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In 25 previous
attempts at Gull Lake's top prize, your Metro editor, Kelly
McCarty, finally got his name etched on the Gull Lake Trophy and
drove home from Augusta, Michigan with the tournament's green jacket. The
annual golf tournament was first
held in 1985, and over the years has had over 50 competitors
from the US and Canada. The golfers this year celebrated the 31st
anniversary of the event. In winning,
Kelly joins brothers Rick McCarty (1985, 2002) and Dan McCarty
(1986, 1993, 1994) as tournament winners. During the
week, Kelly won 15 skins and 3 greenies on his way to a wire to
wire victory. He jumped out on day one, and never trailed in the
event. Frank Merriam (12 skins) and Mike Wiacek (8 skins)
finished second and third. Kelly, who has missed the previous 5
events says, "I feel fortunate to have been invited
back and to renew old friendships and develop new ones with a
great group of guys. It was a very special 3 days for me."
Here is a
slideshow of some of the pictures that Bob took. Put your mouse
at the top of the photo to search quicker.
GULL LAKE XXXI - THE
RETURN
After going
without a McCarty for the past 6 years, Mike Wiacek and Augusta
golf officials announced that Kelly McCarty will once again be
in the field of 12 for Gull Lake XXXI being held from May 20-22
outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mike Wiacek reported the news in
his January press conference (email), "I hope everyone
finds a little warmth or the thought of warm weather in this
note. Exciting news to Gull Lake 2015 the return of Kelly
McCarty! It will be great to have them back this year after a
short hiatus." Kelly is the only contestant this year that
appeared in the original event in 1985. On the shelf for this
event is Glen Lukas, Jim Prentis and Steve McCarty.
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Tuesday,
May 19, 2015
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Stonehedge
South 12:27pm - 12:38pm |
| Wednesday,
May 20, 2015 |
Bedford Valley
9:36am - 9:55am
East Course 3pm - 3:20pm |
| Thursday,
May 21, 2015 |
West Course 9am
- 9:20am
East Course 2:15pm - 2:35pm |
| Friday, May
22, 2015 |
Stonehedge
South 9am - 9:20am |
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THE FIELD...
This years' event is filled with a
veteran lineup with a minimum of 5 years playing at Gull Lake and
dealing with all the nonsense.
| Bob Balch |
| Mark Dolinski |
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Ray Holman |
| Kelly McCarty |
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Frank Merriam |
| John Russo |
| Pete Serenson |
| Jan Sigelmier |
| Tom Taylor |
| John Van Hull |
| Mike Wiacek |
| Lyle Winn |
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| 5-2 |
Lyle Winn |
A good golfer who
can hit the ball long. It doesn't hurt though that the words
"Lie" and "Win" are in his name. |
| 3-1 |
Mike Wiacek |
Close Mike, but
pucker up... It's time to kiss your sister. |
| 4-1 |
Pete Sorenson |
A retired school
teacher who taught taught 2nd grade. Will be keeping close tabs on his
score card and ready to mark a big red X next to any mistakes with his
addition. |
| 5-1 |
Tom Taylor |
Retired photo journalist. Tom...
Take a good picture of the 3 butts in front of you. |
| 11-2 |
Frank Merriam |
Hoping he can
score at least as well at Gull Lake XXXI as he does at night in the
Richland Pub. |
| 6-1 |
John Russo |
Started the week
at with Penney's, but will be quarterless by the end of the week. |
| 8-1 |
Bob Balch |
Two
things you can count on every year. Bob will be in the middle of the
pack, and he will STILL order the frozen pizza at the Richland Pub.
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| 10-1 |
Ray Holman |
Strip searched at
the border has got Ray a little on edge. Will wince if anyone yells
"GET IN THE HOLE". |
| 12-1 |
Kelly McCarty |
In preparation
for his comeback, Kelly had is ball retriever regripped. |
| 15-1 |
John Van Hull |
Just retired as a high school teacher.
He likes long walks and hitting things with sticks. Why on earth do we
have to watch him do this? |
| 15-1 |
Mark Dolinski |
Daughter swims for Wayne State. Will
need to swim to Turtle Island to get some lost balls. |
| 15-1 |
Jan Sigelmier |
Jan is the senior
player this year and one of the few golfers who can shoot his age.
Wait... He isn't 125? |
GOOD LUCK
GOLFERS
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