Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association 2014 October Newsletter

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O’TOOLE NOMINATED

TO SERVE SECOND TERM

AS USGA PRESIDENT

FAR HILLS, N.J. (Oct. 16,2014) – The Nominating Com-mittee of the United States GolfAssociation today announcedthe nomination of Thomas J.O’Toole Jr., of St. Louis, Mo.,to serve a second one-year termas the 63rd president of theUSGA. The election of officersand the 15-member USGA Ex-ecutive Committee will takeplace Feb. 7, 2015, at theUSGA’s Annual Meeting inNew York, N.Y.

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2015 US WOMEN’SAMATEUR FOUR-BALL

QUALIFYINGDolan and Hutchison teamfor a 4-under 67 at St. Clair

With one spot available, theoriginal six teams fell to four astwo withdrew before play began.However, it was Catherine Dolanand Kelly Hutchison, positng a 4-under round of 67, who cruised toa 5-shot edge to earn their berthin the first US Women’s Four-BallChampionship May 9-13 at Ban-don Dunes Resort in Bandon,Oregon.

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FOUR-BALL QUALIFYING4 for 1 final playoff spot adds

to the days drama

Bellerive Country Club playedhost to 50 sides Monday, October 6in the inaugural US Amateur Four-Ball Championship Qualifying. Theteam of Scott Harvey and ToddMitchell went around the 6,952 yardPar 71 layout with a 7-under par 64round to earn medalist honors.Harvey, from Greensboro, NC, justcaptured the 2014 US Mid-AmateurChampionship.

Brad Nurski and Skip Berkmeyerearned the second of 3 spots with a5-under par round. Nurski fell toHarvey in the US Mid-AmateurChampionship Final Match. Thethird and final spot would comefrom a 4 for 1 playoff with teamsthat fired 4-under 67�s on the day.Michael Affeldt and Erik Ciottimade a par on the 1st playoff hole(#10) to earn that third spot.

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MID-AMERICA JUNIOR

MATCHES AT FOX RUNPAGE 7-9

MAGA POINT

STANDINGSPAGE 18-20

METROPOLITAN CUP

CHAMPIONSHIPPAGE 6

AMATEUR SERIES FINALS

& STANDINGSPAGE 21-24

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STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTORCurt Rohe - [email protected]

DIRECTOR, FINANCEJennifer Langford - [email protected]

P.J. BOATWRIGHT INTERNS - 2014Ian Davis & Eric Mendelson

[email protected]

METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPSAmateur Championship

Match Play ChampionshipOpen Championship

Women’s Amateur ChampionshipJunior Amateur ChampionshipSenior Amateur ChampionshipMetropolitan Cup MatchesFour-Ball ChampionshipMid-America Junior Cup

USGA QUALIFYING ROUNDSUS Open Qualifying (Local and Sectional)

US Senior Open QualifyingUS Amateur Qualifying

US Mid-Amateur QualifyingUS Women’s Mid-Amateur

US Junior Amateur QualifyingUS Amateur Public Links Qualifying

US Senior Amateur QualifyingUS Women’s Open Qualifying

US Amateur Four-BallUS Women’s Amateur Four-Ball

EXECUTIVE BOARDStanford S. Grossman – President EmeritusThomas J. O’Toole, Jr. – Vice-PresidentThomas O. Sobbe Jr. – Vice-President

M. Ray McCraine – SecretaryG. Scott Engelbrecht – Treasurer

G.F. (Rick) Meyer Jr. – At-Large MemberH. Mick Wellington – At-Large Member

ADVISORY COMMITTEEScott Thomas, Chairman

Dustin AshbyTom Barry

Skip BerkmeyerJim Dunn

David RhoadsCurt Rohe

Greetings to our members! Ifeel like I just wrote a columnintroducing the beginning of thetournament season…and here weare end of October with the 2014season in the books. It has beenanother fantastic golf season ofMAGA Championships, USGAQualifying Rounds and the Amateur Series.

As we head to the winter months, I get asked a lot “Whatdo you do when the tournaments are finished?” Quitesimply, tournament season really never ends. Before the2014 season was complete I had already began working onthe 2015 calendar and securing sites. I am pretty excited tosay that the 2015 tournament calendar is about 90%complete with another fantastic slate of event and venues fornext year. The highlight of 2015 will no doubt be the 25thMetropolitan Amateur Championship at Boone Valley GolfClub.

I want to take a second to recognize our course ratingteam, led by Ron Rhoades and Jayne Watson. Ron and Jaynehave really worked together the last two seasons in gettingour member clubs course and slope ratings up-to-date andcurrent for the USGA. We have rated more courses in thelast two seasons than in the 8-10 years previous combined.It has been a tall order and I cannot thank these two enoughfor the leadership they have taken in this endeavor, and tothe numerous other volunteers that have dedicated a lot oftime into the ratings as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read through TheMetropolitan, it has been a pleasure bringing the news ofMAGA to you in this format. Have a great holiday season asthe next issue (November/December) will be a year endreview for 2014.

As always, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].

CURT’S COMMENTS

Curt RoheExecutive Director

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Playing From a Lateral Water Hazard

We've all been there. Should I try playing my ballas it lies in a water hazard, or would it be wiser just totake a one stroke penalty and safely exit under Rule 26-1 (Relief for Ball in Water Hazard)? It depends onmany factors, but caution is advised. Here's an inter-esting Rule situation that occurred during a tourna-ment.

