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Strong performance for Sidney's Dowling at State Golf
Bryan Clark
Sidney sophomore Alyssa Dowling finished 23rd with a two-day
total of 178 Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, at the Class 1A
Girls State Golf Championships.
submitted by Janice Shanno
Sidney sophomore Alyssa Dowling earned a top 25 finish, posting two rounds of 89 for a 36-hole total of 178 Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, at the Class 1A Girls State Golf Championships, held at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone.
Making her state tournament debut, Dowling said her rounds were pretty similar as she battled a bit of an illness to finish 23rd in a field of 81 athletes.
“The course was very calm (Friday) and (Thursday) and I had to fight through some battles being sick,” Dowling said, “but other than that it was pretty good.”
Dowling added that she played well on the par 3s over the course of the two days.
Jaylee Shaffer of Mount Ayr scored a 146, including a 70 Thursday, to win her second straight state title, beating runner-up Addie Fier of Easton Valley by nine strokes. Fier and Easton Valley won the team championship with a 701, two strokes better than runner-up Highland.
As a sophomore Dowling said it’s simply about continuing to improve going forward with the hope of making return trips.
“I just want to come back a couple more times,” Dowling said. “And play better when I come back.”
Five of the six athletes on this season’s Sidney girls golf roster return with Gabi Jacobs the only senior to exit the program.
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FROM TEE TO GREEN
Memorial Day winners at SGC
by Bob Larson
The flag winners on Memorial Day, May 25, were 1) Jaymn Vandusen for longest putt on #1. 2) Bennett Blane for closest to the pin on #3. 3) Jay Soderberg for closest second shot on #4. 4) Terri Ward for closest to the pin on #6. 5) Deb Finlay for ladies’ longest drive on #7. 6) Jon Stripe for longest putt on #9. 7) Aiden Dinges for men’s longest drive on #10. 8) Sydney Prather for ladies’ longest drive on #10. 9) Rick Dailey for closest to the pin on #12. 10) Cody Rice for closest second shot on #13. 11) Jesse Laumann for drive closest to the cottonwood tree on #14. 12) Solon Olson for closest to the pin on #17. 13) Shawna Gorman for longest putt on #18. Over 70 golfers participated in the flag competition.
The ladies Tuesday night league completed week 2 play on May 26. Here are your leaders heading into week 3.
Nothwehr/Sonksen 67
Wenstrand/Carlson 68
Stripe/Adams 71
Prather/Mount 71
Cabbage/Burnison 72
Dinges/Jones 72
Dinges/Moores 72
Here's my top 10 common golf myths debunked. 1) Golf is an easy sport. While it may appear to be effortless to hit a stationary ball with a club, the reality is quite different. Golf is a challenging and complex sport that requires a combination of skill, strategy and mental focus. 2) Longer drives equals better scores. While hitting long drives is certainly impressive, distance alone does not guarantee a low score. In fact, accuracy and control are more important factors in achieving a good score in golf. 3) Expensive golf clubs guarantee improvement. While high quality clubs can certainly enhance performance, they are not a short cut to improvement. 4) The golf swing should be a perfect arc. In reality there are different swing styles and variations among professional golfers. Each player has their own unique swing that suits their body type, flexibility, and playing style. 5) Golf is a gentleman's game. While golf has a long history and tradition of being played by men, it has evolved into a more inclusive and diverse sport. 6) The ball soars straight when hit perfectly. Factors such as wind, lie of the ball, and swing path can all influence the flight of the ball. 7) Golf is a slow and boring sport. While it may seem that way to those who haven't experienced the thrill of playing or watching golf, there is a unique excitement and adrenaline rush that comes with the game. 8) Golf is only for older people. Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to seniors. It offers a unique blend of physical activity, mental stimulation, and social interaction that appeals to a wide range of age groups. 9) Scoring low in golf requires exceptional talent. While natural talent certainly helps, consistent practice and dedication play a much larger role in achieving low scores. 10) Conclusion – By understanding the realities of golf and debunking the myths, we can encourage more individuals to explore and enjoy this wonderful sport!!
Upcoming events at the SGC include: 1) First Wednesday of month men's stag on June 3. 2) Shenandoah Medical Center's Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, June 4. 3) Joseph Heitshusen Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 6. It's a four-person scramble format with registration and lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon - $300 team entry fee. 4) Shenandoah High School Football Fund Raiser on Friday, June 12. It's a four-person scramble format with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $280 per team and includes a dinner social after golf at the Elm Street Grill. 5) Turnbull Child Development Center's 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 14. Entry fee is $240 per team which includes lunch and a fun pack for each golfer. Registration and lunch start at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12 noon.
Coming up soon on Saturday, June 13 is the Shenandoah Masters Invitational Tournament. This tournament began in 1984 and is always one of the traditional highlights of the golfing season. Tee times will be from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. After 18 holes of golf, there is dinner in the evening provided by the Elm Street Grill followed by awards and coveted green jacket presentation ceremonies. Green jackets will be awarded in four divisions – scratch, handicap, seniors, and legends. As CBS Sports' broadcaster Jim Nantz would say it's a “tradition unlike any other”!
This week's golf slang dictionary term is “Putt Like a Dentist.” And the definition is “Drill It and Fill It.”
This week's golf quote from famous people is compliments of former PGA tour professional Frank Beard. “Golf is the only game where the ball doesn't move, and you do.”
This week's “In Years Gone By” notable event is from almost 35 years ago on June 8, 1991. Marcia Beecher had a hole-in-one on the par three 6th hole.
This week's attempt at golf humor – If I hit the ball left it's a hook; if I hit the ball right it's a slice; if I hit the ball straight it's a miracle!!
The answer to last week's trivia question – What former ALCC golf course superintendent's name is on the shelter by the sixth hole tee box? The correct answer is Bill Pedersen. This week's trivia question – What SGC golfer holds the unofficial dubious record of most trees hit on one hole? The answer to this week's trivia question will be in the next FTTG column.
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Rasmussen ends Clarinda career with state golf medal, Weinreich in top 20
Bryan Clark
Clarinda senior Taylor Rasmussen finished 10th-place, earning a state medal Friday, May 29, at the Class 2A Girls State Golf Championships, held at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown.
Clarinda senior Taylor Rasmussen ended her high school golf
career with a 10th-place state finish Thursday, May 28, and Friday,
May 29, at the Class 2A State Golf Championships in
Marshalltown.
submitted by Mike Anderson
Rasmussen fired a 163 over two days, tying with Mid-Prairie’s Olivia Swartzendruber for the 10th and final medal position.
Clarinda sophomore Addy Weinreich finished 18th at the Class 2A
State Golf Championships Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, in
Marshalltown.
submitted by Mike Anderson
Sophomore teammate Addy Weinreich finished 18th in a field of more than 75 athletes with a 168.
Rasmussen opened the two-day, 36-hole event with an 80 but backed up a bit to an 83 Friday.
Weinreich was significantly better on day two, shooting an 80 after a first day 88.
Kirsten Nuss of New Hampton won the individual state title with a 145, beating runner-up Grace Lewis of Oelwein by three strokes. Roland-Story won the team title with a 688, beating runner-up Grundy Center by 23 strokes.
Rasmussen, who is going to Wayne State in Nebraska to golf this fall, exits the program, along with varsity contributors Maggie Carlson, Jillian Dammann and Jalon Olson.
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