his drive in the middle of the fairway and placed his approach shot to within five feet of the hole. He made the putt to shoot a final round 67, secure the win and defend his title. “This win meant more to me than the previous wins because I had to play well down the stretch and come from behind. I felt better on 18 than in years past,” said Clemens. “I had to come back from six down and I don’t remember having to ever come from that far behind to win.”Hood finished with a 67-72=139 and Andrew Varner of Marion carded a 68-71=139 to tie at the runner-up position.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Tournament of ChampionsFox Prairie G.C., NoblesvilleMay 9-10, 2008

Clemens Comes From Behind to Win Third Tournament of Champions

Dan Hood of Elkhart putts for birdie on the third green at Fox Prairie in the final round of the Tournament of Champions. His 2-under-par 139 placed him tied for second place.

Defending champion Chris Clemens tees off on the second hole in his fifth Tournament of Champions appearance. He went on to shoot 70-67 for the win.

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The Indiana Golf Association opened the amateur season at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin

with the 12th annual Mid Amateur Team Championship April 27-28. Joe Hayden and Thad Winter of Fort Wayne claimed their first IGA win after shooting a 65-66=131 on the par-72, 7,044-yard course to defeat the other 45 teams in the field.

The first round of the 36-hole tournament was played in a “Pinehurst” Alternate Shot format and the final round was in a Four Ball format. After the opening round, three teams led the field with a 7-under-par 65. Hayden and Winter were among the teams in front, along with Skip Runnels of Richmond with teammate Randy Nichols of Brookville and Rick Hardesty and Rob Carmichael of Plymouth.

Hayden and Winter, who played as a team for the first time, finished the first round with seven birdies. “My partner and I both hit it close, and I was making putts,” stated Winter. “We had a lot of two-putts

for birdie.” This was Hayden’s first IGA tournament since playing junior golf, and they had never played together in an alternate shot event. However, their success was in their teamwork. “It really was a team effort out there. When Thad was out of the hole, I played well and vice versa,” said Hayden.

In the second round, Winter’s three birdies and Hayden’s four once again demonstrated that team effort. The first birdie came on the 428-yard, par-4 fourth hole, and they strung together four more on holes six through nine for a front nine total of 31. “After the fifth hole we made putts. Putting well was the biggest difference on that stretch of holes,” explained Hayden.

Hole 17, a 425-yard par 4, was where they made their final birdie to take the lead. Winter was in the rough right of the fairway on his drive but hit a 9-iron to within six feet of the hole and made the putt to go 13-under for the tournament. A par at the 18th clinched the victory.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Mid Am TeamThe Legends of Indiana, FranklinApril 27-28, 2008

Hayden and Winter Get First IGA Win

Champion Thad Winter hits his approach shot at the 10th hole during the Four Ball-formatted final round of the Mid Amateur Team. He and partner Joe Hayden teamed up for their first IGA victory.

Joe Hayden chips his third shot onto the green on the par-5, 10th hole at The Legends. He and partner Thad Winter shot 65-66=131 to win the Mid Amateur Team.

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Chris Baker of Brownstown defended his title at the Indiana Golf Association Public Links

Championship at Indiana University Golf Course in Bloomington June 14, 2008. He shot 67-68=135 to hold off Brandon Pike of Bloomington who took second with a final round score of 5-under-par 66. Pike, a member of the Indiana University men’s golf team and 2006 Public Links champion, shot 70-66=136 for the tournament. Before Pike fought back into contention, Eric Steger of Noblesville shared the lead with Baker after the opening round. Steger shot a 32-35=67 and Baker shot a 35-32=67 to lead the field of 73 heading into the final round.Steger’s putting was key to his low score. He made a 15-foot putt at the ninth for an eagle to finish the front nine at 4-under-par. After a rain delay, he made another 15-foot putt at the 11th hole for birdie. “I made a lot of long putts and I lag-putted really well,” said Steger.

Unfortunately for him, his great putting did not carry over to the second day, and Baker took the lead. “It’s always great to get out there and play solid golf, and it’s always good to win,” said Baker. That solid golf allowed him to hit eight of nine greens on the front, with the only miss at the first hole after hitting his drive right into tree roots. After hitting the greens in regulation, he made one-putts for four consecutive birdies at holes six through nine. “On the front nine I was having fun and putts were dropping. The back nine was a grind; nothing was falling,” said Baker. After a great opening nine to turn with a 5-under-par 31, Baker went to the back nine and it was a different story. On the 12th hole he hit his approach shot just off the green to the back right. He duffed his chip and left his putt to save par short. Two more putts gave him a double and took him to seven under for the tournament. He was not able to make any more birdies but managed to par out for a 37 on the back for the win. This was one of two victories for Baker in the 2008 season, his last year as an amateur. At the PGA Indiana Open July 7th he turned professional.

Amateurs who were public course players and did not hold playing privileges at any private club in 2008 were eligible to compete.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Public LinksIndiana University G.C., BloomingtonJune 13-14, 2008

Baker Defends Title in Last Season as Amateur

Brandon Pike of Bloomington, member of the Indiana University men’s team, fights back into contention at the Public Links. His final round of 66 moved him into second place and only one shot behind the champion.

Two-time Public Links champion Chris Baker of Brownstown hits an approach shot to the front nine at Indiana University G.C. during the final round. He made the turn at 5-under 31 and shot 67-68=135 to defend his title.

Noblesville’s Eric Steger tees off on the first hole in the IGA Public Links. His impressive putting produced an opening round of 67 that put him in the lead with eventual champion Chris Baker.

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Skip Runnels reads his putt at Hillcrest C.C. as his partner Randy Nichols holds the flag. Since 1988, the two have successfully paired up for IGA team events, and this was their first year of eligibility for the Senior Team where they finished in the runner-up position.

Tom Perry of Indianapolis putts at Hillcrest C.C. during the IGA Senior Team. He and teammate Gus Spicuzza did not record a score over par the final day.

Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis welcomed 70 Indiana senior amateurs June 18-19, 2008, for the 7th annual

Indiana Golf Association Senior Amateur Team Championship. Tom Perry and Gus Spicuzza of Indianapolis led the Four Ball formatted event after the first round with an 8-under-par 63. They shot a 34-33=67 in the final round to maintain the lead throughout the day and get their first IGA team win.“We really teamed up well to make nine birdies,” said Perry after the first round. Spicuzza added, “We each made bogeys, but when we did the other made par or birdie.” Both players drove the ball straight and kept it in the fairway to set up approach shots that could be placed close to the hole. A lot of the short birdie putts were made to finish with a 31-32=63. “We play together all the time, which really helped. We know each other’s games, irons

and distances well,” said Perry, who made his first birdie at the difficult par-4 third hole in the final round to take them to nine under for the tournament and three shots ahead of the field. The team’s next two birdies were made at the par 5’s with one-putts, and the final birdie came at the 15th. “Hole 15 was a big birdie and gave us some breathing room,” said Spicuzza. Perry’s birdie put them two shots ahead of long-time partners Skip Runnels of Richmond and Randy Nichols of Brookville who were in second at 10 under. “We really didn’t make any big mistakes. Hole 17 was our only struggling par,” said Spicuzza. Perry drove into the left fairway bunker, and they both found themselves in the rough on their approach shots. Spicuzza was able to chip to three feet and make the put to save par. “He made two good pars on 17 and 18 to finish the round,” said Perry. Runnels and Nichols shot 65-66=131 to place second in their first IGA Senior Team appearance.

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IGA Championship ReviewIGA Senior Team Hillcrest C.C., IndianapolisJune 18-19, 2008

Perry and Spicuzza Go Wire to Wire to Win Senior Team

Gus Spicuzza tees off in the second round of the IGA Senior Team. He and partner Tom Perry made 13 birdies during the Four Ball tournament to shoot 63-67 and get their first win.

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After a qualifying round score of 2-under-par 69, Ted Smith of Wilkinson took the top seed

at the IGA Senior Match Play. The top 16 players who carded a 75 or below in stroke play qualifying made the cut and advanced to the match play portion. During match play competition, Smith defeated every opponent he met seeded below him to make it to the finals. It was third-seeded Skip Runnels of Richmond who was finally able to break Smith’s winning streak in the final match at Bear Slide Golf Course in Cicero. To advance to the finals, Runnels

defeated Steve Baker of Noblesville 2 and 1 in the Round of 16 and Ron Carter of Monticello 3 and 2 in the Round of 8. In the Semi-finals, he beat Sam Till of Fort Wayne. “This course had a lot of risk-reward, and it fit my game pretty nicely,” said Runnels, who attributed his success both to the site and to his opponents not playing at their highest level. “I caught them when they weren’t making any birdies. I got out into the lead early and sustained it,” he said. Runnels became eligible for IGA senior events in May of 2008 and captured his first Senior Match Play Championship.

The final match at Purgatory Golf Course on August 1, 2008 remained all square through the turn, but Randy Nichols of

Brookville took charge on the back nine to claim his third IGA Match Play Championship victory. He defeated Robert Gleixner of Greenwood 3 and 2, who defeated Kyle Johnson of Fishers 1 up in their semi-final match to advance to the finals. It took Nichols 20 holes to defeat Brandon Pike of Bloomington in the quarter finals and he defeated Chase Wright of Muncie 1 up in the semi-finals to advance to the championship match. Nichols’ consistency in hitting fairways and greens remained steady through all four days. On the back nine of the final day, his putting also came through to add to his solid performance. He took the lead at hole 10 after sticking his approach to five feet for an easy birdie putt. On 15, Gleixner drove his ball into the fairway bunker, hit out into the deep rough and then back into a greenside bunker before eventually conceding the hole to allow Nichols to go 2 up. At the 16th and final hole, Nichols again stuck

his approach shot to five feet while Gleixner pulled his drive into the left rough and hit his second into a bunker. He eventually conceded the hole and ended the match. Despite his win, at the age of 55 Nichols is unsure about whether he will return in 2009 to defend his title. He credits the increasingly higher level of competition from the younger players as the reason for his indecision. He proved though that both his game and his endurance through six rounds on the course still stand up to the youngest and the best.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Senior Match Play

IGA Match Play

Bear Slide G.C., CiceroJuly 21-23, 2008

Purgatory G.C., NoblesvilleJuly 29-August 1, 2008

Runnels Defeats Top Seeded Smith in Finals

Nichols Finds Third Match Play Title

Champion Skip Runnels chips onto the green during the final match of the Senior Match Play at Bear Slide G.C. He defeated Ted Smith 4 and 3 for the win.

Top seed and runner-up Ted Smith hits from the fairway at Bear Slide G.C. He carded a 2-under 69 in stroke play qualifying to earn the top seed.

Stuck in a greenside bunker, Randy Nichols executes a difficult chip shot at the 14th hole at Purgatory G.C. With a successful up and down, he avoided bogey and maintained the advantage in the match at the IGA Match Play.

Champion Randy Nichols plays Purgatory G.C.’s 13th hole during the IGA Match Play. He defeated Robert Gleixner in the final match 3 and 2 to capture his third title.

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Firing a 6-under-par 32-33=65, his lowest competitive round of 2008,

Randy Nichols of Brookville came back and claimed the IGA Mid Amateur Championship with a 137. Pine Valley Country Club in Fort Wayne welcomed 98 of the state’s best amateur players over 30 years of age August 14-15, 2008 for the 36-hole competition.Nick Deets of Carmel and Sam Till of Fort Wayne led after the first round with scores of 2-under-par 69. After a first round 72, Nichols found himself tied in 13th place with a lot of ground to make up. Consistent playing the second day equated to seven birdies and allowed him to jump out in front

of the field. A final birdie on his last hole of the tournament secured Nichols’ sixth IGA Mid Am victory, including three wins from 1999-2001. Till followed his 69 up with a 70 to finish in the runner-up position. He came off a second place finish at Sycamore Hills Country Club in the Fort Wayne City Championship earlier in the week. He also holds the Pine Valley C.C. Club Championship titles from 1994 an ’96 as well as the Senior Club Championship titles from 2004 and ’05. Past champion (2002) Skip Runnels of Richmond took third with a 72-68=140.

Skip Runnels of Richmond again took advantage of turning 55 years of age by winning the IGA Senior Amateur Championship by a distinct three-shot margin. He carded 68-71=139 at Delaware Country Club August 25-26, 2008, to add a victory to his 2008 IGA Senior

Match Play title. “I was nervous all day, but I’m really excited. I wanted these two events, and now that I have them under my belt I can enjoy the next couple of years a little more,” said Runnels. It was not his first time on the host course, which he admitted was a challenge. He played collegiate golf at Ball State University in Muncie where he was able to play Delaware C.C. once a week. “The hole rotations were different, but it was my favorite course in college,” Runnels said. “It’s a great test of golf.” Ron Carter of Monticello came as close as a one-shot difference to challenging Runnels’ lead in the final round, but finished with 71-71=142 in second place.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Mid Amateur

IGA Senior Amateur

Pine Valley C.C., Fort WayneAugust 14-15, 2008

Delaware C.C., MuncieAugust 25-26, 2008

Comeback 65 by Nichols Takes Mid Am

Second Senior Title of the Season for Runnels

Champion Randy Nichols tees off on hole two at Pine Valley C.C. Carding a 65 the second day earned Nichols his sixth IGA Mid Am and his third victory during the 2008 season.

Sam Till, a member at Pine Valley C.C., putts during the IGA Mid Amateur. He placed second and found his second runner-up finish after another came that same week at the Fort Wayne City Championship at Sycamore Hills C.C.

