March 2015

March 2015 In Review

Pictured: 2016 Drive, Chip, and Putt Sub-Regional Qualifying sites; Aronimink Golf Club (top) and The ACE Club.

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TOURNAMENT RESULTS

sistent play carding nine hole scores of 40 and March 15, 2015 39. One shot off the pace was Vinay Ramesh Egg Harbor Township, NJ – The first event (Newtown, PA) with a of the 2015 calendar year got underway at score of 80 (+8). In a tie Vineyard Golf at Renault on Sunday, March for 3rd place with 15th. 48 players had cabin fever this offsea- rounds of 81 (+9) were son and were anxious to get some golf in on Gregory Szrom (Egg this cold and blustery afternoon. The Harbor Township, NJ) course measured to 6,297/5,825/5,323 yards and Gaven Giampalmi for all five divisions at a par of 72.

(Lansdale, PA).

Vineyard Golf at Renault

In his first event on the PJT, Jacob Hanzel (Sewell, NJ) carded the low round of the tournament and finished in 1st place in the Boys 13-15 Division with a 77 (+5). In addition to the birdie Hanzel had on the par 5, 14th, he also eagled the par 5, 6th. Brian Isztwan (Huntingdon Valley, PA) posted a 78 (+6) to finish one shot off the lead alone in 2nd place. Jonathan Prussel (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) rounded out the division in 3rd with an 81 (+9).

Kaitlyn Lees (Bryn Mawr, PA) fired a round of 83 (+11) to place 1st in the Girls 16-18 Division. One highlight to make note of on Lees’ round was her birdie at the par 4, 11th. Esther Park (Wilmington, DE) placed 2nd with an 18-hole score of 88 (+16). Emily Gilbert (Gilbertsville, PA) took home 3rd place honors with a 92 (+20).

Camille O’Halloran (Northfield, NJ) posted a 92 (+20) for a 1-shot victory in the Girls 13-15 Division. With the win at Vineyard Golf at Renault, O’Halloran now has back-to-back In the Boys 16-18 Division, Forrest Swisher victories dating back to last season. Brianna (Hopewell, NJ) posted the low round with a Marmorstein (Havertown, PA) finished in 2nd score of 79 (+7). Swisher displayed con-

Ryan D’Ariano (West Chester, PA) carded 7 pars on his front nine to post a round of 39 (+3) and take 1st place in the 12 & Under Division (Boys & Girls). D’Ariano has grown to like the Vineyard Golf at Renault as he won the same event last season. In 2nd place with a 42 (+6) was Patrick Isztwan (Huntingdon Valley, PA). Hunter Po (Bridgewater, NJ) wrapped up the division in 3rd place with a 46 (+10).

ents on high performance practice, mastering the mental game, and preparing for college golf in his Playing Competitive Golf Seminar at Play-a-Round Golf on Friday, March 27.

The night began with Mr. Dunigan speaking on his research on the ball flight laws and essential skills of golf. Mr. Dunigan focused on the relationship between the club face and club path, and a discussion on gear effect.

Next, Mr. Dunigan explored strategies for more effective practice. Using inexpensive tools he demonstrated how to get more out of each practice session.

Finally, the evening concluded with a discussion on college golf. Mr. Dunigan was able to relay best practices for reaching college golf based on his experience helping his current students achieve their goals of playing college golf.

John Dunigan Delivers Competitive Golf Seminar at Play-a-Round Golf March 27, 2015

Sprinkled throughout the presentation were John’s stories from coaching PGA Tour star Sean O’Hair. John recalled recent visits with O’Hair at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida and the Valero Texas Open at the JW Marriott TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas.

For more information on John Dunigan Golf Malvern, PA - White Manor Country Club Di- visit www.johndunigangolf.com. For more rector of Coaching and PJT Partner John information on Play-a-Round Golf visit Dunigan educated PJT Members and parwww.playaroundgolf.net

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

place with a round of 93 (+21).

2015 Drive, Chip and Putt Finals

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2015 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Final Qualifiers

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Local Qualifier June 6, 2015—Hidden Creek Golf Club (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) June 20, 2015—Moselem Springs Golf Club (Fleetwood, NJ) June 23, 2015—Trump National Golf Club, Philadelphia (Pine Hill, NJ) June 24, 2015—Elmhurst Country Club (Moscow, PA) July 7, 2015—Sunnybrook Golf Club (Plymouth Meeting, PA) July 17, 2015—Carlisle Country Club (Carlisle, PA) July 20, 2015—Wilmington Country Club (Wilmington, DE) July 22, 2015—Brookside Country Club (Macungie, PA)

Sub-Regional Qualifier August 3, 2015—Aronimink Golf Club (Newtown Square, PA) August 11, 2015—The ACE Club (Lafayette Hill, PA)

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