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Show ' me ta Lrfwe iuouue, iue&day, June 5t .y iitiJ Salt Lake Golfers Eye Annual Battle Chip Shots Top Stars, Scholars ; F(tur Utah high sehol sen-io- r mere named winners of the Utah Golf Assn, scholarships and received plaques recognizing their accomplish ments in a brief ceremony in Gov. Calvin L. Hamptons of- iful.;. The $600 scholarships may be used at any post high school institution in Utah. The lected tered Utahs Good Grades Thef winners were selected on the basis of golfing ability and fecord, academic excel- lence character, personal financial need and leadership qualities. Ballif, son of Patio Springs Country Club pro, Mark Ballif, had a 3.9 grade point and stood fourth in a clas of 498; Mis Linds grade point w;as 3.86 and she stands 24th in a class of 501; Bitton was 3.8 and,40th in 515, and Holyoaks is 3,6 and was 103rd in a class of 653. Barton W ins During last winters indoor tennis tournamert at the Special. Events Center, Magna golfer Keith Barton walked dowh the aisle to his seat, looked over his shoulder and called back, Ive got me a new leg. Well, last week at Hill Air 4 New Champ In last years Salt Lake City Amateur, Winchester won the crown when he defeated Arlen Peacock in a playoff. But later iti the summer Winchester turned pro and that leaves the crowning of a new champion a certainty this weekend. A wid; open scramble for Winchesters vacated crown is expected to materialize with most of the states leading There has been a rash of at the Royal Greens course in Roy recentlholes-in-on- e y- third hole, the threesome of Steve Ray, pro Gale Purcell and Mel hole. Ray Rowley had a On the Keith Barton Veteran Wins Meet Force Base, Barton won the In a sudden championship death playoff and last Sunday was going strong in the Salt Lake County Amateur at Mick Riley until he fell back on the second nine. He is off to a fine start this new leg season and that could be a factor. Barton has long been one of the states best amateur golfers, but an arthritic hip hampered him In recent years. Last year, the day before Thanksgiving, he had an operation with an artificial socket Installed, and five days later he was walking around. Right now he walks without a limp and seems stronger than ever. In fact, he might be stronger than he realizes. At Mick Rileys eighth hole, he hit what he thought was an easy wedge and the ball flew over the green and landed In the creek. From there he showed his class, by dropping and then chipping In for a par. There are many fine golfers on Utahs amateur circuit these days and three of them now playing in A flight might be worth keeping an eye on. e Pete Haun, the University of Utah' quarterback who didn't take up golf one-tim- Gov. Calvin L. Rampton presents scholarship awards to Utah Golf Assn, winners Mark Ballif, Terry d aced the hole with a Purcell chipped in for a two, and Rowley parred. Then, Robert K. Lund of Brigham City aced the hole with an during the Thiokal tournament there, and Forrest L. Decker used a to ace the seventh hole during the HAFB If you think golf is a game tournament. in which you have to start Guess which Utah golf young to succeed, you'll have course is rated as the tougha chance to back up your beest to par by the Utah Golf lief next week. Assn? But if you believe golf is a If you said The Salt Lake but game that should be reserved Club, close, Country for the elderly, youll have a wrong. chance to back up that belief If you said, Patio Springs next week. but Club, close, Country Because next week will be wrong. crammed with golf action and The answer is the new much of the attention will fall municipal course in on junior and senior golfers. American Fork which was The Utah Senior Golf Assn, opened for play only last will hold its fifth annual month. spring tournament at Wasatch George Marks, executive State Park in Midway June secretary of UGA, said the 14, 15 and 16 The seniors meet rating lists the course at 75.0 is the exclusive territory of from the championship tees, gentlemen golfers over age 55. 