Skip Runnels tees off at Delaware C.C., where he played collegiate golf at the beginning of his successful amateur career. Turning 55 in 2008 proved rewarding for Runnels, who won the IGA Senior Amateur as well as the Senior Match Play in the same season.

Ron Carter putts during the final round to try to catch Skip Runnels’ lead at the IGA Senior Amateur. His 71-71=142 earned him a second place finish.

Champion Skip Runnels putts from the fairway fringe at Delaware C.C. in the Senior Amateur. He shot 68-71=139 to win by a marked three strokes over runner-up Ron Carter.

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Past IGA champions Chris Clemens and Jeff Smith of Indianapolis teamed up for the first time for the Four Ball Championship at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru September

5-8, 2008. A 5-under-par 67 in the qualifying round earned them the second seed for the match play portion of the competition. They continued on to defeat five other teams for the win. The final match proved challenging though, and it took 19 holes for Smith and Clemens to beat fifth-seeded Chris Chocola of Bristol and Matt Windy of Elkhart. Smith and Clemens both agreed it was by far their toughest match of the week. “They pushed us harder than we had been pushed,” said Smith. Clemens added, “We were never down after nine holes all week, and to get 2 down after 12 holes definitely made it tough. They are very consistent and always in play. They are a good team that makes you make birdie to win the hole.” Unlike their previous five rounds, birdies were rare on the front nine for Clemens and nonexistent for Smith.

“If we would have made some putts earlier, we could have gotten our confidence up early on,” explained Smith. He turned it around on the back nine to make multiple birdies before finalizing the competition on the 19th hole of the match with another. Even though both players admitted to not playing their best, they pulled out a victory with a team effort.The top 31 teams with a score of 76 or below qualified for match play. The top seed was automatically granted to 2007 champions Ron Carter of Monticello and Brent Hofman of Lafayette, who were knocked out by Tracy Miller and Mike Leman of Bremen in the first round.

IGA Championship ReviewIGA Four BallRock Hollow G.C., PeruSeptember 5-8, 2008

Past Champions Find Victory Together To the left:Chris Clemens tees off on hole 2 in the final Four Ball match against Chris Chocola and Matt Windy. He and partner Jeff Smith both had previous IGA wins but had never teamed up for a tournament until their successful pairing at Rock Hollow G.C.

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IGA Mid Amateur TeamThe Legends of Indiana, FranklinApril 27-28, 2008

1 Thad Winter & Joe Hayden 65 66 131 -132 Rob Carmichael &

Rich Hardesty65 67 132 -12

T3 Jerry McMullen & Bill Barnes 66 67 133 -11

T3 Skip Runnels & Randy Nichols

65 68 133 -11

5 Jason Christy & Tracy Miller 68 67 135 -9T6 Greg McCall & Sean Rowen 69 67 136 -8T6 Chris Decker & John Cozart 67 69 136 -88 Tom Jones & David Brown 72 65 137 -7

T9 Dave Chambers & Tim Cobb

72 66 138 -6

T9 Ron Carter & Brent Hofman

69 69 138 -6

T9 Bob Stephens & Joe Hillman 68 70 138 -6T9 Brad Chesterman &

Jeremy Senk69 69 138 -6

IGA Tournament of ChampionsFox Prairie G.C., NoblesvilleMay 9-10, 2008

1 Chris Clemens, Indianapolis 70 67 137 -5T2 Dan Hood, Elkhart 67 72 139 -3T2 Andrew Varner, Marion 68 71 139 -34 Ross Cosat, Carthage 70 70 140 -25 Randy Nichols, Brookville 72 69 141 -16 Todd Palmer, Fishers 74 69 143 +1T7 Joe Mahurin, Noblesville 74 70 144 +2T7 Tim Cobb, Fishers 73 71 144 +2T7 Brett Widner, Avon 72 72 144 +2T10 Mike Cline, Carmel 75 70 145 +3T10 Carl Kalinka, Valparaiso 71 74 145 +3T10 Andy Skillman, Yorktown 70 75 145 +3

IGA McDonald’s Stroke Play Series #1Rock Hollow G.C., PeruMay 18, 2008

*1 Jason Christy, Plymouth 73 +12 Skip Runnels, Richmond 73 +1T3 Dave Vlasic, Valparaiso 74 +2T3 Jerry McMullen, Carmel 74 +2T5 Robert Eger, West Lafayette 75 +3T5 Michael Salmon, La Porte 75 +3T5 Dave Williamson, Crawfordsville 75 +3T5 Kenny Cook, Noblesville 75 +3T5 Randy Nichols, Brookville 75 +3T10 Robb Williamson, Crawfordsville 76 +4T10 Paul Petticrew, Zionsville 76 +4

IGA Public LinksIndiana University G.C., BloomingtonJune 13-14, 2008

1 Chris Baker, Brownstown 67 68 135 -72 Brandon Pike, Bloomington 70 66 136 -6T3 Justin Hueber, Fishers 68 72 140 -2T3 Eric Steger, Noblesville 67 73 140 -25 Anthony Novak,

Michigan City71 70 141 -1

T6 Hartley McLeod, Fort Wayne 72 71 143 +1T6 Kyle Thomas, Fishers 72 71 143 +1T8 Brian Maurer, Richmond 73 71 144 +2

T8 Griffin Wood, Boonville 71 73 144 +2

T8 Clarence Hardison, Indianapolis

69 75 144 +2

IGA Senior TeamHillcrest C.C., IndianapolisJune 18-19, 2008

1 Tom Perry & Gus Spicuzza 63 67 130 -122 Skip Runnels &

Randy Nichols65 66 131 -11

T3 Russ Campbell & Ted Kaperak

66 66 132 -10

T3 George Wamsley & Steve Paquin

65 67 132 -10

5 Jerry Jackson & Tim Miller 68 65 133 -96 Jerry Crouch & Mike

Thompson68 66 134 -8

T7 Sam Till & Doug Fischesser 68 68 136 -6T7 Tom Howell & Rob Eger 68 68 136 -6T9 Dick Hubbard &

Thomas Kelley74 65 139 -3

T9 Jerry McMullen & Ray Pawulich

71 68 139 -3

T9 Randy Bright & Jim Anthony 70 69 139 -3

T9 Jerry Caplinger & Steve Baker 68 71 139 -3

IGA Indiana AmateurWolf Run G.C., ZionsvilleJune 24-27, 2008

1 Chris Baker, Brownstown 71 68 72 71 282 -22 Joe Mahurin, Noblesville 73 72 72 72 289 +53 Andrew Rhodes, Sweetser 69 71 77 74 291 +7T4 Sean Rowen, Indianapolis 77 70 75 70 292 +8T4 Brian Maurer, Richmond 73 74 72 73 292 +86 Joe Hillman, Zionsville 74 76 70 73 293 +97 Justin Hueber, Fishers 73 77 74 70 294 +108 Tyler Duncan, Columbus 73 81 70 71 295 +11T9 Seth Fair, Brownsburg 71 77 76 73 297 +13T9 Eric Steger, Noblesville 73 73 75 76 297 +13T9 Derek Bolling, Huntingburg 71 76 73 77 297 +13

IGA McDonald’s Stroke Play Series #2Otter Creek G.C., ColumbusJuly 13, 2008

*1 Randy Nichols, Brookville 68 -42 Jeff Smith, Indianapolis 68 -43 Kyle Perry, Bloomington 69 -3T4 John Tuttle, Zionsville 71 -1T4 Tyler Zink, Salem 71 -1T4 Ross Cosat, Carthage 71 -1T4 Skip Runnels, Richmond 71 -1T8 Tyler Duncan, Columbus 72 ET8 Shaun Watts, Fishers 72 ET8 John Farrelly, Indianapolis 72 ET8 Joe Mahurin, Noblesville 72 ET8 Pete Wojtowicz, Bargersville 72 E

IGA Senior Match PlayBear Slide G.C., CiceroJuly 21-23, 2008

Final MatchSkip Runnels def. Ted Smith - 4 and 3

Semi Final MatchesTed Smith def. Bill Barnes - 6 and 4Skip Runnels def. Sam Till - 4 and 3

Quarter Final MatchesTed Smith def. Randy Nichols - 21 holesBill Barnes def. Ted Kaperak - 3 and 2Sam Till def. Mike Bell - 1 upSkip Runnels def. Ron Carter - 3 and 2Round One MatchesTed Smith def. Jerry Caplinger - 4 and 3Randy Nichols def. Jim Anthony - 4 and 3Ted Kaperak def. Greg Hardin - 4 and 3Bill Barnes def. Tom Perry - ConcededSam Till def. Greg McCall - 1 upMike Bell def. Jerry McMullen - 2 and 1Skip Runnels def. Steve Baker - 2 and 1Ron Carter def. Jerry Crouch - 3 and 2

IGA Match Play Purgatory G.C., NoblesvilleJuly 29-August 1, 2008

Final MatchRandy Nichols def. Robert Gleixner - 3 and 2

Semi Final MatchesRobert Gleixner def. Kyle Thomas - 1 upRandy Nichols def. Chase Wright - 1 up

Quarter Final MatchesKyle Thomas def. Peter O’Neill - 3 and 2Robert Gleixner def. Aaron Monson - 19 holesRandy Nichols def. Brandon Pike - 20 holesChase Wright def. Eric Steger - 2 and 1

Round 2 MatchesPeter O’Neill def. Tim Fish - 4 and 2Kyle Thomas def. Cole Turner - 2 and 1Robert Gleixner def. Ross Cosat - 2 and 1Aaron Monson def. Blair Webb - 2 and 1Brandon Pike def. Marty Rifkin - 5 and 4Randy Nichols def. Tyler Haire - 6 and 5Eric Steger def. Skip Runnels - 19 holesChase Wright def. Pete Delongchamp - 6 and 5

Round 1 MatchesPeter O’Neill def. Joey Piatek - 1 upTim Fish def. Ronnie Harris - 19 holesKyle Thomas def. Kyle Pearson - 5 and 4Cole Turner def. Tony Lazzara - 3 and 2Ross Cosat def. Marcus El - 6 and 5Robert Gleixner def. Alex Stinson - 1 upAaron Monson def. Scott Hockemeyer - 3 and 2Blair Webb def. Thomas Moore - 2 and 1Brandon Pike def. Taylor Will - 6 and 4Marty Rifkin def. Derek Moore - 6 and 5Tyler Haire def. John Farrelly - 5 and 4Randy Nichols def. Zac Treash - 4 and 3Skip Runnels def. Matt Houser - 5 and 4Eric Steger def. Ben Mattingly - 20 holesPete Delongchamp def. Aaron Bell - 5 and 4Chase Wright def. Jack Tanselle - 2 and 1

IGA Indianapolis AmateurSouth Grove G.C., IndianapolisAugust 2-3, 2008

1 Ben Bellville, Granger 66 64 130 -10T2 Chad Hilderbrand,

Indianapolis68 64 132 -8

T2 Chuck Wenning, Franklin 66 66 132 -8T4 Aaron Monson, Franklin 71 64 135 -5T4 Eric Steger, Noblesville 69 66 135 -5T6 Brian Maurer, Richmond 66 70 136 -4T6 Paul Palmer, Fishers 69 67 136 -4T6 Jacob Richards, Indianapolis 70 66 136 -4T6 Brooks Snyder, Williamsport 70 66 136 -4T6 Shaun Watts, Fishers 67 69 136 -4

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IGA Mid AmateurPine Valley C.C., Fort WayneAugust 14-15, 2008

1 Randy Nichols, Brookville 72 65 137 -52 Sam Till, Fort Wayne 69 70 139 -33 Skip Runnels, Richmond 72 68 140 -2T4 Terry Werner, Dyer 71 71 142 ET4 Marty Rifkin, Fort Wayne 70 72 142 E6 Craig Scheibert, Carmel 73 70 143 +1T7 John Wray, Fort Wayne 72 72 144 +2T7 Derek Moore, Williamsburg 71 73 144 +2T9 Brian Harris, Kokomo 75 70 145 +3T9 Tim Cobb, Fishers 71 74 145 +3T9 Dave Vlasic, Valparaiso 71 74 145 +3T9 Gary EuDaly, Bloomington 70 75 145 +3

IGA McDonald’s Stroke Play Series #3Brickyard Crossing, IndianapolisAugust 24, 2008

1 Randy Nichols, Brookville 66 -6T2 Justin Hueber, Fishers 67 -5T2 Blair Webb, Avon 67 -5T4 Joe Mahurin, Noblesville 68 -4T4 Ross Cosat, Carthage 68 -4T6 Larry Landis, Indianapolis 69 -3T6 Brad Smith, Peru 69 -3T8 Brian Moore, Columbus 70 -2T8 Ryan Myers, Columbus 70 -2T10 Chris Clemens, Indianapolis 71 -1T10 Jeff Smith, Indianapolis 71 -1T10 John Farrelly, Indianapolis 71 -1T10 Scott Hockemeyer, Indianapolis 71 -1T10 Mike Kemper, Greenwood 71 -1

IGA Senior AmateurDelaware C.C., MuncieAugust 25-26, 2008

1 Skip Runnels, Richmond 68 71 139 -12 Ron Carter, Monticello 71 71 142 +23 Kent Frandsen, Lebanon 70 73 143 +3T4 Jerry Jackson, Kokomo 74 71 145 +5T4 Rob Eger, West Lafayette 72 73 145 +5