A player's approach shot bounces left of the puttinggreen down a small bank into a heavily wooded areamarked as a lateral water hazard. An official, who wit-nessed the shot, walks into the area with the player tosearch for the ball. It is found resting on top of a thickbed of dead leaves. The player has an open shot to thehole; however, directly behind the ball lays a 1/2-in di-ameter stick and immediately behind the stick lays a 3-in diameter limb, both of which are flat on the groundand perpendicular to the line of play. The player in-quires as to his options. He is advised that the ball isin a lateral water hazard, so he may play the ball as itlies or take relief under a Rule 26-1 option (one strokepenalty). The player decides to play the ball. In lightof the situation, he is reminded not to ground his club,move loose impediments, including not touching ei-ther the stick or limb on his backswing. The playerretrieves a club, returns, and starts to take his stance.As he places his right foot, the stick behind his ballpops up about 4-5 inches but the ball does not move.The player freezes with the stick elevated and station-ary, looks over his shoulder to the official standingnearby and exclaims "Now what?"

The official, also taken aback, advises the player thathe thinks a two-stroke penalty was incurred, but togently return the stick to its place by slowly lifting hisfoot. The stick returns to its original position behindthe ball. The ball does not move. The player proceedsto hit the ball out of the hazard. The official tells theplayer that he will check regarding any penalty.What's the ruling?

This was a unique Rule situation. Note that theplayer was not given a ruling on the spot. As often

RULES OF GOLF CORNERhappens, consultation with other officials was nec-

essary to clarify matters, after which the ruling was ex-plained to the player and his marker a few holes later.The Committee ruled there was no penalty on thebasis of Decisions 13-4/13 and 13-4/13.5. They de-termined there was no improvement in the lie of theball or area of intended stance or swing as a result ofa loose impediment being accidentally moved and re-turned to its place; further, the player's ball did notmove.

However, if either or both the lie of the ball or thearea of intended stance or swing were determined tohave been improved, the player would have incurreda two-stroke penalty under Rule 13-4 (Prohibited Ac-tions in Hazard). In hindsight, which is almost alwaysperfect, the area of intended swing was not improvedbut worsened, as the player could not make a back-swing without hitting the stick. Therefore, at thatpoint, there was no penalty (i.e., no improvement). Ifan official had not been present, the player would havehad three choices: 1) try hitting through the stick inits elevated position to hit the ball, 2) proceed undera 26-1 option, or 3) lowering the stick, thus improvingthe area of intended swing, and incurring a two strokepenalty.

How did the official’s guidance regarding loweringthe stick impact the ruling? The player asked an of-ficial for guidance and precisely followed that guid-ance. He lowered the stick from a worsened position(elevated 4 inches above and slightly behind ball) toan improved position (original position). The playershould not be penalized for this “improvement” be-cause he acted on the official’s guidance. After thestick was at rest, the player was on his own again.

Lessons learned: 1) be extremely careful when en-tering and playing a ball from a hazard, 2) especiallywatch out for the actions of your feet in a hazard nearthe ball, 3) both players and officials are well advisedto ask for help in doubtful situations, and 4) not allruling situations are straightforward (i.e., sometimesmany aspects to consider).

Contributed by John Thorman, MAGA RulesCommittee. The Rules of Golf Corner will feature amember of our Rules Committee.

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The inaugural US Amateur Four-Ball Championship will be played May 2-6, 2015 at The OlympicClub in San Francisco.

1 Scott Harvey / Todd Mitchell -7 F -7 64 642 Richard Berkmeyer / Brad Nurski -5 F -5 66 663 Michael Affeldt / Erik Ciotti -4 F -4 67 67Failed to Qualify

Brian Craig / John Ehrgott -4 F -4 67 67Steve Shuert / Tim Walshauser -4 F -4 67 67EJ Brumm / Scott Kirchoff -4 F -4 67 67Steven Hyten / Matthew Lewis -3 F -3 68 68Joseph Gullion / Brent Mumford -3 F -3 68 68Phil Caravia / Buck Purselley -3 F -3 68 68Darren Lundgren / Ted Moloney -2 F -2 69 69Kory Bowman / Scott Hovis -2 F -2 69 69Andrew Ganey / Timothy Kelley -2 F -2 69 69Justin Beaston / Tyler Comerford -2 F -2 69 69Sean Normile / Pat O'Brien -2 F -2 69 69Mike Castellari / Dax Garrison -2 F -2 69 69Andy Frost / Jeffrey Johnson -2 F -2 69 69David Bremer / Paul Neeman -1 F -1 70 70Scott Campbell / Larry Loving -1 F -1 70 70Kyle Maxwell / Derek Meinhart -1 F -1 70 70Drew Smith / Joe Thomas -1 F -1 70 70Buddy Allen / Tom Sinak Even F Even 71 71Chris Doub / Michael Hunsucker Even F Even 71 71Griff Fairley / Mitch Rice Even F Even 71 71Kevin Schultz / Scot Threinen Even F Even 71 71Josh Henson / Tyler Huelskamp +1 F +1 72 72Dane Gray / Clay Pickens +1 F +1 72 72Chris Dale / Chad Niezing +1 F +1 72 72

1 Dolan, Catherine / Hutchison, Kelly -4 F -4 67 672 Lechner, Tracee / Titus, Carmen +1 F +1 72 723 Berkmeyer, Barb / Orthwein, Ginny +3 F +3 74 744 Chancellor, Diane / Glennon, Kathy +7 F +7 78 78

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Stan Payne / Stephen Perkins +1 F +1 72 72Ryan Munos / Torrey Welsch +1 F +1 72 72Patrick Britt / Drew Hatten +1 F +1 72 72Jimmy Mitchell / Patrick Riordan +1 F +1 72 72Michael Imburgia / Jacob Niebrugge +2 F +2 73 73Rich Clover / Jeffrey Fountaine +2 F +2 73 73Steve White / Andrew White +2 F +2 73 73Mark Ryan / Dave Ryan +2 F +2 73 73Brian Hall / John Hughes +3 F +3 74 74James Modglin / Al Thompson +3 F +3 74 74William Liebe / Timothy Liebe +4 F +4 75 75John Anderson / Joe Behl +4 F +4 75 75Michael Hornak / Robert Minemier +4 F +4 75 75Phil Caster / Brian Lovett +5 F +5 76 76Andrew Denenberg / Michael Ott +5 F +5 76 76Gene Hart / Michael Hollander +6 F +6 77 77Dean Fitzpatrick / Paul O'Hagan +6 F +6 77 77Jason Boeker / Adam Boeker +8 F +8 79 79Todd Graef / Corey Hartung +9 F +9 80 80Neil Pullum / Mark Wethington +11 F +11 82 82Dennis Faust / Paul Keck +12 F +12 83 83Ian Davis / James Verseman +14 F +14 85 85Noble Judy / David Sciortino WD

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Todd Mitchell (l) and Scott Harvey, U.S. Amateur Four-Ball qualifiers..Harvey won the 2014 US Mid-Amateur, played at Saucon Valley CC.

