Back in the Swing of Things NDSA Golf/Clambake Returns

Back in the Swing of Things: NDSA Golf Tourney and Clambake Returns

While we are still not COVID-free as a society, the Northeast Dairy Foods Association and the Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association were beyond excited this year to be able to hold the traditional dairy industry events that everyone looks forward to attending. There is a lot to be thankful for, and being able to gather together and see people live and in-person has brought a new and greater appreciation to our events. It was very tough in 2020 to have to cancel the annual clambake and golf tournament.

Over the past several years, the Northeast Dairy Suppliers Association has sold an average of 1,000 tickets to the clambake and had about 225 golfers participate in the tournament, which is always held on the second Wednesday in July. Heading into this year’s events, both boards of directors unanimously decided to honor Bruce Krupke and memorialize the events in his name. Thus, this year we were able to hold the first annual Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Golf Tournament and Clambake!

On the morning of July 14, golfers arrived as the sun was rising at Rogues Roost Golf Course, located just outside the city of Syracuse. The morning got off to a wet start, and conditions were tough, soggy and muddy, but players soldiered on for a great round of golf.

Following the tournament, nearly 700 of our friends arrived at The Spinning Wheel Restaurant in N. Syracuse for the clambake and pig roast. The sun finally broke through the clouds, and all of our guests enjoyed great food, horseshoes, good music and, of course, all kinds of delicious food. Some lucky winners took home raffle prizes and silent auction items donated by our members and partners.

“We were so glad to finally be able to bring back this day of great events and camaraderie,” said Ozzie Orsillo, executive vice president of the Northeast Dairy Suppliers and Northeast Dairy Foods associations. “Being able to once again meet in person, play some golf and enjoy some delicious food was a great feeling, and we were so glad to be able to host the Bruce W. Krupke Memorial Golf Tournament and Clambake this year.”