1979 TIMELINE AND STORIES OF MGCC

 

Thanks to L.D. Bains and Archie Loehr, the girls continue to compete in golf at the high school level when most other schools still do not recognize girls golf or support a team like Miami High School. Our team in the late 50 and early 60's set records and won state. After the state cancelled girls golf MHS picked it up in 1968 and have continued since then to promote girls golf and in sports. Thank you Miami High.

1979 March 18 “Tournament dates set”

Miamian John Robinson, Jr. will be out to defend his title in the fourth annual Ottawa County Championship golf tournament April 7-8 at the Miami Country club. Robinson set a new tournament record with his two-day total of 143 thanks to a 1-under par 71 on the final day.

Action begins at 8:30 a.m., on April 7 with a second squad teeing off at 1:30 on that Saturday. Saturday’s round will be flight qualifications. Entry fee for the 36-hole tourney will be $35 with $800 in merchandise prizes up for grabs. A cocktail party, buffet and dance will be held Saturday night for the players.

Entries will be accepted until April 2. Information can be obtained by contacting Miami Country club pro Don Atchison at 542-2512.

1979 March 26 “NEO golfers fifth in meet”

NEO’s Golden Norse golfers took fifth place in the Seminole meet by shooting a 657. Seminole won the event with a team score of 643 followed by Claremore at 647, East Central 649, Westark 650.

1979 March 26 “Lopez launches new LPGA skein”

Nancy Lopez, who rewrote the Ladies Professional Golf Association record book at the age of 21 last year, says she’s much better now. Lopez, who won nine tournaments last year set an LPGA single-year record with official earnings of close to $190,000.

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1975-76 AIAW NATIONAL RUNNERS-UP
Top junior golfer Nancy Lopez signs with Tulsa. TU wins six of nine tournaments with Lopez taking medalist honors six times. The Hurricane placed second in AIAW National tournament with Lopez winning the national championship.

TEAM MEMBERS: Nancy Lopez, Nancy Aaronson, Cathy Reynolds, Lisa Perkinson, Lindsay Wetzel, Brenda Moyers, and Terri Streck.

 Tulsa Hurricane's Golf History

 

 1979 March 28 “MHS golfers divide pair”

Paced by John Heyburn’s 18-hole score of 83, Miami High school split a golf triangular Tuesday afternoon at the Heritage Hill Country Club in Claremore. The Wardogs carded a team score of 348 to dump Nowata, in with a 402, but lost to Claremore. The Zebras, paced by medalist Rick Pederson’s 77, turned in a team score of 341.

James Heyburn carded an 87 while Rob Garwood and Robert Reavis posted 89’s. Steve Cherry rounded out the MHS efforts with a 93. 

1979 April 1 “MHS golfers pluck Eagles”

Paced by an 18-hole score of 85 by Rob Garwood, Miami posted wins over Joplin Memorial and Baxter Springs in a triangular golf match Friday afternoon at the Miami Country club. The Wardogs carded a team score of 440 to Memorial’s 443 and 484 for Baxter Springs.

Memorial’s Jeff Grant was the medalist with an 80, but the Wardogs had four of their six players bunched up between 85-88 which helped them to the double win. Scores of the lowest five were used to determine the team score.

Following Garwood, who carded an 85 was James Heyburn shooting an 87, John Heyburn and Steve Cherry with 88’s. Rounding out the Wardog lineup was Kary Cooper with a 92 and Robert Reavis with 96.

1979 April 3 “Wardog golfers clip Parkwood”

Paced by his best 18-hole score of the season, Miami’s Steve Cherry paced the Wardogs to a 445-458 victory over Joplin Parkwood in a prep dual match Monday at the MCC.

Cherry turned in an 86. Close behind was John Heyburn, who notched an 87. Rounding out the Miami scores were James Heyburn with 93, Kary Cooper with 93, Rob Garwood with 96, and Robert Reavis with 102.

The win boosted Miami’s dual record to 5-2 on the season.

1979 April 4 “Baxter clips MHS golfers”

Improving their team score by a whopping 47 strokes over last week’s outing with Miami, Baxter Springs slipped past the Wardogs 437-438 in a dual meet in Baxter on Tuesday.

The two teams had met in a triangular meet at the Miami club with Miami outshooting the Lions 440-484, but both teams improved their scores despite dismal weather conditions.

James Heyburn captured medalist honors for the Wardogs with an 18-hole score of 79, while Baxter’s Paul Ash was runner-up with an 81. Following Heyburn as Steve Cherry at 85, Rob Garwood at 88, John Heyburn 90, Kary Cooper 96, and Robert Reavis a 98.

1979 April 5 “Weight problems even face golfers”

*Notice this is in reference to women, not the men’s tour.

In a time of calorie-counting in a nation where concern over waistlines is almost as common as concern over gas prices, it’s somehow comforting to know that even the athletic types worry about their weight.

“Even walking hundreds of miles of golf course a year and swinging golf clubs, literally thousands of times isn’t enough to keep me trim,’ said Sandra Post. “I only eat breakfast and dinner when I’m on the tour. Besides too much body weight robs my strength.”

“The Palmer method (not Arnie) is to run at least two miles a day. I find it keeps me from craving sugar,” says Sandra Palmer, who jogs five days a week to stay fit.

“I want to look good now, while I’m publicly visible,” Palmer added. “Of course, I want to look good, and be active, when I’m 70.”

Hollis Stacy, who’ll be shooting for an unprecedented third LPGA Open triumph later this year, has lost 15 pounds in the past year.

1979 April 8 “Ladies golf notes”

 Winners in last week’s play included E. Hatfield, C Oliver, J. Henley and Pat Platt. Winners for the Winter Ringer competition included: Evelyn Hatfield, 18 hole champ; Marion Richards, 18 hole A flight; Rose Pratt 18 hole B flight; Aileen Bradshaw 9 hole A flight; Dorothy Hester 9 hole B flight.

Pairings for Wednesday’s competition, which will be Bingle Bangle Bungle, includes:

9am.—Faye Berentz, Jean Ann Blue, Evelyn Hatfield, Helen Moore; 9:07 Geneva Ramsey, Claire Oliver, Pat Platt, Ruth Heyburn; 9:14—Billie Pace, Marion Richards, Gail Beck, Mary VanBeber; 9:21 Juanita Henley, Barbara Shouse, Lib Lillard, Yvonne Temple; 9:28—Noma Newman, LaVonne Young, P. Moores, Peg Murphy, D. Fuller; 9:35—N. Hoffman, Pauline Taylor, Laverne Munson, Rosalee Paterson, Marylyn Adams.

9:42-Virigina Sapp, Joyce Rutter, Martha Bayless, E. Wolfe; 9:49—Aileen Bradshaw, Roma Dahl, Rose Pratt, Wanda Doan; 9:56—Maxine Jeffries, Courtney Murphy, Margaret Hadley, F. McKinney; 10:03 Mavis Ford, Gladys Wetzel, Dorothy Hester, P. Moody; 10:10—K. Condren, Fern Toye, Mary Robinson, J. Atchison.