T6 David Brown, Terre Haute 71 75 146 +6T6 Ted Kaperak, Terre Haute 71 75 146 +6T8 Ted Smith, Wilkinson 76 71 147 +7T8 John Smeltzer, Carmel 73 74 147 +7T10 Bill Barnes, Carmel 77 71 148 +8T10 Mike Bell, Indianapolis 76 72 148 +8T10 Tom Jones, Terre Haute 74 74 148 +8T10 Randy Nichols, Brookville 74 74 148 +8T10 Robert Karcher, Bloomington 72 76 148 +8

IGA Four Ball Rock Hollow G.C., PeruSeptember 5-8, 2008

Final MatchSmith/Clemens def. Chocola/Windy - 19 holes

Semi Final MatchesChocola/Windy def. Bowser/Brittain - 1 upSmith/Clemens def. Polizzotto/Ziolkowski - 1 up

Quarter Final MatchesBowser/Brittain def. Miller/Leman - 1 upChocola/Windy def. Harris/Ebbeler - 1 upSmith/Clemens def. Cobb/Chambers - 5 and 4Polizzotto/Ziolkowski def. Wamsley/Paquin - 5 and 3

Round 2 MatchesMiller/Leman def. Rifkin/Miller - 20 holesBowser/Brittain def. Carmichael/Hardesty - 6 and 5Harris/Ebbeler def. Smith/Kitchel - 2 upChocola/Windy def. Moore/Straley - 2 upSmith/Clemens def. Katona/Leonard - 3 and 2Cobb/Chambers def. Runnels/Nelson - 1 upWamsley/Paquin def. Grant/Gradison - 1 upPolizzotto/Ziolkowski def. Delongchamp/Carter - 20 holes

Round 1 MatchesMiller/Leman def. Carter/Hofman - 1 upRifkin/Miller def. Jones/Brown - 2 and 1Bowser/Brittain def. Barriger/Chaille - 4 and 3Carmichael/Hardesty def. Ruess/Vandercar - 5 and 3Smith/Kitchell def. Stanley/Terry - 1 upHarris/Ebbeler def. Williamson/Smith - 2 and 1Chocola/Windy def. Freed/Barnes - 4 and 3Moore/Straley def. Finley/Green - 6 and 4Smith/Clemens def. Irwin/Whallon - 4 and 3Katona/Leonard def. Reed/Evans - 4 and 3Cobb/Chambers def. McGary/Widner - 2 and 1Runnels/Nelson def. Norris/Meeks - 3 and 2Grant/Gradison def. Himes/Marheine - 1 upWamsley/Paquin def. Nash/Haig - 19 holesPolizzotto/Ziolkowski def. Gray/Lopez - 2 and 1Delongchamp/Carter def. Kaye/Rink - 2 and 1

PGA Pepsi Indiana Golf ChampionshipsOtter Creek G.C., ColumbusSeptember 15-16, 2008

1 Mike Kemper, Greenwood 69 72 141 -32 Brian Harris, Kokomo 69 75 144 E3 Chris Clemens, Indianapolis 70 75 145 +1T4 Joe Mahurin, Noblesville 71 75 146 +2T4 Dave Vlasic, Valparaiso 72 74 146 +2T6 Clarence Hardison,

Indianapolis76 75 151 +7

T6 Brett Widner, Avon 75 76 151 +7 8 Chris Eckerle, Indianapolis 74 79 153 +9T9 Pete Delongchamp, Marion 80 75 155 +11T9 Marty Rifkin, Fort Wayne 78 77 155 +11T9 George McMannis,

Indianapolis74 81 155 +11

Senior Division

1 Skip Runnels, Richmond 72 68 140 -42 Bill Barnes, Carmel 69 73 142 -2T3 Ted Kaperak, Terre Haute 74 71 145 +1

T3 Jerry McMullen, Carmel 74 71 145 +1T3 Randy Nichols, Brookville 72 73 145 +1T6 Mike Bell, Indianapolis 76 70 146 +2T6 Dave Williamson,

Crawfordsville74 72 146 +2

T8 Ron Carter, Monticello 73 74 147 +3T8 Sam Till, Fort Wayne 72 75 147 +310 Jim Anthony, Franklin 77 73 150 +6

IGA TeamThe Fort G.C., IndianapolisSeptember 28, 2008

1 Wolf Run G.C. 129 -152 C.C. of Indianapolis 130 -143 Wolf Run G.C. 131 -134 Hillview C.C. 134 -10T5 The G.C. of Indiana 135 -9T5 Anderson C.C. 135 -9T7 Highland G & C.C. 136 -8T7 Prairie View G.C. 136 -89 Kokomo C.C. 138 -610 South Grove G.C. 139 -5

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US AmateurErik Barnes, MarionErich Johnston, Fort Wayne

US Mid AmateurBrian Harris Mike BellRandy NicholsBrad Niemann

US Senior AmateurRandy Nichols, Brookville – Semi-finalsMike Bell

Sam Till, Fort Wayne – Round of 32Skip RunnelsBill BarnesKent Frandsen

US Senior OpenBob Stephens, Indianapolis – Made cut, 61st overall

US Public LinksAndy Winings, Brownsburg – Round of 16Nakarintra Ratanakul, West Lafayette – Round of 32

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US Women’s AmateurJulia Potter, Granger – Round of 32Junthima Gulyanamitta, West Lafayette – Round of 64Milena Savich, Carmel

US Women’s Mid AmateurJulie Carmichael, Indianapolis – Round of 16

US Women’s Public LinksAimee Neff, Carmel – Round of 16Kristi Piepenbrink, Greenwood

IWGA National Qualifiers

2008 was a successful year for the Indiana Women’s Golf Association. We had some very exciting tournaments and lots of good camaraderie. With tournaments available for all competitive levels, we saw several new faces and (hopefully) provided challenges and fun

for everyone.

We look forward to 2009 with some changes which we hope will bring additional women to our events. For the first time, we will be hosting an event which will be held on the weekend (at least partially!). We’ve also recently sent out a survey to our members/competitors to get ideas from them and will be attempting to incorporate some of those suggestions during the year.

As we look towards the future, 2009 will see the IWGA board reviewing our mission and strategic plan to better identify ways that we can help grow women’s golf in Indiana and provide a competitive and sociable arena to keep women active in the game.

Here’s to a very happy and healthy 2009 with lots of pars, birdies and eagles on everyone’s scorecards.

Nancy Trimarco,President, Indiana Women’s GA

IWGA President’s Message

IWGA Board Members:

by Nancy Trimarco

Michelle SmithSecretary/Treasurer

Susan St. JohnSouthern Director

Michelle GerbasichNorthern Director

Jackie Hauck Past President

Frances WalkerVice President

Ashely DavidsonSouthern Director

Aren HowellCentral Director

Nancy TrimarcoPresident

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US Women’s Public LinksAimee Neff, Carmel – Round of 16Kristi Piepenbrink, Greenwood

When the 8th USGA Women’s State Team Championship comes to Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne in late September, it brings

history with it, despite its relatively young age.The USGA Women’s State Team Championship, in 1995, like the men’s version, grew out of the celebration of the United States Golf Association’s Centennial and was fashioned after the biennial World Amateur Team Championship.

Each state was invited to send its three best players, and 43 states sent women’s teams to compete for the new title at the Lake Buena Vista (Fla.) Club. State associations were given the option to choose their teams by any method, with one restriction: college players were ineligible because of NCAA bylaws. The NCAA rule states that a player may only play in an international team match when that team is sponsored by the national governing body, such as the Curtis Cup or the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship. Any infraction of that rule means the college player is faced with being declared ineligible for the remainder of the season and the following season.

As a result, the field for the Women’s State Team Tournament was made up almost entirely of mid-amateur and senior players. Some states used a point system to select the three-woman team. Others used the top finishers in their state championships or conducted qualifying tournaments. A few states employed a selection committee to determine team members.

Just as in the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship, the Women’s State Team Tournament format meant that only the best two scores of each state’s three players were counted in each of three days. The first Women’s State Team Tournament proved to be

such a popular competition that the decision was made to conduct the tournament every two years.

Indiana has fared well in the championship with best finishes of tied for ninth in 2003 and tied for 10th in 2001.

A total of nine different players have competed for Indiana since 1995. They are (listed with number of competitions and years): Ambry Bishop of Franklin (1—1999); Julie Carmichael of Indianapolis (4 – 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001); Courtney Cox of Indianapolis (1 – 1995); Nancy Fitzgerald of Carmel (5 – 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005); Ann Gordon of Franklin (1 – 1997); Michelle Hatfield of Fort Wayne (2 – 2001, 2003); Jackie Hauck of Fort Wayne (1 – 2007); Frances Walker of North Vernon (2 – 2005, 2007); and Nina Whalen of Indianapolis (4 – 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007).

In the course of the seven past championships, the best individual score is 226 by Nancy Fitzgerald, who won the 1997 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur at Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, S.C., 1 up over Toni Wiesner of Texas. Fitzgerald was also runner-up in that championship in 2003, when she extended Canadian Hall of Famer Marlene Streit to 23 holes before losing in the longest final match in the championship’s history.

For the record, Minnesota was the last team to win in its own state, in 2001 at Woodhill Country Club in Wayzata. Minnesota’s men’s squad also won the title that year at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska.

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2008 IWGA Alice O’Neal Dye Player of the YearJulia Potter - Granger, Indiana

2008 IWGA Point Standings:Player Events Points1 Julia Potter 5 96.00

2 Kristi Lynn Piepenbrink 3 70.00

3 Julie M. Carmichael 5 66.00

4 Aimee Neff 2 62.50

5 Nina A. Whalen 3 58.00

6 Brittany Kelly 3 47.50

7 Milena Savich 3 46.00

8 Kristtini Cain 4 41.50

9 Angela C. Gauck 3 34.50

10 Rachael Diane Pruett 3 34.00

State Amateur Championship 1st PlaceMatch Play Championship Round of 8PGA Indiana Women’s Open 6th PlacePGA Women’s Open Local QualifierUSGA Women’s Amateur Match Play Qualifier

Top Finishes:

This year’s Indiana Women’s Golf Association Alice O’Neal Dye Player of the Year began her playing career as a standout junior player in the Pepsi Indiana Junior

Golf program. It should be noted that while a junior golfer, Julia Potter had the distinction of being player of the year on each of the three junior tours. She is now a successful Division I collegiate golfer at the University of Missouri but continues to compete in her home state where she is viewed as one of the dominant competitors.

During the 2008 season, she defended her title at the Women’s State Amateur Championship at Birck Boilermaker’s Ackerman Hills course. At the Women’s State Open she placed sixth, and at the Women’s Match Play she qualified for the Round of 8.

In national qualifying, she advanced to the USGA Women’s Amateur and Women’s Open regional qualifiers.

During her time at Mizzou, between her two State Am victories, she also found success. She was a unanimous selection to the All- Big 12 Conference First Team, named Big 12 Player of the Month, and designated Player of the Week by Golfweek. She also tied Mizzou’s 54-hole record low of 214.

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IWGA Championship ReviewIWGA Indiana AmateurAckerman Hills G.C., West LafayetteJuly 15-17, 2008

Potter Repeats at State Am

Julia Potter of Granger was successful in defending her Indiana Women’s Amateur Championship title after a

final round 74 at Ackerman Hills Golf Course in West Lafayette July 15-17. After the first round of the historic and prestigious 54-hole, stroke play event, Nina Whalen of Indianapolis was in front

of the field with a one-under-par 70. Solid playing and three birdies are what put her at the top of the competition and in contention for her first State Am title. But a three-day total of 71-71-74=216 allowed Potter to hold off Whalen who finished second with 219. “I knew if I played consistent golf, I would

have a chance, and that’s what happened,” said Potter. She was consistent in all aspects of her game, which allowed her to claim her second victory in a row. Even though she won in 2007, she explained how much her game has improved over the past year. “I’m much more accurate now,” she said. And accuracy was key at Ackerman with the tree-lined fairways and small greens. The fifth hole, a par 5, did get the best of her and she carded a double bogey to give up the lead to Whalen. “I knew I had to put it behind me. I was only down by one, and anything could still happen,” Potter explained. She came back with two birdies on the back nine to reclaim the lead. Between the two wins she also had success outside of IWGA tournaments. Potter had a triumphant college season at the University of Missouri. In October, she was named Big 12 Player of the Month. Golf

Week named her Player of the Week, and she also tied Mizzou’s record for low 54-hole total at 214. Past champion Julie Carmichael held on to third place after shooting a third round score of 73 for a 221 total. After 36 holes of stroke play the field was flighted into seven flights, with the low 20 scores and ties making the Championship Flight. Any player who carded 159 or better made the top flight. Flight champions were: Clare Cornelius of Indianapolis – First Flight, Lynnsey Showers of Kokomo – Second Flight, Alesia Melton of Economy – Third Flight, Autumn Duke of Fishers – Fourth Flight, Mandy Buchanan of Evansville – Fifth Flight, and Karen Rudd of Knox – Sixth Flight.

Julia Potter follows through on a shot at the 2008 State Amateur where she defended her 2007 title. She carded 71-71-74=216 at Ackerman Hills G.C. for the win.

Runner-up Nina Whalen chips on during the second round of the Women’s Amateur Championship. Her first round score of 70 was the lowest round of the tournament.

