Cape Cod Pro-Am League

Our Wianno tournament on May 8^th featured a drawing for a Cobra Amp Cell Driver.

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Finishing in a two-way tie for first place were Michael Carbone and Bobby Pandolfi with 1-under par 69s. Carbone’s card showed four birdies and three bogies while Pandolfi recorded five birdies and two double bogies.

Sandwich Hollows amateur Mike Boden turned in a 4-under par 68 to win this week’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament at the Ocean Edge Resort Course in Brewster on Wednesday. Boden had an eagle and 6 birdies on his card.

Mild temperatures with little wind made for low scores as no fewer than five players shot sub-par rounds.

Last week’s winner, Ken Lewis (Cummaquid) and amateur Brian Higgins (Franklin C.C.) both finished with 2-under 70s to tie for second while Worcester senior tour pro, Rick Karbowski and amateur Barry Jones (Captains) finished in joint fourth with 71s.

Lewis teamed with Blissfull Meadows pro, Tom Johnson for a win in the pro-pro team division with a 5-under 67.

The two-ball net stableford team event was captured by the group of Tad Constant, Boden, Phil Fratantonio and Doug Hook with 86 points.

Karbowski notched the individual net pro stableford prize with 37 points while Boden topped the individual amateur side with 41 points.

Local pro, Ken Lewis (Dennis Pines) shot a sparkling 4-under par 68 to win this week’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament at the Pocasset Golf Club.

Lewis’ card showed five birdies and only a single bogey as he captured his first win of the league’s young season.

Fellow pros, Mark Purrington and Bobby Pandolfi (Oyster Harbors) provided stiff competition for Lewis over the outward nine holes as Purrington equaled Lewis’ 33 while Pandolfi was only one stroke back at 34.

Pandolfi actually took a one-stroke lead over Lewis with birdies on the 11^th and 13^th holes but his round faltered over the last five holes while Lewis remained rock solid to build his final four stroke advantage.

Pandolfi was sole second with a 72 while Purrington sat alone in third with a 73.

Pros Bob Miller (G.C. of Yarmouth Port) and Wayne St. Cyr (Segreganset) along with amateur Mike Boden (Sandwich Hollows) finished in a three-way tie for fourth with 74s.

Lewis led his group of Mo Wyman, Reid Wyman and E. Czerwinski to a win in the two-ball net stableford team division with 85 points.

Lewis also was the winner in the pro’s net stableford division with 40 points while Mo Wyman prevailed on the amateur side with 37 points.

Segraganset pro, Wayne St. Cyr earned his first win of the Cape Cod Pro-Am 2013 season on Wednesday with an even par 72 over the challenging Cape Cod National Golf Course in Brewster.

Finishing a single stroke behind St. Cyr was amateur Dick King (Hyannis) with a 73.

Pro’s Rich Karbowski and Bobby Pandolfi and amateur Chris Menne all finished with 74s to tie for third place.

The moment of truth in this tournament came on the 17^th hole where King bogied while St. Cyr made par to take a one stroke lead which held up as both players had pars on the final hole.

The pro-pro team competition ended up in a tie for first as both the combos of Ken Lewis and Brian Pavlu and Tom Johnson and Rich Karbowski both turned in 1-under par 71s.

The team of St. Cyr, King, Claude Hoopes and Joe Keller won the Two-Ball Net Stableford event with 87 points.

CONGDON WINS CCPAL EVENT AT EASTWARD HO!

Foxborough Country Club amateur, Chris Congdon captured his second individual win in as many Cape Cod Pro-Am League events carding an even par 71 at the Eastward HO! Golf Club on Wednesday.

Cape pro, Bobby Pandolfi matched Congdon’s pace through the first ten holes but Congdon’s birdie 4 on the par 5 eleventh against Pandolfi’s bogey gave him a two stroke advantage and he was never seriously threatened after that. Pandolfi finished with a 74.

Rhode Island pro, Jeff Dantas was third with a 75. Cape super senior amateur Dave Houghton took fourth place with a 76.

Segreganset pro, Wayne St. Cyr and amateurs Chris Menne and C. Calvao rounded out the top five with 77s.

The tandem of Pandolfi and Mike Player (Sassamon Trace) captured the pro-pro team division with a combined 71.

