ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Former Alderson-Broaddus and St. Clairsville High standout Adam Jeffries had a brilliant showing on his home course at Belmont Hills Country Club to win the Tom Carney Best Ball Tournament last weekend.

Jeffries was the low gross individual with rounds of 75 and 72, while Bill Sokolowski was the low net with rounds of 72 and 66.

The overall team winners, however, were Dave Diosi and Andy Yanok. John and Jacob Jeffries finished second, while Sokolowski and Carpenter were third.

Jeffries and Jeffries won Flight 1 on Saturday, while Adam Jeffries and his father, Joe, teamed to win flight one on Sunday. Diosi and Yanok shared the victory in Flight 2 on Saturday and won by a shot on Sunday to pocket the overall crown.

Diosi also won the closest to the pin prize and Alton Prayor as second.

OGLEBAY PARK

GOLF CLUB

The club’s eighth event of the season was held on July 22 at Crispin. The annual TJ’s Restaurant & Sports Garden Senior Club Championship had an impressive field of 55 players taking part.

Bob Clark and Paul Kurtz tied for the overall medal title, playing in the 60-64 year old age bracket with a round of 68. Clark was crowned the winner by virtue of a scorecard playoff.

Doug Miller, Brooke Garrison and George Templin all posted a round of 70 in the 50-54 year old division, but Miller prevailed in the scorecard playoff.

Rich Humphrey paced the 55-59 year old division with a 70 and he was three shots clear of Jim Bittengle and seven shots better than Joe Grilli.

Finishing third to Clark and Kurtz in the 60-64 year old division was Mark Maguire.

In the 65-69 year old division, Jim Dailer prevailed with a 70, while Mike Ricci was second with a 71.

Floyd Shuler fired a 72 to win the 70 and over title, while Duane Lescalet was second with a 77 and Chuck Neuman was third with a 79.

In the handicap scoring, Matt Klug prevailed in the 50-54 with a 63, while Dave Slonaker was the 55-59 division with a 62. Gary Kiedaisch signed for a 61 in the 60-64 year old division. John Siewny captured the 65-69 age group. Ray Coe was the 70 and over winner with a 62.

The closest to the pin prizes went to George Templin (No. 2), Bob Clark (No. 5), Chuck Neuman (No. 7), Mike Ricci (No. 10) and Paul Kurtz (No. 13). Skins went to George Templin (No. 7) and Eric Stakem (No. 9).

WHEELING PARK

GOLF CLUB

The club held its annual 36-hole club championship on Saturday. Jay Davis captured the title in a runaway. He shot rounds of 66 and 68 for a 134 and a seven-shot victory. Tony Coppa was second with a 141. George Melnik (144), Roger Kupfer (144) and Rich Colley (148) finished third through fifth.

In the handicap scoring portion of the event, Bill Kerns was the winner with a 132. Jim Ennis (132) was second after the scorecard playoff. Joe Wurtzbacher was third with a 136 and Steve Domyan was fourth with a 137. Rod Eikey, Jerry Daugherty and Chris Bommer all tied for fifth with a 141.

ACES

RYAN MOONEY had an ace on Hole #2 during our PGA Junior League Match on Wednesday, July 28. First ace at age 8. Lives in St C with parents Roanan and Heidi Mooney. Hole played 50 yards.

RICK KANYUCH, of St. Clairsville, aced the 135-yard, par 3, 14th hole at BecWood Hills Golf Course on July 10. He used a 7-iron Ping and his shot was witnessed by Bob Sabo and Ken Bartolo.

PREP GOLF

The Times Leader’s high school golf preview will be contained in next Sunday’s edition. However, several teams get their seasons under way this week at courses around the Ohio Valley. Many of those players have had a full summer of juniors play to prepare for what lies ahead.

Speaking of prep golf, St. Clairsville has hired Caden Myers as its new head coach. Myers was a key cog in the Red Devils’ state tournament team from a few seasons ago.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

The final major of the year unfolds this week. The Wanamaker Trophy will be handed out one week from today at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri. The final major is always kind of a letdown because it means the end of summer is quickly approaching. Plus, it’s proximity to the British Open is a tough turnaround for the players. I actually like the PGA more a few years ago when it was moved because of the Olympics.

The world’s best will go at it for 72 holes with Justin Thomas serving as the defending champion. I am once again going to say that I believe Tiger Woods will be in the hunt, but come up just short. He will get onto the first page of the leaderboard, but he can’t afford an early letdown like he had at the U.S. Open in June.

I am going with Jordan Spieth to win the title. I thought he played exceptionally well to give himself a legitimate chance to win the British again a few weeks back. I think he’s put himself in that grouping with guys who will be in the thick of every major chase and this will be no different.

SCRAMBLES

Ohio Valley Wrestling

Officials Association

Sets Event

The Ohio Valley Wrestling Officials Association will be playing host to its annual golf scramble Saturday, Aug. 11 at Cadiz Country Club. Registration begins at noon, with shoutgun start at 1. Dinner will be served at 6. Entry fee is $240 per 4-man team. Entry includes golf, prizes, skins game and dinner. There will be prizes for longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin on select par 3s. For more information, call Shane Kildow at (740) 391-5928 or Paul Coffland at (740) 491-0786.

Powhatan Legion Ladies

Auxiliary Slated

The Powhatan American Legion Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring their fifth three-man golf scramble at the Clar-Mar golf course on August 11. Shotgun start at 9:00. The entry fee is $200.00, which includes golf, cart, and a dinner following at the post home. This year’s scramble is in memory of Brady Baker. Teams are limited so get your entry fees in asap. Entry fees can be made at the post home, call 740 795-4190 or 740 310-2935. Money raised will go toward their scholarships.