Kelly Hutchison (l) & Catherine Dolan, U.S. Women’s AmateurFour-Ball qualifiers

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Joachim GC downs Meadowbrook CC forMetropolitan Cup Title

FIRST ROUND MATCHES:Norwood Hills (9) defeated St. Louis CC (8): 4.5 - 1.5•Greenbriar Hills (5) defeated Old Warson (12): 3.5 - 2.5•Persimmon Woods (7) defeated Old Hickory (10): 4 - 2•Bellerive (11) defeated Boone Valley (6): 3.5 - 2.5•

Joachim, Quincy, Meadowbrook and Algonquin all had first round byes:

QUARTERFINAL MATCHES:Joachim GC (1) defeated Norwood Hills CC (9): 4.5 - 1.5•Quincy CC (4) defeated Greenbriar Hills CC (5): 5.5 - .5•Meadowbrook CC (2) defeated Persimmon Woods GC (7): 4 - 2•Algonquin GC (3) defeated Bellerive CC (11): 3 -3 (Playoff)•

SEMIFINAL MATCHES:Joachim GC (1) defeated Quincy CC (4): 3.5 - 2.5•Meadowbrook CC (2) defeated Algonquin GC (3): 3.5 - 2.5•

FINAL MATCH:Joachim GC (1) defeated Meadowbrook CC (2): 4 - 2•

THE METROPOLITAN CUP

SinglesDecker, Zach, Joachim Golf Club 2 and 1 Grant, Eli, Meadowbrook Country ClubPicarella, Nathan, Joachim Golf Club Halved Shuert, Steve, Meadowbrook Country ClubWaites, Bryan, Joachim Golf Club 3 and 2 Mannis, Scott, Meadowbrook Country ClubAllen, Buddy, Joachim Golf Club Halved Liddle, Craig, Meadowbrook Country ClubFour Ball Bill Scott / Mike Domenick 5 and 4 Brett Balber / Stephen SchultzBruce Thomas / Robert Smith 7 and 6 Phil Otten / Tim Sprenger

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2014 MAGA MID-AMERICA JUNIOR CUP TEAM

The 2014 Mid-America Junior Cup matchestook place October 25-26 at Fox Run GolfClub. A team representing the MAGA took onone from the Kansas City Golf Association.The 2014 matches marked the 16th playing ofthe matches, an event developed to bring to-gether the two associations from each side ofthe state and fosters a competition of the topjunior golfers from each region.The 2014 Matches were hard fought and saw

plenty of excellent shotmaking. Saturday’s Four-Ball, with boys matched with boys and girlsagainst girls, saw the Kansas girls take both oftheir matches for an early 2-0 lead. However,the MAGA boys stormed back, winning 3&2and 2&1 as the first day ended in a dead-heat,with each side earning two points. Sunday’s Foursome’s, with teams of a boy and

girl paired together, also ended in a 2-2 draw.The first MAGA group out, Momo Kikuchi andCrimson Callahan, won a close match 1up. TheKCGA teams took the net two matches settingthe stage for the final match of the day to deter-mine the outcome. Frankie Thomas and LoganOtter did not disappoint as they took a 2&1 win,with the Matches concluding with a 4-4 draw.This marked the third draw in the series history.However, the real purpose of the Matches is to

foster camaraderie and good sportsmanship, andin that regard, they are a success each year theyare played.

Representing the MAGA are:Girls:15 and Under: Madison DeRousse and Momo Kikuchi16-17: Logan Otter and Abby SchroederBoys:15 and Under: Crimson Callahan and Colin Stolze16-17: Frankie Thomas and Chris Ferris

(L-R) Colin Stolze, Abby Schroeder, Chris Ferris, Logan Otter, Frankie Thomas,Momo Kikuchi, Crimson Callahan, Madison DeRousse.

ResultsFour-Ball (Saturday)KCGA MAGALaub, O. / Gaume, I. 3 and 1 Kikuchi, M. / DeRousse, M.Black, T. / Tyrrell, J. 6 and 5 Schroeder, A. / Otter, L.Tovkach, T. / Klock, N. 3 and 2 Callahan, C. / Stolze, C.Fleenor, P. / Pahls, E. 2 and 1 Thomas, F. / Ferris, C.Foursomes (Sunday)KCGA MAGALaub, O. / Klock, N. 1 up Kikuchi, M. / Callahan, C.Gaume, I. / Tovkach, T. 3 and 2 DeRousse, M. / Stolze, C.Black, T. / Fleenor, P. 4 and 2 Schroeder, A. / Ferris, C.Tyrrell, J. / Pahls, E. 2 and 1 Otter, L. / Thomas, F.

Winning Team is in Italics

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONUSGA website: www.usga.org

MAGA website: www.metga.orgGHIN website: www.ghin.org

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Skip Berkmeyer provided encouragement to the young golfers.Logan Otter hits her tee shot on the par 5 fifth hole as AbbySchroeder looks on during Saturday’s Four-Ball Match.

Mid-America Junior Cup Matches

Frankie Thomas and Chris Ferris waiting on the tee during Saturday’s Four-Ball play.