1979 April 9 ‘Robinson cops country golf crown”

John Robinson, Jr., made up a three-stroke deficit over first round leader Mike Craig and captured the Ottawa County Championship Golf Tournament title for a second straight year. Craig, who had the lead in Championship flight after Saturday’s round with a 79, had to withdraw after tooth problems, opening the door for Robinson, who recorded a two-day total of 81-75-156.

David Gaines placed first in the President’s flight with a 92-83-175 while Tom Collinson was the A flight winner with 99-94-193. Steve Delmez captured top honors in the B flight with a 108-99-207.

Mark Cordell finished as runner-up in the Championship flight with 159 and Bob Slagle, a member of the NEO golf team finished one stroke back with a 160. Bob Thompson nailed down the No 4 spot with 163 while Wyandotte High school football coach Dan Leisure was fifth with 164.

Behind Gaines in President’s flight were Rick O’Brien 176, Jerry Brewer 177, Ed Schmidt 178, and Joe Asebedo 178.

1979 April 10 “Tulsa Edison nabs Miami tourney title”

Tulsa Edison, paced by Jim Ramage’s 18-hole score of 75, captured top honors in the Miami High Schol Invitational golf tournament. The Eagles overcame the medalist play of Jenks’ Tracy Phillips to nose out the Trojans by four strokes to nab the championship. Edison had a team score of 317 to Jenks’ 321. Medalist honors went to Phillips with a 74 round.

Miami finished ninth with a team score of 363. Steve Cherry and John Heyburn led the Wardogs with 90’s followed by James Heyburn 93, Rob Garwood 92.

1979 April 17 “MHS girls face Tulsans in golf debut”

Miami girls faired quite well during their first action of the season against golfers from three Tulsa high schools Monday at Mohawk Park. Adelle Lukken of Edison was the winner of the competition with a 9-hole score of 38 while Becky Atchley of Rogers was next at 46. Par was 37.

Miami girls took the next four positions, paced by Martha Moore in at 52, Susie Moore carded a 55, followed by Amber Condren 61, and Tracy Enyart 61. Next action for the MHS girls will be Friday against Tulsa Memorial.

1979 April 17 “MHS golfers third at league meet”

Paced by the one-over par score of 73 by medalist Tim Johnson, Bartlesville Sooner waltzed to the Six Lakes Conference golf championship at the Pryor Municipal Golf course. Sooner, with three players shooting under 80, shot a team total of 311. Miami’s team shot a 336 to place third.   

James Heyburn and Rob Garwood both with 83’s headed up the Wardog team. Kary Cooper was next at 84, while John Heyburn posted an 88 and Steve Cherry rounded out the MHS efforts with an 89.

1979 April 23 “Scramble title won”

The team of Charlie Bill Hirsch, John Finley, Tom Holmes and Leroy Collins needed a playoff to win the spring four-man scramble which was held Sunday at the Miami Country club.

The winning team carded an 18-hole score of 64 and nosed out the team of W.D. Jackson, Bill Melton, John Kerr and Dave Gilpin, also in at 64. Cy Elmburg, Hank Garwood, Rex Painter and Jim Riley combined to nail down third place in the meet with a 65 while fourth place honors went to the team composed of George Meyers, Gary West, Jim Mills and Chuck Chumbley with a 66. Taking fifth place at 67, was the team of Dick Lillard, Joe Womastek, Vern Schwertferger and Pete Foster.

The highlight of the action was an eagle-2 recorded by Melton on the 400-yard par 4-hole number 18. He used a driver and seven iron.  The next event on the men’s schedule is a fourball meet. The first round must be played by April 28 and pairings are posted in the golf shop at the club.

1979 April 23 “Memorial clips MHS girl golfers”

Paced by the medalist score of 39 recorded by Cathy Jordan, Tulsa Memorial rolled past Miami 210-243 in a girl’s golf dual Friday afternoon at the Mohawk Golf course. Susie Moore headed up the Miami efforts with a 52, followed by Debbie Jackson at 55, Amber Condren carded a 67 with Martha Moore finishing at 71.

 1979 May 1 “Miami fourth at regional”

Miami missed cracking the Class 3A state golf tournament lineup when the Wardogs finished a distant fourth in regional action Monday at the Paige Belcher course in Tulsa.

Defending state champs Bartlesville Sooner gained a repeat title with an eight-stroke victory over Tulsa Mason. The Spartans had a team score of 624 while Mason recorded a 633. Tahlequah locked up third with 652 and Miami came in fourth at 673.

Rob Garwood headed up the Miami efforts with a 36-hole score of 86-84-170, with John Heyburn and Kary Cooper next with 174’s. Steve Cherry was next for the Wardogs with a 176 and James Heyburn rounded out the MHS squad with 178.

1979 May 1 “MHS girls enter state golf meet”

The golf season for Oklahoma high school girls wraps up at OKC Lake Hefner course Wednesday and Thursday, when 56 contestants tee off on the 36-hole state tournament.

Representing Miami will be Debbie Jackson, Suzy Moore and Tracy Enyart. Jackson was ninth in the individual standings with a 101 while Moore carded a 110 and Enyart posted 116 to qualify for the state championship.

1979 May 2 “MHS golfers take second at Columbus”

 Miami Wardogs missed out on capturing the title of the Columbus Invitational by one stroke.

Coffeyville won the tourney with a team score of 337 while the Wardogs shot a 338 followed by Independence 346.

Rob Garwood headed up the Miami efforts with an 81 followed by brothers John and James Heyburn notching identical 84’s. Kary Cooper carded an 89 to round out the MHS four-ball team.

**Kary’s older brother, Ken, liked to call him a “stud muffin golfer.” Such fun memories and slang of the times.

Steve Cherry posted an 89 and Dan Calley finished at 103 to round out the MHS efforts in the two-ball play. The tournament closes out the Wardog season.

1979 May 4 “MHS girls 10^th at state”

Miami finished 10 in the rain-shortened girls’ state high school golf tournament. The four-hour downfall turned Lake Hefner golf course into one big lake and Floyd Meyers of the OSSAA called off the tournament at noon after only 18 holes of play.

1979 May 13 “Ladies golf notes”

Teams number 5 and 6 captured top honors in Tuesday’s Sunrise League golf competition at the Miami Country club. Teams NO. 6 was first in low net with team number 5 runner-up while the two tied for putts. Evelyn Hatfield was individual low gross while four—Hatfield, Martha Bayless, Beverly Jackson and Jean Ann Blue—shared low net honors. Bayless had low putts.

Tuesday’s competition will be the final day for playing for the league. A picnic will follow play at Pauline Taylor’s place on Grand Lake.