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IWGA Championship ReviewIWGA Match PlayHarbour Trees G.C., NoblesvilleJune 2-4, 2008

Top Seed Neff Stays on Top

Strong thunderstorms, flash flood warnings and tornado watches caused multiple weather delays and extremely

wet course conditions at the IWGA Match Play Championship at Harbour Trees Golf Course in Noblesville June 2-4, 2008. Despite the long days and multiple breaks in play, Aimee Neff of Carmel maintained her focus to take the title. Neff shot a 1-over-par 72 in the first day of stroke play to secure the No. 1 seed for the second year in a row. In 2007, she lost to Lynnsey Showers of Kokomo in the Semi-finals. She came back this year to avenge her defeat and beat former Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory High School teammate Sophie Hayashi of Carmel in the Semi-finals 3 and 2. To advance to that round she defeated 16th-seeded Julia Porter of Monrovia 6 and 4 in the Round of 16 and eighth-seeded Angela Gauck of Greensburg 4 and 2 in the Round of 8. For the win, she triumphed over sixth-seeded Milena Savich of Carmel 2 and 1 in the Finals. The first hole of the championship match was halved, but after Neff went 1 up over

Savich on the second hole, she never lost the lead nor did she allow it to even return to all square. Neff’s biggest lead of 3 up came at the turn after Savich planted an approach into the greenside bunker and flew the sand shot past the hole to bogey. She finalized the match on 17 with a great punch shot from the trees onto the green to par, halve the hole, and win 2 and 1. Defending champion Kristi Piepenbrink lost in the Round of 8 to the second-seed Rachael Pruett of Linton 4 and 2. Pruett made it to the final four and lost to Savich 4 and 3.

Milena Savich of Carmel tees off at the par 3, eighth hole in her semi-final round match against Rachael Pruett of Linton. She won 4 and 3 at advance to the finals.

Champion Aimee Neff hits her approach at the ninth hole at Harbour Trees G.C. She shot 1-over-par 72 in stroke play qualifying to get the top seed heading into match play.

PGA Indiana Women’s OpenThe Legends of Indiana, FranklinJune 30-July 1, 2008

The best shot of Kristi Piepenbrink’s career received cheers from the crowd around the 18th green and gave her the 2008 PGA Pepsi Indiana Women’s Open Championship title. “I hit the

best shot I have ever hit. It was the best part of the whole tournament,” she said. At the 400-yard, par 4 finishing hole, she choked down on a 7-wood to hit directly into the wind and landed it two feet from the hole. That shot put the pressure on runner-up K.C. Cain of Marion to hole her chip to force a playoff. Cain was unable to make birdie and finished in second with 73-73=146. Piepenbrink had a mere tap-in for a final round one-under-par 71 and the victory at 145. The Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin, a familiar track for Greenwood native Piepenbrink, hosted the competition for the eighth consecutive year. Between three IHSAA State Finals, the Franklin College Invitational and seven Indiana Opens there, she knew what to expect from the course. “I played pretty steady, hitting fairways and greens,” she said.

The familiarity with the place had the potential to overwhelm her mental game, but she overcame that obstacle. “Because I have played here multiple times, I have in my head what shots went where last time, and it makes it hard mentally,” Piepenbrink continued. She achieved success during both rounds which helped get past the mental blocks of previous tournaments and allowed her to perform at a high level and triumph over a strong field.A Women’s Open win will be added to her list of 2008 accomplishments including being named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Female Player of the Year, making the GLVC All-Scholar team, and being honored with an All-American Honorable Mention distinction. Kylene Pulley of Kokomo, a member of the Duramed FUTURES Tour, shot 77-72=149 to win the professional division.

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University of Indianapolis teammates Lyndsay McBride of Bristol and Allison Tyler

of Indianapolis won the IWGA Team Championship hosted by Meshingomesia Country Club in Marion. They shot an even-par 72 in the Gross Division of the Four Ball formatted event on June 20, 2008, to get their first IWGA Team win.

“We fed off of each other’s good shots and kept each other positive,” said McBride. “It was good to know someone was there rooting for you.” Their teamwork and encouragement paid off, especially on the 447-yard, par-5 12th hole. McBride had confidence in her teammate’s ability and told her to go for the green in two shots instead of playing it safe for par. After the approach landed just short of the green, Tyler made the up and down for the team’s final birdie of the day. The first two birdies came at the par-4 third and 10th holes, which made up for the three bogeys of the round. “We never made anything over bogey though,” said Tyler. “She covered for me and I covered for her,” added McBride, emphasizing how well the two played as a team.Lina Pasquali of Kendallville and teammate Andrea Vogt of Auburn and Kim Gottwald of Fort Wayne and partner Tara Wiley of Oxford shot a 1-over-par 73 to place tied for second.

IWGA Championship ReviewIWGA TeamMeshingomesia C.C., MarionJune 20, 2008

College Teammates Partner for a Win

Kim Gottwald putts on the 15th green at Meshingomesia C.C. at the Team Championship. She and teammate Tara Wiley shot 73 to finish tied for second.

Champions Lyndsay McBride and Allison Tyler show off their trophies after winning the Team Championship with an even-par 72. They are also college golf teammates at the University of Indianapolis.

Runner-up Andrea Vogt hits her approach shot at Meshingomesia C.C. in Marion. She teamed up with Lina Pasquali to shoot 73 and finish tied in second place.

Kylene Pulley hits her second shot at the par-5 sixth hole during the Women’s Open. She shot 77-72 to win the professional division.

Runner-up K.C. Cain hits up to the sixth green at The Legends of Indiana. She carded a 73 the first day to take the lead and followed it with another 73 to finish in second.

Champion Kristi Piepenbrink chips during the PGA Indiana Women’s Open. She fired a final round 71 to win her first Open title.

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IWGA Championship ReviewIWGA Senior AmateurThe Woodstock Club, IndianapolisJuly 24-25, 2008

Fitzgerald Wins Playoff for Senior Am Title and 15th IWGA Victory

Carmel’s Nancy Fitzgerald fired a 79-75=154 at the IWGA Senior Amateur at The Woodstock Club, tying Carla Windisch of Indianapolis who shot 80-74=154 to force

a playoff. The playoff started with both players making par , but the champion was decided at the second hole. Fitzgerald drove it into the rough while Windisch placed her drive in the fairway. From there she hit the green but three-putted for a bogey. While Fitzgerald left her approach short in the rough, she managed to get up and down for par and the win. This was Fitzgerald’s 15th IWGA title with the first coming exactly 30 years ago in 1978 at the State Amateur Championship. She has been a dominant player for decades and continues to be a strong competitor. “It makes me feel old! It also makes me feel

grateful that I had the privilege of not only being given the skill and the opportunity to play, but that I had a father who not only taught me the basics of the game, but the mind for it as well,” she explained. “Golf is a great game that always leaves me wanting to learn or work on something. Of all the sports that I have played throughout the years, golf continues to be the most challenging, most frustrating and the most thrilling all at the same time. I have as much fun playing today as I did 50 years ago.”Her passion and love for the game showed through her determination to overcome a back injury to compete. Despite her doctor’s recommendation to stay off the course, she couldn’t resist a chance to play. Recent cortisone injections for treatment for two bulging discs still left her far from healthy. “Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do,” said Fitzgerald. “I have been doing a lot of stretching and swung as easy as I could.” Opening with a 79 the first round was successful for the 1997 USGA Senior Amateur Champion based on her medical condition. “The first day I could not complete my swing,” she said. That caused her to find the rough and trees most of the round and only hit two fairways off the tee. “The second day it was better. My putting was good and my chipping was okay because that is what I could work on without swinging a club. It paid off in the end!” Chipping and putting was exactly what won her the playoff and the victory.After leading the first round, Jackie Hauck finished third with 75-82=157.

Champion Nancy Fitzgerald hits her approach shot at The Woodstock Club at the Senior Amateur Championship. After shooting a two-day total 154, she won her 15th IWGA victory in a playoff.

Carla Windisch plays during

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Heavy rains and strong storms caused the cancellation of the second round of the IWGA Mid

Am Championship at Ulen Country Club August 5, 2008. With the course nearly under water, the competition was decided based on the first round standings. Julie Carmichael of Indianapolis carded a 3-under-par 69 for her fourth Mid Am victory and 10th IWGA title. Amber Sieber of Leo and Michelle Gerbasich of Fort Wayne each shot 74 the first day to tie for second place.“It was one of those rare days when golf seemed easy. I hit my short irons particularly well,” said Carmichael. “I had a lot of birdie opportunities inside of 10 feet.” She converted close approach shots into five birdies during her round and avoided any score over bogey. This win came after a solid performance 73-75-73=221 at the IWGA State Amateur

Championship that earned her a third place finish. This 2008 season was more successful for Carmichael than recent years. “I finally made some time to work on my game. I’m someone who needs to play a lot in order to feel confident and shoot some low scores,” she said. Her confidence and low scores continued after the conclusion of the IWGA tournaments and also qualified her for the USGA Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Mich., September 6-11, 2008. Seeded 31st for match play after two days of stroke play qualifying, she made it to the Round of 16 before being defeated in 20 holes by Mina Hardin of Texas.

Mid Amateur champion Julie Carmichael shot 69 at Ulen C.C. to earn a fourth Mid Am title and 10th career victory. She also qualified for the USGA Women’s Mid Amateur Championship where she progressed to the Round of 16.

IWGA Championship ReviewIWGA Mid AmateurUlen C.C., LebanonAugust 4-5, 2008

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IWGA Match PlayHarbour Trees G.C., NoblesvilleJune 2-4, 2008

Final MatchAimee Neff def. Milena Savich 2 and 1

Semi-final MatchesAimee Neff def. Sophie Hayashi 3 and 2Milena Savich def. Rachael Pruett 4 and 3

Quarter-final MatchesAimee Neff def. Angela Gauck 4 and 2Sophie Hayashi def. Nina Whalen 6 and 5Rachael Pruett def. Kristi Piepenbrink 4 and 2Milena Savich def. Julia Potter 1 up

Round of 16Aimee Neff def. Julia Porter 6 and 4Angela Gauck def. Kim Gottwald 5 and 4Sophie Hayashi def. Sarah Prascsak 1 upNina Whalen def. Megan Tuohy 2 upRachael Pruett def. Audrey Fellmeth 8 and 7Kristi Piepenbrink def. Brittany Kelly 3 and 2Julia Potter def. Julie Carmichael 2 and 1Milena Savich def. Emily Johnson 2 and 1

IWGA TeamMeshingomesia C.C., MarionJune 20, 2008

Gross Division:

1 Lyndsay McBride & Allison TylerT2 Lina Pasquali & Andrea VogtT2 Kimberly Gottwald & Tara Wiley

Net Division:

T1 Emily Felts & Courtney JelinskiT1 Sarah Windlan & Katie Windlan2 Michelle Smith & Hilary Bowman

PGA Indiana Women’s Open The Legends of Indiana, FrankinJune 30-July 1, 2008

1 Kristi Piepenbrink, Greenwood 74 71 145 +12 K.C. Cain, Marion 73 73 146 +2T3 Aimee Neff, Carmel 76 71 147 +3T3 Brittany Kelly, Fishers 76 71 147 +35 Terra Miller, Crown Point 75 73 148 +46 Kylene Pulley, Kokomo 77 72 149 +57 Julia Potter, Granger 76 74 150 +68 Rachael Pruett, Linton 76 77 153 +9

T9 Jordan Essman, Angola 81 73 154 +10T9 Amber Lindgren, Kokomo 73 81 154 +10

Professional Division:

1 Kylene Pulley, Kokomo 77 72 149 +52 Jeana Finlinson, Bloomington 78 82 160 +163 Jennifer Lymangood, Angola 90 88 178 +34

IWGA State AmateurAckerman Hills G.C., West LafayetteJuly 15-17, 20081 Julia Potter, Granger 71 71 74 216 +32 Nina Whalen, Indianapolis 70 74 75 219 +63 Julie Carmichael, Indianapolis 73 75 73 221 +8

4 Brittany Kelly, Fishers 75 74 73 222 +95 Kristi Piepenbrink, Greenwood 76 76 71 223 +106 Amber Lindgren, Kokomo 78 74 73 225 +127 Angela Gauck, Greensburg 76 76 74 226 +138 Lauren Showers, Kokomo 75 77 75 227 +14

T9 Kristi Cardwell, Kokomo 76 79 76 231 +18T9 K.C. Cain, Marion 76 76 79 231 +18

First FlightClare Cornelius, Indianapolis 82 80 73 235 +22

Second FlightLynnsey Showers, Kokomo 80 83 79 242 +29

Third FlightAlesia Melton, Economy 88 81 77 246 +33

Fourth FlightAutumn Duke, Fishers 87 85 81 253 +40

Fifth FlightMandy Buchanan, Evansville 92 88 82 262 +49

Sixth FlightKaren Rudd, Knox 96 93 96 285 +72

IWGA Senior AmateurThe Woodstock Club, IndianapolisJuly 24-25, 2008

*1 Nancy Fitzgerald, Carmel 79 75 154 +102 Carla Windisch, Indianapolis 80 74 154 +10

3 Jackie Hauck, Fort Wayne 75 82 157 +13

4 Cynthia Roberts, Fort Wayne 80 80 160 +16 5 Linda Hawk, Avon 79 83 162 +186 Gwen Tierney, Anderson 82 83 165 +217 Rae Higdon, Boonville 86 80 166 +228 Susie Gregory, Columbus 86 89 175 +31

9 Donna Hamilton, Shelbyville 93 89 182 +38T10 Susan St. John, Columbus 97 86 183 +39T10 Lynn Hardin, Greenfield 91 92 183 +39

IWGA Mid AmateurUlen C.C., LebanonAugust 4-5, 2008 (Final round cancelled due to weather)

1 Julie Carmichael, Indianapolis 69 -3T2 Amber Sieber, Leo 74 +2T2 Michelle Gerbasich, Fort Wayne 74 +2

T4 Katherine Mowat, Muncie 77 +5T4 Rae Higdon, Boonville 77 +56 Nina Whalen, Indianapolis 78 +6T7 Nancy Fitzgerald, Carmel 80 +8T7 Michelle Smith, Fort Wayne 80 +8

T9 Jackie Hauck, Fort Wayne 81 +9T9 Carla Windisch, Indianapolis 81 +9

First FlightMichelle Smith, Fort Wayne 80 +8Nancy Fitzgerald, Carmel 80 +8

Second FlightFrances Walker, North Vernon 84 +12Karen French, Carmel 84 +12Nancy Trimarco, Greenfield 84 +12

Third FlightGwen Tierney, Anderson 88 +16Brenda Hammond, Greenwood 88 +16Jen Tuttle, Zionsville 88 +16

Fourth FlightJoDee Dale, Andrews 93 +21Susan St John, Columbus 93 +21

Fifth FlightCarol Johnston, Fort Wayne 99 +27

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Evans Scholarship Award WinnersEvans Scholarship Awarded To 10 Indiana High School Seniors

Ten high school seniors from Indiana have been awarded the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college scholarship renewable for up to four years, in the 2008-09 academic year.

