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McIlroy goes too far; youth show promise

Earlier this week, I sat back in my chair so far that I almost fell over backwards after the comments I heard from Rory McIlroy about his decision not to compete in the Olympics and the twisted comment about his quest to win championships and not to promote the game of golf for someone else.

I understand the reasoning to win championships and make money, but there are many young golfers – and some of us older – who love the game and who look up to and follow these professionals. I guess the only Rory I will remember is Rory Calhoun – what a great actor – at least he knew how to play the part.

Hillcrest Golf Club

We have a couple of great tournaments coming up this weekend, and we start with the CJ’s Diner/Durango Joe’s Coffee Hillcrest Men’s Senior Open on Saturday and Sunday. There is $500 in added prize purse, and the minimum age to enter is 50. Full handicaps will be used for flights and age brackets. Prizes will be awarded on both the gross and net side of the scoring.

The Tarpley RV of Durango Women’s Chili Pepper Challenge will be held July 19th at Hillcrest. This event, one of the biggest Four Corners tournaments, brings together the top women golfers from all over the region. he entry fee is $75 per person, and there is $1,500 in added prize purse. Action will get underway with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.

The 2016 Junior Club Championship will be held July 21st at Hillcrest. This is a big deal, juniors, so get signed up at the clubhouse. There will be food, awards, trophies and prizes for this fun day of competition.

Dalton Ranch Golf Club

Dalton Ranch will host it’s annual Member/Member tournament Saturday and Sunday. This is one of the great bragging rights events of the year. Check with the pro shop for sign-up info.

South Forty Golf Course

I wanted to drop a couple of side notes for our friends at South Forty in Cortez. The annual Medicine Horse Tournament has moved it’s date to Aug. 27th. This is an annual fundraiser for the work the facility in Mancos does for our four-legged beautiful animals. Also, South Forty is reducing it’s season passes, good through December of this year, to only $150, which is a great bargain. Give the Maness’ a call at 565-3501 for information on either topic.

Devil’s Thumb Golf Course

A regional event Aug. 6-7 in Delta should peak the interest of our area lady golfers, as the 16th annual Devil’s Thumb Ladies Classic will be played on this challenging course to our north. The field is limited to the first 48 teams. Give organizers a call at 874-6262 for sign-up information.

Junior Invitational

July 11, Hillcrest

Age 13-17

1. Anthony Flint, 43.2. Carl Whacott, 57.3. Brady McCaw, 59.Age 10-12

1. Levi Larson, 48.2. Connor Alvarez, 55.3. AJ Folk, 59.Age 5-9

1. Hayden Vickers, 45.2. Veszi Lippa, 59.T3. Miguel Derravits, Henry Newcomber, 65.Girls Division

Age 10-12

1. Natasha Walcott, 65.Age 5-9

1. Omara Maloney, 79.Junior Scramble

July 7, Hillcrest

1. Daniel Cheng, Mason O’Bannon, Luke Tichi, Luca Whatcott, 140.2. AJ Folk, Leland Longan, Hayden Vickers, Natasha Walcott, 148.3. Aiden Hoffman, Brady McCaw, Cole Ulrich, Carl Whatcott, 156.

Dave Bray has covered the local golf scene for 35 years. He can be reached at dbray3751@gmail.com.

1. Daniel Cheng, Mason O’Bannon, Luke Tichi, Luca Whatcott, 140.2. AJ Folk, Leland Longan, Hayden Vickers, Natasha Walcott, 148.3. Aiden Hoffman, Brady McCaw, Cole Ulrich, Carl Whatcott, 156.



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