Winners in Wednesday’s Ladies Golf Association included championship—Claire Oliver, A flight-Yvonne Temple, B flight Juanita Henley, 9 holes A fight—Rose Pratt, and B flight Roma Dahl.

1979 June 3 “Youth golf”

Winners in Friday’s Junior Golf play at the Miami Country club:

2 holes—Eric Elmburg, low score; Brandon Farris, Michael Fitzgibbon and Lewis Sexton, putts. Lori Lillard, low score; Laurie Adams and Shawna Fitzgibbon, putts.

4 holes—Christy Smith, low score; Kim McCubbin, putts. Ron Coker, low score; Sean Kerr, putts.

9 holes—Mead Monger, low score; Steve Becker, putts. Julie Rieger, low score; Kathy Smith second; Julie Rieger, putts.

18 holes—Debbie Jackson, low score, Tracy Enyart second; Debbie Jackson low putts. Scott Collingsworth, low score and Darren Foster second; Scott Collingsworth low putts.

Pairings and scorers for this Friday’s play:

2 hole boys—Kevin Collingsworth, Michael Fitzgibbon, Damon Mills, scorer-Dee Williams; Erick Elmburg, Monty Gilpin, Richard Ogle, scorer—C.Ann Fitzgibbon; John West, Donald Wilson, Jimmy Rutter, scorer—Al Moffatt; Brandon Farris; Christopher Moon, Lewis Sexton, scorer-Donna Wilson.

2 hole girls—Darcy Gilpin, Lori Lillard, Kenna Smallwood, scorer-Judy Adams; Shawn Fitzgibbon, Julie Jeffries, Paige Parrott, scorer-Cali Smallwood; Laurie Adams, Jan Haney, Sharolyn Moffatt, scorer—Sharon Jeffries.

**Personal note: In l988-89 several of these young golfers will make up the first Girls State Golf Championship titles since 1960. They are Lori Lillard, Paige Parrot, Jan Haney, Sherri Atchison, Shawna Fitzgibbon, Christy Smith.

Julie Rieger will become a medalist at the high school state championship and Oklahoma Girls Jr. Golf.

Steve Becker will one day be the golf pro at the Miami Golf and Country club.

4 holes boys—Jeff Ramsey, James Rhodes, Brad Jacobs, Colby Miller, scorer-John Kerr; Sean Kerr, Jeff Parrott, Steven Smallwood, scorer-Ruth Ann Butler. Mitch Jones, Stephen Long, Trey Pendergrass, scorer-Geneva Ramsey; Ronnie Coker, Sean Graham, Howard Condren, scorer-Becky Austin, Bryon Butler, Robert Elmburg, Richie Lillard, scorer—Coetta Graham.

4 holes girls—Laura Pendergrass, Heather Schmidt, Christy Smith, scorer—Wanda Couch; Rachael Couch, Jamie Garrett, Kim McCubbin, scorer-Corinne Smith.

9 holes boys—David Kragt, Mike Wolfe; Marshall Smith, Danny McKinney, Brad Craig; John Goldenberg, George Murphy, Todd Scoggins; Tommy Rieger, Mead Monger, Mike Platt, Steve Becker, Kevin Mills, Keith Neel.

9 holes girls—Chrissie Neal, Janey Goldenberg; Gretchen Couch, Kathy Jeffries, Sherri Atchison, Julie Rieger, Cathy Smith.

18 holes—Darin Foster, Danny Culley; Scott Collingsworth, David Murphy, Ray McKinney; Debbie Jackson and Tracy Enyart.

1979 June 5 “Championships claimed”

The team of George Glenn, George Childers, and Bill Hatfield nabbed top honors Monday in the annual pro-am golf tournament at the Miami CC. Glen and Childers, who play out of Page Belcher golf course, teamed up with Miamian Bill Hatfield to record a 13-under 59. Second place went to the team of Ben Fell and Jim Thomas, both of Loma Linda of Joplin, and George Faulkner of Miami. They posted a 60.

Turning in a score of 61 to take third was the team of MCC pro Don Atchison, Brad Smallwood, and Butch Garrett. Sharing fourth place were Mark Carrigan and David Cross, both of Tulsa’s LaFortune Park golf course, and Miamian John Kerr, and Bill Snider and Earl Plank of Tulsa CC with Tom Cordell of Miami. Both teams shot 62’s.

Low pro was Joe McKenzie of Briarbrook in Joplin with a 72 while Glenn ws second at 73. Third place honors went to Ron DeGraff of Oaks in Tulsa with a 74.

Next action at the Miami course will be a nine-hole missed scramble Friday night beginning at 5:30.

1979 June 12 “Youth Insurance classic”

Winners of the Insurance Youth Classic. L-R, Julie Rieger, Darren Foster, Corrine Smith, back row, Scott Collingsworth, John Dick, and Alan Miller.

Grove’s John Dick made the most of one of his few chances at playing on the Miami Country club course when he captured top honors in the Championship flight of the 1979 Insurance Youth Classic golf tournament.

Dick, who normally play at Shangri-la and at the new Grove municipal course, chalked up a 1-stroke victory over Alan Miller of Norman in the 15–17-year-old division with an 80.

Scott Collingsworth of Miami rolled to the title in the youth division with a 92 while Darren Foster finished at 95.

Miami’s Corrine Smith was the low girl in the championship flight with Julie Rieger low in the youth division.

Following Dick and Miller were David Robinson at 85 and Ken Jennings with an 86. Raymond McKinney posted a 96. Steve Becker of Miami was third in the youth division with a 96, while Marshall Smith was fourth at 106. Danny McKinney finished fifth with 110, followed by Tom Rieger 117, Mitch Jones 125, Steve Long 144, and Steve Smallwood at 146.

1979 June 17 “Youth golf”

Winners in Friday’s youth golf play included:

2 hole boys/girls—Richard Ogle, low score; Jimmy Rutter, Michael Fitzgibbon, Darren Mills, Brandon Farris, low putts: Paige Parrott, low score; Laurie Adams, low putts.

4 hole boys/girls—Mitch Jones, low score; Stephen Long, putts; Christy Smith, low score; Rachael Couch, putts.

9 hole boys—Marshall Smith, low score, second Danny McKinney and Keith Neel; Marshall Smith and Mead Monger, low putts.

9 hole girls A flight—Chrissy Neal, low score; Nancy Goldenberg, putts.

9 hole girls B flight—Gretchen Couch, low score, second Julie Rieger; low putts Gretchen Couch and Julie Rieger.

18 hole—Scott Collingsworth, low score; Ray McKinney, putts; Traci Enyart low score, Amber Condren low putts.

1979 June 17 “Women’s golf”

Winners in last week’s Miami Ladies golf association included: championship—Evelyn Hatfield; A fight—Virginia Sapp; B flight—Juanita Henley; 9 holes A flight—Aileen Bradshaw; B flight 9 holes—Gladys Wetzel.