Evans Scholars are golf caddies who were selected based on four criteria: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.The Western Golf Association, headquartered in Golf, Illinois, has administered the Chick Evans Scholarship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since its inception in 1930. It is the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship program.Recipients were chosen after individual interviews with candidates at a recent selection meeting hosted by the WGA and Indiana Golf Association at Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne. Additional candidate interviews may occur in Indiana this spring, with more deserving caddies possibly receiving scholarships for fall 2008. “These young men and women have excelled in academics and in service to their schools and communities,” said Don Johnson, president and CEO of the Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation. “We welcome them to the Evans Scholars family and look forward to their continued success as college students.”Selected students live in an Evans Scholarship House at one of the 14 chapters in the program, including Indiana University in Bloomington and Purdue University in West Lafayette. Listed below are the Chick Evans Scholarship recipients, with his or her name followed by hometown, golf or country club caddied at, high school and college to attend:Alex Barnett, Indianapolis, C.C. of Indianapolis, Ben Davis H.S., IndianaJordan Buck, Hoagland, Fort Wayne C.C., Heritage H.S., PurdueBethany Craib, Ft. Wayne, Fort Wayne C.C., Bishop Dwenger H.S., IndianaKelsey Knapp, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne C.C., Homestead H.S., IndianaMelissa Kowalinski, Mishawaka, Elcona C.C., Culver Girls Academies, IndianaRebecca Lindenman, South Bend, South Bend C.C., Riley H.S., PurdueJanae Meyers, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne C.C., Bishop Luers H.S., PurdueDavid Osborn, Fort Wayne, Orchard Ridge C.C., Homestead H.S., IndianaRobert Schnorr, Indianapolis, Meridian Hills C.C., Bishop Chatard H.S., IndianaGregory Svarczkopf, Fort Wayne, Sycamore Hills G.C., Bishop Dwenger H.S., IndianaCurrently, 835 caddies are enrolled in college as Evans Scholars, including 47 at Indiana University and 48 at Purdue University. More than 8,600 caddies have graduated as Evans Scholars – including 498 from Indiana and 356 from Purdue - since the program was founded in 1930 by Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., famed Chicago amateur golfer and winner of the 1916 U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur. The program has a college graduation rate of over 90 percent, and an overall GPA for all Evans Scholars in college above a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.Scholarship funds come mostly from contributions by more than 500 member clubs, 36,000 WGA Par Club members and 100,000 golfers in the WGA Bag Tag Program. Evans Scholar Alumni donate over $3 million annually to the program.

Indiana Golf Hall of Fame Member and Carmel, Ind., resident Marcia Luigs received international recognition when she was given the honor of captaining the 2008 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship’s Team USA. The United States Golf Association selected her for the tournament Oct. 8-11, 2008 in Adelaide, Australia at Grange Golf Club based on her many years of service to golf and USGA committees. Luigs’ team, consisting of amateurs Amanda Blumenherst, Tiffany Joh and Allison Walshe, made a comeback from 17th place to finish third in the world and take home a bronze medal. With 279, they posted the lowest final 36-hole total in the history of the championship. The Championship began in 1958 with the Founding of the International Golf Federation and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

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Foundation Scholarship WinnersFoundation Awards $25,000 in Scholarships

The Indiana Golf Foundation was founded in 1994 to promote and develop programs dedicated primarily to serving Indiana’s

youth. One such program is the scholarship program that supports young Indiana golfers who wish to pursue a college degree. Three accomplished students received the David E. Simon Scholarship and four were granted Indiana Golf Foundation scholarships. The Foundation Scholarship was created with the purpose of encouraging and promoting the attainment of higher education for high school seniors who have actively participated in the game of golf and have excelled in their academic achievements. While the selections are not based on playing ability, the recipients must have participated in the Pepsi Junior Golf Program. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or 9.0/12.0 and be nominated by their high school golf coach or PGA Professional. Other criteria that are judged include SAT/ACT scores, class rank, extracurricular activities and financial need. These 2008 winners received $2,500 towards their college education fees: • Stacy Hill, Bloomington • Chad Melton, Economy • Caleb Powers, Salem • Kathleen Powell, KokomoThe David E. Simon Scholarship program’s purpose is also to encourage the pursuit of higher education for high school seniors, but they must have been previously employed at an Indiana golf facility in some capacity. The David E. Simon Scholarship is made possible by a gift from Indianapolis businessman David E. Simon who committed $100,000 in 1999 to endow this program. In 2008, he committed another $100,000 to strengthen the program which allowed for the addition of a third annual recipient. The grade point average requirements are also 3.0/4.0 or 9.0/12.0, and the same criteria apply that do for the Foundation Scholarship. These recipients received $5,000 towards their college education fees: • Elliott Bloom, Brownsburg • Janell McCoy, Fort Wayne • David Osborn, Fort WayneSince 1996, the IGF has given over $230,000 to Indiana high school graduates to pursue higher education. All scholarships are one-time awards.

Kathleen Powell graduated from Maconaquah High School with an 11.74 GPA where she lettered in golf all four years, sat on the Student Council, sang in the school choir and participated in numerous after-school clubs. She continued on to Bethel College.

David Osborn attended Homestead High School and worked at both Orchard Ridge Golf Course and Fort Wayne Country Club. He played golf for the high school team as well as baseball and basketball. He lettered, was named captain and made Second Team All-Conference in basketball. He enrolled in Indiana University this past year.

Stacy Hill attended Bloomington High School South where she maintained a 4.057 GPA while participating in Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Dance Marathon. She was also the captain of her high school golf team and made her All-Conference Team both junior and senior year. She started attending Purdue University last fall.

While at Hagerstown High School, Chad Melton lettered in both football and golf and captained his men’s golf team. In the summer, he played in the Indiana Junior Tour tournaments and finished runner-up four times in 2007. He was also in the Honor Society and earned a 3.9 GPA. He also attended Purdue University.

Caleb Powers maintained a 4.0 GPA and earned his way into the Honor Society at West Washington High School while lettering in Basketball and playing on the school’s golf team for four years. He participated in over 40 Indiana Junior Golf Tour events and qualified for the IHSAA State Tournament in 2006 and 2007. He attended Indiana University Southeast.

Elliott Bloom was employed at Eagle Creek Golf Club while going to school at Covenant Christian High School where he played basketball and golf. He was captain of his golf team and earned a varsity letter, volunteered with Special Olympics Basketball, and played in the school band and orchestra. He began attending Butler University last fall.

Coyote Creek Golf Club employed Janell McCoy while she attended North Side High School. While in high school, she swam, was a cheerleader, sat on the Student Council, participated in Chase Leadership Academy and was a five year member of Good Shepherd.

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Boys Player of the YearAdam Schenk - Vincennes

The highlight of a great 2008 season for the Boys Player of the Year came at the Age Group Championship at Swan Lake Resort. Not only did Adam Schenk win his 16-year-old age division with a 6-under 138, but he also made an unprecedented eight straight birdies during

the opening round. He started the shotgun on the 18th hole, and managed to birdie the next eight holes before bogeying hole 8 to make his turn at 29. He even continued to birdie the next hole. Seven under through nine holes is the lowest recorded nine hole score in the junior program’s 21 year history. Schenk was also the Boys State Junior medalist with rounds of 72-72, even par, at Purdue’s Kampen Golf Course. There he advanced to the quarter-finals before falling to the eventual champion.On the Diet Pepsi Master’s Tour he collected three top-6 finishes including a winning round of 68 at the Meridian Hills Country Club event. This success led him to finish third on the Master’s Tour points list.

He and teammate David Mills of Evansville paired together to win the 15-16 age division at the Boys Team Championship by four strokes. They also teamed up for the Indiana-Kentucky Challenge Cup where they were the low two-man team on the victorious Indiana boys’ team.Schenk was formerly the 2004 Aquafina Prep Tour Player of the Year as well. Another notable accomplishment by this player was qualifying for the 2008 PGA Indiana Open at Prairie View.

Girls Player of the YearKristi Cardwell - Kokomo

Two major wins during the 2008 season led to Kristi Cardwell being named Girls Player of the Year. The first came at the Girls State Junior when she defeated Ashley Kees of Fort Wayne 6 and 5. On the road to the finals, she also prevailed over the defending champion, Carleigh Silvers of Martinsville.

The second major win was her victory at the inaugural Hoosier Junior Championship at Otter Creek Golf Course. She dominated the field with a nine shot gap between her two-day total 155 and the runner up.Outside of the Junior Tour, Cardwell had two strong showings at the Women’s State Amateur and Women’s Indiana Open championships. At the State Am at Purdue’s Ackerman course, she made the Championship Flight and finished tied for 9th overall with 76-79-76=231. She tied for 13th at the Open at the Legends of Indiana.

She will attend the University of Iowa next fall to play Division I collegiate golf.

Mountain Dew Tour BoysChase Wagner - Bedford

In the Boys division of the Mountain Dew Tour this year, the Player of the Year won a remarkable five of the six events he entered, and the other finish was as the runner-up. Chase Wagner’s wins came at Wooded View Golf Course – 75, Otis Park – 68, Hillview – 72, Foxcliff – 70, and

Sunrise – 72. At the Tour Championship at Harrison Hills Golf Course he also placed 2nd in his division with a 72.He led the 13-14 boys points list and found victory at the Age Group Championship after a playoff at Swan Lake Resort for the 14 year old division.At the Indiana Junior PGA Championship at Battle Ground Golf Course, Wagner finished 4th in the 13-15 year old division. Consistently placing in the top 5 at tournaments all season long and winning

5 Mountain Dew tournaments earned him the honor of 2008 Mountain Dew Tour Boys Player of the Year.

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Mountain Dew Tour GirlsAmy Thompson - Wakarusa

On the Mountain Dew Tour in the Girls division, Amy Thompson won a noteworthy five tournaments and had one runner up finish. Wins came at Black Squirrel -78, Etna Acres – 81, Bridgewater – 81, Peru – 76, and Erskine – 83. At the Tour Championship at Harrison

Hills she placed sixth overall and clinched the 17-19 girls points title.At the Age Group Championship, Thompson finished 2nd in the 16 year old age division at Swan Lake Resort and also won her flight, the second flight, at the Girls State Junior at Harrison Lake Country Club.Winning five tour events and placing in the top ten numerous times earned her this year’s Mountain Dew Tour Girls Player of the Year award.

Aquafina Prep Tour BoysAdam Wood - Zionsville

This year’s Aquafina Prep Tour Boys top player also earned Player of the Year honors in 2007. Adam Wood continued his streak of success by winning five Prep Tour events and placing 2nd in another. First place finishes came at Chippendale – 71, Crestview – 70, The Dye

Course – 56, Shadowood – 65, and Rea Park – 70.These wins led Wood to the Boys 12 year old division points title. He also won the 12 year old division at the Age Group Championship at Swan Lake Resort by a striking seven shots.In the 12 and under division of the Indiana Junior PGA Championship, he finished in 4th at Battle Ground Golf Course.

Aquafina Prep Tour GirlsHarley Dubsky - Valparaiso

This Aquafina Prep Tour player dominated the girls division this past season. Harley Dubsky won four Prep Tour events and placed 2nd in two others. The four wins were at Studebaker – 77, Rocky Ford – 59, Raccoon Run – 71, and McMillen Park – 72. These finishes tied her

for the lead in the 12 year old division points list.At the Age Group Championship at Swan Lake Resort, Dubsky won the 12 year old girls division in a playoff. Another playoff commenced at the Indiana Junior PGA Championship in the 12 and under girls division, where she eventually finished in 2nd place.Also, at the Girls State Junior Championship at Harrison Lake Country Club, this player was the low score of all Prep Tour players in the qualifier.

