Players Club News

Dear Fellow Members:

The 2014 season begins on Friday April 4 with the opening of the golf course and followed by our general membership meeting on Saturday morning April 5 at 9:00 AM in the Grille Room. The agenda will include election of officers, tournament schedule, and suggestions for upcoming events by the membership. Dave Fusco will address the members with a brief message and answer any questions you any have. Membership dues will remain the same as last year, $60 for adults and $30 for juniors 17 years of age and younger. The Opening Scramble is set for Sunday April 13 at 9:00 A.M. You need to sign up by Wednesday, April 9 so that teams can be formed. You may sign up as a single or with a partner and the tournament committee will make up foursomes based on April 1 handicaps.

**Patriot Hills Players Club was formed to further promote the game of golf in Rockland County. Stony Point, New York.

With the addition of the new Patriot Hills Golf Club in Stony Point, the Patriot Hills Players Club (PHPC) was formed to further promote the game of golf in Rockland County. The PHPC will provide its members with the opportunity to participate in competitive golf tournaments within the club as well as other competitions in the Metropolitan New York area. In addition, club members will be able to obtain an official USGA handicap, which is transferable to any course in the USA. The club will also provide a means for the advancement of golf through youth golf programs.

Scott Filor (PHPC, President) recently stated that: "We have an outstanding golf facility at The Patriot Hills Golf Club and we would like to attract members for the newly formed Patriot Hills Players Club. Our club members will have the opportunity to play the best competitive or recreational golf in the state”.

Memorial Day Par Classic - May 22 - May26

The Stableford Format event is played every Memorial Day Weekend and the results are always interesting. The scoring format is a little different with 0 points for a par, 5 points for a birdie, and 10 points for an eagle, all based on 80% of the players course handicap from the blue tees. Players are penalized 5 points for a net bogey and 10 points for a net double bogey. In a tight finish Tom McLoughlin finished with a +15 after shooting 74. Scott Filor had a score of +10 for second place and Paul Altomonte Jr finished third at +5. Congratulations to our winners. Our next event is The Low Ball Classic sponsored by John O'Sullivan.

Two Man Best Ball- May 9 - 12

The team of Jim DiNuzzo and Ken Confrey played better than 15 other teams in the Players Club 2 Man Best Ball finishing with a net score of

2014 MGA - MetLife en's FourBall Championship (formerly Met/Net): May 5

Defending champ Ed Murray was not able to participate with his usual partner this year since his brother John moved south. Son, Sean was an admirable replacement as he made a crucial birdie on the 18th hole to beat out 11 other teams and capture the 34th annual event. They will now move on to the next round. However, since Ed will be unable to play on the dates available, a replacement needs to be selected. Stay tuned for results of the next round. Good luck.

2014 Opening Scramble

On Sunday the Patriot Hills Players Club held its Opening Scramble. With the weather cooperating beautifully and the course in excellent shape some low scores were the result. The winning team of Tom Mclaughlin, Pete Zeldin, Bill Sherwood, and Rich Corvalan posted an adjusted score of 59. One stroke back was Joe Reilly, Phil Mimmo, Paul Tirc, and Bob Marino. Two teams tied for third; Mike McKeever, Rich Gregorio, Bob Stata and John Carter; and Paul Altomonte Sr and Jr, Chris Cartier, and Jeff Turbedsky. There were two closest to the pin prizes with Scott Filor winning it on #9 and Jim White picking it up on #17. A total of 60 players competed and enjoyed a fine spread of food provided by Inncredible Caterers in the Grille Room. Our thanks to Nancy, Debbie, and Chrissy for their hard work.

Below: Eddie "MacDaddy" Murray gets ready to fire one at the pin on #2.