This week’s competition will be for low net. Pairings include:

18 holes 8:00am No. 1 tee-- Juanita Henley, Joyce Rutter, Marji Grayson; No. 4 tee--Faye Berentz, J. Grissom, Lib Lillard, N. Hoffman; No. 6 tee-- Marian Richards, F. Wolfe, P. Platt, B Shouse.

8:07 No 1 tee—P.Taylor, C. Oliver, M. Hadley, M. Bayless; No. 4 tee—P. Murphy, R Patterson, D. Fuller, B. Jackson; No. 6 tee—Ruth Heyburn, P. Moores, L. Munson, G. Beck.

8:14 No 1 tee—L. Young, E Hatfield, Y. Temple, V Sapp, W. Dean.

9 holes: 8:30—D. Hester, F. McKinney, G. Wetzel; 8:37—A Bradshaw, M. Ford, B. Foster; 8:44 R. Pratt, M. Jeffries; 8:51 C. Murphy, F. Toye, M. Robinson, L Elmburg.

**Note: The newspaper has begun to use initials rather than full names. It seems rather impersonal to me.

1979 July and August files are missing.

**Note; The following two reports come from Dr. Jackson’s scrapbook with only a 1979 date on the page.

1979 “Jackson, Harsch nab 4-ball title”

 Dr. W.D Jackson and Bill Harsch teamed up to capture top honors in the men’s four-ball championship Saturday at MCC. Jackson and Harsch nabbed top honor beating our Mike Craig and Jack Doan.

Jerry Mustain and Bob Thomas captured the President’s flight title while Bob Paul and Bill Melton were the runners-up. Joe Weatherford and Jim Rutter beat Woody Painter and Lloyd Cowgill for first place in A flight. John Doty and Bill McClain nailed down third place.

1979 “Scramble honors go to Robinson”

John Robinson Sr. and John Robinson, Jr., combined to capture top honors in the Championship flight of the men’s spring two-man scramble Sunday at MCC. The Robinson’s finished at 66, nosing out Charlie Bill Hirsch and Dr. W.D. Jackson by one stroke.

Winners in the President’s flight were the team of Don Wylie and Bill Melton. They finished at 73 and won a pitchoff against Brent Bollinger and Jim Thompson.

Snaring honors in the A flight were Phil Trussler and Bill Haney. They finished at 76 while Bill McClain and John Doty were right behind at 77.

Bill Carter and Bernie Schaff combined to win the B flight in a pitchoff with Dave Gilpin and Jeff Parrott. Both had 86’s. 

1979 August 10 “Fall Festival title taken”

The team of Tom Cordell, Don Barr, Bob Thomas, John Becker, Jr., captured first place honors in the Men’s Fall Festival with wrapped up Sunday at the Miami CC.

Play was a four-man team event based on points. The winners racked up 200 points to outdistance the second-place squad of Ron Sparkman, Wayland Kelly, Dr. Ray McKinney and John Garrett. They tallied 192 points. Third place went to Dr. W.D. Neal, Gary West, John Mirjanich, and Dan Mailath, with 191 points. There was a tie for fourth at 186 between the team of Marshall Smith, James Heyburn, Carol Collingsworth, and Bob Austin and the team of Dr. W.D. Jackson, Don Wiley, Woody Painter, and Homer Kemper.

1979 August 22 “7 Defending champs”

Seven former champions, including defending champ Will Neel, will make up part of the filed for 24^th annual Invitational Golf Tournament which will be held Saturday and Sunday at MCC.

Neel will be hoping to annex a second tourney crown and join Dr. W.D. Jackson. Tommy Beck, Bob Klein, Pursie Pipes, Bill Stewart, and Jack Myers as double winners.

Pipes hold the record for most IGT titles with four while Jackson is right behind with three. All by Myers will be in the field this year.

There will be a horse race on Friday night at 5:00 followed by diner at 6:30 with a disco dance set for 9:30. K.C. Jeffries is the tournament chair.

1979 August 26 “6 share first round lead”

There was a six-way logjam at the top following the first day’s play in MIGT at the Miami Country club. Defending champion Will Neel of OKC, the 1972 and 1977 champion Bill Stewart, Bill Lee of Tulsa, and Miamians Bob Hill, Jr., and K.C. Jeffries are bunched at the top with first day scores of 72. Only one stroke behind at 73 were Mike Craig, Tom Cordell, Jr., and John Robinson, Jr.

A total of 135 players were registered for the action which concludes today. The B, C, D flights teed off at 8:30 am. With the Championship, President’s, and A flights teeing ff at 1:30.

H.B. Warren was next at 74, followed by Bob Klein, Dr. Elvin Davis and Pepper Martin at 75. Rounding out the group which made up the Championship flight were Joe Whipple, Artie Nelson, Mark Cordell, Marshall Smith and Bill Williams, Jr., all at 76.

First round scores of other entrants:

77—Jack Doan, Charles Grayson, Frank Shagets, Dr. W.D. Neal and Windell Rooney.

78—Dick Branson, Ray Wilson, Richard Lillard, Jerry Mustain, Ron Sparkman, Lenny Hopkins, and Bill Harsch.

79—David Gaines and Jim Conatser.

80—David Wall, Gary Boatright, Dick Lowry, Ken Gibson, Al Moffatt, Jack Buzzard, Bill Cowan, Hickory Morton, John Robinson, Sr.

81—Ed Hamilton, Stan Ballew, Charls DeBoer, Brad Smallwood, J.T. Gahn and Bervil Ivy.

82—Ed Cellier, Bob Coyan, Paul Davis, Neval Hobbs, Ed Holtzman, Dr. W.D. Jackson and Steve Ball.

83—Gary Peck, Jerry Blevins, Robert Shepherd, Jim Wooley, Jr., Woody Harlan, Jr.

84—Keith Bacon, George Matetich, Pat Wilson, Don Cherry, Dr. Don Gose, Jim Woodard and Lloyd Tate.

Other Miamians in the event: 85 Dabney Smith, Jr., Dr. Jackie Mann; 86 George Foster, Dabney Smith, Sr.; 87 Bill Hatfield; 88 Tom Holmes; 89 Scott Jackson;90 Bill Oliver; 94 V.W. Lillard; 95 Ken Grissom, Hank Garwood, Jack Mann.

1979 August 26 “Horse race results”

The team of John Robinson Jr., and Charles Grayson (a former Miamian not living in Dallas) captured first place honors while Bob Hill Jr., and H.P. Warren finished as the runner-up team.

Nailing down third place were Mike Craig and Will Neel. Fourth place to Dick Lillard and Mark Cordell. Rounding out the field were fifth, Marshall Smith and Frank Shagets; sixth, Dr. Bill Neal and Hickory Morton; seventh, Bill Harsch, Dr. Elvin Davis; eighth, Brad Smallwood and Ernie Fagan; ninth, Kent Jeffries and Terry Key, and tenth Dr. W.D. Jackson and Bob Klein.

