RESULTS FROM THE
49TH PNA NATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Kent, Ohio - The 49th PNA National Golf Tournament, hosted by Lodge 1099 in Akron, Ohio, kicked off on Thursday, July 28, 2011 with check in and hospitality at the Polish American Club in Akron, Ohio. 116 participants were registered. The PAC cleanup crew noted that a great time was had by all.

Golf started on Friday, July 29th at Sunny Hill Golf and Recreation in Kent, Ohio. Doughnuts and coffee greeted the golfers before their 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.The weather didn't look promising, but the rain held off and turned into a fine day for golf. The Sunny Hill cleanup crew also noted a good time was had by all.

Saturday golf also began with a 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. After golf, the banquet and award ceremony commenced at 4:00 p.m. at the Polish American Club, hosted by the PNA Vice President and Chairman of the Sports and Youth Department, Paul C. Odrobina. Dignitaries present were announced and introduced including PNA President Frank J. Spula, Vice President of the Union of Poles Division of PNA David Milcinovic, PNA Treasurer Marian Grabowski, PNA Director Joseph Kaminski, Commissioners Normand Vadnais (District 1) and Ann Marie Gdula (District 9), PNA Sales Director Joseph Magielski, PNA Sports Director Val Pawlos, and Former Directors Tomasz Wyszynski and Marian Nowacki. Also acknowledged were the top 1st, 2nd and 3rd place golfers in each flight. Cash awards for closest to the pin and skins game were handed out. Special awards were given out to the youngest golfers (Joshua Strawins Lodge 352 in McKeesport, PA and Edward Erwin Lodge 1013 in Ambridge, PA) and oldest golfer (Paul Makowiec, Lodge 1094 in Elmira, NY) as well as the Sports and Fraternal award which was given to Lodge 1099, who had the most golfers attending the tournament this year.

A special thanks goes out to the Lodge 1099 committee. Without all your help, no way could this have been such a great success. Thanks also to the Polish American Club. Miki, Liz, Tom and Sheila did a fine job making everybody feel welcome. And Sunny Hill? When a rousing Buckeye standing "O" greets Sunny Hill owner Joe Rapasky, wife Kay, daughter Lynn and family friend Carol upon their entrance to the banquet, nothing else needs said. Joe and Sunny Hill Manager Robin Leggett and their staffs hospitality and courtesy are second to none. Also, thank you to Ron "Moonie" Rys for all your kind words. Last but not least, thanks to PNA Sports & Youth Committee and Vice President Paul C. Odrobina and staff for their assistance and for allowing Lodge 1099 to host this year's tournament.

Story by: Mike Swejk
Lodge 1099

WINNERS LISTED IN EACH GOLF FLIGHT