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ROCHESTER'S BOZZELLI BEGINS
PGA TOUR CAREER
WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT
FROM
POWER MANAGEMENT
As he has throughout his professional career, Pittsford's Dominic Bozzelli has enjoyed the support of his primary sponsor, Fairport-based Power Management. After officially "graduating" from the Web.com Tour earlier this season, above, Bozzelli will embark on his rookie PGA Tour season later this month.
For 25-year-old
Rochester
native
Dominic Bozzelli
, it has been a fast-paced journey up the professional tour ladder - beginning with a successful mini-tour career, followed by a full season on the PGA Tour's developmental
Web.com Tour
in 2016. And every step of the way, Bozzelli has enjoyed the sponsorship support of
Fairport-based
Power Management
, an
RDGA Corporate Partner
.
Last December, Bozzelli earned full Web.com Tour status for the first time with a top-5 finish at Final Stage of Q-School - then put together a consistent season, top-to-bottom, that was highlighted by a victory at the
Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship
in early June, where he shot 24-under total with his family in attendance.
By the conclusion of the 2016 Web.com Tour season, Bozzelli had secured his PGA Tour card with the help of a runner-up finish at the LECOM Health Challenge at the Peek'n Peak Resort near Jamestown in July, thrilling the Western New York crowd by staying in contention throughout the week at his local event.
Now, as Bozzelli prepares to begin his PGA Tour career at the 2016-17 season-opening
Safeway Open
in
California
on October 13-16, he'll hope for plenty more memories just like that in the season to come.
To follow Bozzelli's progress on the PGA Tour, CLICK HERE.
Dominic Bozzelli as he embarks on his PGA Tour career!
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RDGA FALL PLAY DAYS TEE OFF
A field of 74 golfers enjoyed a warm early autumn afternoon at Brook-Lea Country Club, above, on Monday, September 26 for the third RDGA Play Day event of 2016.
One of the Rochester area's oldest, most prestigious clubs - Brook-Lea Country Club in Gates - hosted the third Play Day event on the Rochester District Golf Association's 2016 schedule on Monday, September 26.
A field of 74 golfers played the D
onald Ross
-designed Brook-Lea layout, with winners recognized in handicap divisions for women (playing from the red tees, at par-73) and men (playing from gold and white tees, at par-72).
Winning first place honors in the Women's Net competition was Karen Berndt of Lake Shore Country Club, posting a handicap-adjusted score of 1-under-par 72. Canandaigua Country Club's Kathy Bull was runner-up with an even-par 73.
In the Men's White Tee Net score division, RDGA eClub member Timothy Young, Jr. posted a 10-under-par 72 to win first place. Mill Creek Golf Club's Tru Hong finished in second place with a net score of 5-under 67.
In the Men's Gold Tee Net division, Tony Curatolo from Ontario Country Club posted a 6-under-par 66 to take top honors, followed by fellow Ontario member Robert Nardone, who had a 67.
CLICK HERE for more information about the RDGA Play Day series.
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REMEMBERING ARNOLD PALMER, 1929-2016
He won seven major championships - including four Masters titles and a memorable U.S. Open victory in 1960 - is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and along the way, revolutionized the sport of golf, bringing it to the masses unlike anyone else, before or since. Today, we remember Arnold Palmer - who passed away at age 87 on Sunday, September 25 - for what he did best: living his life as golf's greatest ambassador.
To watch the USGA's tribute to "The King," click the image above for a short video entitled "Arnold Palmer: An Umatched Legacy in Golf."
For more remembrances of the life and career of Arnold Palmer from the United States Golf Association, CLICK HERE.
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U.S. VETS WIN SIMPSON CUP MATCHES AT OAK HILL,
SALUTE U.K. VETS AS 'BROTHERS IN ARMS'
Members of the U.S. Simpson Cup team, led by playing captain Steve Ogletree, center, celebrate their victory at Oak Hill Country Club on September 21, above, along with Simpson Cup founder John Simpson, right of Ogletree.
Taking place on one of golf's most storied venues, two teams of combat-injured military veterans - one from the U.S. and one from the U.K. - celebrated the annual Simpson Cup Matches at Oak Hill Country Club, on September 18 through 21, where just being able to play was as much a victory for the individual participants as was winning the overall competition.
The five-year-old competition - named for founder
John Simpson
, the former Senior Vice President of
International Management Group
(IMG) who discovered a passion for golf despite his own life-long disability - offered spectators a feel-good story about friendships, support among fellow combat-injured veterans and the healing power of competition through golf.
Led by playing-captain
Steve Ogletree
of
Virginia
, playing in his fourth Simpson Cup, the U.S. Team won the friendly, yet competitive event by a 12 to 6 margin on the strength of 7 singles-match victories on the second and final day of competition. One of the singles match victors on Wednesday included
Rochester
native
Todd Tongue
, a
U.S. Army Ranger
veteran who scored a 2-and-1 win over the U.K.'s
Ian Bishop
, playing in his first Simpson Cup competition.
In his acceptance speech, after being presented with the Simpson Cup trophy by Mr. Simpson, Ogletree, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, paused briefly when saluting his teammates.
"I wasn't sure about all of this when I accepted the responsibility of captain," Ogletree said. "But being with my teammates every day was my source of inspiration."
Aside from a greater awareness of the issues confronting combat-injured military veterans, proceeds from the sponsorship of the Simpson Cup Matches go to the
On Course Foundation
- the event's charity arm, which helps introduce the game of golf to injured veterans, as well as finds occupational placement for them in the golf industry.
During the closing ceremonies, Simpson, along with virtually every participant in the Matches, praised the Oak Hill membership and staff - including event co-chairs
Jim Magee
and
Ron Pluta
, as well as the club's PGA Head Pro,
Jason Ballard
- for the hospitality and first-class treatment which they gave to the participants and the event as a whole.
CLICK HERE
for more information about the Simpson Cup Matches.
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LOCAL SCORE POSTING SEASON
REMAINS ACTIVE THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Although the calendar has turned to October, there is still plenty of golf weather left in Rochester - and that means that you can continue posting your scores locally for the 2016 season.
The Rochester District Golf Association score posting season officially remains active through October 31. It is important to know that any scores made in the Rochester area between now and then should be posted for handicap purposes. So go out and enjoy Autumn golf in Rochester - and remember to post your scores!
For more information about your RDGA GHIN handicap, visit our GHIN Services page HERE. For any other questions, please call us at 585-292-5950.
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