On Sunday, Thomas found himself in a bit of trouble as he blastedout of a greenside water hazard.

Abby Schroeder and Chris Ferris watch their KCGA counterpartshit their approach.

Logan Otter ships from the fringe during Sunday play.

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Fox Run GC - October 25-26

Momo Kikuchi on the teeMadison DeRouse and Colin Stolze discuss their next shot duringFoursome play on Sunday.

Crimson Callahan lashes an iron from the fairwayMadison DeRouse watches her birdie putt roll toward the holeduring play on Saturday’s Four-Ball.

Colin Stolze watching his approachAbby Schroeder during Sunday’s Foursome’s play

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USGA QUALIFYING RESULTS

U.S. AMATEUR FOUR-BALL QUALIFYING - OCTOBER 6, 2014BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB

Pos. Player Rd1 Total1 Scott Harvey & Todd Mitchell 64 -72 Richard Berkmeyer & Brad Nurski 66 -53. Michael Affeldt & Erik Ciotti 67 -4Alternates

Brian Craig & John Ehrgott 67 -4Steve Shuert & Tim Walshauser 67 -4EJ Brumm & Scott Kirchoff 67 -4

U.S. WOMEN’S AMATEUR FOUR-BALL QUALIFYING - SEPTEMBER 23, 2014ST. CLAIR COUNTRY CLUB

Pos. Player Rd1 Total1 Catherine Dolan & Kelly Hutchison 67 -4Alternates

Tracee Lechner & Carmen Titus 72 +1Barb Berkmeyer & Ginny Orthwein 74 +3Diane Chancellor & Kathy Glennon 78 +7

Did You Know...In 2015, the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association will mark its 25th year sponsoring a competition. Be-

ginning with the Men’s championship in 1991, the Ladies first competed for a title in 1993, the same year asthe Senior event began. The Invitational Matches first took place in 1996, with the Junior beginning in 2000and the East Side in 2004 and the Open in 2006. What is remarkable has been the staying power of many of the MAGA’s champions who have won not just

multiple titles, but, at least on the Men’s portion, won these in multiple events.The leading title holders are:

Player Titles 2nd EventsEllen Port 13 4 Women’s ChampionshipSkip Berkmeyer 9 7 Men’s Championship, East Side, Open, Match PlayDon Bliss 6 4 Men’s Championship, Match Play, SeniorDon Dupske 4 2 Senior ChampionshipsJim Holtgrieve 4 1 Men’s Championship, Senior, Match PlayScott Edwards 4 2 Men’s Championship, Senior

Several players are tied with three victories: David Estes, Shawn Jasper, Scott Langley, Scott Thomas,Justin Bryant.

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USGA RESULTS

RESULTS FOR AREA PLAYERS AND QUALIFIERS AT RECENT USGA EVENTS:

U.S. WOMEN’S MID-AMATEUR - CUT AT 163HARBOUR TREES GOLF CLUB - NOBLESVILLE, IND.

U.S. MID-AMATEUR - CUT AT 151SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB (OLD) - BETHLEHEM, PA

Alisha Matthews 86 - 86 = 172Dee Johnson 89 - 84 = 173Deirdre Robertson 92 - 96 = 188

Andy Roberts 74 - 73 = 147Match Play - Round of 64: German Tagle def. Andy Roberts 1upB.W. Bruce 77 - 75 = 152Derek Meinhart 75 - 79 = 154Brian Haskell 80 - 75 = 155

U.S. SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR - CUT AT 167HOLLYWOOD GOLF CLUB = DEAL, N.J..

U.S. SENIOR AMATEUR - CUT AT 149BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB - NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF.

Ellen Port 73 - 71 = 144 (Medalist)Match Play - Round of 64: Ellen Port def. Kimberly Briele 6 & 4Match Play - Round of 64: Martha Leach def. Ellen Port 3 & 2Diane Chancellor 91 - 88 = 179

Scott Edwards 74 - 78 = 152Craig Hardcastle 79 - 84 = 163

U.S. MEN’S STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - WINNING SCORE - TEXAS 428FRENCH LICK RESORT (PETE DYE COURSE) - FRENCH LICK, IND.

Missouri +3 (Fourth Place)Phil Caravia 79 73 73 225Brad Nurski 73 75 74 222Richard (Skip) Berkmeyer 71 71 75 217

Total 435

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As president, O’Toole leads the USGA’s pro-fessional staff of more than 300 and nearly1,200 volunteers who serve on more than 30committees. Together with The R&A, theUSGA governs the game worldwide.

“It is a great honor to be nominated to con-tinue my service to the game for a secondterm,” said O’Toole. “The USGA remainssteadfast in its commitment to advance thelong-term viability of golf, to continue to de-liver exemplary championships, to increase ac-cessibility, and to ensure that the game remainschallenging and enjoyable for those who play.”

O’Toole is in his seventh year as a memberof the USGA Executive Committee, a termthat includes three years as vice president and one yearas secretary.

O’Toole has been involved with the USGA since1988 and has served as a Rules official at more than140 USGA championships, including every U.S.Open Championship since 1990. He has also been theofficial in charge for more than 125 USGA champi-onship qualifiers. In addition to chairing the Champi-onship Committee from 2010 to 2014, O’Toole was amember of the Rules of Golf Committee from 2004to 2014.

In 1992, O’Toole helped to found the MetropolitanAmateur Golf Association, which serves eastern Mis-souri and central Illinois. He continues to serve on itsexecutive board.

O’Toole, a partner in the law firm of Mickes Gold-man O’Toole, LLC, chairs its Business and CorporateGroup, while his practice focuses on real estate, spe-cializing in zoning/land use, condemnation and realestate transactions. He earned both his undergraduatedegree (1979) and law degree (1985) from St. LouisUniversity.

