Bavarian Hops Golf Match Raises Money for Charity
What started out 12 years ago as a fun afternoon of golf for local players has evolved into an annual event that has raised over $20,000 for charitable organizations.
A much-anticipated tournament at Ocean Pines Golf Club, the Bavarian Hops Match – or the “beer match” to its many enthusiastic supporters – was the brainchild of Ocean Pines golf member and resident Ernie Stiles, who wanted to introduce a fun event at the course similar to some he had experienced up north.
“The whole intention was just to have fun with it,” Stiles said. He said he wanted players to enjoy some beer, play some golf and “bust and heckle” each other.
Junior Golf Going Strong in Ocean Pines
Junior golf continues to grow at Ocean Pines Golf Club, where record-breaking participation and support from local organizations this past year has meant that more young golfers are enjoying the sport than ever before.
The cornerstone of the junior golf program – summer golf camp – has continued to grow over the past five years. The camp’s blend of instruction, food and fun has paid off. This past summer, 131 golfers participated in four sessions of the four-day camps, the most ever. In fact, all four sessions sold out.
Ocean Pines Golf Club also offers junior clinics in the fall and spring. The clinics have also proven popular, necessitating additional sessions to accommodate the demand.
Ocean Pines PGA Director of Golf John Malinowski said he’s seen a change in the people participating in junior golf programs. “I’ve noticed that more parents are signing kids up for clinics and camps because they’re excited about seeing them involved in golf itself, not just because they’re looking for a summer activity,” he said.
The rise in junior participation at the course has created a need for more equipment, something that local golf groups have been eager to support.
Ocean Pines Women Golfers Hold Governors’ Cup Championship
The Ocean Pines Ladies’ Golf Association held its Governors’ Cup championship on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Ocean Pines Golf Club.
The winner of this year’s net-score tournament was Deb Schwertner. Other flight winners included Diana Earhart, Light Henderson, Susan Morris, Frankie Gomsak and Joan Sarisky.
OPLGA Club Championship 2017
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association Club Championship! Geri Fasulo is this year's Club Champion. Other winners include:
1st Flight: 1st low gross Meg Herrick, 2nd low gross Carolyn Neal, 1st low net Sally Stafford
2nd Flight: 1st low gross Ginger Burke, 2nd low gross Joan Sarisky, 1st low net Gail Lynch
3rd Flight: 1st low gross Nancy Rakow, 2nd low gross Olga Novy, 1st low net Connie Phipps
2nd Flight: 1st low gross Ginger Burke, 2nd low gross Joan Sarisky, 1st low net Gail Lynch
3rd Flight: 1st low gross Nancy Rakow, 2nd low gross Olga Novy, 1st low net Connie Phipps
Record Participation in Annual Taylor Bank/Ocean Pines Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Junior Golf
Record participation at the 33rd Annual Taylor Bank/Ocean Pines Junior Golf Scholarship Tournament, held on Aug. 16 at Ocean Pines Golf Club, will mean more money for junior golf programs and scholarships.
The event, hosted by the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council, raises funds for scholarships and for junior golf programs at the course.
“With the help and support of all who contributed and played, the success of the tournament exceeded our expectations,” said Ocean Pines golf member and tournament chair Scotty Wheatley.
More players in this year’s tournament, as well as increased participation from sponsors, will allow the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council to distribute more money to junior golf.