1979 August 27 “Key works overtime to cop Miami Invitational crown”

A two-foot putt on the third hole of sudden death enabled Terry Key of Joplin to defeat Will Neel for the title of the 24^th annual Miami Country Club Invitational.

Additional winners in the competition included Charles Grayson in the President’s flight, Dr. Jackie Mann and Dr. W.D. Jackson in A flight, Ernest Fagan in B flight, Phil Fidler and Scott Jackson in C flight and David Davis and Max Martin in D flight.

Key and Neel, a former MHS golfer now attending Oklahoma City University, carded identical 72’s during Saturday’s first round of play and came back with carbon-copy 71’s on Sunday to finish tied at 143.

In the sudden death playoff, the two matched shots on the first two holes before Key two putted on the par 3 number 3 hole.

1979 September 4 “Mixed scramble”

Firing a 6-under-par 66, the team of Brad Smallwood, Judy Grissom, Dave Gilpin and Ann Foster captured top honors in a Labor Day mixed scramble Monday at the Miami County club.

Nabbing second place with a 67 were Charlie Bill Hirsch, Nadine Paul, Pete Foster and Marilyn Hill while Ed Schmidt, Patty Smallwood, Bill Carter, and Virginia Ker finished third with a pitchoff. They had an 18-hole score of 68. Placing fourth were Brent Bolinger, Mary Robinson, Jim Riley, Judy Kemper. A total of 26 couples took part in the competition.

1979 September 18 “Club championship”

Titles in three of the five divisions have been claimed in the Men’s club championship at the Miami Country club.

John Robinson Jr. has wrapped up the championship fight, Bob Haney the B flight and Harold Hopkins the C flight. Only the President’s and A flight are still undecided.

Rex Painter and George Foster are slated to meet in a semifinal match in the President’s flight, with the winner advancing to meet Lou Mirjanich for the title. The loser will meet George Foster for third place.

Phil Trussler is slated to battle Joe Womastek for the A flight crown while Bob Thomas and Hank Garwood meet to decide third place.

Robinson coasted to the title in the Championship flight carding a 72-hole score of 292 to outdistance Bob Hill Jr., who finished at 304, Mike Craig nailed down the third spot with a 305 while Jack Doan was next with 308.

The Championship flight used medal play while the remaining four divisions were match play.

1979 October 1 “Fall scramble”

The team of Brad Smallwood, Bud May, Jim Hill and Richard Rothe weathered a pitchoff to capture the top honors in the Men’s Fall Scramble Sunday at the MCC. A record field of 88 players were entered.

The winners carded a team score of 10-under 62 but needed a pitchoff to take the title over John Robinson, Jr., Joe Womastek, Mike Long and Dr. Pat Kragt. The team of Al Moffat, Bill Melton, Dick Wadleigh, and John Becker, Sr., also won a pitchoff over Bob Temple, George Foster, Chuck Chumbley, John Burford for third place both finishing at 63.

Another pitchoff was needed to determine fifth place. Jerry Ketcher, Mike Sexton, Woody Painter, and Jeff Parrott nailed down the No. 5 position over Tom Cordell, Sr., H.D. Robinson, John Becker, Jr., and John Chambers. Those two teams came in at 64.

1979 October 7 “Ladies golf”

Winners in last week’s Miami Ladies golf play include Ruth Heyburn, Lavonne Young, Noma Newman and Fern Toye.  Wednesday will be Member-Guest Day. Coffee and rolls will be served at 8:30 am with a shotgun start at 9:00.

 

 

 

 

 

Miami Golf and Country club Reunion UPDATE

 

Rockdale Country club about 1935 facing the south.

MIAMI GOLF AND COUNTRY REUNION July 25, 26, 27 in conjunction with Tom Walker’s class reunion, golfers, and friends. Letty has been compiling the history of the Country Club from 1916—1984 when the club burned to the ground. https://mgcchistory.blogspot.com The years from 1985-2010 will follow. Click on this link to see the history.

July 25, 2024 We have 5 tee times reserved starting at noon for those interested in playing golf at Shangri-la Resort, plus a package offer to stay and play. Contact McKayla Rutherford 918-257-7779 to reserve rooms for the Miami Country club event. $77 plus tax for golf.

July 26, 2024 We have 8 tee times starting at 10:00 at Peoria Ridge golf course. $45.00 for golf. We can play in 5’ somes so we have room for 40 golfers. We must have names ASAP…

Letty Stapp Watt must be notified if you plan to play golf at either event. lettywatt65@gmail.com

July 26 evening buffet at Peoria Ridge for MHS “A Gathering of Wardogs.”  *Contact Tom Walker through Facebook “You Know You Are From Miami Ok When….” Or Letty

July 26 and 27 Miami’s Heritage Fest will take place through the two days on Miami’s Main Street. There will be a huge stage for performers, BBQ competition, and food trucks. 

July 27 Jonya and Letty Stapp will host a Meet and Greet at Dobson Museum 10am—4pm. This is to celebrate Miami’s rich history thanks to leadership 100 years ago and for those who knew the golf pros at the club from 1954—2010. Please bring stories and memorabilia to share with all.

July 27 Tom Walker is planning “A Gathering of Wardogs” luncheon at Peoria Ridge community room and an evening buffet at the Peoria Ridge golf course. Donations accepted for the Wardog meals. Please let Letty or Tom know who is planning to attend the luncheon and or the dinner. Also, give your graduation date.

 

 

1978 TIMELINE AND STORIES OF MGCC

 

July 1978

The tournament will be held yearly to honor one of the Miami Ladies Golf Association founding members, Hattie Wall.

1978 March 2 “Ladies Golf”

Miami Ladies Golf Association weekly play will begin Wednesday with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Nine holes will be played from the white tees in a scramble.

All women golfers who are members of the Miami Country club are welcome to join the association. Those who have not joined yet and wish to play or take lessons may come out on Wednesday morning and join either the scramble or the beginners’ lessons, which will begin at 10 a.m. Club pro Don Atchison is holding the lessons.

If entrants cannot play as paired, the Pro Shop or pairings committee should be notified. There will be a business meeting at noon Wednesday following the opening day’s play.

Pairings: Lib Lillard, Marian Richards, Jean Ann Blue, Pauline Atkison; Yvonne Temple, Gail Beck, Courtney Murphy, Mavis Ford; Evelyn Hatfield, Pauline Taylor, Aileen Bradshaw; Faye Berentz, Virginia Sapp, Nadine Hoffman, Rose Pratt; Ruth Heyburn, Dollie Humes, Alice Kidd, Marilyn Adams; Beverly Jackson, Peg Murphy, Mayme Munson, Margaret Hadley; Billie Pace, Noma Newman, Fern Toye, Patty Moore; Rosalie Patterson, Virginia Kerr, Roma Dahl, Jean Phillips; Pat Platt, Elaine Wolfe, Dorothy Hester, Frances McKinney; LaVerne Munson, Karen Jeffries, Mary Robinson, Gladys Wetzel; Geneva Ramsey, Maxine Jeffries, Helen Stapp, Helen Moore; LaVon Young, Mary Van Beber, Barbara Shouse, Ann Chancellor.

