By Susan Jenior

Staff Writer

When the Pfeiffer family announced the 30th annual Richard Pfeiffer Golf Scramble, they also announced that it would be the final event for this always anticipated golf outing.

“It is with sadness and appreciation that we announce this year’s 30th annual Richard Pfeiffer Golf Scramble will be our last,” said Brent Pfeifer, son of the namesake of the outing. “We have been overwhelmed with the support we have received over the years, but we believe it is in our best interests to finish on a high note. Dad always said he wanted to out on his terms and this is no different.”

The proceeds for the outing have benefited Rough Rider Golf and Kent Roosevelt Distributive Education Clubs of America.

The 30th and final event was, as always, a success.

Kent Roosevelt golfers and former coaches returned to compete in the outing honoring longtime golf coach Richard Pfeiffer and his family.

Many of the golfers Brent Pfeiffer coached on the high school golf team as well.

The brothers, Brent and Dave (a longtime golf representative) and their mom, Beth Kloskoski, also a coach for the middle-school teams at Kent Roosevelt, welcomed everyone to the full scramble for the day’s events at Windmill Lakes Golf Course in Ravenna.

When the final scorecard was signed, the team of Randy Dietz, Nate Marshall, Justin Miller and Brent Pfeiffer earned first place in the Gross Division, firing a total of 56.

All three of the golfers on Pfeiffer’s team were former players.

Second place Gross Division, carding a 57, included Greg Andrego, Jeff O’Brien, David Pfeiffer and Bill Reilly.

Champion in the Net Division was Brad Istnick, Nate Timberlake, Denny Highsmith and Nate Timberlake, while the team of Denny Ginther, Gregg Ginther, Todd Leslie and Gordy Marsh earned the runner-up spot.

The day concluded with the popular raffle and dinner, congratulations to the winners and fond stories of Kent Roosevelt golf and past outings shared.

The outing is completed, but none will forget the fun they had over the last 30 years raising money for the Rough Riders golf and D.E.C.A. and the memories they shared.

NOPGA JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

The Northern Ohio PGA hosts the annual Junior PGA Section Championship on Monday and Tuesday at Medina Country Club in Medina.

The 36-hole tournament serves as a qualifier for the NOPGA Section Championship. All juniors play in the overall divisions: Boys ages 11 to 19 and Girls ages 11 to 19.

Local golfers seeking the opportunity to win the qualifier or earn enough points to possibly be invited to the championship at the end of the season include: Aurora’s Nicholas Pollak, Gianna Rodenhauser, Jackson Server and Gracyn Vidovic, Kent’s Andew Vandamme, Ravenna’s Mica Thirion and Streetsboro’s Brett Epple.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

NOPGA Manakiki Golf Course, Cleveland Metroparks:

18-Hole Collegiate Series Women Age 18-22: 13) Izzy Wood, Kent 94; 18) Mackenzie Boley, Mogadore 135.

18-Hole Boys Age 16-19: 32) Deacon Smith, Kent 88.

18-Hole Boys Age 14-15: 3) Jax Turner, Kent 78; 20) Kellen Walter, Aurora 103; 25) Drew Lewis, Aurora 143.

NOPGA Legends of Massillon Golf course, Massillon:

18-Hole Boys Age 16-19: 4) Jacob Rainieri, Mogadore 72.

9-Hole Futures Girls 12-16: 5) Leah Williams, Ravenna 57.

NOPGA The Country Club, Cleveland

18-Hole Boys 16-19: 14) Jackson Sarver, Aurora 86; 14) Deacon Smith, Kent 86.

18-Hole Boys 14-15: 3) Nicholas Pollak, Aurora 82; 12) Andrew VanDamme, Kent 90; 15) Jax Turner, Kent 97.

18-Hole Girls 16-19: 6. Gianna Rodenhauser, Aurora 90; 13) Brooke Beatty, Kent 103.

SHARE YOUR SUCCESS

Information for the column including tournaments, leagues and adult and junior golfers successes may be shared at golffam2@gmail.com or text 330-206-9083. We look forward to sharing the accomplishments of all golfers throughout the Spring and Summer.

GOLF CALENDAR

Note: To be added to this calendar, email golffam2@gmail.com or text 330-206-9083.

GOLF SCRAMBLES

Aug. 11: Ben Curtis Golf Classic, Barrington Golf Club, Aurora. (Includes a golf clinic with Ben Curtis). Email nicole@bencurtisfoundation.org to reserve a spot.

PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEURS

July 26-27: 95^th PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEURS: Windmill Lakes Golf Club July 26, Raccoon Hill July 27. County, Open and Women Divisions.

Aug. 30-31: 55^th SENIOR AMATEUR: Raccoon Hill Aug. 30, Windmill Lakes Aug. 31. Age divisions: 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus men and women.

July 22-23: 19^th MATT MISHLER JUNIOR PORTAGE COUNTY AMATEUR: Sunny Hill Golf Course July 22, Windmill Lakes Golf Course July 23. Age divisions 16-19, 13-15, 12 and under.

July 20: 11^TH PORTAGE COUNTY KIDS AM: July 20 at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Brimfield. Golfers entering ninth grade and younger.

For additional information on the Amateurs please email golffam2@gmail.com or text 330-206-9083. Registration is available at pcagolf.net, at all host golf courses or via mail.

NORTHERN OHIO PGA

June 30-July 2: 104^th Ohio Open at Firestone Country Club.

July 14-15: 36-hole Junior Series Championship at Windmill Lakes.

July 21: Ohio Girls Golf Foundation Showcase at Avon Oaks.

July 28-29: 42^nd NOPGA Junior Tour Championship at Barrington Golf Club.

Log onto www.thenorthernohiopga.com for registration and additional information

DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT LOCAL REGISTRATION

July 1: Windmill Golf Center, 1511 E. Aurora Road, Macedonia; July 12: Mill Creek Golf Club, W. Golf Drive, Boardman.

July 27: Medina Country Club, 5588 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Log on to thenorthernohiopga.com for registration and additional information.