Seneca Savings Bank and CH Insurance gave us $10,000. Did the players break the bank?
- Perry Noun
- Sep 25
- 4 min read
Last Monday, June 24, 2024, Jonny Petrin,
Head Golf Professional and his staff at the
Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club hosted the
inaugural, Senior Invitational - “BREAK THE
BANK SHOOTOUT”. The “Top” male and
female golfers in CNY competed in four age
divisions for $10,000 in cash for the first time in
CNY history and “most likely” for the first time
in the United States. I am currently doing my due
diligence research before I proclaim, “we were the
first in the United States”. The format of the event
payed the players CASH for dollar values placed
on pars, birdies, eagles, holes-in-one, closet to
the pin, and putts they made in a putting contest
during the 18 hole event. In addition, the “Top”
MONEY WINNERS in each of the four divisions
received a “bonus” for placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
Commissioners, Special kudos to Don Christian
and Ken Bodley of CNYSG who have earned my
respect over the years because of their ability
to provide the best competitive senior amateur
golfers an unrivaled tournament schedule.
* The day started out with a well attended “Golf
Performance Seminar” at 10AM, conducted by
Dr. Holly Noun and local CNY Chiropractor
Dr. Stephen Wechsler. Their knowledge and
experience in “Sports Performance and Recovery”
was acclaimed by the players and guests who
were there. For more information about BEMER
go to...Holly-noun.BEMERgroup.com. or
Hollynoun@gmail.com. For more information
about StemWave, contact Dr. WESCHLER at
* At 11AM, the players and guests were
entertained by “Golf ’s Ironman”... Bob Kurtz,
who owns “7” Guinness Worlds Records for golf
including...playing 1850 holes of golf in one
week...shooting his age “7” times in one day...
playing 500 consecutive holes of golf without
stopping...and playing 72 holes of golf in 3
hours 5 minutes. The weather didn’t cooperate
so Bob did a stand up comedy routine about his
career that was worthy of a Saturday Night Live
performance. The Ironman and his beautiful
wife Peggy earned their “Oscars” for the day.
* At 11:45AM, “Four” time CNY PGA Teacher
of The Year, Jack Conger, conducted a clinic
about “AimPoint” Putting that 60% of PGA Tour
players are currently using to make more putts.
Jack is one of just over 250 Certified AimPoint
Instructors in the world. He can be reached at
(315)436-8122.
* The “SHOTGUN” started on time at
12:30PM and the players were charged up to
“BREAK THE BANK”.
* During the awards ceremony, the Bill Noun
Humanitarian Award was given to Connie
Sideris, Steve Panos, Ron Mack and Tony
Calascibetta. Each of them had a wonderful
relationship with my brother Bill and shared
his faith and commitment to use “kindness and
tolerance” when judging others most in need
of assistance in our communities. When I was
asked why there are “four” recipients, I informed
them, “because my brother would have wanted it
this way”. Congratulations gentlemen, you truly
deserve this honor and I am proud to have your
names associated with this tournament and my
brothers award in 2024.
* It would be irresponsible of me to
continue this article without mentioning
the “two” Underwriters of this event whose
financial support guaranteed the success of the
tournament. Joe Convertino Jr., President of CH
Insurance and Laurie Ucher, Sr. VP. for Retail
Banking at Seneca Savings.
From Laurie...
”It is a pleasure for Seneca
Savings to support this wonderful annual
senior amateur tournament. Seneca Savings
was founded in Baldwinsville, NY in 1928 with
a vision to, ‘serve the financial needs of our
neighbors’. From that very first branch, we have
grown alongside this community, supporting
local businessess, families and yes, even our
local golf enthusiasts. Just as golfers strive for
that perfect swing, we at Seneca Savings strive
to provide the perfect banking experience.
Let’s remember the traditions that bind us - the
love of golf and the unwavering support of our
community bank. A new tradition is born...
THE BREAK THE BANK SHOOTOUT”.
From Joe...
”CH Insurance is excited to be part
of the first annual ‘Break The Bank Shootout’.
Perry has always wanted to have a ‘special’
tournament for senior golfers in CNY and I am
happy for him. CH Insurance is looking forward
to being part of this ‘first class’ event next year”.
Results:
Senior Division (ages 55-64).......1st - Dave Smith...... 2nd - Mike Wolf... 3rd - John Woodruff
Super Senior Division (64-72)........1st - Ed Mazza....... 2nd - Doug Brown...3rd -Jim Sessler
Legends Division (73 +).....1st - Don Van Gorder..... 2nd - Bob Kurtz.....3rd - Al Highducheck
Women’s Division (55 +)......1st - Monica Hamilton...2nd - Deb Enders.....3rd - Barb Harrison.
* There will be a permanent plaque displayed in the Lakeshore Pro Shop with the names of the 1st place “Top Money Winners”
Perry Noun is the former executive director of the Northeastern NY PGA as well as a competitive amateur golfer and winner of the New York State Super Senior Amateur Championship. Perry Noun can be heard on “Tee Time With The Pro-noun” on... News Radio 570 WSYR and 106.9FM.
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