MINGOVILLE — The Centre County Sports Hall of Fame recently held its inaugural golf tournament at the Nittany Country Club in Mingoville. The field was limited to 64 golfers and used a shotgun start.
Winning the event, posting a round of 61, was the foursome of Drew Curtin, Mike Braniff, Justin Leiter and Devron VonGunden. There was a two-way tie for second place, with a score of 63 by the teams of Jeff Fisher, Brad Fritchman, Ray Andrews and Joe Fletemake and Sam Nastase Doug Hazel, Tony Nastase and Dennis Reiter.
Closest to pin on No. 18 was Sam Nastase, and closest to the pin on No. 17 was Dallas Gallo. The long-drive winner was Joe Fletemake.
PENN STATE GOLF COURSES CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
On Friday, Oct. 28, the Penn State Golf Courses will hold its sixth annual Halloween Horror Open with an 11 a.m. shotgun start on the White Course.
The course will have ‘spooky’ pin placements with a four-putt max rule in effect. The event is for four-person teams and golfers can sign up with a team or as an individual.
The event will use the ABCD individual score format, plus a three-person scramble that will be flighted.
The cost of the event for members is $20 to walk and $30 to ride. Non-members’ cost is $30 to walk and $40 to ride. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, prizes, range and prospectors’ buffet dinner following play.
To register or for more details, contact Brian Short at (814) 863-0257 or email joepro@psu.edulocalhost.
The Golfin’ With Goblins “Par-Tee,” will be held at the Penn State Golf Courses’ Walker Clubhouse from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.
This special event is for families and kids ages 5 to 10 to learn all about the sport of golf and enjoy some spooky treats and games.
No golf experience is necessary. Attendees are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and enjoy eerie games focused on improving golf skills.
Spots are limited. Register by Thursday, Oct. 27, at golfinwithgoblinspsugolf@yahoo.com or at www.goblingolf.weebly.com.
This event is being planned and implemented by Penn State students in collaboration with the Penn State recreation, park and tourism management program.
This week’s golf column will be the final for the season. I would like to personally thank the Centre Region Area PGA professionals for their assistance this golfing season: Jeb Boyle, Centre Hills Country Club; Jack Brennan, Mountain View Country Club; Scott Frey, Nittany Country Club; Joe Hughes, Penn State Golf Courses; Paul Fischer, Philipsburg Elks Country Club; Jeremy Crawford, Skytop Mountain Golf Club; and Charles Sheppard, Toftrees Golf Resort.