Two teams tied for first in the team Net 2-Ball Stableford competition. Barry Jones, Kerry McNamara, R. Scannell Jr., and B. Barry were knotted with the contingent of Chris Menne, Sam Martin, Ned Webster and B. Leighton with 78 points.

The CCPAL is pleased to announce a Rewards Program for it's Amateur Members ! The" Play More Bonus" incentive is for Amateur Members' that Pay and Play in 5 League Events. Those Players' will receive a $50 credit to a future CCPAL Event Entry Fee! Plus as a Bonus that Player will automatically be entered in a Spring drawing for a $750.00 Cleveland/Srixon Shopping Spree!! This applies to Amateur League Members Only!! ( Non-Members' do not qualify!!) This is another reason to become a CCPAL Member! If you played at Hyannisport your rewards have already begun!

For The Leagues' Professional's along with the bring 3 Am's promotion that allows a Professional to bring 3 Amateurs and that Pro's entry will be just $50.00! We are adding a Pro's "Play More Bonus"! The top 5 Pro's that participate in the most 2013 CCPAL Spring Series Events will be eligible for a $500 cash drawing at the end of the Spring Series!!

As for future " Rewards Program" benefits We are looking for area business' to participate by offering discounts and incentives to CCPAL Members!! If you or someone you know as a business that could benefit by having more customers'( Who Wouldn't ).( Restaurants, Golf Courses", Real Estate, Auto Dealers', Etc.) The CCPAL Rewards Program has a spot for you! Please contact Al Lupis at al@capecodgolf.com or at 508-801-4650 for sponsorship information!

We are pleased to announce a pilot program in an attempt to increase golf professional’s participation in the CCPAL.

This program will allow golf professionals to enter CCPAL events by bringing three amateurs. The cost to that professional will be $50.00 (plus an optional $10 skins pool). The professional will be responsible for fielding and signing up his/her players for that event and registering the foursome the day of the event.

The professional shall pay for the full team by check or credit card. The professional is also responsible for his/her members to appear on the day of play. No refund or reduction in the full amount due will be made for team members that fail to appear on the day of the event.

The league will be happy to provide the names of amateur players upon request however the league will not be responsible for finding replacement players for the group.

This is a great opportunity to bring your amateurs to some of the most outstanding Cape Cod and South Shore courses.

The program is available to PGA professionals, PGA Apprentices and non-PGA professionals.

If you have any questions, contact Al Lupis at 508-801-4650 or al@capecodgolf.com.

Cold temperatures and seaside winds made for higher scores as the Cape Cod Pro-Am League opened up its 64^th season at the fabled Hyannisport Golf Club.

Foxborough Country Club amateur, Chris Congdon was the most successful in battling the elements turning in a 2-over par 73.

Newly minted senior pro, Wayne St. Cyr (Segreganset) and Bobby Pandolfy (Oyster Harbors) were Congdon’s closest competitors each carding 76s while two more senior pros – Bob Miller (Golf Club of Yarmouth Port) and Bob Giusti (C.C. of Halifax)- rounded out the top five with 78s

Mike Boden (Sandwich Hollows) and Barry Jones (Captains) each shot 79s and were the lowest amateurs after Congdon.

St. Cyr teamed with Mike Player (Sassamon Trace) to take the pro-pro team division with a combined best ball of 68.

The team of Miller, Ed Alves, Joe Cavanagh and Lisanne Miller won the 2-ball net Stableford event with 75 points.

You may enter as far as 4 weeks in advance of any event. We encourage early sign up! The day before the event sign up has been eliminated. We would like to have the player roster complete one week prior to that event.

Other changes taking place this year is the elimination of the 3.5 index rule! Teams may now be made up of ANY handicap combination. The Team format will be 2 Ball Stableford Net. Please register with our new scoring system host Golf League Genius.com when prompted. There you will also be able to enter events and track standing and results. This transition will not be without its glitches so please follow up with any questions you may have. I can be reached at 508- 801-4650 if questions arise.

ALL 2013 Membership Applications MUST be received by THE LEAGUE entries will be accepted! The info on the app is needed! You can email your entry to al@capecodgolf.com. Credit Cards are now being accepted!!

