Player Profile

I ran into Pat after the Tavern League outing last week at the Orchards. As owner of Apple Valley Lanes, bowling is definitely Pat’s first love, and he has recorded six perfect games (so far). But for the past 40 years, Pat has also been an avid golfer. Just three days prior to running into him, he shot the best round of his life – a 75 at Cherry Hills. Congratulations Pat!

Age: 64

Occupation: Owner of Apple Valley Lanes

Current handicap: 12

Home town: Sevastopol

Home course: Cherry Hills

Years playing the game: I started when I was 25, about 40 years ago.

Hole-In-One?: Yes, one. Cherry Hills – hole number 8, two years ago

Best 18-hole score: 75, three days ago at Cherry Hills

Favorite golf memory: My hole-in-one at Cherry Hills. It was a long night with the “Nooners.”

Nicest golf course ever played: Pine Grove in Iron Mountain, MI

Favorite pro golfer. Why?: Phil Mickelson because he’s left-handed like me

Fantasy foursome: Well, I’m a bowler so I would choose three professional bowlers – Walter Ray Williams, Dick Weber (deceased), and Don Carter

Who’s your caddy? (if you could choose one): My wife (but she won’t do it)

Golf tip to share: When you hit the ball, let someone else tell you where it goes.

Strengths: Chipping and putting

Weaknesses: Driving

What’s in the bag?: Wilson irons, TaylorMade driver, and Odyssey putter

What do you like to do when not playing golf: Bowl