Local golf notes: Siena’s Don DeNyse in contention at NCAA regionals

76 (+5): Stuart Drahota (Fort Collins, CO) 37-39, Frank Mellet (Colonie G&CC) 36-40, Trevor Jaycox (Cobleskill G&CC) 35-41, Marc Hurtubise (Canada) 39-37, Jim Welch (Winding Brook CC) 37-39;

77 (+6): Paul Jaycox (Cobleskill G&CC) 38-39, Tom Siddon (Massena CC) 38-39;

78 (+7): Mark Balen (Orchard Park) 38-40, Dan Russo (Rolling Hills) 39-39, Jean-Sebastien Legare 39-39;

79 (+8): Tim Quirk (Longmeadow, MA) 36-43, Jocelyn Falardeau (Canada) 39-40, Kevin Haller (Cronins Resort, Warrensburg) 40-39, Jesse Weinstein (Canada) 42-37, Ben Boudreau (Canada) 38-41;

80 (+9): Scott Battiste (Rexford) 44-36, Steve Quillinan Jr. (CC of Troy) 41-39, Jeremy Kerr (Niskayuna) 40-40;

81 (+10): Edward Davis (Morrisonville) 43-38, Anders Mattson (Saratoga Springs) 43-38, Yanik Laforest (Canada) 41-40, John Korniak (Glens Falls) 40-41, Chris Sanger (Red Hook) 43-38;

82 (+11) Tom Oppedisano (Clifton Park) 42-40;

83 (+12): Spencer Sautin (Ballston Lake) 42-41;

84 (+13): Raoul Menard (Canada) 45-39;

85 (+14): Steve Jennings (Johnstown) 40-45;

NC: Ryder Brooks (East Dorset, VT), Josh Hillman (Williamstown, MA), Marc-Andre Roy (Canada), Mark Aebli (West Dover, VT), James Ciuffo (Loudonville), Dustin Beauregard (Rouses Point), Brendan Jeffes (Scotia), John Vaccaro (Albany), Patrick Shawver (Saratoga Springs), Guy Antonacci (Somersville, CT), Matthew Donovan (Pittsfield, MA), Steve Vatter (Albany), Bryan Smith (Jay, VT);

DNS: D.J. Tozier (Clifton Park)

NEWGA’S FIRST EVENT

The Northeastern Women’s Golf Association will reason a initial eventuality of a deteriorate upon Monday, May twenty-three during Ballston Spa Country Club. It’s a four-person scramble.

TEE ASSIGNMENTS:

Hole 1: Kathy Harkins, MJ Crowley, Max Tucker, Laurie Petraske

Hole 2: Sue Herrick, Audrey Kline, Peggy Peck, Mary Diefendorf

Hole 3: Anne Poulin, Sue Chambers, Flo Lieberatore, January Vincent

Hole 4 A: Christine Mitchell, Mary Ebberts, Sue Nesbitt, Betty Ann Evans; 4B: Lynn Cummings, Judy Mysliborski, Barb Giering, Selena Balick

Hole 5: Anne Hartranft, Audrey VanAlstine, Betty Chiffolo, Tracy Beckett

Hole 6: Diana Coughlin, Lisa, Nelson, Sue Murphy, Barbara Budelman

Hole 7: Mary Ellen Trumbull, Carol Burke, Chris Keeler, Jean Prockup

Hole 8: Pat Mayne, Karen Feldman, Heidi Glazier, Stephanie Suozzo

Hole 9A: Lynne Keil, Pat Jones, Mary Ann Keeler, Suzanne Ryan; 9B: Judy Hauser, Darlene Downing, Melody Diamond, Brenda Manchester

Hole 10: Suzie Mansfield, Sue Kahler, Heidi Harkins, Pat Joseph

Hole 11A: Linda Kolnick, Ilene Gaffney, Leslie Arakelian, Jackie Quinn; 11B: Carolyn Moore, Sue Wronowski, Diane Meckler, Susie Reeks

Hole 12: Gail Brophy, Ann Casey, Joanne Wheelock, Sue Reynolds

Hole 13: Heather Morrison, Jen Dilorio, Donna Heskett, Betty Cushing

Hole 14A: Joey Laiacona, Diana Ramos, Sandy Weckter, Diana O’Hare; fourteen B: Joan Taylor, Mary Assey, Jeanine Goodale, Sue Delanoy

Hole 15: Leona Delong, Elizabeth Heller, Jayne Piche, Melinda Govern

Hole 16A: Pam Farhart, Susan Johnson, Diane Byrns, Nancy Washburn; 16B: Stephanie Lowe, Gillian Hughes, Cathy Condon, Mary Corrigan

Hole 17: Jane King, Donna Meo, Sharon McBride, Kathy McLaughlin

Hole 18: Ella Kellog, Tina Carruthers, Terry McDonnell, Celene McManus

ESPN QUALIFIERS

Despite miserable conditions as well as dual sleet delays upon Sunday, May 15, John Cooney as well as Dan Ireland shot a sum 72 to lead subordinate for a ESPN National Golf Challenge during Burden Lake CC. These teams will right away have a eventuality to allege to a Regional Finals during Crumpin Fox Golf Club with a winners there some-more advanced to a National Finals in Las Vegas.