Four other current members of the Executive Com-mittee have also been nominated to serve as officers:Diana M. Murphy, of St. Simons Island, Ga., andWilliam W. Gist IV, of Omaha, Neb., as vice presi-dents; Sheila C. Johnson, of Middleburg, Va., as sec-retary; and Mark E. Newell, of McLean, Va., astreasurer.

In addition, Ernest J. Getto, of Santa Barbara, Calif.,has been nominated to serve a third term as generalcounsel for the USGA.

The other six current members of the ExecutiveCommittee nominated to continue their service are:William E. Fallon, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; C. MalcolmHolland III, of Dallas, Texas; C. Thomas Hough, ofAtlanta, Ga.; Asuka Nakahara, of Merion, Pa.; MarkP. Reinemann, of Pewaukee, Wis.; and George J. StillJr., of Atherton, Calif.

There are four newly nominated candidates for theExecutive Committee for 2015: J. Stuart Francis, ofHillsborough, Calif.; Robert D. Kain, of Gates Mills,Ohio; Martha J. Lang, of Birmingham, Ala.; and Gre-gory B. Morrison, of Duluth, Ga.

Four current members of the Executive Committeewill retire at the 2015 USGA Annual Meeting: KarenS. Ammerman, M.D., of Webster, Mass.; Daniel B.Burton, of Lititz, Pa.; William L. Katz, of ChathamTownship, N.J.; and Edward G. Michaels III, of At-lanta, Ga.

USGA Offices, Far Hills, N.J.

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MAGA COMPETITIONSENTRY

CHAMPIONSHIP DATE(S) DEADLINE VENUE

Old Warson Cup May 3-4 Invitational Old Warson Country Club

Normandie Amateur May 17-18 May 10 Normandie Golf Club

East Side Amateur June 14-15 June 7 Lockhaven Golf Club

Women's Amateur Championship June 24-25 June 11 Forest Hills Country Club

Open Championship July 10-12 June 25 Country Club of St. Albans

Junior Amateur Championship July 21-22 July 9 Normandie Golf Club

Amateur Championship July 31 - August 1 July 2 Westwood Country Club

Senior Amateur Championship August 14-15 July 30 Greenbriar Hills Country Club

USGA QUALIFYING ROUNDSENTRY

CHAMPIONSHIP DATE(S) DEADLINE VENUE

US Open (Local) May 13 April 23 Missouri Bluffs Golf Club

US Women's Open (36 Holes) May 20 April 30 Lake Forest Golf & CC

US Women's Amateur Publinks May 28 May 14 Annbriar Golf Club

US Amateur Public Links June 9-10 May 28 Aberdeen Golf Club

US Senior Open June 16 May 28 Country Club at The Legends

US Junior Girls' Amateur June 25 June 4 Bogey Hills Country Club

US Junior Amateur (36 Holes) July 1 June 4 Old Hickory Country Club

US Amateur July 14 June 25 Jefferson City Country Club

US Mid-Amateur August 5 July 9 Annbriar Golf Club

US Women’s Mid-Amateur August 5 July 9 Annbriar Golf Club

US Senior Women's Amateur August 20 August 6 WingHaven Country Club

US Senior Amateur August 21 August 6 Glen Echo Country Club

US Women’s Amateur Four-Ball September 23 August 6 St. Clair Country Club

US Amateur Four-Ball Ocotber 6 August 6 Bellerive Country Club

Events in gray have been completed.

2014 COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Go to www.metga.org/2014-schedule-of-events/ to apply on-line or to download an application for an event.

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HOLTGRIEVE TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE

MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced that Jim Holt-grieve of St. Louis, MO will be inducted during a ceremony to be heldat the St. Charles Convention Center on Thursday, November 6.

Jim was ranked as one of the top amateur in the world from 1979-83. During that time he played on three Walker Cup Teams and twoWorld Amateur Teams. He also won the 1981 United States Mid-Am-ateur Championship and was runner-up in the 1983 British AmateurChampionship. He was also the Missouri Amateur Champion in 1978and was the United States Walker Cup Captain in 2011 and 2013.

He is a two-time winner of the Metropolitan Invitational, (the Tay-lor Cup at the time), the 1994 MAGA Men’s title and the 2007MAGA Senior Championship.

He is the member of the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame and TheMissouri Golf Hall of Fame.

Holtgrieve holding the Claret Cup..

ST. LOUIS GOLF HISTORY - 1981 US MID-AMATEURWhen the USGA began thinking about starting a tournament for the career amateur - those over age 25 - they

sought out the two-time Walker Cup player Jim Holtgrieve for his input. He immediately felt it was a terrific idea.Looking for an outstanding course for the inaugural championship, Jim spoke with Bellerive members Tim Crowleyand Bob Mason; both supported the concept and convinced Bellerive to become the host club.The championship drew over 1,600 entries and included three former U.S. Amateur champions and a number of

former Walker Cup players as well. With a strong field, players such as Jay Sigel, Bob Lewis Jr., Fred Ridley, MarvinGiles and others were the immediate favorites.St. Louisans in the field included: Bill Bahn, Ron Brewer, Roger Null, Bob Mason, Robert Trittler and Jim

Holtgrieve, who was low area qualifier at 146, one off the low medal score. Bahn, Null, Mason and Holtgrieve eachqualified for match play, with Mason and Holtgrieve winning first round matches. When Mason lost in round two,it was left to Holtgrieve to uphold the area’s honor. He won is third round match 6&5 and then downed KentFrandsen in the quarterfinals 4&3. He won his semifinal match over Robert Housen by the same score while BobLewis took care of Gordon Brewer 5&4 in the other semifinal. It would be two former Walker Cup players - Holtgrieve, 33, and Lewis, 37, - to battle for the title. With Tom

O’Toole on his bag, Holtgrieve began his march to victory. Both started strong with birdies to keep the match eventhrough 8. Jim bogeyed nine to go 1-down, while being even par for the round. On the 13th Jim two putted whileBob three-putted from the same distance. Then on the 15th they both hit poor shots and bogeys halved the hole.On 16, Jim made a great two-putt from 50-feet while Lewis three-putted again. Going into 18 1-up, all Jim neededwas a halve for the win. Lewis made his par, forcing Jim to step up to the plate. Jim rolled his birdie putt - a littlehard he thought - but it caught the right edge of the hole and dived in for a 2-up win. Jim had his National Titleand we had a new local champion.