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The Indiana Boys and Girls squads swept the annual Indiana-Kentucky Challenge Cup matches for the third straight year. Indiana played host to the matches at Rock Hollow GC in

Peru with the girls winning for the third year in a row and the boys making it four straight victories.The boys’ squad was led by the team of David Mills, Evansville and Adam Schenk, Vincennes who won the overall title with rounds of 67-67 for a total of 10-under par 134 and the title by a shot over two Kentucky pairs. In the morning Four Ball format, Kentucky jumped to an early lead, but Indiana’s team depth ulimately gave them a seven shot lead before heading to the afternoon. Matching Mills and Schenk in the Four Ball round were Brodie Williams, Lapel and Adam Truax, Logansport also with five-under 67. The afternoon Alternate Shot format followed a similar script with Kentucky posting two low rounds early, with the Hoosier squad getting the best of the later groups. Mills and Schenk again led the way with 67 with Williams and Truax right behind them fired 69. The Indiana team posted a final winning margin of 10 shots: 557-547.On the girls’ side, it took every last stroke for the Indiana team to pull out a third straight win at 432-430. The Indiana ladies led by a single shot after the morning Four Ball paced by Katie Powell, Kokomo and Ashley Kees, Ft. Wayne who fired three-under par 69. High School and Butler teammates Michele Nash, Indianapolis and Clare Cornelius, Indianapolis helped by posting one-under 71.In the afternoon Alternate Shot format, the Indiana girls were led by two former Girls State Junior Champions, Carleigh Silvers, Martinsville and Kristi Cardwell, Kokomo with an even par round of 72. They were followed by Nash and Cornelius along with Breanna Patz, Plainfield and Sophie Hayashi, Carmel at one-over 73. In the end it was enough to give the ladies a two stroke victory.*Boys team scores are determined by the low four scores by each state in each format, while the girls take the low three.

Junior Championship ReviewIndiana – Kentucky Challenge CupRock Hollow G.C., PeruJuly 28-29, 2008

Indiana Teams Sweep Challenge Cup for Third Consecutive YearAndrew Frandsen watches his partner Phillip Myers putt on the seventh hole green at Rock Hollow G.C. in Peru. Indiana hosted the 2008 Indiana Kentucky Challenge Cup, and both the boy’s and girl’s teams defended their titles.

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Kristi Cardwell, Kokomo and Corey Ziedonis, Indianapolis were victorious at the inaugural Hoosier

Junior Championship at Otter Creek Golf Course October 18-19, 2008. Both players shot the low round of the tournament each day in their respective divisions to finish with comfortable margins.Cardwell, a 2009 University of Iowa commit, won the Girls’ Division by nine shots firing a two day total of 155 on the par 72 layout. Cardwell held a sizeable four-shot lead heading into the second day and then increased the lead to 7 shots

after just three holes. Cardwell was able to cruise in on her final 9 holes to win ahead of runner-up Paige Crafton, Indianapolis. The win was Cardwell’s second major of the 2008 Indiana Junior Golf Program season after also winning the Girls’ State Junior Championship.In the Boys’ Division, Ziedonis scored a five stroke victory over a strong field with a two day total at even par 144. In difficult conditions on day one, Ziedonis, who has committed to attend Indiana University, fired a two-over 74 to lead Tyler Merkel, Evansville and Adam Schenk, Vincennes

by a single shot. Playing in the final group on Sunday, Ziedonis, the 2008 State High School champion, carded the only under-par round of the tournament, a two-under 70 for the final margin of victory. Finishing in a tie for second were David Mills, Evansville and Ryan McLeland, Sellersburg. McLeland had the second low round of the day at 72 and Mills finished with a strong three-under 33 on the final nine holes to shoot 73.

Junior Championship ReviewHoosier Junior ChampionshipOtter Creek G.C., ColumbusOctober 18-19, 2008

Cardwell and Ziedonis Win Inaugural Hoosier Junior

Kristi Cardwell tees off at Otter Creek Golf Course in the inaugural Hoosier Junior Championship. She won the Girls’ Division by nine shots to get her second major win of 2008. In June, Cardwell took the Girls’ State Junior Championship title.

The Boys’ Division of the Hoosier Junior Championship was won by Corey Ziedonis, seen here teeing off during the second round at Otter Creek G.C.. He fired an even par 74-70=144 for the victory. Ziedonis was also the 2008 IHSAA Boys State High School Champion.

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Pepsi Junior Tour Point Standings

Masters Boys

1 David E. Mills 105.172 Andrew T. Wegeng 81.173 Adam Cole Schenk 67.04 4 TJ Carpenter 60.005 Zac Henderson 54.50

Boy 17-191 Ben A. Beutler 94.00 2 Trey Jordan Stoll 93.00 3 Justin Nicol 86.50 4 Basile Ridge Hamilton 85.33 5 Harrison S. Carmichael 85.00

Boys 15-161 David A. Frank 103.12 2 Jake C. Groninger 103.00 3 EJ Tackett 88.00 4 Terek M. Abdalla 78.08 5 Tyler Nicol 73.17

Boys 13-141 Chase Mathew Wagner 133.50 2 Zach A. Muench 125.50 3 Rylan J. Porter 107.20 4 Will S. Seger 105.005 Tyler Scott Ostrom 103.00

Boys 121 Adam Wood 58.00 2 Nathan Allen Pirtle 56.00 3 Jordan Lane Griffith 51.00 4 Drake Eifert 39.00 5 Michael Sharp 37.00

Boys 10-111 Joshua Keating 60.00 2 Zac Tackett 45.67 T3 Thomas M. Lewis 35.00 T3 Jonas T. Carmichael 35.00 5 Bond Bixler 33.00

Boys 8-91 Andrew J. Wood 60.00 2 Tanner J. Craig 45.50 3 Ashby Cole Drummond 39.67 4 Noah Gillard 39.50 5 Ethan Shepherd 30.67

Masters Girls1 Katie Powell 96.00 2 Clare K. Cornelius 92.67 3 Kaylee E. Imel 90.83 4 Brooke Beegle 89.00 5 Julia Elizabeth Porter 75.00

Girls 17-191 Amy Thompson 123.25 2 Stormy R. Staton 120.00 3 Becky E. Roberts 105.50 4 Maggie A. Flynn 98.25 5 Kylee Wierks 98.00

Girls 15-161 Brianna Davy 130.00 2 Kaelyn Lingenfelter 113.00 3 Dana Leanne Hayden 97.254 Alesia N. Melton 91.00 5 Ashley C. Mullin 83.25

Girls 13-141 Kennedy Windlan 127.00 2 Paige M. Crafton 122.25 3 Katie L. Sharp 120.00 4 Deanna Song 117.00 5 Kayla N. Katterhenry 101.00

Girls 12T1 Morgan Nadaline 56.00 T1 Harley D. Dubsky 56.00 3 Paxton DeHaven 53.00 4 Abigail R. Gleixner 38.00 T5 Payton Meeks 22.00 T5 Kayla Adamson 22.00 T5 Emily A. Lewellen 22.00 T5 Alexa L. West 22.00

Girls 10-111 Morgan Clark 56.00 2 Rachel A. Johnson 44.00 3 Anna Michelle Tucker 40.00 4 Carly J. Waggoner 38.00 5 Mackenzie Laura Mehaffey 32.00

Girls 8-91 Sarah Banister 60.00 2 Taylor Renee Keating 38.00 3 Laiken Pflum 32.00 4 Anna Marie Schmeltz 30.00 5 Kinley Lavon Lingenfelter 29.00

Boys’ State JuniorKampen G.C., West LafayetteAugust 4-8, 2008

Champion: Richard Lamb, South Bend

Final MatchRichard Lamb def. Corey Ziedonis - 3 and 2

Semi-final MatchesRichard Lamb def. Patrick Rodgers - 1 upCorey Ziedonis def. Ben-Marvin Egel - 4 and 3

Quarter-final MatchesRichard Lamb def. Adam Schenk - 2 upPatrick Rodgers def. Jordan Dawes - 2 and 1Corey Ziedonis def. Trey Pfund - 19 holesBen-Marvin Egel def. Logan Osborne - 4 and 3

Round of 16 MatchesAdam Schenk def. Tyler Bliha - 3 and 2Richard Lamb def. Robbi Koors - 2 and 1Jordan Dawes def. David Janney - 3 and 2Patrick Rodgers def. Tyler Duncan - 2 upTrey Pfund def. Matt Warrener - 3 and 2Corey Ziedonis def. Al Jennings III - 5 and 4Logan Osborne def. TJ Carpenter - 5 and 4Ben-Marvin Egel def. Griffin Wood - 7 and 5

Round 2 MatchesAdam Schenk def. Justin Tereshko - 5 and 4Tyler Bliha def. Chris Goodyear - 2 upRichard Lamb def. David Mills - 19 holesRobbi Koors def. Drew Imel - 1 upJordan Dawes def. Andrew Wegeng - 1 upDavid Janney def. Zac Henderson - 3 and 2Patrick Rodgers def. Sam Kaiser - 4 and 3Tyler Duncan def. McCormick Clouser - 2 upTrey Pfund def. Bryant Demeter - 2 and 1Matt Warrener def. Wes Bowman - 2 and 1Corey Ziedonis def. Brodie Williams - 1 upAl Jennings III def. Joe Gasser - 1 upLogan Osborne def. Connor O’Neal - 2 and 1TJ Carpenter def. Nicholas Grubnich - 1 upBen-Marvin Egel def. Rylan Porter - 5 and 4Griffin Wood def. Alex Stinson - 3 and 2

Round 1 MatchesAdam Schenk def. Garrett Garwood - 5 and 3Justin Tereshko def. Aaron Cecil - 2 and 1 Tyler Bliha def. Jacob Yocum - 2 and 1Chris Goodyear def. Danny Fischesser - 4 and 3Richard Lamb def. Tyler Keith - 6 and 4David Mills def. Scott Busch - 6 and 4Robbi Koors def. Grant Braden - 2 and 1Drew Imel def. Matt Schultz - 3 and 2Jordan Dawes def. BJ Newton - 3 and 1Andrew Wegeng def. Kyle Grassel - 2 upDavid Janney def. Will Klienwichert - 2 and 1Zac Henderson def. Ben Waits - 5 and 4Patrick Rodgers def. Parker Sheppard - 8 and 7Sam Kaiser def. Tyler Merkel - 2 and 1Tyler Duncan def. Grant Sawyers - 5 and 4

McCormick Clouser def. Andrew Fogg - 5 and 4Trey Pfund def. David Frank - 1 upBryant Demeter def. Terek Abdalla - 2 and 1Matt Warrener def. Andrew Frandsen - 8 and 7 Wes Bowman def. Josh Teulker - 1 upCorey Ziedonis def. Kyle Dickerson - 5 and 4Brodie Williams def. Brian Wolpert - 3 and 2Al Jennings III def. Alex Jones - 1 upJoe Gasser def. Adam Truax - 4 and 3Logan Osborne def. Rees Woodcock - 7 and 6 Connor O’Neal def. Alex Walker - 2 and 1TJ Carpenter def. Drake Edmond - 2 and 1Nicholas Grubnich def. Hayden Koplow - 2 and 1Ben-Marvin Egel def. Jon Enfield - 5 and 4Rylan Porter def. Jacob Wagner - 3 and 2 Griffin Wood def. Chad Melton - 3 and 2Alex Stinson def. Curtis Coverstone - 2 and 1

Girls’ State JuniorHarrison Lake C.C., ColumbusJune 23-27, 2008

Champion: Kristi Cardwell, Kokomo

Championship Flight:

Final MatchKristi Cardwell def. Ashley Kees - 6 and 5

Semi-final MatchesKristi Cardwell def. Carleigh Silvers - 1 upAshley Kees def. Lauren Vogt - 21 holes

Quarter-final MatchesKristi Cardwell def. K.C. Cain - 2 upCarleigh Silvers def. Breanna Patz - 4 and 3Lauren Vogt def. Meghan Potee - 3 and 2Ashley Kees def. Chelsea Silvers - 2 and 1

Round 1 MatchesK.C. Cain def. Ariana Savich - 3 and 2Kristi Cardwell def. Katie Sharp - 7 and 5Carleigh Silvers def. Emily Dixon - 2 and 1Breanna Patz def. Brooke Beegle - 6 and 5Lauren Vogt def. Kari Bellville - 2 and 1Meghan Potee def. Taylor Gohn - 3 and 2Ashley Kees def. Kelsey Benson - 4 and 2Chelsea Silvers def. Kaelyn Lingenfelter - 8 and 7

First Flight Final Match:Jamie Caylor def. Mackenzie Smith - 20 holes

Second Flight Final Match:Amy Thompson def. Alex Vorndran - 4 and 3

Third Flight Final Match:Kelcy Diseroad def. Lakin Davis - 19 holes

Fourth Flight Final Match: Kylie Kern def. Kennedy Windlan - 3 and 2

Fifth Flight Final Match: Coleen Gaughan def. Kelli Witt - 5 and 4

Sixth Flight Final Match:Sydney Cox def. Molly Witt - 1 up

Age GroupIndiana National G.C., PlymouthJuly 2-3, 2008

Boys 181 Chad Melton 74 71 1452 Zac Henderson 77 69 1463 Adam Truax 71 77 148

Boys 171 Alex Stinson 71 74 1452 Brodie Williams 72 75 147T3 Corey Ziedonis 77 73 150T3 Curtis Coverstone 76 74 150

