Course conditions | Fall 2015
The 24th Annual GW Hamilton Memorial Cutter Cup BY LEWIS NOWAKOWSKI, MSU TURF CLUB PRESIDENT
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ct. 18th, Sewickley Heights Golf Club, PA. – The 24th annual GW Hamilton Memorial Cutter Cup came to a closing end with Michigan State bringing the Cup back home to East Lansing. Before the event started both teams gathered in the banquet room to eat breakfast and exchange gifts. During the breakfast, it was all smiles and laughter between the Spartans and Nittany Lions as they gathered to talk about their respected programs. After breakfast it was time for both teams to prepare and focus on their matches. This year’s team consisted of the players of Alfredo Alvarez, Alek Bashi, Justin Nelson, Lewis Nowakowski, and Andrew Brandt. A day that consisted of sunshine and snow, still produced favorable conditions. The course was in beautiful shape and the greens were fast. Special thanks to the Superintendent of Sewickley Heights Travis Livingston for producing such a remarkable course. Going out first for the Spartans was Andrew Brandt and Ryan Bearss (caddy).
It was a neck and neck match that went to the 18th hole, resulting in a half point for both teams. Up next was the team of Lewis Nowakowski and Rob Adam (caddy), the match ended on the 14th green, with a 5 and 4 win for Lewis Nowakowski. The only error that occurred in that match was his caddy Rob accidently kicking his ball on the 2nd hole resulting in a penalty. Justin Nelson and Jesse Lavender (caddy) were out next for the Spartans. In a tough match, the Nittany Lions ended up getting the solo point. Alek Bashi and Alex Wilson (caddy) went out and accomplished what they came for and got the point on the 14th green by winning 5 and 4. Out last was Alfredo Alvarez and Dylan Smith (caddy), in a match that was dominated from the first tee shot, Alfredo won on the 13th green, and never trailed once in the match. Michigan State won 3.5 points to Penn State 1.5 points. This is Michigan State’s 3rd win in a row.
Photo: Dr. John Kaminski
THE 2015 CUTTER CUP CHAMPIONS
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