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MAGA POINTS STANDINGS

Rank Player Club Name # of Events Other Events Total Points1 Caravia, Phil Norwood Hills Country Club 5 3 1730.002 Weldon, Kyle Metropolitan Golf Club 2 4 1475.003 Berkmeyer, Skip Aberdeen Golf Course 4 2 1400.004 Migdal, Joe Aberdeen Golf Course 3 3 1300.005 Jones, Teddy Metropolitan Golf Club 2 2 990.006 Moloney, Ted Greenbriar Hills Country Club 3 1 775.007 Smith, Seth Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 3 1 758.008 Cusumano, Alex Metropolitan Golf Club 2 1 735.009 Anderson, John Norwood Hills Country Club 2 2 700.0010 Souchek, Steven Gateway National Golf Links 2 3 650.0011 Riordan, Patrick Normandie Golf Club 1 2 563.0012 Migdal, Sam Aberdeen Golf Course 1 3 432.5013 Frost, Andy Bellerive Country Club 2 2 415.0014 Kendrick, Mike Greenbriar Hills Country Club 2 0 392.5015 Allen, Buddy Joachim Golf Club 1 3 378.0016 Pierce, Van Country Club of St Albans 2 2 366.00T17 Burry, Zach Westview Golf Course 0 1 350.00T17 Craig, Brian Norwood Hills Country Club 0 2 350.00T17 Gardiner, Mark Cardinal Creek Golf Course 0 3 350.00T17 Moritz, Cy Sullivan Country Club 0 1 350.0021 Barry, Tom Normandie Golf Club 2 1 326.0022 Lovett, Brian Bellerive Country Club 2 2 325.0023 Wootten, Michael Whitmoor Country Club 0 2 310.00T24 Hanneken, Bob Aberdeen Golf Course 1 2 300.00T24 Sucharski, James Metropolitan Golf Club 1 2 300.0026 Kovach, Chris Metropolitan Golf Club 2 1 287.5027 Halterman, Troy Whitmoor Country Club 1 1 275.0028 Eckelkamp, Ryan Franklin County Country Club 1 1 266.0029 Gollwitzer, Zachary Aberdeen Golf Course 2 0 262.5030 Hamel, Scott Meadowbrook Country Club 1 0 250.0031 Seibert, Scott Country Club of St Albans 1 1 241.0032 Arman, Nick Forest Hills Country Club 1 1 226.00T33 Bulejski, Tanner Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 217.50T33 Franklin, Jeremy Gateway National Golf Links 1 1 217.5035 Harrell, Patrick WingHaven Country Club 1 1 210.00T36 Hemings, Justin Sunset Hills Country Club 1 0 195.00T36 Hawn, Wils Columbia Golf Club 2 1 195.00T38 Bohme, Bryan Norwood Hills Country Club 1 1 185.00T38 Trittler, Robert Persimmon Woods Golf Club 1 1 185.0040 Buerk, Ryan Shoal Creek Golf Course 0 1 175.0041 McClellan, Scott WingHaven Country Club 1 0 166.0042 Jeske, Kevin Metropolitan Golf Club 2 0 140.0043 Nolfo, Tony Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 137.50

2014 AMATEUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Complete Point Standings can befound on the MAGA website.

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44 Bargetzi, Brendan Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 135.00T45 Britt, Patrick Norwood Hills Country Club 0 1 125.00T45 Ferris, Chris Aberdeen Golf Course 1 0 125.00T45 Fogarty, Andy Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 1 0 125.00T45 Hogan, Toppie Greenbriar Hills Country Club 1 0 125.00T45 Kelley, Dan Meadowbrook Country Club 1 0 125.00T45 Rudawsky, Tommy Persimmon Woods Golf Club 1 0 125.00T45 Schaeffer, Scott The Falls Golf Club 1 0 125.00T45 Straeb, Brandon Persimmon Woods Golf Club 1 0 125.00T45 Timpone, Joe Persimmon Woods Golf Club 1 0 125.00T45 Wuennenberg, Thomas Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 125.0055 Molitor, Joe Metropolitan Golf Club 2 1 122.5056 Hull, Chad Persimmon Woods Golf Club 1 0 117.50T57 Bliss, Don Boone Valley Golf Club 0 1 100.00T57 Doneff, Alex Westborough Country Club 0 1 100.00T57 Emrick, Daniel St Peters Golf Course 0 1 100.00T57 Gray, Dane Metropolitan Golf Club 0 1 100.00T57 Normile, Sean Norwood Hills Country Club 0 1 100.00T57 Parrish, Hunter Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 100.00T57 Weber III, Rick Whitmoor Country Club 0 1 100.00T57 Callahan, Crimson Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 1 0 100.00T57 Lawrence, Parker Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 100.00T57 Siegfried, Jimmy Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 100.0067 Welsch, Torrey Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 95.0068 Beaston, Justin Metropolitan Golf Club 2 0 90.00T69 Cutler, Zach WingHaven Country Club 0 1 75.00T69 Laske, Gabe Meadowbrook Country Club 0 1 75.00T69 Liebe, Timothy Norwood Hills Country Club 0 1 75.00T69 Stahlhuth, Mark Franklin County Country Club 0 1 75.0073 Peters, Heath Westborough Country Club 0 1 68.00T74 Hall, Brian Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 60.00T74 Neeman, Paul Old Hickory Golf Club 0 1 60.00T74 Hillen, Wes Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 60.0077 Sneed, Garrett Country Club of St Albans 2 0 57.50T78 Jaeger, Kevin Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 45.00T78 Sinak, Tom Fox Run Golf Club 1 0 45.00T80 Brown, Anthony Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 28.00T80 Kirchoff, Scott Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 28.00T80 Meeh, Robert Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 28.00T83 Johnson, Jeff Bogey Hills Country Club 1 0 7.50T83 Voisin, Bryce WGM Golf Club 1 0 7.50

