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ATTN. ALL PAGC GOLFERS AND FRIENDS. SEPTEMBER WILL BE A VERY BUSY MONTH!
- FIRST, PODHALE OPEN AUGUST 31 AT THE OLD OAK GC IN LOCKP0ORT AT 7.30 AM CONTACT STAN STRAMA OR CALL 708.458.1705 ONLY TILL WED. AUG 29. HURRY!!!!
- SECOND, GTI OPEN BY POLONIA GOLF CLUB ON SEPTEMBER 14 SEE POLONIA WEB PAGE FOR MORE INFO.
- THIRD, CANADA OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 22 AND 23 IN NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA
- AND FORTH, PODHALE GC AND PAGC WILL HAVE GOLF OUTING TO SPONSOR " DAR SERCA"
ON SEPTEMBER 28 2 MAN BEST BALL , COST $125, 8.30 AM AT BIG RUN GC IN LOCKPORT AT 17211 W. 135 ST. PH. 815.838.1057. DINNER AT 2.00PM AT THE LEMONT PARK DISTRICT AT 16028 W. 127 ST. FOR MORE INFO CALL STAN STRAMA AT 708.458.1705 AND WALLY CZERPAK AT 630.9352455.
- This Wed. AUGUST 29, I set up 3 tee times at HIGHLAND WOODS in HOFFMAN ESTATES at 2775 N. ELA RD. ph. 800.460.0010 at 2.00pm.
- THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 31, 2007 THERE IS "PODHALE OPEN" GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE OLD OAK GC. IN LOCKPORT 14200 S. PARKER RD. AT 8.00AM SHOTGUN START. FIRST 120 GOLFERS WILL PLAY, SO CALL STAN STRAMA OR WALLY CZERPAK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
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On the weekend of June 21and 22 the 8th US-POLSAT Golf Tournament was held in Central New York State. It is one of the annual outing that PAGA –New York is organizing in a beautiful little town surrounded by mountains playing at the Hanah Golf and Country Club. For many years Chicago golfers traveled to this mountain retreat and took home almost everything what was to win there. Not this year. After the first day only Joe Lisiecki was on top leading in the net score and young Adam Kaleniak was fifth in the gross. After first day and 27 holes played (18 plus 9) our small PAGC contingent was in good position to improve the next day. Pawel Gasior and his friends from PAGA
had a nice surprise for us in the evening. We were invited to party at the 19th hole by the bonfire with a pig roust and a couple of a beer kegs. We met new and old friends, exchange jokes and golf stories. The next day weather was nice again but it mast be more windy because our balls were flying left and right. Scores did not improve much but we can all agree that we had a good time and will come back again next year.
Congratulation to Pawel Gasior, Henry Lajca, Marek Kwoka and the rest of the PAGA for organizing this event.
Gross winners: Two rounds of 18 holes plus one 9 - total par 180
1. Baczyk, Janusz -79- -39- -76- - 194
2. Wudzinski, Michal -76- -43- -76- - 195
3. Paszynin, Jakub -77- -40- -84- - 201
Chicago players:
5. Kaleniak, Adam -80- -40- -85- - 205
6. Niemiec, Lucjan -81- -42- -85- -208
16. Radzajewski, Wojtek -85- -42- -92- - 219
19. Kaleniak, Wieslaw -92- -43- -86- - 221
20. Kusznerko, Jacek -87- -47- -88- - 222
22. Lisiecki, Jozio -89- -46- -88- - 223
26. Kaczmarek, Alfred -97- -45- -93- - 235
29. Mroz, Rysiek -89- -53- -96- - 238
Net winners:
1. Krempa, Kazimierz -158-
2. Gibek, Stanislaw -159-
3. Lisiecki, Jozio -160-
Chicago players:
5. Kaczmarek, Alfred -165-
11. Kalenik, Adam -172-
17. Niemiec, Lucek -176-
33. Radzajewski, Wojtek - 189-
37. Kusznerko, Jacek -194-
38. Mroz, Rysiek -195-
40. Kaleniak, Wiesiek -201-
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Indian Lakes CC, Bloomingdale
S. Maciata –2- defeated A. Malachowski -(-4)- - 2up
C. Sularski –2- defeated W. Radzajewski –2- - 2 up
FINAL ROUND – Bolingbrook CC, Bolingbrook
S. Maciata -2- -vs- C. Sularski -2-
Congratulation and good luck to our two final players.
