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Central New York golfers celebrated a summer filled with remarkable feats, including multiple hole-in-ones and older players shooting their age. With numerous local players showcasing their skills on the golf course, the community has come together to celebrate these outstanding accomplishments. From successful shots at various golf courses to inspiring achievements by senior golfers, this summer has been a testament to the enduring passion for the game and the camaraderie among the golfing community.
Central New York has experienced a remarkable summer for golfers, with several local players achieving holes-in-one, as well as numerous older golfers successfully “shooting their age” on the course. Throughout July and August, these outstanding feats have lit up golf courses, showcasing the talent and dedication of the Central New York golfing community.
On August 1, Mary Michaels landed a hole-in-one at Tuscarora, mastering the 148-yard No. 2 hole with a 3-wood. Her shot was witnessed by fellow golfers Mike Michaels, Jim Cecile, and Julie Cecile. The same day, Dean Blair also celebrated success, making a hole-in-one at Millstone on the 98-yard No. 18 hole using a gap wedge, witnessed by Joe Alongi.
Earlier in the summer, several more golfers also recorded holes-in-one. On July 27, Will Keene achieved a hole-in-one at Foxfire, hitting the 165-yard No. 3 hole with a 9-iron, witnessed by Alex and Chris Ivers. Don Switzer made his mark in golf history on July 26 at WaNoa, accomplishing a hole-in-one on the 125-yard No. 14 hole using a 9-iron, observed by John Ashley, Larry Pidkaminy, and Sam Lanza.
Roger P. Hand, III added to the excitement the same day, sinking a hole-in-one on No. 5 at Pine Grove, a 113-yard hole struck with a pitching wedge and witnessed by Chad McArdell, John Cullen, and Austin McKaskill. Just a day earlier on July 25, Walt Proctor made his hole-in-one at WaNoa, completing the 150-yard No. 5 hole with an 8-iron, with witnesses including Bonnie Trien, Mitch Trieb, and Dan Monti.
The month of July was fruitful for multiple golfers, with Deb Merryweather hitting a hole-in-one on July 24 at Sunnycrest (93-yard No. 1 hole with a 4-wood), and Tim Sexton sinking a hole-in-one at Burnet Park on the 86-yard No. 8 hole with a 56-degree wedge. Alex Tripp also accomplished a hole-in-one that day on the 188-yard No. 6 hole at Burnet Park using a 5-iron.
Golfers continued to shine on July 20 when Greg Sabo achieved a hole-in-one at OldeOak with a 52-degree wedge on the 143-yard No. 3 hole. Stephen Sutor also made a notable score at Foxfire that same day by achieving a hole-in-one on the 138-yard No. 17 hole with an 8-iron, witnessed by Deb Sanders, John Piedmonte, and Maura Gorman.
In addition to the thrilling holes-in-one, various golfers over the age of 70 celebrated significant accomplishments by shooting their age during the summer. On August 1, Hal Blanding, age 87, and Wes Arlukiewicz, age 78, both recorded a score of 77 at Tuscarora, an impressive feat observed by Ed Heinrich.
A notable accomplishment was made by 98-year-old Joe Boehm, who shot a remarkable 79 from the yellow tees at Tuscarora on July 25. Other seniors achieving this milestone included David Mahaney, age 77, who shot his age at Sunset Ridge on July 30, and Dan Porter, age 78, who achieved a score of 77 at Woodcrest from the gold tees on July 28.
Golf enthusiasts will find these achievements uplifting and a testament to the enduring passion for the game, as many golfers in Central New York continue to demonstrate skill and proficiency on the golf course regardless of age. This summer’s accomplishments reflect not only personal achievement but also the close-knit community of golfers who gather to encourage and celebrate one another’s success.
As the summer season comes to a close, Central New York golfers are likely to remember these memorable rounds and exceptional feats, paving the way for plenty more years of golf and camaraderie ahead.
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