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Alumni Golf Leagues Make Anticipated Return
Lido Aldini ‘10 has worked in the emergency room at Troy Beaumont for the last five years. In recent weeks, he has also been in the hospital’s ICU, working with COVID-19 patients.
Once the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted for golfers in Michigan, the 2020 alumni golf leagues filled quickly.
During the crisis, Aldini has moved in with a friend, who also works at the hospital, to reduce his family’s exposure to the coronavirus.
The Monday and Tuesday night leagues teed off in early May at the Orchards Golf Club in Washington Township.
“Normally, I would bring a backpack to work,” Aldini said. “But now, I just bring my phone and wallet, and use alcohol wipes.”
Golfers are adhering to social-distancing guidelines, and walking the course as carts are prohibited. Although this generates a different feel, the golfers are happy to be playing.
The Adrian College graduate has a degree in Biology, and is currently studying nursing; he is on track to graduate in December 2021. Drew Beesley ‘16 finished his senior year at Michigan State University. With another year of athletic eligibility, he will remain with the Spartans’ football program. He hopes to see significant playing time in 2020 as a defensive end. His younger brother, Will, is currently a sophomore at De La Salle.
Since 2018, Jeff Spicuzzi ‘08 has participated in the leagues while helping run the league website with updated pairings and tee times. “The start of the De La Salle golf leagues is an exciting time that I now look forward to each year,” he said. “It is a great opportunity to connect with De La Salle alumni and friends in a fun environment.”
Nico Ciavaglia ‘16 attends St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where he plays Division II golf. When the university announced sweeping changes to the athletic program on April 15, Ciavaglia began an online petition in an attempt to save the program. His efforts generated nearly 20,000 signatures. The university has not made a decision, but is considering ways to save the program. Ciavaglia was a two-time AllCatholic golfer, who began his college career at Oakland University. He is on an academic scholarship. Following a 12-hour shift, Dominic Ricci ‘19 was recently featured on Fox 2 Detroit for playing piano in the lobby of Troy Beaumont Hospital for fellow employees. It was the first time he ever played in public. Ricci has worked as a technical aide since August 2019 and is a full-time student at Oakland University, majoring in Biology. Tru Wilson ‘16 graduated this spring from the University of Michigan. He has signed with Northern Colorado as a fifthyear graduate transfer for the upcoming college season.
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