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MAGA POINTS STANDINGS

2014 SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEARRank Player Club Name # of Events Other Events Total Points1 Gardiner, Mark Cardinal Creek Golf Course 2 5 2032.502 Frost, Andy Bellerive Country Club 3 2 957.503 Edwards, Scott Winghaven Country Club 1 2 850.004 Johnson, Jeff Bogey Hills Country Club 2 2 790.005 Trittler, Robert Persimmon Woods Golf Club 2 1 630.006 Fogarty, Andy Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 2 0 500.007 Barry, Tom Normandie Golf Club 2 1 473.508 Mozur, Gerald Gateway National Golf Links 3 0 448.33T9 Hardcastle Sr., Craig Normandie Golf Club 0 1 350.00T9 Ross, Pat The Orchards 1 1 350.0011 Speicher, David Cardinal Creek Golf Course 2 0 317.5012 Pohl, Gary Tapawingo National Golf Club 1 0 312.50T13 Miller, Dyke Far Oaks Golf Club 1 0 228.33T13 Millman, Jim Quincy Country Club 1 0 228.3315 Eisenbeis, Jack St Louis Country Club 1 1 223.7516 Kootman, Michael Meadowbrook Country Club 1 1 205.0017 Dunn, James Norwood Hills Country Club 1 1 203.7518 Bliss, Don Boone Valley Golf Club 0 1 195.0019 Brown, Anthony Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 3 183.0020 Sedgwick, Bill St Louis Country Club 1 0 175.0021 Ngala, Donny The Legends Country Club 2 0 160.00T22 Begley, Tim The Falls Golf Club 1 0 153.75T22 Yehling, Barry Gateway National 1 0 153.7524 Travelstead, Brian Tapawingo National Golf Club 1 0 140.0025 Most, Jim Meadowbrook Country Club 1 0 135.0026 Timpone, Joe Persimmon Woods Golf Club 1 0 125.0027 Bolhofner, Mark Metropolitan Golf Club 2 0 115.00T28 Barks, Rick Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 112.50T28 Jarrett, Rich Gateway National Golf Links 1 0 112.5030 Sarni, Jeff Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 100.0031 McGuire, Bernie Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 85.0032 Kueper, John Gateway National Golf Links 2 0 60.0033 Whitaker, Michael The Falls Golf Club 1 0 57.5034 Osborne, Dennis Country Club of St. Albans 0 1 55.00T35 Jankowski, Ray Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 40.00T35 Rector, Mel Lake Forest Golf & Country Club 1 0 40.0037 Acker, Andy Bellerive Country Club 0 1 35.0038 Meeh, Robert Persimmon Woods Golf Club 0 1 28.00T39 Highlander, Ken Sunset Hills Country Club 0 1 20.00T39 Leonberger, Tim Stonewolf Golf Club 1 0 20.0041 Hawkins, Steven Metropolitan Golf Club 1 0 10.0042 Cullen, Matthew Normandie Golf Club 1 0 5.00

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AMATEUR SERIES

September - October 2014

Aberdeen Golf Club played host to the 2014 MAGA Amateur Series Championship weekend October 4-5 withforty-three (43) eligible participants from the season long competition preparing to challenge for their respectivechampionships. It was also the tale of two days of weather at Aberdeen for the championship; Saturday saw cold,windy conditions, making scoring very difficult, while Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf.When the last putt dropped, four champions were crowned, one in each division. Scores for all players in each

division are on the following pages.

SEASON CONCLUDES AT ABERDEEN WITH CROWNING OF CHAMPIONS

In our Scratch Open Division, season points leadersKevin Jeske came away with the title with rounds of76-73 to win by four shots over Mike Lawton. The Net Open Division experienced the most growth

in 2014 in terms of number of players. Chris Sislerposted Net rounds of 81-67 to come away with thechampionship. Season points leader, Jason Muellerand Cory Mahoney tied for 2nd at 150.

Our Senior Divisions have been the most popularthrough the seasons. Russell Hollenbeck had a 10-under par net 62 in Round 2 to come from behindand capture the Senior Net Division. Hollenbeckbested Round 1 co-leader Steve Zonca by 2 shots. In the Senior Scratch Division, Donny Ngala nipped

season points leader Pat Ross by one shot to capturethe championship. Ngala had rounds of 80-74.