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Sign up for the
BIGGEST POLISH GOLF TOURNAMENT
which will take place on June 15-16 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club.
SHOT GUN START - FRIDAY JUNE15 - 7.30 AM
REGISTRATION, SATURDAY JUNE 16 - 12.00 PM
Click to the left to print the flyer!
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The 1st round of 2007 PAGC Match Play will be played on Wednesday June 6, at Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale at 10 AM.
1st round draw:
E. Krawczyk (6) vs. T. Sloniewski (8)
A. Kieta (6) vs. K. Placek (8)
W. Czerpak (6) vs. S. Czoch (10)
M. Placek (4) vs. J. Wojciechowski (10)
F. Chlopek (4) vs. C. Shick (8)
J. Korol (6) vs. B. Owca (12)
K. Molski (6) vs. J. Tokarczyk (8)
L. Bizub (8) vs. B. Homenda (8)
C. Zagraniczny (6) vs. M. Flis (8)
Zagraniczny Jr. (4) vs. A. Kaczmarek (8)
R. Mroz (8) vs. M. Drab (8)
C. Budz (6) vs. J. Lisiecki (8)
J. Malachowski (6) vs. E. Fiedorowicz (8)
J. Zemela (8) vs. V. Kowalski (14)
T. Sojda (12) vs. L. Krajewski (12)
T. Augustynski (12) vs. A. Dziekonski (8)
Players advancing to the 2nd round: M. Bidus (0), M. Szostak (0), I. Matyjek (2), W. Radzajewski (2), C. Sularski (2),
M. Radzajewski (4), J. Kozera (2), P. Wysocki (2), J. Mucha (2), S. Lukanus ( 2),
L. Niemiec (2), S. Maciata (2), A. Malachowski, S. Predki (2), A. Holoviy (0),
J. Kusznerko (2)
Players who will not play in the 1st round, please contact Rysiek at 630 209-5092 to make sure there are enough tee times for everybody.
Good luck to all players in the Match Play!
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The Arboretum Golf Club Wednesday June 20, 2007
M. BIDUS -0- -VS- T. SOJDA -12- / J. SOCHACKI -12-
M. SZOTAK -0- -VS- J. MALACHOWSKI -6-
I. MATYJEK -0- -VS- E. KRAWCZYK -6-
W. RADZAJEWSKI -2- -VR- L. BIZUB -8-
C. SULARSKI -2- -VS- F. CHLOPEK -4-
M. RADZAJEWSKI -4- -VS- M. PLACEK -4-
J .KOZERA -2- -VS- M. FLIS -8-
P. WYSOCKI -2- -VS- C.BUDZ -6-
J. MUCHA -2- -VS- ZAGRANICZNY JR. –4-
S. LUKANUS -2- -VS- L. KRAJEWSKI -12- / V. KOWALSKI -14-
L. NIEMIEC -2- -VS- A. KIETA -6-
S. MACIATA -2- -VS- S.CZOCH -10-
A. MALACHOWSKI -(-4)- -VS- R. MROZ -8-
S. PREDKI -2- -VS- A. DZIEKONSKI -8-
A. HOLOVITY -0- -VS- J. KOROL -6-
J. KUSZNERKO -2- -VS- K. MOLSKI -6-
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PAGC MATCH PLAY THIRD ROUND AT PRAIRIE LANDING GC IN WEST CHICAGO by DuPage airport
TUESDAY JUNE 26 AT 3.00PM
BIDUS -SZOSTAK
KRAWCZYK -RADZAJEWSKI
SULARSKI -PLACEK
KOZERA -BUDZ
MUCH / ZAGRANICZNY -LUKANUS
NIEMIEC -MACIATA / CZOCH
MALACHOWSKI -PREDKI
KOROL -KUSZNERKO
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2007 PAGC Spring Classic
The PAGC Spring Classic was held on April 27th, 2007 at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville, IL. This is an annual tournament which officially starts our season. This year 2007, the PAGC membership group has dedicated their proceeds to support the “Gift of Heart Foundation”, a worthy, charitable organization dedicated to helping physically disabled and unfortunate children. Coffee and delicious donuts were provided for the early gathering and welcoming ceremony.
The event officially opened our golf season with Marcin Wyrzykowski, a PAGC member and also a regular member of the Trinity Church Choir in Chicago singing both Polish and American national anthems.
