Ron Poore Jr. and Ron Daugherty Memorial Golf Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were presented recently to graduating seniors from area high schools. In addition to the $1,000 scholarships, an additional $1,500 will be divided between the boys and girls golf teams from each of the four high schools represented this year.
Recipients included Clint Grey from Northview, Matt Wilson of West Vigo, Ryan Shelley who represented Terre Haute South and Kelsey Newport, the lone lady golfer honored, who played for Terre Haute North.
All were selected for contributions to their golf teams in addition to their outstanding academic achievements. Also considered was their willingness to take part in community activities.
Clint Grey’s mother is Janet Grey. Besides being a varsity golfer, Clint found time to be a member of Northview’s tennis team for three years. He also managed to volunteer for community service during his four years of high school.
With a grade point average of 3.45, Clint hopes to major in mechanical engineering or business when he attends Purdue University in the fall. Scott Buell was his coach.
Matt Wilson is the son of Rick and Sally Wilson. Matt will attend Indiana State University this fall where he will major in business or computer science.
Wilson indicated, “I worked at Wal-Mart during high school to support my golfing habit.” Matt’s high school grade point average was 3.32. He was coached by Ryan Easton, head coach, and Rick Petty, assistant coach.
Ryan Shelley’s parents are Timothy and Laurie Shelley. Ryan’s G.P.A. was 3.93. He intends to attend Purdue University’s School of Engineering.
Ryan was a member of South Vigo’s state runner-up team in 2006. He has played varsity golf for four years. During high school he was a math tutor for three years. Shelley was also a part-time employee at Old Navy. His coach was Chris Cassell.
Kelsey Newport, daughter of Michael and Allyson Newport, was Terre Haute North’s representative. Kelsey was active in Interact and SADD among other organizations. Besides being a member of National Honor Society, she served as president of North’s student council.
With a G.P.A. of 3.90, Kelsey intends to attend Indiana State University and major in secondary education. Her coach was Steve Higham.
Higham had previously announced his resignation as the North Vigo girls’ golf coach. He earlier had resigned his boys’ coaching position. Steve took this opportunity to recount the many successes of Ron Poore Jr. during the years he led North Vigo to four straight sectional titles as well as multiple trips to the IHSAA golf finals. Among Poore’s accomplishments was a high school course record 69 at Christmas Lake Golf Club in the regional tournament, a record that stood for 17 years. After gaining All-State honors, Ron went on to star for Western Kentucky. After college he turned professional and was the head pro at Forest Park.
The Ron Poore Jr.-Ron Daugherty Memorial Golf Scramble honors the lives of Ron Poore Jr. and his friend and teammate, Ron Daugherty, who lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident eight years ago.
The 2007 Poore-Daugherty Memorial Scramble is scheduled for July 21 at Hulman Links with a shotgun start at noon. Team entries are priced at $400 with hole sponsorships available for $100. Entries include green fees, carts, refreshments on the course, prizes and a dinner at the Plumbers and Steamfitters.
Sign-up sheets are available at Hulman Links. Committee members include Ron Poore Sr., Marge Poore, David Rowlett, Denise Rowlett and Larry Hayes.
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Lost Creek Golf Course at the Elks lost one of its most popular players with the death of Harold Isle. Harold, who was 77, was a fixture on the course as he played golf regularly regardless of weather conditions. Harold was an accomplished golfer, often shooting his age or better. It wasn’t uncommon for him to play a warm-up 18 with his son, Billy, before joining the 12 o’clock hunt for another 18. Harold could always be counted on to produce a bottle of blackberry wine if a fellow player needed a “pick-me-up”.
Best friend, Don James, recalls an instance when Harold was manufacturing a batch of wine in his basement when the mixture blew up.
The charismatic Isle will be missed by his many friends on and off the golf course. Harold and his wife, Betty, were married for 57 years and she readily admits “That was not long enough”.
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John Tribble has announced the Clay County Morning Optimist Club will sponsor a junior golf tourney at Forest Park on July 9 at 12:30 p.m. open to all boys and girls who are 18 years of age or younger.
An entry fee of $20 will cover green fees, a cook out and a swim party. Trophies will be awarded to players in their respective age divisions.
For further information, call John Tribble at (812) 448-1676 or Forest Park Golf Course at (812) 442-5681.
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Tip of the week: For right-handed players, keep the right elbow and arm relaxed as you begin your backswing, opposite for lefties. All that arm will do is fold close to your side to keep your swing on a consistent path as you execute the downswing. Keeping that arm tension-free and close to your side is important if you want a repeating swing.
