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Our 8th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament was another great success! Pictures from the event are now posted!

Sixty-four golfers had great fun at the Fairways of Halfmoon, teeing off at 8am and playing 18 holes at a very quick pace. The sky threatened to rain all morning, and the few sprinkles that did fall did not last long enough to effect the great day on the links. After a number of top 3 finishes over the last few years, Dave Tailon and his group took home this year’s 1st place trophies, shooting 8-under par. APA member Tim Goman led his team to a second place finish at 7-under while John Calereso’s men finished third at 5-under.

In last place, for the third (or fourth?) year in a row, was Greg Stroyen’s golf buddies. They shot 14-over but had a blast while tearing up the golf course.

Of course, after golf, golfers and non-golfers alike meet up at Diamond Eight for a delicious buffet, the great raffles, great company and karaoke, too! An impromptu version of “Hambone!” played with aluminum pans was just one of many highlights throughout the evening.

We are so lucky to have the support of so many great people and sponsors so that we are able to continue this tradition year after year! We will again donate over $4000. to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, who have been very appreciative of our efforts! Thanks again for your help and support!

Thanks again to this year’s Tee and Team Sponsors for their strong support of our 8th Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. We really appreciate their support!

• Adirondack Area Network
• American Poolplayers Association of Greater Albany
• Carbonic Sales and Service
• Clough Harbour and Associates
• Fitzgerald Funeral Home
• Gilbane Building Company
• Lavelle and Finn, Attorneys at Law
• Robert J. McNamara, Financial Consultants
• Ruch Distributors (Budweiser)
• Slosek’s Music and Amusement Company
• Linda Wish and Mike Szozda

From Northway (87)

• Take Exit 9 (Route 146 East).
• Follow Route 146 East for ~2.4 miles.
• Take a left to continue following Route 146 for ~1 mile.
• Turn left at CR-1345/Pruyn Hill Rd and follow for ~1.5 miles.
• Turn left at Johnson Rd.
• Quick right into Fairways parking lot.

The 8th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament will be held this Sunday , July 20th. Here are some details for the golfers and the golfers who only play hole #19. A list of registered teams and a map of the golf course can be found by clicking the “Read more” link.

Golf Tournament

• Tee time is 8am sharp. Please arrive by 7:15am to check in, have some coffee and breakfast goodies.
• When you arrive, you will need to check in and pick up your polo shirt and lunch ticket.
• Plan to buy your raffle tickets at the course!
• Lunch is provided at the turn.
• Format is modified best-ball scramble. Each team must use three tee shots from each player and mark on scorecard. Ties will be decided by lowest scores on 3 randomly chosen holes.
• Longest drive and closest-to-the-pin prizes will be given for both men and women.
• Winners get trophies and bragging rights for a whole year! (plus maybe a prize or two)

Reception

• Buffet will begin around 1pm. Golfers should start arriving between 1 and 2pm.
• Make a donation or buy some raffle tickets and enjoy free table time.
• Awards and raffle drawings will be held around 4pm.
• Karaoke with Mark the Shark will begin around 6pm. Everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the music and evening snacks.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

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Don’t miss your chance to register to golf with us for a good cause! Sunday, July 20th is the date for our 8th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament. Read more about the tournament and download the registration form.

Even if you don’t golf, you can still be a big part of this great day! Join us for the “19th hole” (after-golf reception) starting at 2pm at Diamond Eight. We will have a great hot-and-cold buffet, cool raffle prizes, free table time and lots of fun! Mark the Shark may even make an appearance later for a special edition of karaoke! Don’t miss the fun! The tournament benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, so mark your calendar now!

We are still accepting last minute donations for our tournament; any little bit will help us reach our goal! Thanks again!

The 2008 edition of the Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament is slated for Sunday, July 2oth! As always, the tournament benefits Big Brother Big Sisters of the Capital Region and all the great work they do!

The day features a 4-person best-ball scramble at the Fairways of Halfmoon (shotgun start at 8am), lunch at the turn, and after golf, a delicious buffet and a great prize raffle at Diamond Eight Billiards (the 19th hole). Read more info and download the golfer registration form and/or the sponsor form. Thanks in advance for your support!

The 2007 Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region was another huge success!

With a full roster of golfers and a great reception afterwards, we again raised $4000. to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region!

Congratulations to Tom Acciavatti, Mike Hilland (who chipped in for eagle!), Pat Hopkins and Bill Bluto for their awesome 12 under score to win the tournament. Ted Ruzinski, Sean Kiernan, Bill Kiernan, and Dean Halpin were second with 10 under. Great shooting!

Photos from the golf tournament and reception are now online!