From the Short Grass for the Metropolitan Week

From the Short Grass for Metropolitan Week

July 21, 2018

it's metropolitan week!

The 95th Playing of our Area's Amateur Championship starts this Thursday, July 26th at Sugar Valley Golf Club in Bellbrook OH.

Seventy Four Men and Twelve Ladies will play for the honor of being the Champion Amateur Golf for the Miami Valley. Back to defend her title this year is last years ladies champion, Alyssa Burritt. In the men's field, past champions include Five Time Winner, Pete Samborsky, 2015 Champion, Pete Betzold, 2012 Champion, Ryan Reichley, 2010 Champion, Jeff Scohy as well as 1999 Champion Bob Eardly

Tee Times will begin on Thursday and Friday at 7:30am with the ladies leading the way. On the weekend, after a cut to the low 32 and ties, Tee Times will begin at 11:30am.

Festivities get underway with the Past Champions Dinner on Tuesday Night and conclude after play on Sunday at approximately 5:30pm.

Thanks to our friends at Dayton Freight for once again being involved.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For More Details Visit MVGAMetro.org

Take Part IN the Metropolitan Contest

Now in it's seventh year, the contest works by choosing one (1) player from each of the selection groups. Divisions this year were determined by alphabetical order.

At the conclusion of the Metropolitan, your selected players finish positions will be totaled. If your selections collectively finish the lowest you will win six (6) dozen personalized Pro-V1's (or any ball of your choosing).

Contestants who Withdraw, No Card, No Show or are DQ'ed will be assigned the next finish number after the 36 hole highest score is recorded.

Selections Must Be Made by 11:59pm on Wednesday Night, July 25th

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Cover & SIPE ADVANCE TO THE US AMATEUR

A warm summer day greeted the sectional qualifiers for the 118 US Amateur Sectional Qualifier at Moraine CC on Monday, July 16. Despite a predicted stormy day, no rain delayed or impacted the days play over the recently renovated firm and fast links. Patrick Cover, from Cornelius, NC paired the morning low round of 67 with an afternoon round of 69 to win Medalist honors at 136. The Second Qualifying Position was determined by a three for one playoff between three local players who finished with a two round total of 139. On the first playoff hole, Austin Sipe chipped in for a birdie from just off the green to grab the second qualifying position. Jake Gilkison then outlasted Nicholas Paxton when he birdied the 4th playoff hole to become the first alternate.

Thanks to Moraine CC, their Members and Staff for hosting the Qualifier, the contestants who played and all the volunteers who handled the scoring, timing and officiating.

The 118th US Amateur will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links and it's companion course Spyglass Hills, August 13th through 19th. Good Luck to Patrick and Austin as they chase their dream of wining the US Amateur!

Review the Results Photos US Amateur Website

tHE 100TH aNNIVERSARY OF THE fIRST mETROPOLITAN

Where it all begin in 1919, is where it will again be next year. Dayton Country Club was agreed to host the 100th Anniversary of the First "Metropolitan" played over their links all those many years ago and won by Vin Hilton. The event will be contested July 25-28, 2019.

OHIO GOLF JOURNAL FOR JUNE

Welcome to the July edition of Ohio Golf Journal. Be sure to click on the links and watch the videos to get the full multi-media impact of the information provided. ENJOY!

Be sure to check out page 13 for an opportunity to win a Donald Ross golf package in historic French Lick.

To Read the July Edition

References

MVGA Men's Interclub Website with Standings

MVGA Twitter Account - @MiamiValleyGolf

MVGA Facebook Account - https://www.facebook.com/MVGolf/

Ohio Golf Journal for July

uPCOMING EVENTS & dEADLINES

July 16	Men's US Am Q	Moraine	Detail
July 26-29	Metropolitan (Men and Ladies)	Sugar Valley	Detail
August 6	Masters Event #3	Sugar Valley	Detail
August 13	Mercedes Benz Dealer Championship	Moraine	Detail