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Wee One Outing After weeks of cold, wet weather Mother Nature cooperated for this year’s Wee One outing, held at Lost Dunes Golf Club in Bridgman on May 6th, with an absolutely perfect day for golf. A sellout field of superintendents and industry supporters helped raise more than $30,000 for the Wee One Foundation, an organization that helps turf industry professionals who have experienced financial challenges because of medical hardship. The event was highlighted by several contributions to the Wee One Foundation. Mike Cavanaugh, President of Floratine Products Group, announced his company’s $50,000 commitment over the next 10 years to the Wee One Endowment fund. Pat Jones, Editorial Director and Publisher of Golf Course Industry, made a $5,000 contribution that was raised for participation in a survey conducted by his publication. Lastly, Adam Ikamas, Executive Director of MiGCSA, presented a check for $650 for matching contributions that individual MiGCSA members made to the Wee One Foundation. “The Wee One Foundation is very happy to have the support of the golf industry in Michigan. The event at Lost Dunes is testament to all of the individuals, associations, and companies coming together to help those in need,” said Dave Radaj, CGCS and superintendent at Green Acres Country Club in Northbrook, IL. Radaj, Treasurer of the Wee One Foundation, added, “This is the fourth annual event hosted in Michigan, and each year, the success of the event continues to grow. Thanks to all the volunteers and those who came out to give back to the Wee One Foundation.”
Laura Ikamas and Daniela Moritz helped with the event representing the Wives of Turf.
The golf event was dominated by attendees from outside of Michigan. In the 2-best ball net event, the winning teams were: • 1st place – Mark Norville, Matt Kiser, Jerrard Grinstead and Matt Mantei (Shoreline Sand). • 2nd Place – Nick Baker and Jason Funderburg (Chicagoland Turf), Dustin Hugen (Poplar Creek CC) and Curtis James (Old Elm Club). • 3rd Place – Dan Marco (Ruth Lake CC), Dave Radaj (Green Acres CC), Dave Blomquist (Twin Orchard CC) and Dave Schlagetter (Indian Hill CC). Closest-to-the Pin prizes were won by: • Hole #3 – Jim Granfield (Tullymore Golf Club) • Hole #5 – Joe Tignanelli (The Wyndgate) • Hole #13 – Bob Resteiner (Sand Sales Company) • Hole #16 – Jim Eccleton (Country Club Turf) Andy Gianino, assistant superintendent at Oakland Hills CC, assembled a standout team of volunteers who manned the registration table, sold raffle tickets, and generally kept the day’s events running smoothly. Event volunteers included Jeff Starke (Blythfield CC), Nick Nate (Chickaming CC), Taylor Doorlag (The Moors Golf Club), Daniela Moritz (wife of Dave Moritz, The Wyndgate), Laura Ikamas (wife of Adam Ikamas, MiGCSA), Brian Mavis (Mavis Consulting), Jeff Hopkins (Muskegon CC) and Jim Johnson (Great Lakes Turf, LLC).