73.0 from the regular tees and And the spring tournament at 78.0 from the womens tees, Wasatch Park is one of the all of which are the highest most popular ones on the ratings in the state. Utah Golf Assn, calendar. beIncidentally, Trophies will be awarded came the 57th course being for low net and low gross in served by the UGA Handicap four classes Class A System. ), Class B Class And assistant pro Doug C and Class D (70 ). ) the former Utah State The tournament will be over flash, reports that the course 54 holes of stroke play with had Its heaviest play last Mon- each 18 holes golfer playing day when 347 rounds were reon each of the nine-hol-e corded. In the Utah County layouts. team inter-clu- b matches the Robert H. Bird, association new team bowed to said a sequence of president, Payson, play on the courses has been DenFive golf courses in established and will be folver announced they were lowed through the tournaincreasing greens fees. The ment. fees went into effect last Bird also said the annual Jan. 1, but play is Just getting awards dinner will be held at on courses now. the heavy The fees were jumped 50 the Cest Bon in Park City June 16 with a social hour cents per nine holes on weekstarting in the Outrigger 75 on weekcents days and Room at 6:30 p.m. and dinner ends and holidays. at 8 p.m. upstairs Its lucky when you golf in ' The grand winners In net Utah. The new Palisades golf and gross will receive special course in Manti will note Its championship cups. In case of official opening June 16 with a a tie a sudden death playoff celebration planned. Dallas Greener and Jean Davis are In charge of the golf organizations at the course and in charge of the opening. The Western Tournament Golf Assn, opens its summer tour of 14, $50,000 and two $100,000 events June 11 and Special to The Tribune former Utah Golden Boy amaOGDEN Mike Nelson shot teur Paul Langager will be rounds of to win the among the participants. 1973 Ogden City Amateur golf at El Monte championship over the weekend. Bitton, Patti Lind ar.d William Holyoak, left to right, Thursday in .ceremony in the governors office. Theyre Never Too Old , Young For Utahs Tourney Circuit d Tri-Citi- This will be the first ; r COUPON OriVD Grivn CAVE ' On Tlt to-- 7 our Good long lasting covers factory hat thippad a tpociai group of top quality cavara told in Salt lake only at a tpociai roducod prko. Offtr limited Call or coma in today Valuable Couporv- - day-lon- will Salt Lake Mini has 'w' ft L. bikes IT ALL NOW ORtN Tilt 9 fOR YOUR CONVENIENCE TTT'rT- - iiiain receive a day camp j Hondaline! City ST. PAUL, MINX. Lou Hoifman Top Senior Golfer will start on No.l Mountain course. j tin; i of the (AP) -- The Minnesota Fighting Saints announced Monday the signing of Mike W'alton of the Boston Bruins and his brother Bob, who played with Seattle iu the Western League last year. Sixth South and But, while the seniors are to prove that golf begins at 55, the youngsters in the region will be getting in their licks at two Salt Lake area golf courses. The annual Harmon Junior tournament will be held at the Mick Riley course in Murray Tuesday only. This meet was moved back a week from its original date and cut from two days to one. BRAND NEW 1973 Cadillac Coupe 65 8740 Calais with air conditioning, power windows, power seats, power door locks, power steering, power brakes, tilt wheel, lamp monitors, bumper impact strips, AMFM radio, RADIAL TIRES, etc. COMING JUNE 10. 1973 golfer 521-444- 4 Salt Lake City The Intermountain West's only exclusive Cadillac dealer. 