NIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
By: Doug Manning - SOSC Sports Coordinator
I was fortunate enough to serve as Head of Delegation for the SOSC athletes selected to participate in the Special Olympics National Invitational Golf head in Beaumont, CA, September 18 - 21, 2004. This experience left me with many great memories, stories, and new friends from across the United States.
I would personally like to thank the caddies and unified partners for donating their time and expertise and for making my job that much easier (Roger Benson, Ken Daniel, Chris Dubia, Dennis Foster, Bucky Kahl, David Kaplinger, & Richard Lee). The nine (9) SOSC golfers that participated played extremely well on such a difficult course and always represented SOSC with class. Results from this grueling tourney are as follows:
Tom Salzwedel and Roger Benson - 1st Place (VENTURA) - Level 2 (division 06)
* Rounds 64, 53, 65 = 182 total
Ken Tilzey and Richard Lee - 1st Place (NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA) - Level 2 (division 04)
* Rounds 59, 51, 50 = 160 total
Nate Harrison - 3rd Place (DESERT) - Level 4 (division 2)
* Rounds 59, 54, 58 = 171
Ivan Matesevac - 1st Place (DESERT) - Level 4 (division 2)
* Rounds 48, 56, 61 = 165
Brian Dubia - 5th Place (Orange County) - Level 5 (division M01)
* Rounds 97, 97, 111 = 305
Conor Kahl - 2nd Place (Orange County) - Level 5 (M05)
* Rounds 119, 117, 107 = 343
Ryan Kahl - 4th Place (Orange County) - Level 5 (M02)
* Rounds 104, 101, 106 = 311
Level 2 = 9 holes; alternate shot with unified partner
Level 4 = 9 holes solo
Level 5 = 18 holes solo
Orange County Register Articles:
http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2004/09/23/sections
/sports/golfextra/article_250160.php
http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2004/09/23/sections
/sports/golfextra/article_250189.php