The CCPAL’s tentative Fall 2013 schedule has been released by the league’s Executive Director, Al Lupis.

You will note that we return to a number of our favorite courses that we tour during the Spring schedule. We also visit such perennial favorites as Cummaquid , Eastward HO! and New Seabury.

Al also wants to remind everyone that in limited field events; entry preference is given in relation to the date that annual dues are received by the league. The earlier you get your application and dues in; the higher your priority.

Executive Director Al Lupis has nearly completed the league’s Spring 2013 Schedule and it is looking spectacular.

We open up on April 3^rd with a return to the venerable Hyannisport Golf Club. This will be our second year playing there after a hiatus of many years.

Next up on April 10^th is Eastward HO! which regularly brings out one of the largest fields of the year due to its renowned reputation.

We then make a first-ever visit to Cape Cod National which provides our members with an opportunity to enjoy one of the Northeast’s premier layouts.

The remainder of the schedule has us re-visiting many of your favorite venues.

Al is currently working on the Fall schedule and we’ll let you know when that has been finalized.

This Winter the League will schedule events on Wednesday's at area facilities as weather permits!

or 508-801-4650 by Monday of the event and times will be sent as usual and be posted on the League website!

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Rochester pro, Rusty Gunnarson and Sandwich Hollows amateur, Mike Boden have been named the top players in their respective categories by the Cape Cod Pro-Am Golf League at the conclusion of its 62^nd year.

Gunnarson captured the Sullivan Award for the top ranking professional with a total of 218 points to outdistance Wayne St. Cyr (Segreganset) and three-time winner Bob Miller (Golf Club of Yarmouth Port). Gunnarson, who was runner-up last year to Miller; won five tournaments during the 2012 campaign.

Boden’s win of the Gacquin Trophy as the league’s leading amateur was his third straight and he did it in a runaway. He won five events outright and shared another win on the way to tallying 193.5 points. Claude Hoopes (Kittanset) finished second and Barry Jones Jr. of Captains was third.

The Jay Haberl Award for top senior pro went to Miller. Two other amateur awards – the Bob Lovely Award for top senior amateur (50-59 years) and the Fordie Pitts III Award for top super senior amateur (60+ years) were taken by Tom Fiocco and Claude Hoopes respectively.

GUNNARSON WINS PRO-AM EVENT AT THE RIDGE CLUB

Rochester Golf Club Pro Rusty Gunnarson unleashed a five birdie barrage on the back nine en route to a 3-under par 68 and a four stroke victory at this week’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament played at The Ridge Club in Sandwich.

Gunnarson was knotted with Cape pro, Michael Carbone (Dennis Pines) at the turn but no one in the field was close to duplicating his heroics on the inward side. Carbone ended up with a 1-over 72 to finish in second.

Amateur Mike Boden, this year’s Gacquin Trophy winner as the league’s leading amateur, was third with a 75.

Pro Tad Constant (unattached) and amateurs Don Anderson (Kittanset), Frank Dranginis (Captains) and Tom Cahir (C.C. Country Club) shared fourth place with 76s.

Gunnarson teamed with Ocean Edge pro Ross Singmaster for a win in the pro-pro team event with a combined 67.

Gunnarson’s team of Gerry Cusick, Dan Schroth and Chris Menne prevailed in the team gross division with a 65.

The low team net competition was captured by the group of Constant, Boden, Phil Fratantionio and Doug Hook who turned in a 62.

The league wraps up its 62^nd year next Wednesday at the Bay Club in Mattapoisett.

Unseasonably cold temperatures and wind gusts sent scores soaring at Wednesday’s Cape Cod Pro-Am Tournament at the Country Club of New Bedford. Birdies were scarce while bogies and worse were plentiful.

When all present had thawed out; pro Wayne St. Cyr (Segreganset) carded a 6-over par 76 to defeat good friend and fellow pro Mike Player (Sassamon Trace) by a single stroke.

Player trailed St. Cyr by one at the turn but caught and passed him in the early stages of the back nine. Player carried a two stroke lead to the 14^th tee but three successive bogies against St. Cyr pars cost him the win and both players closed with pars on eighteen.