1978 March 3 “Robinson Paces County Golf”

John Robinson, Jr., turning in an even-par 36 over the back nine, posted an 18-hole total of 75 to nab the lead in the championship flight in the Ottawa Country Championship golf tournament Saturday at the Miami Country club.

Don Cherry and Pat Wilson shared second place with scores of 79 after the opening round. The final 18 holes of the tournament are being played today, with the first group teeing off at 9 a.m. and the second group teeing off at 1p.m.

1978 March 3 “Norse Golfers Fourth”

The NEO golf team posted a fourth-place finish in the 36-hole Bi-State conference Invitational golf tournament, which concluded a two-day run in Ft. Smith on Friday.

Six teams were entered in the meet, which was played at the Hardscrabble Country club. Westark captured top honors with a team score of 627 while Seminole was second with a 628. Claremore placed third with a 640 while NEO carded a 642. Individual results for the Norse entrants included a 156, for Bob Slagle, Doug Bond a 161, David Shaffer 162, and Terry Trimble 163.

1978 March 4 “Robinson Captures Crown”

Shattering the Ottawa County Golf Championship record by five shots, John Robinson, Jr., walked off with top honors in the third annual tournament which wrapped up a two-day run Sunday at the Miami Country club.

Robinson who paced the field in the opening round on Saturday, carded a one-under par 71 on the final 18 holes to finish with a 146. Robinson recorded four birdies and three bogies in the final round of play.

Kent Jeffries finished second in the championship flight with 156 while Dr. Elvin Davis placed third with 159. Charlie Bill Hirsch wrapped up fourth place honors with a 160.

Nabbing top honors in the A flight was Tom Cordell, who posted a 170. Only one stroke separated the second through fourth place finishers as Brent Rousey carded a 172 while Joe Whipple turned in a 173. Bill Hirsch was next in the field with 174.

Gary West snared top honors in the B flight with a 181 while Don Wylie, Wayland Kelly, and Joe Asebedo tied for second at 182.

Grabbing top spot in the C flight was Jack Stephens, who recorded a 200. He was followed by Schooner Schmidt, who finished the event with a 202. Bob Haney and Ray Baldridge, tied for third place honors with a 206.

1978 March 12 “Golfers Attend Coffee”

The Ladies Golf Association met Wednesday for a spring coffee at Miami Country club. Hostesses were Mary Van Beber and Virginia Kerr. Marian Richards, president presided. Committee reports were heard, and activities for the coming year were discussed. Don Atchison, golf pro, was guest speaker. Card games were the diversion of the social hour.

Others attending were Dorothy Hester, Mary Robinson, Sammy Hoffman, Gail Beck, Jean Ann Blue, Geneva Ramsey, Pauline Adkison, Mayme Munson, Maxine Jeffries, Ruth Heyburn, Virginia Heydt, Marla Heydt, Fern Toye, Aileen Bradshaw, Marylyn Adams.

Also, Rose Pratt, Beverly Goulden, Lottie Mae Russell, Noma Newman, Virginia Sapp, Mary Jane Zajic, Courtney Murphy, Pattye Moore, Margaret Hadley, Peg Murphy, Linda Elmburg, Cindi Lillard, Better Parrott, Kay Condren, Evelyn Hatfield.

And, Terrie West, Beverly Jackson, Helen Moore, Roma Dahl, Yvonne Temple, Rosalie Patterson, Billie Pace, Barbara Shouse, Sharyn Jeffries, Joyce Gilpin, Carolyn Finley, Sue Enyart, Helen Stapp, Mavis Ford, Ann Chancellor, Juanita Henley, Frances McKinney, Dollie Humes, Millie Carter, and Jean Phillips.

1978 March 29 “MHS Golfer Open Season with Win”

L-R: John Heyburn, Robert Reavis, Rob Garwood, James Heyburn, Steve Cherry. back row: Tom Kidd, Sandy Jackson, Bill Jackson, Brad Kemper, and Will Neel.
 

Paced by Will Neel’s medalist score of 72, the Miami High School golfers won two matches and dropped a third in season opening action Tuesday at Heritage Hills Golf Course in Claremore.

The Wardogs, under the direction of Archie Loehr, posted a team total of 339 to beat Wagoner 359 and Vinita 357, but lost by three strokes to host Claremore, which carded a 336.

Neel turned in a par score of 72 on the recently opened course on the campus of Claremore Jr. College. The course is 36-36-72. Results of other Wardog linkster included Brad Kemper, 85; Tom Kidd 88; Billy Jackson 94 and Sandy Jackson 99.

1978 April 4 “Parkwood Golfers Slip Past MHS”

Joplin Parkwood’s Mike Hammond carded a 3-over-par 75 to nab medalist honors and help the Bears to a 328-331 victory over Miami Wardogs in a triangular meet Monday at the Miami Country club. The Wardogs gained a split on the day with a 331-352 win over Baxter Springs. MHS also carded a 369-397 win over Baxter Springs in the B team match. 

Miami’s Will Neel was only one stroke off the pace with a 76. Following Neel in the Miami lineup was Billy Jackson 84, Brad Kemper 85, Sandy Jackson 87 and Tom Kidd 89.

James Heyburn posted the top score for the B team turning in an 87. Rob Garwood was next at 88 while Steve Cherry carded a 95. Rounding out he Wardog efforts were John Heyburn, at 99 and Robert Reavis 101.

1978 April 7 “Wardog Golfer Roll Over Nowata”

Paced by Will Neel and Billy Jackson’s 18-hole scores of 71, the Miami High school golf team rolled to a 304-386 victory over Nowata here Thursday afternoon. Rob Garwood was next with a 77 while Sandy Jackson came in with an 85. Rounding out the Wardog scores was Brad Kemper, in with an 88.

**Please note that girls like Sandy Jackson were expected to play the men’s tees alongside the boys.

1978 April 9 “NEO Golfers Nip Westark”

NEO A&M golfing Norsemen wrapped up their second tournament victory in an many days by rolling to a four-stroke win over Westark Community College in the fourth annual NEO Invitational golf tournament here Friday at the Miami Country club.

The Norsemen, who had won the title of the Claremore Invitational on Thursday posted a team score of 2998 while Westark came in with a team total of 302. Clarem0re and Seminole Jr. College tied for third place in the meet with team scores of 306 while Northern and El Reno were fourth and fifth with 338 and 379 respectively.

Chris Crawford of Claremore won a five-hole playoff with Bob Slagle of NEO and John Williams of Westark for medalist honors. All three finished the regulation competition with 72s. 

 

1978 April 16 “Broken Arrow Bags MHS Golf Title”

Broken Arrow, paced by Chris Peterson 18-hole score of 75, ended Tulsa Memorial’s reign as champion at the Miami High School Invitational golf tournament with a team score of 319.