Keep your head down and your shoestrings tied. We’ll be back.
Vigo County Leagues
Paitson’s Roofing Eastside Ladies — Standings: Sandy’s Touch of Magic 318, Mowbray Consulting 308, Turner Coach 301, Baesler’s Market 276, Daphne’s Beauty Shop 257, Advanced Chiropractic 252, Page’s Market 243. Low gross: Snady Sieglin 36. Low net: Carolyn Wilkins 22. Play of the day: Sieglin (most like scores, 7 four’s). Birdie: Brenda Ellis (9). Chip-in: Dolores Sawtelle (9), Phyllis Pestoff (7).
Rea Park First Financial Bank Ladies 9-hole — Standings: Shepard’s Gas 238, VFW No. 1 210, VFW No. 2 205, Elliott’s Jewelers 191, Tabco 188, Bratt Animal Hospital 168. Low gross: Gard 45. Low net: Gard, Montgomery 35. Play of the day: Kelley.
Mark’s Par Three Senior Men — Standings: Old National Trust 342, Midwest Gas 328, Tabco 326, Mattingly Collision 324, Don Wills Cash Register 297, Fuson Cadillac 291, Vigo Bowl 281, Dew Drop Inn 269. Low gross: Don Bowdon, Jim Lawson 36. Low net: Maurice Clouse 27. Longest putt: Kenneth Coffin (1). Longest drive: Al Newman (4).
Rea Park Wednesday Evening Ladies — Team points: Honselman-Long 15, Cannon-Bocard 14, Meyer-Atterson 14, Padgett-Johnson 14, Anderson-Spurr 13, Hamilton-Hiatt 12, Mann-Mahalek 11, Durand-Petty 10, Newton-Bedwell 10, Harden-Snow 9, Lanke-Pair 9, Swalls-McAleese 7, Horrall-Mozley 6, Hyde-Rusk 6, McCord-Clements 6, Ugo-Whitaker 4. Low gross: Shirley Padgett, Brenda Anderson 39. Low net: Mary Jean Petty, Anderson, Royce Whitaker 32. Chip-ins: Shawn Durand (7), Pat Mozley (8).
T.H. Elks Ladies 9-hole — Scramble winners - No. 1 Lucy James, Rita Depasse, Naomi Summerlot, No. 2 Darby Guglielmetti, Molly Ellingsworth, Mary Catherine Rassel, No. 3 Mary Shake, Effie Giffel, Betty Isle. Chip-in: Naomi Summerlot, Betty McKee.
Terre Haute Savings Bank Senior Men — National Division standings: Complete Kitchen and Bath 341, Lough Bros. 285, Pizza Hut 282, Fore Seasons Golf Course 278, Paitson Bros. 276, SMC 237, Page’s Market 215, T.H. Savings Bank 178. Low gross: Jim Gormong 37. Low net: Ben Wernz 31. American Division standings: VFW No. 972 295, Pabst Painting 280, Lee Appraisal Service 274, Spring Clean Car Wash 273, Salt of the Earth 268, Callahan Funeral Home 244. Poplar Flower Shop 237, Gurman Container 229. Low gross: Loran Lidster 36. Low net: Granny Lowe 22.
Charlie’s Tuesday Night Men at Hulman Links — Low gross: Greg Kluesner, Chris Keen 35. Low net: Mark Buell 30. Standings: Hulman Links No. 1 210, Charlie’s No. 1 198, Charlie’s No. 4 168, Charlie’s No. 2 164, Charlie’s No. 3 152, Hulman Links No. 2 11.
Rea Park Women’s Tuesday 18-hole — Low gross: Sharon Horrall, Stephanie Meyer 79. Low net: Meyer 63. Birdies: Meyer (1, 6), Shelva Gaither (6), Shawn Durand (12), Sandy Sears (14), Sharon Hamilton (16). Chip-ins: Myra Eble (2), Meyer (6), Gaither (9), Virginia Anderson (13). Play of the day: Verla Talkington, Pat Wardell, Joyce Stipanuk.
Idle Creek Wednesday Evening — Low net: Charlie Sullivan, Charlie Brinkman. Longest putt: Ron Forster (1). Closest to pin: Brinkman (9).
Idle Creek Home Builders — Low gross: Kurt Jones 38. Low net: (tie) Jim Lowe and Dave Lisman. Longest putt — Len Isles. Closest to pin — Scott Green (12), Jim Pankey (16).
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