Boys 161 Adam Schenk 65 73 1382 Patrick Rodgers 71 70 141T3 David Mills 77 72 149T3 Terek Abdalla 75 74 149

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Boys 151 Andy Morrison 78 72 1502 Jonathan Osting 75 75 1503 McCormick Clouser 75 76 151

Boys 141 Chase Wagner 78 74 1522 Jake Jones 73 79 152T3 Mike Crawford 77 77 154T3 Rylan Porter 79 75 154

Boys 131 Ryan Crum 81 76 1572 Colin Proctor 80 78 1583 Keegan McKinney 84 76 160

Boys 121 Adam Wood 73 71 1442 Michael Sharp 76 75 1513 Nathan Pirtle 79 79 158

Boys 111 Timmy Hildebrand 63 72 1352 Joshua Keating 77 71 1483 Bond Bixler 80 72 152

Boys 101 Thomas Lewis 80 77 1572 Karsten Roudebush 77 87 1643 Tyler Green 86 82 168

Girls 181 Jordan Essman 75 81 1562 Darin Pinnick 80 79 1593 Kristi O’Brien 79 82 161

Girls 171 Kaylee Imel 77 79 1562 Lauren Vogt 77 81 1583 Megan Garrison 81 78 159

Girls 161 Julia Porter 75 75 1502 Amy Thompson 82 76 158T3 Mackenzie Smith 83 79 162T3 Alesia Melton 84 78 162

Girls 151 Shelby Wilson 78 88 1662 Jamie Caylor 82 86 1683 Janice Baumberger 83 86 169

Girls 141 Anna Gleixner 78 87 165T2 Kennedy Windlan 83 84 167T2 Paige Crafton 85 82 167

Girls 131 Haley King 80 79 1592 Katie Sharp 81 81 1623 Tara Clark 91 87 178

Girls 121 Harley Dubsky 82 74 1562 Morgan Nadaline 76 80 1563 Abigail Gleixner 89 83 172

Girls 111 Lucy Stevens 90 95 1852 Morgan Clark 98 90 1883 Carly Waggoner 95 106 201

Girls 101 Shelby Buckley 98 96 1942 Annika Jennings 116 116 2323 Chelsea McBay 187 182 369

Indiana Junior PGABattle Ground G.C., Battle GroundJune 18-19, 2008

Boys 16-181 Brad Gehl 70 68 1382 Alex Stinson 74 70 1443 Joe Gasser 74 71 1455 Adam Truax 74 72 146T6 Logan Osborne 77 73 150T6 Bryan Milloy 76 74 150T9 Collin Roberts 77 74 151T9 Tony Narwold 76 75 151T9 Aaron Cecil 76 75 151T9 EJ Tackett 75 76 151T9 Andrew Wegeng 75 76 151T9 Scott Busch 74 77 151T9 Zac Henderson 73 78 151T9 Tyler Keith 74 77 151T9 Chris Schwager 73 78 151

Boys 13-151 Jake Groninger 75 74 1492 Nicholas Grubnich 75 75 1503 Zach Muench 80 72 1524 Chasse Wagner 78 76 1545 Cole Adams 78 77 1556 Rylan Porter 80 78 1587 Austin Winings 81 78 1598 Sean Busch 82 79 161T9 Brandon Knapp 80 82 162T9 Brad Shipley 82 80 162T9 Jacob Gould 83 79 162

Boys 12 and Under1 Jordan Griffith 352 Joshua Keating 363 Alan Crum III 38T4 Ben Eads 39T4 Adam Wood 39T6 Ian Bailey 44T6 Pierce Dahl 44T6 Christian Fairbanks 44T6 Adam Gruenig 44T6 Baylor Payne 44T6 Morgan Scherer 44

Girls 16-181 Sophie Hayashi 80 73 1532 Kaylee Imel 80 79 1593 Julia Porter 81 80 1614 Allyse Kotso 83 79 1625 Alesia Melton 82 81 1636 Lauren Vogt 79 86 165T7 Maggie Flynn 81 85 166T7 Erin Buckley 85 81 1669 Megan Kiley 79 88 16710 Anna Trotter 82 88 170

Girls 13-15T1 Brook Beegle 78 79 157T1 Kelly Grassel 79 78 1573 Deanna Song 81 79 1604 Erinn Sutton 79 82 1615 Paige Crafton 82 83 1656 Kaelyn Lingenfelter 83 83 166T7 Anna Gleixner 84 87 171T7 Kari Bellville 86 85 171

Girls 12 and Under1 Morgan Nadaline* 412 Harley Dubsky 413 Haley Owens 454 Abigail Gleixner 465 Shelby Buckley 486 Carly Waggoner 487 Emily Lewellen 51

8 Haylin Harris 559 Morgan Brown 5610 Alexa West 56

Boys’ TeamDye’s Walk C.C., GreenwoodAugust 11, 2008

17-191 Terek Abdalla & Aaron Monson 65T2 Justin Tereshko & Jon Hyden 68T2 Mickey Belt & Adam Truax 68

15-161 David Mills & Adam Schenk 65

T2 Tyler Ostrom & Eric Tandy 69T2 Jackson Stevens & Andrew Fogg 69

13-141 Kyle Osting & Zach Muench 682 Will Seger & Adam Wood 723 Andrew Havill & Brady Sharkey 73

Girls’ TeamMaple Creek G.C., IndianapolisJune 9, 2008

17-191 Anna Trotter & Trisha Witherby 742 Kailey Jacob & Jamie Caylor 79T3 Autumn Duke & Jennifer Blanchard 82T3 Laura Roseberry & Sara Poppas 82T3 Alyssa Turney & Megan Kiley 82

15-161 Mackenzie Smith & Alesia Melton 742 Brianna Scheidler & Lakin Davis 80T3 Darcy Allman & Kelsey Smith 84T3 Brenna Sherwood & Haley King 84

12 and Under1 Abigail Gleixner & Paxton DeHaven 43

2 Mary Ellen Romero & Haley Kluth 47

Hoosier Junior Otter Creek G.C., Columbus October 18-19, 2008

Boys1 Corey Ziedonis 74 70 144T2 Ryan McLeland 77 72 149T2 David Mills 76 73 149T4 Brad Gehl 77 74 151T4 Tyler Merkel 75 76 1516 Adam Schenk 75 77 1527 Nicholas Grubnich 80 73 153T8 Patrick Rodgers 78 78 156T8 Ben-Marvin Egel 76 80 156T8 Tyler Evans 77 79 156

Girls1 Kristi Cardwell 77 78 1552 Paige Crafton 84 80 1643 Meghan Potee 85 81 1664 Kaylee Imel 81 86 1675 Ashley Kees 83 86 1696 Natalie Schmett 82 88 170T7 Emily Dixon 91 81 172T7 Erinn Sutton 86 86 172T7 Taylor Gohn 85 87 172T10 Anna Gleixner 87 87 174T10 Jamie Caylor 85 89 174

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Academy Director Roger Lundy discusses putting with a group of campers.

From top to bottom:Three boys head out to the course to play

after a day of instruction at a Co-Ed Camp.Leo High School teammates catch a shuttle back

to the Academy after practicing on the range during the Future Stars High School Camp.

PGA Professional Roger Lundy explains proper putting technique during the All Girls Camp.

A camper plays the Par 3 Dye Course during a July Co-Ed Camp. It was one of three

Co-Ed Camps offered in 2008.

RECEIVES

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It is sometimes difficult to determine who is enjoying their experience at the Gongaware Indiana Junior Golf Academy the most, the campers or the Academy

Director, Roger Lundy. Lundy, a two-time winner of the Junior Leader Award in Indiana – 1991 and 2006, uses his passion and energy to provide a memorable experience for the junior golfers who annually attend the Gongaware Junior Academy.

In addition to the Indiana Section PGA awards, Lundy’s efforts have also been recognized by U.S. Kids Golf who named him to the 2008 Top 50 MASTER Kids Teacher list. This is the inaugural year for the Master category of the award, but this is Lundy’s fourth consecutive recognition from U.S. Kids Golf. He was named to the Top 50 Kids Instructors roster from 2005-2007, which qualified him for the Masters honor.

He was recognized at a reception during the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida January 30. U.S. Kids Golf explained the award qualifications as, “These elite professionals have dedicated their careers to developing youth golf in their communities and are known for their overall excellence and commitment to serving youth. They have demonstrated the ability to organize, administer, and teach at a very high level and are recognized by their peers and students as role models for the youth in their programs.”

Lundy’s current Academy program in housed at The Indiana Golf Office in Franklin, Ind., where he works to promote life skills and game improvement techniques to campers in a supportive and fun environment. The Indiana Golf Foundation opened the doors of the Academy in 2001 to provide a first-class teaching facility

to golfers throughout Indiana and the Midwest. Campers stay on a campus that includes an air-conditioned dormitory to house 48 golfers, cafeteria, 18-hole Par 3 short course, 10-acre practice area, and state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor teaching facilities. All Academy attendees have access to The Legends of Indiana Golf Course, a 27-hole championship golf facility. Scholarship opportunities through the IGF are available to make the experience affordable to all youth.

The 2008 camp schedule welcomed over 650 young golfers who were instructed by Lundy and his seven supporting counselors. All counselors resided in the dormitory rooms for the duration of the camps to advise and readily assist campers in need. Over 60 of these campers were on scholarships, and the IGF continues to focus on providing more financial assistance in the future to promote accessibility for all youth.

A junior golfer gets ready to putt at the last All Boys Camp of the summer.

Short Game Camp May 2-3, 2009Parent Child Camp May 16-17, 2009Co-Ed Camp May 31-June 3, 2009All Boys Camp June 7-10, 2009All Girls Camp June 14-17, 2009All Boys Camp July 5-8, 2009

Co-Ed Camp July 12-15, 2009Future Stars Players Camp July 16-18, 2009Co-Ed Camp July 19-22, 2009All Boys Camp July 26-29, 2009Parent Child Camp August 8-9, 2009

2009 Schedule:

$2,500 - $4,999Denny and Siobhan DennisPeter LanmanIndiana State Seniors Golf AssociationPete and Alice DyeK.B. WilsonPeter and Jane SmithJames and Jere SturgesClay United Methodist ChurchSteven DavidKenneth and Suzanne WrightShirley DavidJames CasselThe Community Foundation of Jackson CountyRichard and Chrisoula RifkinJack and Karen ShawDaniel and Judith CarmichaelBrian and Margot PahudHerman & Kittle Properties, Inc.M & I Marshall & IIsley Bank

Thomas and Celeste BrodnikJulie Carmichael

$1,000 - $2,499Jeffry LockwoodJennifer and David TudorDr. Neale A. MooseyPaul and Martha SchmidtPhilip and Susan NicelyGary SchahetJiffy LubeJeffrey and Natalie McBrideRichard DickinsonGerald and Phyllis SchreiberPhil and Jimita PotterBill BaysKim HendersonEdward and Nancy FitzgeraldPaul and Sara NashAnonymousJack Woodside

Warren and Jacqueline HauckWayne TimbermanG. Marylene SextonJulian and Joan PiercefieldNick PaulBetty OlsenFrank ShortDaniel and Luci RossMichael EckerleH. James LittenCharles Van TasselThomas and Rita KoernerHarold and Jane AtkinsMark and Jill WismanStephen and Kathy RiggsJoseph and Karen GlaserKevin and Cynthia BeltzFred and Helen KeplerKent and Edna KaepplerDavid and Lindsey FlahertyHarrison Smitson, Jr.

Bruce BojeCoyote Crossing Golf CourseDavid and Marcia ClaerboutKenneth and Faye Ann KrohneKenneth AppelRyan P. MyersVan-Riper Woodard Family Foundation

$250 - $999Kenneth and Linda WolffJohn J. Zachary, Jr.Jeffrey and Lynn AbramsPeter BurksErnest AdamsMark and Sherry ThomasJoanne KubeschWilliam and Joyce BoncoskyDenny and Cindy HeplerMax and Phyllis HinkleA.B. and Nancy WrightCurtis and Judith Simic

Founders Club ($50,000 & Above)

Don and Patricia GongawareJim and Lois AckermanIndiana Golf Association Indiana Section PGA Don ByrdUnited States Golf Association Foundation The Legends of Indiana David E. SimonJack and Alice LuptonWilliam GoodwinPGA Foundation Michael and Mary Ann BrowningCrooked Stick Golf Club Meridian Hills Country Club Ted and Nancy BootsCountry Club of Indianapolis

Presidents Club ($25,000 - $49,999)

Jeffrey S. GouldTerry and Rebecca SmithDoug and Cathy AdelspergerPaul and Judi MarchandIndiana Sports Corp Boris and Marian MeditchFred ReamsLilly Endowment James and Patricia WilhelmRichard McBroomSM & P Utility Resources, Inc. Ames and Judy ShuelChuck WelterMag RichardsEarl and Elizabeth HerrThomas and Catharine BuckJames and Margi WhiteheadThomas and Sara DuiserDaniel and Judith CarmichaelDoug and Becky CookJoe and Marcia LuigsJohn W. Anderson Foundation

Heritage Club ($10,000 - $24,999)

LPGA R.E. “Buffy” and Alice MayersteinSteve and Mary BakerMike and Betsy DavidThomas and Lois DusthimerEarl C. YestingsmeierGary and Janet MyersJack and Becky BarberThe Golf Club of Indiana Classic Golf Tournament Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Joe and Tracey PerkinsBill FoxDean AbplanalpGreg and Lauri HavillJerry and Deveta CaplingerT.J.F. Golf, Inc. Mike and Trish BellTodd and Claire SmithJerry and Georgeann JacksonCurt and Mary MillerChip and Stefanie EssigWadsworth Golf Construction Company Chris and Beth SmithWilliam and Linda StoopsDavid and Anne KnallJim Mikuta Scholarship Fund Friddle Foundation, Inc. Thomas and Judy RushDavid KirrJohn “Spider” MillerTom and Liz CoopriderTony GeorgeRay and Carolyn HumkePete WojtowiczJohn WrightT & W CorporationGreg Norman Family Charitable Trust Rifkin Family Foundation Stan BurtonNicholas and Ann-Marie DeetsJohn and Pattie WeyreterMichael BurksPatrick J. ConroyRick and Kanda RinkMel and Bren SimonJim and Meg IrsayRick and Jessie HovdeBill NoltingBoyd and Alice HovdeKent and Charlotte FrandsenRichard McCrearyTim and Sandra SacheckPhil KenneyDarell E. Zink, Jr.

