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I often think about the late 1980s and playing golf with then La Crosse Tribune publisher Sandy Hook.
Sandy and I played golf together for many years. He was much better than me, but we still enjoyed the camaraderie and “batting the breeze” about the old County Amateur golf tournament that was dropped in 1976.
Eventually, one thing led to another, and before we knew it, Sandy and I launched the La Crosse Tribune County Amateur Golf Championships.
Needless to say, it was a daunting task, but a tournament that golfers have embraced since 1991.
Now, we kick off another year of the County Am.
I’m amazed by the overwhelming support from players, sponsors and fans.
And each year, they return for the Coulee Region’s oldest tournament.
The 19th annual La Crosse Tribune Men’s County Amateur Golf Championship is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 8, at Drugan’s Castle Mound Country Club in Holmen, and Sunday, Aug. 9, at The Golf Club at Cedar Creek in Onalaska.
The 18th annual Tribune/ Kwik Trip Seniors County Amateur Golf Championship is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 1, at Forest Hills Golf Course in La Crosse.
The 14th annual La Crosse Tribune/Midwest Professional Appraisal, Inc., Women’s County Amateur Golf Championship is scheduled Sunday, Aug. 2, at Drugan’s Castle Mound Country Club in Holmen.
Entry forms can be found at:
http://www.rivervalleynewspapers.com/golf_extras/countyamform.php.
WHO OUTING: The 16th annual Women Helping Others golf outing is scheduled July 13, at Drugan’s Castle Mound Country Club in Holmen.
Jo Bistodeau, one of the tournament organizers, said the four-woman scramble is raising funds for the YWCA CASA for Kids.
Bistodeau said a raffle and hors d’oeuvre party is scheduled after golf.
For more information, visit
www.whogolf.net.
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