Broken Arrow rolled past Tulsa Hale, which posted a four-ball score of 325 for the team honors. Jenks placed third in the meet with 328 while host Miami was fourth at 342. Hale’s Jimmy Carter snared medalist honors in the meet with a 74. Carter and Kyle Walker finished third in the two-ball with a 155.

Will Neel and Tom Kidd headed up the Miami efforts with identical 81, which placed them fourth in the two-ball competition. Brad Kemper carded 86 while Billy Jackson rounded out the MHS scored with a 94.

The Miami B team placed eighth in the team competition. John Heyburn was the leader for the second Miami unit with an 82 while Steve Cherry carded an 89. James Heyburn finished with a 97 while Rob Garwood posted a 98.

1978 April 16 “Women’s Golf”

Geneva Ramsay was the championship flight winner in last Wednesday's Ladies’ Golf Association competition at the Miami Country club. Lib Lillard placed second while Noma Newman won Class B, Rose Pratt was the 9 hole Class A winner while Mary Robinson snared top honors in the 9-hole Class B action.

Group lessons are still offered to interested persons at 10a.m. Wednesday mornings with MCC pro Don Atchison.

1978 April 16 “Golf Shot Pro”

Golf’s premier trick shot professional, Paul Hahn Jr., will present an exhibition of his trick golf shots at the Miami Country club April 26 in a 5:30 p.m. show. His show consists of a golf clinic, explaining the fundamentals of the game, and a demonstration of golf trickery involving comic clubs and unusual shots.

1978 April 17 “Men’s Spring Scramble”

The team of Dr. W.D. Jackson, Don Barr, Wayland Kelly and homer Kemper turned in a score of 9-under par 63 and nabbed top honors in the men’s spring scramble Sunday at the Miami Country club.

Taking second in the action with a score of 64 was the team of Rex Painter, Don Wiley, George Foster, and Bob Lollar, while Mike Craig, Bob Paul, John Finley III and Ken Grissom teamed up to place third with a 65.

The team of Dick Lillard, Dabney Smith Jr., and Frank Remis captured fourth place in a seven-way playoff. Nailing down fifth were Gary West, Bob Thomas, Ray Enyart, and Harry Kenreigh while Kent Jeffries, Tom Holmes, Dr. Ray McKinney and Jim Hill placed sixth.

A total of 72 players participated in the tournament. Next action for the men’s association will be four-ball competition on April 29.

 1978 April 23 “Women’s Golf”

Winners in last Wednesday's Ladies golf at the Miami Country club includes—championship tie with Geneva Ramsey and Evelyn Hatfield; Elaine Wolf, 18-hole Class A; 9-hole class A Aileen Bradshaw; 9-hole, Class B-Alice Kidd.

1978 April 30 “MHS Golfers Bop Joplin”

Miami High School’s golf team closed out the regular season on a winning note Friday afternoon with a 510-530 victory over Joplin Memorial in a dual match at the Miami Country club. The Wardogs, under coach Archie Loehr, now head into the 3A state tournament Monday and Tuesday at the University of Oklahoma Golf Course in Norman.

In the Friday dual, Will Neel ran off from the rest of the field while posting medalist honors with a 71. The closest man to him was teammate Rob Garwood, who came in with an 81. Loren Huff headed up the Memorial efforts with an 82. Scores of other MHS players included Tom Kidd 84, Brad Kemper 85, John Heyburn 87 and Steve Cherry 102.

1978 May 2 (Norman special) "Miami Golfers Share Spot in Golf Tourney"

Opening-day problems saw Miami High School's scores balloon during the first 36-holes of the Class 3A state golf tournament at the University of Oklahoma Golf Course on the OU campus. 

The Wardogs were tied with Woodward for 11th place with 698's. Bartlesville Sooner led the pack after the first day with a 622 while Jenks was second at 636.

Will Neel was tied for seventh in the medalist scramble with a 155. Jenks' Tracy Phillips and Gavin Goss are leading the pack with 148's. 

 1978 May 3 "Miami Nabs 10th in golf tourney"

 Sadly, the results were blurred.

1978 May 4 “MHS Sixth in Golf”

Miami High School was in sixth place after the opening round action in the girls’ State high school championship Wednesday on the Lincoln Park East Course. MHS carded a team score of 407 while Tulsa Memorial heads up the field with 357. Guthrie is in second with 358, followed by Ardmore 370, Guymon 393, Duncan 404, Miami, Edmond 413 and Perry 474.

Sandy Jackson is the leader for Miami with an opening round of 83. Janice Burba of Tulsa Hale and Linda Brown of Bartlesville Sooner shared in the lead with 77s after the first 18-holes. The tournament wraps up today with an additional 18-holes. 

1978 May 5 "Miami Girls Fourth in State Golf Meet"

Paced by Sandy Jackson's 36-hole score of 164, the Miami High School girls golf team finished fourth in the state girls golf tournament at Lincoln Park East. 

Tulsa Memorial ran off with the team honors of 718 ahead of Ardmore 744, Guymon 796, Miami 797 and Duncan 799. Linda Brown of Bartlesville Sooner and Janice Burba of Tulsa Hale finished in a tie for the first place medalist but Brown won in four-hole sudden death play-off.  Patty McGraw of Ponca City was third with 156.

Jackson finished fifth in the medalist race with 83-81-164. Scores for other Miami players include Jenny Landers 195; Ann Dohrmann 209 and Sally Neal 229.  

1978 May 5 “Limousin Group Dines at Club”

**The Miami Country club was the place for dining and parties since it was built in the 1930’s. At this point in history, it continues to be a drawing card for county wide social gatherings, and a vital role in our history and times.

The Miami Limousin club met for its first get-together at the Miami County club. The newly formed club is made up of area Limousin breeders for the purpose of visiting, dinner, and programs.

The 1978 Oklahoma Limousin Queen, Debbie Jackson of Miami, gave a slide presentation on “Limousin, the Carcass Breed.”

1978 May 7 “Horse Race Winner”

Bob Paul turned in a nine-hole score of 44 to nab top honors in the first “horse race” of golf competition of the season at the Miami Country club. Following Paul were Dabney Smith, Jr., Dr. Ray McKinney, Schooner Schmidt, Jim Rutter, Mike Sexton, Cliff Gust, Don Barr, John Doty, and Ed Dudgeon.

**Sherri Atchison Whyte shares her memories of the “horse race’ club family gatherings. My father, Don Atchison, began the monthly ‘horse races’ at the club when he became the head pro in 1977. The horse race involved a group of ten men, who signed up to play. All of them started on the same hole and as each hole was played one man dropped out due to the highest score. The other lower scorers played on until one by one there were only two men left. On the last hole the lowest scorer won.