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Brigham (FATHERS Spring Service Brothers Ink Pacts Ogden Battle The list with $176,064, followed Bruce Crampton, $167,938 Lee Trevino, $146,178. tion to the Challenge Golf Academy while the low gross winner in each flight will receive a winners trophy. When Mick Riley pro Nolan Wathen limited the Harmon Junior to one day, he made it possible for young golfers to take part in both tournaments. Nelson Snares Title in Of Jack Nicklaus, who skipped Kemper, is still on top of 5 (65-69- Trail Bikes Wadkins, finishing second to Weiskopf, brought his earnings to $114,522. In 1972, when he was rookie of the year, Lannv ' won $116,616. Chal-legg- g HONDA - NEW YORK (UPI) Tom Weiskopf and Lanny Wadkins have become the fourth rnd fifth golfers on the PGA tour to surpass $100,000 this yea" Weiskopf, winner of the Kemper Open, moved from fifth to fourth place on the money list, picking up $40,000 in the Kemper for a years total of $121,822. There is a $5 entry fee. Play will be in three flights, 15 to 18, and 12 and under. The low net winner 338-35- SAVE Kemper Victor Over th Mark UGA schedule. (60-64- ), (55-59- Meadow Brook. Hal Weatherly, No. 8, 220 yards, With Ralph Antonio. the amateurs entered. the Peacock, who went on towm by the State Amateur title last and summer, will be here along with such veterans as Jack Ridd, Jack Noble, Keith BarDr. ton, Tom Blomstrom, Alan Giacoma, Greece, Hamp Greg Sharp. Steve Sharp, Ron Branca, Don Branca, Rex Sam Bingham, Underwood, Tom McEwajl, Steve Wathen, j Dave Bingharoan, Gary MorBob Jackson, ris, Judd Simons, Tommy Hanstn Omer juniof meet and is so "new it isnt on the official Tri-Citi- Vil-ve- Pro Randy Essley said entries will be taken up to starting time, Pro Nolan Wathen said Monday that entrants should Moms and Frank Hulf. get in their $5 entry fee as Course Ready soon as possible to assure The course is ready and their entry. The year olds will tee off at 6:30 a.m. many of the golfers had a prein a shotgun start with the liminary round by taking part there. Pee Wees going out at 10 a.m. in Mondays pro-aThere is no eaurly deadline and the other age groups in a for entries at Eien Lomond shotgun start at 11 a.m. And a brand new junior where Keith Barton is defendtournament will be held Mon-- . ing champion. day at Forest Dale. Tri-Citi- FACTORY AUTHORIZID SALE in rapidly. As usual, there will be more this than one tournament weekend. The Ben Lomond Amateur will be played at the Ogjfcn course Saturday only. Dave went into a slump but now seems to be coming out of it and could be back in this flight championship summer. - f- - because entries are coming Dave And then theres Hoggan, the tall swinger who was artualty medalist as an A flighter In the Hill Air For..:: f Base Amateur a couple r Paul when Langag-eyears ago won the title. Across State four winners were sefrom candidates enfrom practically all of high schools. A UGA scholarship committee of Don Overly and Bill Schultz, along PGA with representative Tommmy Sorenson, pro at Nlbley Park, made the selections, and Gov. Rampton received the golfers and their parents and presented the plaques Thursday. While the four golfers were gathered around Gov. Rampton, .he looked at Overly, Schultz. Sorenson and UGA Executive Secretary, George Marks, and asked: While all of you experts are here, can anyone tell me why Pm pulling my eight and nine Iron shots? program. The Salt Lake Amateur will be played Saturday and SunDick day at Bonneville. Pro Kramer said golfers have only until 5 pm. Wednesday to enter the city classic. And Kramer said the field might be filled before the deadline Ron Vaclavik, an golfer who just graduated' from Cyprus High School last Friday, played for the first time in A flight last Sunday He and was impressive. weighs only 110 pounds and until looks like a he hits the ball He is a comer fice recently. The' four young golfers are Mark G. Ballif of Weber, Terry Bitton of Bonneville, William D. Holyoak of Cottonwood and Patti Lind of Bount- ; The Salt Lake City Amateur, left without a defending chainWinchester pion when Larry turned pro, will highlight this weekends tournament golfing until he was out of college, his handicap has whittled down from an 11 to an eight. In the Mick Riley he double bogeyed the ninth hole and 38 for stul had a the round. His goal is to gain championship flight and win. By Marion Dunn 'Tribune Sports Writer 3 32J5 f VWi. Ogdwi i Main 521-38- downtown |