Gross: 1st John Cooney/Dan Ireland 72; 2nd Greg Levings/Cody Bielawa 74 *card match

Net: Steve Whitbeck/Mark Miller 64; Archie Robinson/Nick Valenze 67

Senior: Bob Hammond/Walt Nagel 71.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY

20: Stockbridge Classic

20-21: Colonie 2 Man Invitational, Town of Colonie

24: Pro & 1 Am Scratch/Pro Classic #2, CRAGA Classic #1, Shaker Ridge CC, Latham

31: CRAGA Classic #2, Pro Classic #3, McGregor Links CC, Saratoga Springs

GOLF CHARITIES

MAY

20: COHOES-WATERVLIET POLICE UNION. Fairways of Halfmoon; 858.7639.

20: GATOR CLASSIC FOR SAGE ATHLETICS: Mohawk River Country Club. Contact Lisa Gallagher 244.2417 or email gatorgolf@sage.edu.

21: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7670. Benefit St. Therese Chapel Food Pantry. Airway Meadows; 859.4983.

21: CRUSHERS FUNDRAISER. The Crushers girls’ transport softball classification sponsored by Capital Luxury Car Company. Dutchaven GC, Buskirk. Entry $50. Contact Penny during crushersgolftourn@hotmail.com or 391.8521.

23: HELP BUILD IT. Edison Club; 280.4285

23: CHRISTOPHER DAILEY FOUNDATION MEMORIAL. McGregor; 581.1328

23: HARRY APKARIAN MEMORIAL. Benefit Schenectady Chamber Scholarship Fund. Mohawk GC; 372.5656.

23: TROY SETON HEALTH INVITATIONAL. Benefits Seton Health as well as St. Mary’s programs. CC of Troy. Contact Heather Burdo during hskinner@setonhealth.org; 268.5604.

27: G.A. BOVE FUELS CLASSIC. Benefits Albany Med Children’s Hospital. Airway Meadows; 664.5111.

By John CraigThe Record

DENYSE III IN SAN DIEGO

Siena Senior Don DeNyse III accomplished birdie-birdie, 6 birdies overall, as well as 5 bogeys for a 71 (-1) in a initial turn of a West Regionals of a NCAA Golf Championships this week finish during The Farms Golf Club (par-72, 6,903 yards) in Rancho Santa Fe, CA nearby San Diego. He is a No. 10-seed.

“I’m really gentle a approach we strike a ball,” DeNyse said. “If we keep attack it a approach we did, there should be great things by a finish of a week.”

DeNyse is 5 shots off a lead, scored equally for 12th with Arie Fauzi of Tulsa as well as T.J. Vogel of Southern California. Leading a approach is Jeffrey Kang (USC) during 6-under 66. T2: 68 (-4): Dylan Frittelli (Texas), Steve Lim (USC); T4 69 (-3): Patrick Cantlay (UCLA), Derek Ernst (UNLV), Mat Miller (San Francisco); T7 70 (-2) Rodolfo Cazaubon (North Texas), Nick Delio (CSU Northridge), Cody Gribble (Texas), Matt Schovee (SMU), Manav Shah (San Diego).

The tope 5 teams as well as tip particular golfer not upon those teams advances to a finals in Stillwater, Okla., during a finish of a month. There have been rounds Friday as well as Saturday.

Uncharacteristic for DeNyse was 4 three-putts, which he blamed upon his loiter putting. He skeleton to get to a march progressing tomorrow to work upon that.

“The greens have been really difficult,” he pronounced upon a dungeon Thursday evening. “One was only bad visualisation upon my speed…I was floating a round by a hole.”

Just after 4 p.m. Pacific time, he was off to a TaylorMade bureau to get propitious for a little latest irons. Currently, DeNyse plays 2002 TaylorMades so he looks during this as “an upgrade.” They will have latest heads, though a same shaft, a Precision Rifle 6.0.

“It’s overwhelming being out here as well as saying all a (other teams),” pronounced a CBA graduate. “I know we can fool around with them we have a great begin as well as goal for a best.”

DeNyse still functions in a pro emporium during Capital Hills @ Albany though doesn’t wish which pursuit behind only yet. He has some-more work to do prior to his comparison deteriorate is over.

