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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.
Ocean Pines Golf Club Members Participate in “Divot Day” Cleanup
Over 30 Ocean Pines Golf Club members spent the morning as an ad hoc maintenance crew at “Divot Day” on Monday, Aug. 21.
The members, organized by Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association President Don McMullen, helped to fill divots on the course’s tee boxes and fairways.
After the event, they enjoyed pizza and beer on the clubhouse patio.
Ocean Pines to Hold Fall Golf Clinics for Women, Juniors
Take to the links this fall and try your hand at golf. Ocean Pines Golf Club will hold four-week golf clinics for women and juniors beginning this September. PGA Director of Golf John Malinowski and golf course professional staff will provide instruction.
Children can benefit from a clinic for juniors that will be held on Saturdays from 9-9:45 a.m. or 10-10:45 a.m. starting Sept. 9. Designed for boys and girls ages 5-14, the clinic will provide instruction in swinging, chipping, putting, driving and bunker shots. All skill levels are welcome, and equipment will be provided. Ocean Pines Golf Club’s junior golf clinics are a fun, affordable way to enjoy the sport. The cost is $40 per person.
Two golf clinics for women will also be offered this fall. A clinic for intermediate golfers and those wanting to brush up on their skills will be held on Thursdays from 10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 7. The clinic, which is designed for women ages 18 and up, will cover all aspects of the game including woods, irons, chipping and putting. The cost is $50 per person.