The tournament began with a 10:30 shotgun start as young Alex Malachowski (A PAGC member) leading the way, champion of our Annual February Florida Polonia Open Tournament with participants from different parts of the U.S, Canada, and Poland. Due to uncomplimentary weather conditions, participation was less than expected. Nevertheless, success was achieved thanks to the many sponsors and the generocity.
A Sponsors list is attached. CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORS SIGNS PICTURES
Competition was determined based on Gross and the Peoria Scoring System.
The winners were:
Gross.Peoria.
1. Derek Adamczyk 1. B. Flor
2. Igor Matyjek 2. Tomasz Augustynski
3. Alex Malachowski 3. Ryszard Mroz
The winner of the longest drive competition was Marcin Mularczyk
The winner of the closest to the pin competition was Bogdan Owca
For full score board CLICK HERE
After the tournament, everyone was invited to a nice sit down dinner and presentation of trophies to the winners. Special guest included Ms. Krystyna Pasek, founder and president of the “Gift of Heart” Foundation and director Roman Jurewicz. Everyone enjoyed a nice dinner, while the White Pines Golf Club staff counted the scores and determined the winners. Our PAGC president, Jacek Kusznerko, sincerely thanked everyone for their participation and contribution and invited Ms. Krystyna Pasek to assist in presenting trophies to the winners.
The PAGC membership group and their supporters wishes to extend a sincere thank you, to all sponsors, supporters, and participants for their contributions to a successful event. A sincere thank you to PAGC member Richard Mroz who organized and coordinated this event. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES GALLERY
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2007 PAGC Spring Championship
On March 31, 2007, the first tournament of the season organized by the PAGC club took place. The tournament was held in Indian Lakes Golf Club. All players were welcome to join us in our event. 33 players were to participate in the championship; only two did not make it. The weather was predicted to be rainy and cloudy, however after the first few holes, the sun finally appeared amongst the clouds. The atmosphere was great. All golfers were eager to play again after a long and cold winter.
There were winners in the competition for gross and net. There were trophies to the closest pin and the longest drive as well. Towards the end of the gross competition, both Igor Matyjek and Lucjan Niemiec scored 81. After playing a sudden death match to determine who would win gross, Igor Matyjek took the spot for first place, followed by Lucjan Niemiec in second. For third place in gross, Piotr Wysocki and Wojtek Radzajewski both scored 82 and had to play a playoff to determine who would take third. In the net competition, the title for first place was taken by Bartek Homenda. Second place was won by Marek Drab and third was won by Zbyszek Kazmierczak. For the whole scoreboard, click here. In the longest drive competition, the trophy was scored by Joe Mucha. The trophy for the closest to the pin competition was taken by Zbyszek Kazmierczak. The trophies were presented to the winners by PAGC’s own president, Jacek Kusznerko. Special thanks to Ryszard Mroz, who was the chairman for the spring event and thanks to him, the event was organized well.
After playing for about 5 hours in the pleasant weather, the golfers left the course to relax with a round of beers and small talk. The PAGC board members would like to thank all participants, all members of PAGC, and members of the Polonia Golf Club for taking part in this season’s tournament. We would like to thank the Indian Lakes Resort management for letting us organize the successful championship. click here to see the participants enjoying playing golf.
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POLONIA OPEN 2007
While it was below zero here in Chicago, a large group of golf enthusiast met in sunny and warm Florida for our 2007 Polonia Open golf turnament. This annual event was held at the prominent West Palm Beach, Golf and Polo Country Club. This annual golf tournament is put together by dedicated and devoted group of golfers from New York, namely, PAGA (Polish American Golf Association).
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PAGA and its current President Pawel Gasior handle those tournaments in a proficient and excellent manner. This year, close to 120 golfers participated with a dream of winning this prestigious annual winter golf tournament.
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The Polonia Open regularly attracts golfers from around the globe whose passion is golf. Each golfer enthusiastically attacks the course showing off their best swing. The second week in February is a time of fun and joyful camaraderie. They come from places such as Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Detroit, and our friends from Poland as well as other European countries. The largest contingent of golf fanatics always comes from Chicago.
