Category: Golf
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Building a Better Foundation at Season’s End
Teaching pro advises focusing on the tough stuff Matt Stottern wrapped up his sixth season of teaching at Peninsula State Park Golf Course, then spent two days giving free lessons to golf fanatics at the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Before the National Car Rental PGA Lesson Zone opened at Whistling Straits, however, Stottern fielded […]
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Golf League Results Aug. 16 – 20
ALPINE PWGA Women’s League Aug. 17, 2021 • Event: Even Steven: add up your even holes. Winners: flight 1: Mary Aiken 17, Pat Mielke 17; flight 2: Margie Staats 18; flight 3: Jean Canney 21; flight 4: Barbie Gaggiano 23 • Low score: flight 1: Pat Mielke 43; flight 2: Jeanine Bresnahan 43; flight 3: Clare […]
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Red Jacket Heads to North Carolina
It was a tight race for the Red Jacket Saturday at the Red Putter in Ephraim. Tim Tally took home the title at the 19th Red Putter Pro Tournament Saturday, Aug. 7. Tally, of North Carolina, takes home the $2,000 grand prize. Tally had consistently good rounds of 34, 34 and 35 for a three round […]
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Red Putter Pro Tournament Aug. 7
In the hills of north Ephraim, a bear lurks and a badger snarls as they await competitors in the 19th Red Putter Pro Tournament. One of the state’s premier mini golf competitions returns Aug. 7. Dozens of golfers will compete for the $2,000 top prize and the coveted red jacket. The entry fee is $30. […]
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Want to Fix That Slice? Lessons and other golf aids in Door County
Watching instructors on the Golf Channel and then trying the swing tweak of the day will not guarantee improvement in your play, and it might just compound your difficulties. Peninsula State Park Golf Course general manager and pro Jason Daubner said that instead of trying what they see on TV, beginning golfers and those who […]
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Packers Will Tee Up for Boys and Girls Club
After a one-year hiatus, former Green Bay Packers and fellow supporters of the Boys and Girls Club of Door County will tee it up next week for a good cause. The golf outing at Horseshoe Bay serves as the organization’s major fundraiser, and event promoter Dave Resch said golfers quickly reserved all 144 tee times […]
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On reopening day at the Alpine golf course, Egg Harbor stone carver Jeff Olson tried to sculpt a tee shot around the corner on the eighth hole on the white nine. Joining him for their first round at the course since 2019 were (from left) Jim Hamann, Denny Delorit and (not pictured) Mark Dufeck. The […]
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Indoor Golf Makes Egg Harbor a Year-round Golf Destination
Golf ’n More In-Door 4614 Harbor School Road, Egg Harbor Leslee Perley turned Door County and Egg Harbor into a year-round golf destination when she opened Golf ’n More In-Door in September. As courses closed in the fall and snow fell, local players of all ages and skill levels found their way to her indoor […]
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Alpine Golf Course clubhouse manager Dennis Krishka will soon start taking tee times, with a scheduled reopening on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Krishka said the buyer of the course and the historical Egg Harbor resort still wanted to remain anonymous as of May 14, but he has big plans, including course updates, removing […]
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Teeing It Up in 2020: courses see crowds despite clubhouse restrictions
When governors ordered golf courses and driving ranges closed in April, golfers worried that their favorite links might fold or that they might not get to tee up at all in 2020. Six months later, course owners and managers have witnessed the season move from uncertain to spectacular, with both new and returning golfers keeping […]
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Golf League Results: Oct. 16, 2020
IDLEWILD Thursday 8:45 am “Fall After” Senior Men’s Group Oct. 8, 2020 – Final day of events and competitive play • Closest to the bunker #2: Harold Forbes • Longest putt #4: Earl Neinas • Closest to the pin #6: Mark Jinkins • Low gross: Mark Weaver 47, Steve Osterhaus 48 “Spring Before” play will start on Thursdays whenever […]
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Golf League Results: Oct. 9, 2020
IDLEWILD Thursday 8:45 am Fall After Senior Men’s Group Oct. 1, 2020 • Longest putt and closest to the pin: John Melland • Best Scores: Osterhaus 45, Forbes 50, Melland 52, Utley 53 Play will continue until two consecutive weeks of less than 8 players. The group is open to all senior (age 50 or older) men, […]
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Golf League Results: Oct. 2, 2020
IDLEWILD Thursday 8:45 am Fall After Senior Men’s Group Sept. 24, 2020 • Closest to the bunker #2: Bill Utley • Closest to the pin #6: Dave Shannon • Longest putt #9: Harold Forbes • Low gross: Dave Shannon 39, Jim Schaefer 40, Jerry Kain 42, Rick Krueger 44 • Birdie on #2: Dave Shannon Play will continue until there […]
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Golf League Results: Sept. 25, 2020
IDLEWILD Thursday 8:45 am Fall After Senior Men’s Group Sept. 17, 2020 • Closest to the pin #13: Jim Schaefer • Closest second shot #15: Gene Ackatz • Longest putt #18: Bill Utley • Low gross: Jim Schaefer 39, Steve Osterhaus 42 • Birdie on #16: Harold Forbes Play will continue until there is an insufficient number of players. The […]
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Golf League Results: Sept. 18, 2020
IDLEWILD Thursday 8:45 am Fall After Senior Men’s Group Play will continue until there is an insufficient number of players. The group is open to all senior (age 50 or older) men, any Thursday. Arrive at 8:30 am to play. MAXWELTON BRAES Bonnie Braes Ladies’ League Sept. 10, 2020 – Final league play of the season […]
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Jinkins Hits Hole-in-One at The Orchards
“Even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while,” said a surprised Mark Jinkins on Aug. 24 when he and the rest of his golf foursome at The Orchards didn’t see his ball on the hole #3 green – because it was in the cup! Jinkins is a retired Pinkert Law Firm attorney […]
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Golf League Results: Sept. 11, 2020
IDLEWILD Ladies’ Sundowners Golf League Sept. 2, 2020 • Top 10 golfers: Mary Aiken 48, Pam DeMelle 49, Pat Krueger 50, Janet Proctor 50, Rita Hunt 53, Debbie McDermid 54, Ellen Felhofer 55, Kim Bridenhagen 55, Carey Potier 55, Mary Ann Miller 58 • Pars: Janet Proctor 1, Mary Aiken 1 • Fewest putts: Pat Krueger 14 • Special […]
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Golf League Results: Sept. 4, 2020
IDLEWILD Ladies’ Sundowners Golf League Aug. 26, 2020 • Top golfers: Mary Aiken 41, Anna Larsen 43, Pat Krueger 49, Rita Hunt 50, Pam DeMelle 54, Debbie McDermid 56 • Pars: Mary Aiken 5, Anna Larsen 2, Debbie McDermid 1 • Fewest putts: Debbie McDermid 14 • Special event: most bogeys: Anna Larsen 7 IDLEWILD Senior Men’s Thursday 8:30 […]
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John Borycki had a hole-in-one Aug. 25 on the fifth hole at Maxwelton Braes Golf Course.
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Hellen Memorial Scramble Debuts Sept. 15
The first Pat Hellen Memorial Scramble will be held Sept. 15 at Maxwelton Braes Golf Course. Proceeds ($10 from every player) will be donated to the Northern Door YMCA in Hellen’s name, and additional donations will be accepted. With the skins game, your team could win some money. The cost is $30 per person for […]