Amateur Mike Boden (Sandwich Hollows) took third place with an 80. Boden has successfully defended the Gaquin Trophy recognizing the league's leading amateur which he won last year as his point lead is unassailable

Senior pro Tad Constant (Unattached) and amateur Chris Menne (Farm Neck) rounded out the top five finishers each carding 82s.

St. Cyr’s team of Claude Hoopes, Steve Ross and Rich Machado earned the low team gross win with an even par 70.

The team net victory went to the group of Constant, Don Bennett, John Moffet, Ed Rogers and Geoff Thompson.

Pros Tad Constant (unattached), Bob Miller (G.C. of Yarmouth Port) and Wayne St. Cyr (Segreganset) finished in a dead heat with 1-under par 69s at this week’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament held Wednesday at the Wianno Golf Club.

St. Cyr was poised for a solo victory when he birdied the 15^th hole to nose ahead by a stroke but a bogey on the 16^th allowed Constant (who birdied the hole) and Miller to crowd back in at the top. St. Cyr’s card included five birdies and four bogies. Both Constant and Miller had four birds and three bogies.

Amateurs Chris Menne (Farm Neck) and Claude Hoopes (Kittanset) rounded out the top five with scores of 72 and 74 respectively.

Constant and St. Cyr teamed up for a 8-under 62 to prevail in the pro-pro team competition.

The Low Team Gross win went to the group of St. Cyr, Hoopes, Steve Ross and Rich Machado with a 63 (-7) while Miller, Ed Alves, Tom Fiocco and Bill Daley took Low Team Net honors with a 58 (-12)

The Team Combined Gross and Net victors were Constant, Mike Boden, Phil Fratantonio and Zack Tillo with a 123 (-17).

Hyannisport to host 2013 CCPAL Season Opener

Executive Director Al Lupis has announced that the venerable Hyannisport Golf Club will again host the Cape Cod Pro-Am League’s 2013 season opening tournament on April 3, 2013.

This year’s tournament was a big success as our members were excited at the opportunity to tour this special course.

Playing the classic Donald Ross layout is a wonderful way for the country’s oldest pro-am golf league to kick off the year. We appreciate the efforts of Hyannisport’s head professional, Mike Haberl and the hospitality of their membership in making this event possible.

ANNOUNCEMENT

I am pleased to announce that The League has secured April 10 2013 at Eastward Ho! for our Spring schedule and We have also added Eastward Ho! to our Fall schedule with an October 23rd 2013 event as well! The League would like to thank Eastward Ho! Head Pro Brian Hamilton, The Eastward Ho! Board and Membership for their continued support of The CCPAL and for Hosting a events at this Lower Cape Gem in both Spring and Fall Event for 2013! With this show of support from Great Cape Cod Golf Courses like Eastward Ho! and all the other Courses we visit brings a bright outlook for the future of America's Oldest Pro-Am Golf League!

GUNNARSON TOPS PRO-AM FIELD AT WILLOWBEND

Long time area pro, Rusty Gunnarson (Rochester) carded a sparkling 5-under par 65 at the Willowbend Country Club on Wednesday to win this week’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament.

Gunnarson blitzed the front nine holes with four birdies to make the turn at 4-under 31 and continued his birdie binge with two more on the back side. The thirteenth hole proved to be unlucky as his only bogey of the round came there.

Gunnarson’s closest competition in the individual competition came from his teammate, amateur Claude Hoopes (Kittansett) who was second overall with a 71. Two more amateurs came next. Matt Sheran (Hyannis) turned in a 72 while Oyster Harbors amateur Joe Keller was fourth with a 73. Bob Miller (Golf Club of Yarmouth Port) and Tad Constant (Unattached) shared fifth place with 76s. Gunnarson teamed with C.C. of Halifax pro, Bob Giusti to take the pro-pro team competition with a combined 64. The group of Gunnarson, Hoopes, Dan Schroth and Jerry Cusick were the low team gross victors with a 63.

Miller, Ed Alves, Steve Mathias and Tom Fiocco captured the low team net prize with a 58.

ST CYR CRUISES AT SANKATY HEAD

Segregansett pro, Wayne St. Cyr took full advantage of relatively benign weather conditions to shoot a 5-under par 67 and easily win Wednesday’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament at the Sankaty Head Golf Club on Nantucket island.

