For the second time this season, Lou Vauter and Bill Springer
carded 3-over par 73's, however, this time around, Vauter edged Springer on the first
playoff hole to claim medalist honors at the IAA's fourth and final monthly qualifying
outing. South Shore hosted the 109 IAA participants on August 14. Perennial IAA powers
Dale Vechey and Chet Patterson posted 74's while Russ Kadisak and Bob DeCianni toured the
vulnerable layout in 75 to round out the top five.
Highlighting the outings this season is the "Team Challenge" event that all
players are eligible. Players play in their own preferred groups as in the past. After all
players have posted scores, they are flighted into four groups. Teams are then assigned
one player from each group using a computerized assignment program. Teams scores are then
based on a combination of the low score, middle two scores, or low three scores for a
given hole, dependent upon the specific hole. In addition, players can enter the optional
Team side pot for $5. And, if they are the member of the lowest scoring team, they share
the pot with the others on the team who are entered. If only one player has entered the
optional side pot, they win the entire pot. If no player on the winning team is in the
optional pot, the next low scoring team is given the pot provided they have participating
players.
Championship team members for the July outing are Vauter, Dan Kritsch, Ed Connell, and
Lorrie Lohse. As members of the winning team, each player will be awarded a paid entry
into the September Championships at The Brassie (provided they play in two monthly
events). Vauter, Kritsch, and Connell will share the $300 team prize fund as they all paid
the $5 entry fee in the optional side event.
The IAA championships are slated for September 18th at the Brassie in Chesterton
Indiana. Golfers who participated in two monthly outings are eligible. IAA Golf Director
Mike Kraushaar will be contacting those eligible. If you do not hear from Kraushaar by
September 1 and believe you are eligible, contact him at 219 988-3493.