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Over 50 golf players, mostly PAGC, Podhale and smaller Polonia golf clubs represented Chicago with very good success. First place went to our own PAGC member, Alex Malachowski, who took it with three scores in the low 70’s
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Alex (son of our long time member Jerry Malchowski) is 19 years old and is currently living and training in Florida. After the first round, everyone knew who was going to win this tournament. Alex decided to have golf as his main priority and is projected to be very successful in the future.
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Second place winner, Andrzej Chudy is also a former resident of north side Chicago. Currently living in Florida, Andy was last years champion. He beat Marcin Szostak from PGC by only one stroke. Congratulations to all of them.
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Chicagoland golfers as usual, placed very well. In the top 25, there was 15 player from varies Chicago golf clubs. Mark Bidus, the 2005 champion was 7th, our own PAGC player Wojtek Radzajewski was 8th. Wojtek should have won the most improved player award if there was one. Other PAGC golfers, including Lucek Niemiec and our PAGC President, Jacek Kusznerko placed 11 and 16 respectivly. Fredek Kaczmarek (35th) Adam Kieta (35th) and Joseph Lisiecki (44th) made the cut. Congratulations to all of them!!!
In the net classification, where the players handicap plays a big role, there was also big success for golfers from Chicago.Bartek Homenda from PGC won first place, Fredek Kaczmarek from PAGC was second, Ryszard Mazur from PAGA placed third and PAGC Wojtek Radzajewski was fourth.
One of our PAGC members namely, Artur Rogowski was honored for promoting golf within the Polish community. Artur Rogowski as the owner of Partners Golf School is also involved in teaching and promoting golf to Polish youth.
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One of our PAGC members namely, Artur Rogowski was honored for promoting golf within the Polish community. Artur Rogowski as the owner of Partners Golf School is also involved in teaching and promoting golf to Polish youth.
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In general, the 2007 Polonia Open tournament was a success. Congratulations to Pawel Gasior and the rest of the PAGA members for organizing a very first-class and entertaining tournament. Call us again next year and make sure you reserve more sizes for those champions’ jackets because we’ll come and take them back to Chicago.
Lukasz Radzajewski and other PAGC members contributed to this article.
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Welcome Back!
On behalf of the PAGC board of members, it is our pleasure to welcome back all the members to the new 2007 golf season. A special welcome to our newcomers, thanks to them our club has grown tremendously in the last couple months. We sincerely hope that your new experience with golf will be a pleasant one. We will do our best to accommodate all of your need and expectations, no matter how big or small they may be. Our club will also give you a chance to meet fellow golfers from all around the world. Someone once said that mixing business with pleasure is not a good think. Boy where they wrong. We’re proud to say that this club has mastered this theory and can prove it wrong with out a shadow of doubt. It’s all very simple our pleasure is playing golf, and our business is preserving the Polish Heritage. We achieve this by playing friendly games of golf and donating the proceeds to numerous Polish institutions and charitable organizations. [click here]
This coming season will be one to remember, for we have many exciting and competitive events to look forward to; one and two day tournaments, charitable outings, and a season long golf league. This is only a glimpse of what we have installed for the whole season. These events will give everyone a chance to show off their sportsmanship and most of all new swings. If you are looking for competitive golf, we got it. For the first time our club will be introducing a league where our members and friends will have to battle it out on the golf course. Each player will have to commit to at least 5 rounds of 18 holes to be eligible in the monthly championship. League play will be on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
We would like to announce that this year each member will receive an official handicap index card. PAGC has officially registered with the Chicago District Golf Association, local affiliate of the United States Golf Association. This means that each member will have a chance to play in the USGA sanctioned tournaments and championships. To top that, each player will receive half an hour of free golf lessons conducted by Partner Golf School. For more information about this lesson please feel free to contact the school directly at 773-2862060 or [click here]
For some of our players the season had already started in February. About half of our members went to West Palm Beach, to play in the Polonia Open 3 day tournament. Our young PAGC member Alex Malachowski won the international event shooting 3 rounds in the low 70’s. For those that did not get a chance to go to Florida, our first tournament will be the in-club stroke-play championship on April 7th, followed by match play for the next 2 consecutive weeks. Since the individual handicap index cards will be valid after posting 6 scores, it is imperative that each member has that many scores before the start of the league on May 3.
If you are trying to sort out the dates for all the above mentioned events please don’t worry. We will make sure to notify all members of all events as the will be taking place. I wish everyone a great season.
PAGC Board of Directors
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