St. Cyr had four birdies on the front nine holes and two more on the back side. He had only one bogey in his sparkling round.

Craig Garris (Ballymeade) and Jay Askew (Ridge Club) were St. Cyr’s closest pursuers. Both finished with 1-under 71s. Mick Herron (unattached) was fourth overall coming in with an even-par 72. Pro Mike Player (Sassamon Trace), and amateurs Chris Tufts (New Seabury) and Brian Secia (Miacomet) finished tied for fifth place with 73s. St. Cyr teamed with Ross Singmaster (Ocean Edge) to win the pro-pro team competition with a 66. St. Cyr, Ron Harrison, Ed Pavlu and Joe Monger captured the low team gross win with a combined 65. Low team net honors went to the team of Bob Giusti, Anton Arapoff, Brian Hawkesworth and Steve Kelley who collaborated for a 55.

CARBONE AND MITCHELL WINNERS AT PLYMOUTH

Dennis Pines based pro, Michael Carbone and Halifax amateur Mark Mitchell each authored 1-under par 68s to take top honors at Wednesday’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament at the Plymouth Country Club.

Mitchell’s teammate, pro, Bob Giusti (Halifax) held a one stroke lead after the first nine holes with a 33 but a pair of finishing bogies doomed his chances for the win. Mitchell and Carbone trailed by two and three strokes respectively after nine holes.

Mitchell then turned in a flawless back side including 3 birdies for a 32 and his final score of 68. Carbone also carded 3 birdies on the inward holes offset by a single bogie for a 33 and his tying 68.

Hyannis amateur, Mike Boden tied Giusti for third overall with a 70 while Ken Lewis (Cummaquid) rounded out the top five with a 72.

BMW GALLERY OF NORWELL JOINS CCPAL SPONSOR GROUP

The CCPAL is happy to announce our newest League Sponsor. BMW Gallery Of Norwell has joined the ever increasing number of supporters of The Cape Cod Pro-Am League.

BMW Gallery's General Manager Avery Trumbo and the Leagues' own PGA Pro and Super Sales Advisor Bob Gunnarson have not only stepped forward with their support but are also offering special incentives exclusive to CCPAL members who lease or purchase a vehicle from their extensive inventory.

As an additional feature, BMW Gallery will be offering a Brand New BMW for the first hole-in-one made on the 3rd hole at Plymouth CC on Wednesday May 23rd. Don't miss out on this unique event. I encourage our CCPAL members' to thank Avery and Bob for their generous support of the league. Avery, Bob and Gallery Business Manager Dave Nourse will be teeing it up with us as a team at the Plymouth Event.

Bob Gunnarson can be reached at The Gallery at 781-982-4556. The staff is friendly and easy to deal with and they offer exceptional deals.

Remember to sign up for our Plymouth C.C. tournament to experience this Donald Ross Masterpiece and have a shot at taking home a new BMW. You can check out the beautiful BMW automobiles on The Gallery’s website at: www.bmwgallerynorwell.com/index.htm.

GUNNARSON TOPS PRO-AM EVENT AT NEW SEABURY

The third time was the charm for Rochester pro, Rusty Gunnarson as he turned in a 2-over par 72 for a win at this week’s Cape Cod Pro-Am League tournament at the New Seabury Dunes Course.

Gunnarson had held the lead late in each of the last two league events only to falter at the finish to end up just behind the winners. This time he was able to hold off all challengers for his first overall victory of the CCPAL Season.

Cummaquid’s Ken Lewis and Plymouth C. C. pro, A. J. Petrulak finished tied for second place with 74s. Mike Player (Sassamon Trace) and the host course’s superintendent, Chris Tufts each carded 75s to complete the top five. Gunnarson teamed with Bill Kay (Cole River Golf) to prevail in the pro-pro team division as they combined for a 4-under par 66. Two teams shared low team gross. The were Bob Miller (blind draw), Dale Nikula, Mike Brandon and Jim Gahan who were knotted with the group of Ken Lewis, Ed Pavlu, Tim Waldron and Mike Brandon (blind draw). Both teams had 66s. Mike Player, Steve Ross, Roy Frederickson and Mark McLean were the winners in the team net category with a 56.

