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WHOA! NO CHECKS As of May 12, 2008 we have been informed by several players that they have not receive their checks from UGGOA and American Senior Golf Tour. That event took place April 21, 2008 in Houston, Texas at the Sienna Plantation. This group still owes Kenny Miller for running their first two events in December in Phoenix.
WIN STAR CASINO We will round out the month of May with the Frankie Rinehart Senior Classic on May 19-23 in Purcell, Oklahoma. Monday is for practice rounds with pro-am on Tuesday at 12:30 with the event starting on Wednesday thru Friday. Many players can not waited till June so they can play the number three golf course in the state of Oklahoma. That event will be June 9-12, 2008 Monday is practice day with the event being on Tuesday thru Thursday. They do not come any better then this. Green and fairways are as good as any you can fine or will play. That event will be followed with a June 16,17,18 event at Duncan C. C. Players will be able to wear shorts starting June 1, 2008 in practice rounds and events, no shorts in pro-ams. RUSNAK AND MARSEILLES GO TO PLAY-OFF Craig Marseilles final round 66 tied Gary Rusnak for the top spot after the final bell. On the first play-off hole Rusnak does what he does best and that is make birdies. From twenty feet Marseilles leave his birdie putt short by inches and from ten feet Rusnak run his in for the win. Dave Jennings finished third with Kevin Dillen one shot back of him. Local professionals Tim McGraw finish 5th and Freddy Wisdom finished tied for sixth with Wayne Wright. ROBERT LANDERS CHARITY CLASSIC Robert Landers Charity Classic raise over $20,000.00 for charity. Once again players and sponsors step up to the plate to make this event a great success. It not about how much the purse of the event is, it the cause that bring people together to make an event successful.
OAK TREE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS ARE UPSET: Story is forth coming about player claiming to be an Amateur, when he is a professional. We that know this man know this isn't the first time this has happened. A few members are upset at Oak Tree Golf & Country Club in Edmond, Oklahoma about being MISLEAD. We have been contacted by the Oklahoma Golf Association, USGA and Golfweek about this individual. More to come. ROBERT LANDERS CHARITY CLASSIC For the fifth year in a row Robert Landers Charity Classic draws forty plus of the best senior pros in the country. This event is by far one of the best events of our season and host by one of the great gentlemen of the game. With thirty-seven pro-am teams only makes this a win win for the kids. Players come from all over to play and help Robert Landers raise money for his wonderful kids charity. Names like. Edwards, Lundstrom, Boone, Gunn, Karbowski, Adams, Wright, Murray, Crews, Dillen, Jenkins, Arthur, Peck, Thompson, Marseilles, Kuester, Narveson, Miller, Vaughan, Bryum, Kane, Rusnak and Thomas. The field is set with forty-one great pros. WINTER CREEK NEXT May 5-8, 2008 we will be at Winter Creek Country Club in Blanchard, Okla. This golf course is one of the top three golf course in the state. When players talk about playing golf this is the real deal. Pro-am on Monday morning and afternoon, with the tournament Tuesday - Thursday.
HEARTLAND PLAYERS WILL GO OVER THE SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR MARK FOR CHARITY IN 2008 HPST will go over the $ 7 Million dollar mark in giving to charities in 2008. We at Heartland are very proud of all of the charities we have help over the years. We are also proud of all the great things each one of these charities have done for the Heartland Players. This has been a two way street without them where would we be, but the best is to come. To have been a part of so many wonderful charities is great. 2008 will be a wonderful year for charity and HPST.
ROD MURRAY SHOOTS DOWN CREWS MISSILE: Rod Murray shoots down Albert Crews in play off of second event of the year. After storms came in on Monday and wash the first day of play out the 36 hole event was a barn burner. Eddy Blanton open with a 69 with Rod Murray posting a 70 and Albert Crews shooting 73. On the final day Eddy Blanton could not keep pace with the winner or the runner up. Rod Murray posted another 70 while Albert Crews close with a wonderful 67. On the first hole of the play off Mr. Crews chose to try and reach the difficult par five in two and found the water Rod Murray chose to lay up and take his chances with his wedge that paid off. North Gate Country Club is one the premier golf course in Houston, Texas and it was a wonderful test for these professionals. The hospitability of the staff at North Gate Country Club was as good as it gets. We want to thank the members, and owner Jack Thoner for letting us have the privilege of playing this wonderful golf course. RUSNAK WINS SEASON OPENER BY THREE AT NORTH GATE COUNTRY CLUB: Gary Rusnak wins with a nice 209 and by three over Tom Byrum who finish second at 212. Mike Peck was third two shots ahead of David Lundstrum and Albert Crews. North Gate Country Club was a wonderful test of golf, and the great staff they have make it a must to play. LARRY SELIGMANN & ROBERT THOMPSON DISQUALIFY IN ARIZONA: We have been notify by Golfweek staff member that Larry Seligmann, President LASCO and his partner Robert Thompson South Texas PGA professional have been disqualify from the Pro-Scratch event on December 13-14, 2007 in Scottsdale, Arizona. We are told by Golfweek staff member Mr. Seligmann sign a form as a amateur and someone called in knowing he had played the 2007 season on the Heartland Players Senior Tour and had won $3450.00 as a professional. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Seligmann finish tied for 5 - 6 in the National Pro-Scratch event that is design for one professional and one amateur. Heartland Players Senior Tour notify Mr. Seligmann that the USGA and Golfweek Magazine had contacted us on this matter. 2008 SEASON OPENS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS ON MARCH 3: Many players have called and sound excited like they are ready to play some golf. The 2008 Season is twenty - five days away and things look great. We will open at North Gate Country Club and we are excited about this venue. North Gate Country Club is one of the top courses in the Houston area and when you get the opportunity to play it, it is a must. This event will bring the best out of your game and will be a great changeling test to so many. This event will be a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on March 4,5,6. www.northgatecountryclub.com The second week we will be in Kingwood, Texas at Kingwood Cove on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this is the old style course and will be super to play. It just doesn't get any better then these two courses to start a season with. www.kingwoodcove.com/ This looks to be a wonderful year with all of the good things that are coming our way. We have wonderful golf courses and lots of new players that want to play some serious golf. We look forward in seeing everyone in Houston, Texas in March. GOLF WEEK PRO-SCRATCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HAS TWO PROFESSIONALS ON A TEAM: JIM WOODWARD & RON SCHROEDER ARE EXCITED ABOUT 2008: Jim Woodward is 50 years old and excited about golf again and the 2008 season. Jim will be playing on The Champions Tour in 2008. Jim and I visited last week and Jim stated he had a full schedule with twenty-three chances (Monday's) to qualify an win an event in 2008. Woodward laughed when I told him people where telling other people he was going to run a mini tour in 2008. RIDICULOUS. As I told him some people and companies just got to tell lies. We wish him well in 2008. Jim Woodward is a class act and a very wonderful players and doesn't get involved with just any thing that comes along. Ron Schroeder is going to open his 2008 season in Hawaii, I told him that must be nice and we know Ron can play with these guys. We wish him well also.
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