DeNyse, a Siena co-captain, warranted his possibility with a final-round 69 during a MAAC Championships in Orlando, FL. He won it in a sudden-death playoff with Loyola’s Patrick McCormick. DeNyse finished a two-putt par, whilst McCormick bogeyed. DeNyse shot 73-75-69.

Track DeNyse at: http://www.golfstatresults.com//public/leaderboards/player/static/player2612.html

STADIUM CLASSIC

Rob Bigley of Pinehaven CC as well as Todd Czepiel of Shaker Ridge CC endured a two-hour sleet check final Sunday, May 15, though when all was pronounced as well as done, they sum to win a annual Stadium Classic during Stadium Golf Club in Schenectady. They shot 61 Saturday as well as followed it up with 68 Sunday for a 129 to kick Jim as well as Mike Gifford by a single shot. The Giffords additionally shot 68 Sunday for a sum of 130. Third were Kevin & Peter Broderick as well as Jeb & Mark Buchanan.

PRO SUPERINTENDENT

Presented by Satch Sales, a Northeastern New York PGA’s Pro-Superintendent was played Wednesday during a CC of Troy. Andrew Walsh as well as Scott MacDonald of Saratoga National Golf Club shot 71 to win $330. Mike Kucera as well as Chris Strong of a horde club, CC of Troy, shot 72 for second, winning $200. Keith Sprenger as well as Steve Blendell of Catskill CC shot 73 for $150.

Team Net: 1: Andrew Weyl as well as Ryan Holmes of Brunswick Greens shot 62 ($330) to win; T2: Teams of John Durcan as well as John Durcan Jr. of Alapaha Golf Course as well as Ron Choquette as well as Mike Pendergast of Burden Lake CC both shot 67 ($175).

U.S. OPEN QUALIFIER: GFCC

Under miserable conditions, they played a U.S. Open internal qualifier during Glens Falls Country Club for 5 slots as well as dual alternates. The 5 slots were motionless Monday. Three of a 5 who shot 72 returned Tuesday sunrise for a playoff to establish a alternates.

Current CC of Troy Invitational Champion Devin Komline birdied a initial playoff hole Tuesday to consequence a 1st Alternate spot. At a fourth playoff hole, Siena sophomore Jess Esposito of Ithaca had a standard to discharge Albany Country Club conduct pro Glenn Davis, earning a 2nd Alternate slot.

Komline as well as Esposito have been authorised to contest in 36-hole U.S. Open sectional subordinate Monday, Jun 6, if players dump out.

Former Scotia proprietor Ron Philo Jr., 45, conduct pro during Stowe Mountain Golf Club in Vermont, as well as Brian Albertazzi of Killington, VT, any shot 72 Monday though did not lapse for a playoff.

The USGA had 8,300 entries for a 2011 U.S. Open Championship during Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD Jun 16-19. 65 golfers have been right away entirely free in to a field. Entries came from all 50 states, a District of Columbia as well as 66 unfamiliar countries, together with 752 field who listed unfamiliar addresses.

RESULTS (par-71)

Qualifiers: Bryan Bigley (Rotterdam) 34-31=65; David Hayes (Schuyler Meadows) 38-33=71, Chris DeJohn (Jupiter, FL) 32-39=71, Scott Berliner (Normanside CC) 37-34=71, Justin Deitz (The Edison Club) 36-35=71.

Alternates (won in 3-way playoff): 1st: Devin Komine (Dorset, VT) 37-35=72; 2nd: Jess Esposito (Ithaca) 35-37=72. Glenn Davis (Albany CC) 36-36=72. Brian Albertazzi (Longmeadow CC) 36-36=72, Ron Philo Jr. (Fernandina Beach, FL) 37-35=72.

Others:

73 (+2): Kevin Hughes (Saratoga G&P) 36-37, Vincent Dumouchel (Canada) 38-35;

74 (+3): Ian Breen (Colonie G&CC) 38-36, Frank Tanguay (Canada) 41-33, Mathieu Rivard 37-37, Jeb Buchanan (Wolferts Roost CC) 37-37, Joshua Cupp (Rome CC) 37-37, Ryan Gabel (Poughkeepsie) 37-37;

75 (+4): Aaron Marks (Stuart, FL) 37-38, Jim Gifford (Saratoga National) 36-39, Wesley Cupp (Rome) 37-38, Garren Poirier (Green Mountain) 37-38, Matt Felber (Albany CC) 37-38, Todd Czepiel (Shaker Ridge CC) 39-36, Chris Barber (Canada) 41-34, Joey Fitzsimmons (Latham) 38-37, Paul Griffin (Huntington) 37-38;