DANTAS TOPS CCPAL FIELD AT POCASSET

Rhode Island pro, Jeffrey Dantas scored his second win of the 2012 Cape Cod Pro-Am League season in as many outings as he authored a 1-under par 71 at the Pocasset Golf Club on Wednesday.

Rochester pro, Rusty Gunnarson held the lead with three holes remaining but a trio of finishing bogies allowed Dantas to catch and pass him as he finished with a 72.

Another strong challenge was made by Bob Miller (Golf Club of Yarmouth Port) but Dantas birdied two of the last three holes to eke out the victory. Miller also finished with 72.

Five players finished tied for fifth with scores of 76. They were pros Ross Singmaster (Ocean Edge) and Tad Constant (Unattached) along with amateurs Barry Jones, Tim Chapin and Scott Barker.

The winning low gross team with a 66 consisted of Miller, Ed Alves, Steve Mathias, and Tom Fiocco.

The group of Singmaster, David Keville, David Shaughnessy and Frank Higgins captured the low team net division with a 17-under par 55.

BODEN WINS CCPAL TOURNAMENT AT RIDGE CLUB

Leading Cape Cod Pro-Am League amateur Mike Boden notched his first victory of the new season shooting a 3-over par 74 in brisk and breezy conditions at the Ridge Club in Sandwich on Wednesday.

His birdie on the final hole proved to to be the difference as it allowed him to overtake three other players who either held or were tied for the lead after seventeen holes.

Cummaquid pro, Ken Lewis, amateur Mark Mitchell (Halifax) and amateur Don Anderson tied for second overall with 75s.

Tied for fifth were pros Rusty Gunnarson (Rochester) and Mike Player (Sassomon Trace) along with amateur Eric Roberts (G.C. of Cape Cod) who carded 76s.

Player teamed with Wayne St. Cyr (Segregansett) to tie for first place in the pro-pro team division with the combo of Lewis and Jesse Schechtman (Sandwich Hollows) with 71s.

Halifax pro, Bob Giusti, Mark Mitchell, Mike Ellis and Ron Dicecca triumphed in the team gross category with a 66.

The team net prize was taken by the group of Player, Mike Moniz, John Kelley and Jack Broderick with a 59.

ADAMS GOLF INCREASES CCPAL SPONSORSHIP

Executive Director, Al Lupis is pleased to announce that Adams Golf and its Representative, Matt Howard have agreed to subsidize the annual league dues for all professionals who play in our events during 2012.

This will apply to both those pros who have already joined the league and those who will be coming aboard in the coming weeks. The offer applies to all PGA and Non-PGA Pros and Assistants.

Those pros who have already paid their 2012 annual dues will be receiving a league credit toward their entry fee at upcoming tournaments.

Adams Golf’s most generous offer will increase the number of pros who be teeing it up in our events.

We encourage you to pass the word on this special deal to your professional friends and colleagues.

We thank Matt and Adams Golf for this wonderful support of our league and area professionals.

DANTAS WINS CCPAL EASTWARD HO! TOURNAMENT

Rhode Island pro, Jeff Dantas marked his return to Cape Cod Pro-Am League competition with a one stroke victory recording a 3-over par 74 on a cool and windy day at the Eastward HO! course in North Chatham.

Bob Giusti (Halifax) and amateur Dave Houghton (Captains) were Dantas’ closest pursuers finishing in a second place tie with 75s.

Rounding out the top five were two prominent Cape amateurs, Joe Keller (Oyster Harbors) and Mike Boden (Sandwich Hollows) who both carded scores of 76. Giusti teamed with Plymouth C.C. pro, A. J. Petrulak for a win in the two man pro-pro division with a best ball 69. Dantas teamed with Don Bennett, Ed Rogers and Bill Brackett for a win in the gross team ranks with a score of 68.

Two teams tied for low team net honors with 61s. They were the groups of David Shaughnessy, David Keville, Conor McKeever and Frank Higgins who shared the win with Craig Garris, Dana Savoie, George Joyce and Tom Lennon.

C. C. OF HALIFAX ADDED AS CCPAL SPONSOR

Head professional, Bob Giusti and the Country Club of Halifax have been added as a CCPAL sponsor for the 2012 season.