Legacy Club ($5,000 - $9,999)

Bobick’s Golf, Inc. Jerry and Pat NelsonLori KouryPepsi Americas Brickyard Foundation John Holton, Jr.Women’s Golf Association of Metropolitan Indianapolis Ronald McDonald House Charities The John H. Schnatter Family Foundation, Inc. Matt and Jerlyn ShepherdA. Wayne Place Charitable Trust Mickey and Diana PowellShiel Sexton Company, Inc. Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Michael McCormickPottawattomie Country Club Indianapolis ColtsEd EspeyTom and Suzi ThomeJohn and Anne SmeltzerLarry and Marcia DavidsonBill and Janet DanielsMac FritzC. Harvey BradleyWilliam and Gwendolyn TierneyLarry and Joan NicoletKeith and Dawn BrattonBill LesterEugene PulliumEli Lilly Fred RamserBill and Cathy SchumakerVictoria National Golf Club Three Amigos Foundation Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc. Friedman Cup Memorial Golf Tournament HH Gregg The Waren Golf Course at Norte Dame Stephen and Susan KraabelScott and Becky SegerDr. John McCarrollStephen SimonNational City Bank Tim and Susie FrazierJay and Liz Gehl

The Gatekeepers Society

Steve and Mary BakerDoug and Cathy AdelspergerTed and Mary Ann SturgesGary and Joanne GantPaul and Judy MarchandLee CrannellR.E. “Buffy” and Alice MayersteinRandy and Jenifer FoxworthySteve and Betty SterrettKurt and Linda MahrdtWilliam MitchellJack ZacharyEarl C. YestingsmeierMatt and Janice CohoatBoyd and Alice HovdeRichard McBroomLee FordJames and Barbara CurtisSteve Sanner and Jiffy LubeDr. Robert and Madelyn DyarTony and Libby PancakePhil HardwickRichard McCrearyJim and Sherry FerriellTerry and Rebecca SmithThomas and Lois DusthimerPhil and Kelly FrenchDarroll and Frances FrenchTed and Cindy BishopDenny and Bonnie FordEdward and Nell PeyronninDr. Jeff and Mrs. Nancy GreenbergDaniel and Judith CarmichaelTimothy and Sandra SacheckJeff Gould, in memory of Herbert Kulwin Jeff Gould, in memory of my father, Robert Gould John and Marci DunhamRon RussTony and Leslie AltavillaTrey and Cheryl HollandKent and Charlotte FrandsenDavid and Jennifer TudorWalter and Janet GrossDarrell E. Zink, Jr.Jeff MilamJames and Margi WhiteheadPriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP Tom and Bonnie ReillyJoe and Marcia LuigsMike and Betsy David

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Edward and Judy DeiwertR.C. and S.D. EastesRichard and Karen MillsWilliam and Lynn ShonkPeter and Vickie PeuquetLarry and Elizabeth BouletDavid and Dorinda YorkGeorge and Cindy KockentietRichard and Karen RobertsDavid RodebaughDonald and Theresa GundenJames and Mary TeterMark and Jean RamserMax and Lisa IrmscherCyndi and Jake DlugoszMichael BechtolMr. and Mrs. John H. HollidayTimothy DiedrichP.E. MacAllisterReed MacKenzieThomas and Caryl BowersTim and Dianna LiddyJohn and Pamela MessnerA. Frank GleavesBill and Lori LutzDon and Josie EssigDr. Raymond W. Nicholson, Jr.John and Brenda WallaceJohn FisherDavid McDanielRaymond and Karen RiceThomas and Margaret MeeksAmy MoultonBrian and Julie GodfreyDonna and Eric PedersenJ.D. HullJames RineJayne B. BurksJeffery and Karen SheetsMichael ShinnWinfield and Nancy PadgettDonnavan HowardLloyd and Julie McGlincyJames and Sydney SuiterMatt and Marie BrookshireCharles BurrisLarry GlazeSema SapperIndy Women’s Golf LeagueMary GynnRyan and Carrie LambertDuane and Wendy BorcherdingTodd and Noelle DeHavenTom and Suzanna MaledRichard and Linda MullGarth and Billie KovenerJim FlickWilliam ArgusMr. Jack Harris IIRay GoddardScott GoodyearDavid and Jean FronekKeith and Teresa SmithBlue GolfBrian and Tammy JonesChristopher and Dana WrightGeorge and Barbara ThomasGerald and Barbara TrolzJennifer ZimmermanJohn and Sandra CarmichaelMaury HurwichRobert and Geraldine DecraeneRyan and Carrie FordTomad International, Inc.Albert and Ronda CassadyLewis HobsonRobert YoungerThomas and Kathryn LeslieWilliam and Sandra PaddackJames and Lynn SmithJay DixonMrs. Irma FriedmanTom and Susan RidgeScott SchenkRick and Sherry HemsothGib GuttrichJeff and Susan WoodringTed WilliamsEric and Jan FredbeckMarianne WhiteHenry EhlebrachtJohn WallaceMichelle SmithGlen and Mary Lou DeHavenRobert and Emily ThackerBert WilhoiteDavid and Sandra S. TiptonGarry and Cheryl KleerMichael KlaboughPaul BueningThe Christel DeHaan Family FoundationTom and Christine VujovichBruce Schenker

Gradex, Inc.Vince and Lisa LazarWayne MahnJohn and Gail WattsHenry and Dede AbtsBrent and Sarah ClaymonBen and Carmen BromleyChris and Sarah ChocolaJoe W. KerchevalJohn and Janice WilliamsPentzer PrintingRandy RuhlRichard NelsonStephen D. BrownThomas E. CrandallThomas SlamaJohn B. SloanDale and Sheryl ConleyGary and Katrina SolgereJim and Marilyn McCormickJudy BellPeyton and Ashley ManningWilliam and Sandra TurnbullJeffrey and Debra PeekC. Christopher and Janet BrandtLawrence PowersJohn and Janet ArnoldSusan St JohnClarence and Debra HardisonE.G. and Sharon WhiteGarry and Patti PrattJim KarozosJohn LowenstineJon and Mary KelleyLumberjack Medical, Inc.Mike ArcoNick and Meredith MarucciPaul F. MullerRobert FoistRonald and Marjorie CarmichaelSean and Julie MilloyWilliam and Janice RegnierBrent and Linda HartmanGary and Judi KeaffaberRolando DirindinMichael and Christine WilliamsTerry D. StanleyAlex and Michelle BrickleyRobert ElzerJohn and Melinda SpreitzerDavid DaltonJames and Beverly CristeeJohn and Virginia SparksThomas and Sally KeithTom KennedyChristopher and Jamie BrummettEdith MillikanF. Dwain DickersonFred ColemanJ. Jeffrey BrownJackie and Warren HauckJames A. CheaneyJames and Martha FlickingerJames P. PerinTuesday Night Golf League Members

$101 - $249Dennis and Constance DwyerGeoffrey BurnsJoseph and Loran SteinmetzBrian and Corinne KingRobert and Sandra ImelBrian P. HarruffJohn G. GiolittoLarry TaylorRoberta McCormickSkip RunnelsBo-Peep BenckartGeorge FieldingAndrew and Bonnie BarrientoBill and Nancy WestAndre and Julia LacyDavid and Dustina HendricksonJane and Philip EckertRandy and Stephanie KummerBruce and Elizabeth BurchChad M. AyresChristopher StreitClaudia EvansDouglas and Andrea BanningForrest EllisGary and Geralyn LitzingerJames and Mary Jane GallagherJames D HatfieldJay G. SmithKen EverettLarry LandisMartin and Rene GagnierMax NovenaPatrick and Suzanne O’ConnorRichard and Cynthia Peck JrS. Gregory and Constance ZubekScherwood Golf Club

Stephen StockerWill LudwigThomas and Mary GorselineDr. Bill MasonBruce and Karen OliverAndrew and Donna MasonBruce and Patricia MonsonCraig MundellEarl B. PulseFrank and Mary Ellen IvancicLeo FarrellRichard C. RamsayRobert NeedyTerry D. MasonRichard and Jane HughesBob VerniaCharles and Linnda GrimesDaniel and Deborah ConklePerry ShiltsThomas HovanecHoward and Beverly JonesArch WiltshirePete and Susan SchownirWilliam StoutChris and Sandra ThuerDennis and Dana FisherDoug and Lisa SchnickDr. William A. Kunkel IIIRobert and Tanna WrightTim CarlsonAlex BudzonCharles and Kim WelkerDavid and Michele HowardKyle K. FairchildMax H. Rudicel, M.D.Richard and Rosemarie ButzPatricia and W. Dean CoxGordon and Elaine RainsJames H. AllenF. Richard NicosonMr. M. T. BoatwrightR. Steven CoxDavid HeatonDon and DeLaine BisesiJames MellingKeith ClarkRichard and Kathleen HuberTony and Carol GentryWilliam and Donna BonifieldMr. Tony GambaianiAllen and Pam HiteBradley and Jacquelyn KeesRobert and Lisa SpencerSally ShonkJoseph and Michelle CalderonWilliam and Kimberly OliverMichael AllenChad and Renae CockerhamCharles VaughnFred MathiasJack C. MayhughJohn and Karen CollissonL. Kathleen WegenerMichael and Corry HensleyNancy NicelyPaul AltherrRyan GowenWilliam Hodes and Constance S. HepburnBob and Carol BalsbaughGary and Theresa GiovanelliJeff BertchRonald Lovett

Up to $100Ahmad and Joanne KashaniAlfred and Doris TassaroAndrew BurnsBrian and Barbara NicholoffBrian W. PhillipsC. Perry GriffithCharlie BrowningChristel House International, IncChuck and Suz WellsDouglas R. WintersDrew DunaginEnos S. BurkhartEWGAGoetz W. SchaeferGreg and Stephanie ThompsonJanet and Glenn HammondJerry MooreJoel and Jacquie BaumgardnerJohn and Constance McLachlanJohn R. BurtonJoni KluthJoseph M. HartKyle BrinkerKyle J. MillerKyle KolarzMark MattinglyMaurice and Julie MusserMrs. Sally BakerNancy J. Boots

Patrick M. GarciaPatrick R. WhiteRichard and Nancy WilliamsRobert A. WymerThad and Paige Miller and Mrs. Herbert L. CainJohn and Jane Ann StroupKenneth BeckleyRonald and Jill TerrellDonald J. WahleHarry and Margaret HornJames and Rebecca KaylorRichard SunkelLisa H. ChambersAnthony C. LazzaraBryce HigginbottomPhil and Sara ThatcherDave and Kay BatesGreg BurnsJack and Jacquelyn HendricksRodney and Sarah ColeWilliam and Martha GinnLarry and Martha RenfroeAshby DrummondBrian DoakCarl and Linda FowlerCarol Ann and Douglas JohnstonCharles D. WilsonChris EckerleJ and Susan BoozeMichael and MaryDee DailyMr. Edgar RaberSteve and Elaine RenakerCharles T. StevensKris GohnLeon E. JonesAubin AszewczykBenjamin I. LamptonBo WrightBrad and Paige FrawleyBrad NicholsBrian FrostChad SutorDavid P. HamiltonDonald and Katrina McKinneyFrank NastaseGary A. SchwarkGary P. ErdyGeorge T. RogersJack MillerJames and Catherine McFarlandJeff BosticJeffrey M. PittardJoel and Angela HettmanspergerJohn ClarkeJohn K. Keach, Sr.Katherine L. RussoLina CavenderMelinda B. DosterMelissa KremppMichael WesternMike and Lori CheathamMike GeryMr. Matt FunkhouserPaul CannaleyPeter and Carmela RigglePhil BostockRandall J. BertalanRob ReynoldsRoger and Kathryn PreslRon W. HovenTerry G. ThompsonTerry SchindlerThe Brassie Golf CourseThomas and Elisabeth O’BrienNancy TrimarcoAlexandra SteuerAmy L. WilliamsAustin KirkBarry MuranteBrad FellersDrew KirkE. Paul DavisElizabeth BowersGary W. AyresJaxon JonesJoseph MilliganLarry and Cynthia BaysingerPaxton SchoweRobert S. StokerScott and Sandy SchusterScott AtkinsCharles and Mildred LeedkeDamon and Deborah SoperMerritt M. JaggarRobert and Margaret WarrenGina and Robert BoydMary and Harry Fargo

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