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AMATEUR SERIES

September - October 2014

2014 AMATEUR SERIES - SCRATCH OPENRank Player Club Name Number of Events Total Points1 Jeske, Kevin Metropolitan Golf Club 6 440.02 Barrett III, Robert Metropolitan/Gateway PGA Jr GC 4 250.03 Allen, Buddy Joachim Golf Club 3 230.04 Kim, Hongsang Metropolitan Golf Club 3 200.05 Munos, Ryan Metropolitan Golf Club 3 165.06 Mazdra, Greg Metropolitan Golf Club 2 145.07 Gollwitzer, Zachary Aberdeen Golf Course 2 135.08 Lawrence, Parker Metropolitan Golf Club 2 130.09 Stojanovic, Aleks The Legends Country Club 5 127.510 Cahill, Jason Metropolitan Golf Club 2 125.011 Nolfo, Tony Metropolitan Golf Club 3 121.712 Weingart, Lewis The Quarry at Crystal Springs 5 112.513 Schenck, Caleb Ste Genevieve Golf Club 3 85.014 Lawton, Mike Metropolitan Golf Club 2 71.7T15 Greiner, Dan Mystic Oak Golf Club 1 60.0T15 Ramsey, Terry The Quarry at Crystal Springs 2 60.017 Berra, Ryan Highlands Golf & Tennis Center 1 55.018 Green, Garret Clinton Hill Golf Course 3 45.019 Frost, Wheeler Bellerive Country Club 3 40.020 Sinak, Tom Fox Run Golf Club 1 36.721 Peters, Michael Ballwin Golf Course 1 35.0T22 Franz, Matthew Metropolitan Golf Club 1 30.0T22 Wooten, Bobby Metropolitan Golf Club 2 30.024 Grubbs, Robbi Fox Run Golf Club 2 25.0T25 Lohrding, Mark Stonewolf Golf Club 1 20.0T25 Brown, Ryan Metropolitan Golf Club 2 20.0T27 Reid, Patrick Metropolitan Golf Club 1 15.0T27 Towell, Justin Far Oaks Golf Club 1 15.029 McWilliams, Kenton Metropolitan Golf Club 2 10.0T30 Aguayo, L A Pevely Farms Golf Club 1 5.0T30 Gomes, Frank Ballwin Golf Course 1 5.0

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2014 AMATEUR SERIES - SENIOR SCRATCHRank Player Club Name Number of Events Total Points1 Ross, Pat The Orchards 6 342.52 Crow, Ollie Metropolitan Golf Club 4 305.03 Neeman Jr, Cal Annbriar Golf Course 4 272.54 Fitzgerald, Schooner Metropolitan Golf Club 5 187.5T5 Domenick, Mike Joachim Golf Club 2 155.0T5 Wunderlich, William Aberdeen Golf Course 2 155.0T7 McVey, Patrick Crescent Farms Golf Club 2 140.0T7 Smith, Gordon Metropolitan Golf Club 4 140.09 Borah, Chris Metropolitan Golf Club 6 132.510 Beckman, Michael Metropolitan Golf Club 3 122.5T11 Garrett, Brad Metropolitan Golf Club 3 112.5T11 Rauvola, Gary Metropolitan Golf Club 4 112.513 Lewis, Butch Metropolitan Golf Club 1 100.014 Leonberger, Tim Stonewolf Golf Club 3 97.515 Wysong, Robert Persimmon Woods Golf Club 4 77.516 Ngala, Donny The Legends Country Club 2 75.017 Son, Sangwon Metropolitan Golf Club 2 60.018 Barker, Timothy Glen Echo Country Club 2 40.019 Quesenberry, Michael Lake Forest Golf & C.C. 2 35.0T20 Gibbs, Randy Metropolitan Golf Club 1 25.0T20 Kelly III, Jim Gateway National Golf Links 1 25.022 Gambrell, Tim Quail Creek Golf Club 1 17.5

AMATEUR SERIES2014 AMATEUR SERIES - NET OPENRank Player Club Name Number of Events Total Points1 Mueller, Jason Metropolitan Golf Club 6 415.02 Moreland, Mark The Falls Golf Club 6 370.03 Leslie, Dwayne Metropolitan Golf Club 6 330.04 Senn, Chris Persimmon Woods Golf Club 5 225.05 Davis, John The Falls Golf Club 5 220.06 Mahoney, Cory Metropolitan Golf Club 4 200.07 Smith, Paul Paradise Valley Golf Club 4 195.08 Glore, Bradley Metropolitan Golf Club 5 187.59 Sisler, Chris Paradise Valley Golf Club 5 150.010 Wilson, Patrick Crescent Farms Golf Club 1 100.011 Levin, Mike Metropolitan Golf Club 1 65.0T12 Tarvid, Matthew Metropolitan Golf Club 3 57.5T12 Roestel, Will Metropolitan Golf Club 4 57.514 Richardson, Clyde Metropolitan Golf Club 2 50.015 Yockey, Justin Metropolitan Golf Club 2 47.516 Seibel, Nathan Metropolitan Golf Club 1 40.017 Stonebarger, Daniel Wolf Hollow Golf Club 3 35.018 Son, Sangwon Metropolitan Golf Club 1 20.019 Miller, Curtis Metropolitan Golf Club 2 10.020 Wren, Christopher Metropolitan Golf Club 1 5.0

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2014 AMATEUR SERIES - SENIOR NET Rank Player Club Name Number of Events Total Points1 Hefner, Leo Mystic Oak Golf Club 5 322.52 Humphrey, Don Ruth Park Golf Club 6 292.53 Epps, John Metropolitan Golf Club 6 265.04 Zonca, Steve The Landings at Spirit GC 5 235.05 Edmonston, King Franklin County Country Club 6 225.06 Banks, Larry Aberdeen Golf Course 5 190.07 Laramie, Larry The Falls Golf Club 6 185.08 Keefe, Ben Metropolitan Golf Club 4 170.09 Scoles, Michael Metropolitan Golf Club 5 165.010 Williams, Doug Metropolitan Golf Club 6 162.511 Garrett, Jim Metropolitan Golf Club 3 142.512 Clay, Kendall Pevely Farms Golf Club 3 115.013 Slantz, Bill Metropolitan Golf Club 3 97.514 Bruno, Richards Ruth Park Golf Club 3 57.515 Gilliland, David Metropolitan Golf Club 6 55.016 Magner, John J Old Hickory Golf Club 2 52.517 Quesenberry, Michael Lake Forest Golf & C.C. 1 45.0T18 Eisenreich, Steve Metropolitan Golf Club 2 37.5T18 Hollenbeck, Russell Metropolitan Golf Club 4 37.520 Sinak Sr, Joseph Metropolitan Golf Club 2 27.521 Weber, Harry Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 1 25.022 Schneider, Vince Old Hickory Golf Club 3 15.0T23 Kelly III, Jim Gateway National Golf Links 1 10.0T23 Shirley, William (Bill) Metropolitan Golf Club 2 10.0

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