The C.C. of Halifax will provide a round of golf for two players with cart each week to the winner of the closest to the hole competition on a designated hole.

In addition, the club will offer discounts to league members who wish to play this excellent layout. You will be impressed with its design and conditioning.

You can reach the course at 781-293-9063. To visit the club’s website, go to: www.halifaxcc.com.

GOLF CLUB OF YARMOUTH PORT NEWEST CCPAL SPONSOR

PGA Pro Bob Miller and the Golf Club of Yarmouth Port have joined the list of CCPAL Sponsors for our 2012 season.

The player who is closest to the hole on each week’s designated par 3 hole will win a round for two with carts at that meticulously groomed golf course.

In addition to the weekly prize, Bob is offering league members special discounts on course fees. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to experience the top notch hospitality that the G.C. of Yarmouth Port provides.

AMATEUR JONES WINNER AT PRO-AM OPENER

The Cape Cod Pro-Am League opened its 63rd season on Wednesday at the Hyannisport Golf Club under beautiful sunshine and mild temperatures.

Despite the benign conditions, the classic seaside layout proved to be its usual stern challenge as no player in the twenty team field was able to crack the course par of 71.

Winning overall honors with a 71 was last year’s leading amateur, Barry Jones of the Captains Course in Brewster. Pro Bob Miller (G.C. of Yarmouth Port) and amateur Chris Congdon (Foxboro) shared second place with 73s. Pro Mike Player (Sassamon Trace) and two more amateurs: Mark Mitchell (Halifax) and Ron Dias (Bay Club) rounded out the top finishers with scores of 74. Tad Constant (Unattached) and Bob Giusti (Halifax) teamed for a win the Pro-Pro team division with a combined 2-under 69.

The winners in the Team Gross category was the group of Giusti, Mark Mitchell, Mike Ellis and Tom Piepenbrink with a 67. Keith Allcock (Firefly) along with Chris Congdon, D. J Rogowski and Steve Hurley combined to capture the team net prize in a card-off with a score of 61.

ADAMS GOLF ADDED AS LEAGUE SPONSOR

The Cape Cod Pro-Am League is pleased to announce that Adams Golf and its Regional Representative, Matt Howard is joining the list of league sponsors for the 2012 season and beyond.

Adams Golf is one of the industry’s leading golf equipment manufacturers and their equipment ranks with the game’s finest.

We appreciate the fact that Adams Golf recognizes the league, which is about to embark on its 63rd season on the finest courses in the area, as a good fit for their sponsorship plan.

We encourage our league members so support Adams Golf and our other league sponsors.

CCPAL ADDS NEW SPONSOR

ADP payroll services and Kevin Hennessey, Distict Manager in the Southern New England Region have partnered with The CCPAL. ADP and Kevin will be a weekly sponsor of one of the Closest to the Pin Prizes .

Kevin and ADP will also sponsor one of the weekly tournaments with an Added Money Event. We are grateful for his support of The League and encourage our members who are business owners or managers to contact Kevin for their payroll needs.

Kevin has extended a special offer to any CCPAL referred client an additional discount above the already competitive rates he offers. Let us support the people and businesses that support The League.

Kevin can be reached at 781.974.7539 or at kevin.hennessey@ADP.com. We will soon have a link on our site that will have direct contact to Kevin and ADP.

PACE OF PLAY REMINDER

We are receiving some complaints regarding the pace of play of a few of our teams.

Barring holdups by non-league play in front of us; rounds should be completed in about 4 1/2 hours or less.

Please maintain your position immediately behind the group in front of you. No group should be more than a hole behind.

A team falling more than a hole behind the group in front for 3 holes or more may be subject to a penalty. We DON'T want this to happen!

LEAGUE PROS MAY NOW CAPTAIN MULTIPLE TEAMS

League professionals are now permitted to captain multiple teams at our weekly tournaments.

This allows a pro to bring more than one team provided there is space available to accommodate them. The pro will play with one of the groups and will be the “blind draw” for his other group(s).

This will give those pros that field a second or third team additional opportunities to win.

We believe that this change should result in increased pro and amateur participation at our events.