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Recent competitions in Central New York have highlighted the talents of local golfers, showcasing impressive achievements such as multiple holes-in-one and golfers shooting their ages. From David Massett’s hole-in-one at Onondaga to John Napoli’s inspiring score at Green Lakes, these milestones emphasize the skill and dedication of the golf community in the region. Notably, players of various ages demonstrated their prowess and commitment to the sport, making headlines with remarkable feats on the course.
Syracuse, New York – Central New York golfers have recently made headlines with notable achievements, including impressive holes-in-one and remarkable instances of players shooting their ages during various competitions. These accomplishments reflect skill, precision, and commitment to the sport of golf.
On August 15, David Massett achieved a hole-in-one on the 172-yard No. 14 hole at Onondaga, using a 7-iron. This feat was witnessed by fellow golfers Peter Derrenbacker, Greg Burns, and Rodney Dumpson. Just two days prior, on August 13, Monk DeLarco made a hole-in-one from 164 yards on the No. 8 hole at Millstone with a 5-wood, cheered on by witnesses Tom Blair and Jim Talamo.
Additionally, several other players reached similar milestones on the same day. Doug Cooley scored a hole-in-one on the 130-yard No. 11 hole at Barker Brook with a 6-iron, witnessed by Paul Cooley. Mikayla Guernsey achieved a hole-in-one on the 150-yard No. 7 hole at West Hill with a 5 hybrid, while Cooper Pallotta secured his own ace on the 156-yard, par 3, No. 7 hole at Northern Pines using a 7-iron. Their witnesses included Shannon Guernsey, Michael Guernsey, TJ Wilcox, Chris Pallotta, and Nick Bough.
Other highlights of the day included Shane Donohue‘s hole-in-one on the 126-yard No. 7 hole at Pine Grove with a 9-iron, and Steven (Larry) Lazlo‘s ace on the 121-yard No. 9 hole at The Wood, where he used an 8-iron. Both shots were witnessed by fellow golfers aiming to simulate their successful play. Meanwhile, Gary LaGrou made a hole-in-one at the 102-yard No. 6 hole at Battle Island using a 9-iron.
Earlier in the week, on August 12, more golfers joined the ranks of those with holes-in-one, including Andrew Rewakowski with his 190-yard shot at Burnet Park using a 5 hybrid, and Mary Kay Hatem, who successfully hit a 135-yard shot at Drumlins West with a driver. Tina Seymour also made waves by hitting her ace on No. 3 at Foxfire with a 3-wood.
Throughout this period, players also demonstrated their prowess in achieving the unique challenge of “shooting their age.” On August 13, several accomplished golfers showcased impressive scores, including John “Midnight” Napoli, who at age 82 shot an 81 at Green Lakes, and Jim Donahoe, who at 81 shot a score of 78 at Wayne Hills. These achievements were celebrated by fellow players who witnessed the events.
On August 12, Zeke Zakreski shot a remarkable 76 at Battle Island at the age of 82, while the previous day, Mike Schmidt, at age 86, shot his age at Green Lakes from the Gold Tees. Also noteworthy was Joe Ranieri, who at the age of 90 managed to shoot his age at Rogues Roost East, achieving remarkable consistency in his performance.
Additional instances of golfers shooting their ages included William Galsworth at 87 years old shooting an 84 at Millstone, and Peter Rhodes at 82, who recorded a score of 72 at Bellevue. These accomplishments reflect not only the skill of the players but also the dedication they have put into maintaining their game over the years.
As Central New York continues to produce talented golfers, these recent achievements of holes-in-one and shooting their ages underscore the remarkable feats golfers can accomplish, regardless of age.
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Additional Resources
- Syracuse.com: Holes in One for Central New York Golfers as of August 15
- Wikipedia: Golf
- Syracuse.com: Holes in One for Central New York Golfers as of August 1
- Google Search: Golf Holes in One News
- Syracuse.com: Holes in One for Central New York Golfers as of June 13
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf Holes in One
- Syracuse.com: Holes in One for Central New York Golfers as of July 25
- Google News: Golfers Hole-in-One
- Syracuse.com: Holes in One for Central New York Golfers as of June 20

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