The club members rallied around this event for many reasons. My favorite memory reenacted over and over was following the players, and as they left a hole the members would rush to that green and first fix the ball marks and then sit down and pull crabgrass. Once that was completed, we raced on foot if you were young or drove carts to follow the horse race. This went on until a winner was announced and all nine greens had been repaired and cleaned of crabgrass.

After the crabgrass picking and the “horse race” we all gathered around to eat and share stories. Of course, if the pool was opened the kids went swimming, otherwise we played around the clubhouse or putted under the lights, while our parents went upstairs to the 19^th hole to celebrate the winners and the losers.

1978 May 7 “Women’s Golf”

A ladies golf clinic will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Miami Country club by MCC pro Don Atchison. There will be no pairings for Wednesday competition due to the clinic. Tuesday morning’s session will begin at 11 o’clock while the Wednesday and Thursday sessions will kick off at 10 a.m.

The Tuesday morning Ladies’ Sunrise League will have a shotgun start at 9 o’clock so they will be finished by 11 a.m. for the first clinic.

1978 May 10 “AAUW Installs Mrs. Wilkins”

Mrs. Clifton Wilkins was installed as president of the Miami branch, American Association of University Women, for the 1978-80 biennium. The luncheon meeting was held at the Miami Country club with Mrs. Sonny Booth and Mrs. Jess Heck serving as hostesses.

1978 May 15 “Hawk Services Here Today”

Russell Hawk, 88, 309 B Northwest, died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday in the Miami Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hawk, born on Sept 15, 1889, in Huntington, West Virginia moved to Miami in 1918 from McAlester, Oklahoma.

He was a DuPont powder sales representative in this district for several years before his retirement, and he formerly represented Winchester Co. as a professional trap shooting champion for several years.

A charter member of Miami Country club, Mr. Hawk was also a 50-year member of the VFW and the American Legion.

1978 May 23 “Robinson's Bag Golf Meet”

Carding a score of 66, the team of John Robinson, Sr. and John Robinson, Jr., nabbed top honors in the championship flight of a two-man scramble Sunday at the MCC

The team of Jack Doan and Mike Craig won a playoff with Will Neel and Stratton Henley for second place honors. Each team finished at 67.

In the A flight, Scott Jackson and Tom Jackson carded a 73 to slip past the teams of Gary West-Pat Wilson and Don Wiley-Bob Thomas. The West-Wilson team won a playoff to nab second place with a 74. Jerry Mustain and Brad Smallwood turned in a 75 to nail down fourth place.

Mike Sexton and Joe Womastek teamed up to fire a 76 and capture top honors in the B flight. The team of Woody Painter and Lloyd Cowgill won a playoff over Mike Long and George Couch. The two teams finished at 81, forcing the playoff.

In the C flight, Bob Austin and Jeff Parrott pocketed top honors in the C flight with an 83. Dan Mailath and Richard Humes were second at 86. A total of 31 teams participated. Next action will be June 5 with the annual Pro-Am tournament. 

1978 May 30 “Mixed Couples Golf”

The foursome of David May, Carol Robinson, George Beck and Carolyn Finley nabbed top honors in a mixed couples scramble Monday at the Miami Country club. The winners carded a 5-under par 67 while the second place team—Ron Robinson, Virginia Kerr, Bill Dohrmann and Candy Couch, came in at 69.

The team of Ed Schmidt, Elaine Wolfe, Jeff Parrott and Judy Long won a pitch-off with the team of Bill Hatfield, Lib Lillard, George Couch and Mary Robinson. Both teams finished with 70’s. A total of 26 couples took part in the 18-hole event.

1978 May 31 “Junior Golf Kicks off Friday”

Junior golf competition will start Friday at the MCC for all junior golfers. All entry fees of $5. Must be paid by then. Lessons will begin at 8 a.m. and play will start at 8:30. All scorers are urged to be present. Additional information can be obtained from MCC pro Don Atchison at 542-2512.

1978 June 2 “Lady Golfers Win Guest Day”

 

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Sandy Jackson wins low gross in Women's Guest Day.

1978 June 4 “Junior Golf Winners”

Winners in junior golf competition last week included: Championship, Tom Kidd, James Heyburn, and Matt Monger; Debbie Jackson.

A flight, Billy Jackson, Kary Cooper; Corrine Smith and Tracy Enyart.

B flight, Meade Monger, Scott Collingsworth, Keith Neel; Cathy Smith.

4-holes Marshall Smith, Byron Butler; Julie Rieger and Gretchen Couch.

2-holes Richie Lillard and Ronnie Coker; Laurie Adams and Lori Lillard.

Pairings and scorers for play week of June 9 includes:

1978 June 6 “Pro-Am Winners”

1978 June 6 “Trio Cops Local Pro-Am”

The threesome of Toby Sanders, Tom Cordell, and pro Ross Elder of Tulsa Mohawk Golf Course slipped to a 1-stroke margin of victory with a 58 Monday during the annual Miami Country club pro-am golf tournament. The team of Phil Smith, Mike Craig and pro Jim Awtrey of Heritage Hills in Claremore were next with a 59. Nailing down third place, another stroke back, was the team of Terry Evans, Hank Garwood, and pro Mike Adkisson of the new Page Belcher Golf Course in Tulsa.

Bruce Maddux of Indian Springs in Tulsa and Bill Parker of Twin Hills CC in Joplin tied for top honors in the pro competition with 69’s. Host Don Atchison and Awtrey deadlocked for third place honors with 72’s while Elder and Adkison shared the fifth position with 73’s. 

1978 Fashion Game

Whether you're almost a pro, or just a duffer, you won't be handicapped if you look smart on the golf course.  At left, cotton-blend color coordinates with a heart motif will guarantee a good score--at least in the fashion department. This sporty looks shows the new "skirtlottes" which combine the look of a skirt and the practicability of culottes. (Fashions by Dalton's Hadley Active Sportswear.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1978 June 18 “Hattie Wall Handicap Tournament”

The first annual Hattie Wall Handicap golf tournament will be held Monday at the Miami Country club with action beginning at 8:30.

The tournament honors a long-time promoter of the Miami Ladies Golf Association. Mrs. Wall, who died this past winter, was the first woman player to par the Miami Golf and Country Club course. (Her trophy plaque hung on the basement wall between the giant fan and the entrance to the ladies locker room. I tied her record in 1967 and added my name to the trophy. When my sister, Jonya, and Suzie Wickham pared the course a new trophy plaque was hung. That item, like so many others burned to the ground in 1984.)

The tournament will be four-day, medal play competition with contestants playing in handicap flights. The days of play will be June 19, 21, 26 and 28. Pairings are listed in the MCC pro shop.

The tournament is under the direction of the Ladies Golf Association with Billie Pace and Claire Oliver serving as tournament directors along with club pro Don Atchison.

1978 June 18 “Mixed Scramble Results”

The team of Bill Hatfield, Sara Holmes, John Finley and Marji Grayson won a playoff over Ed Schmidt, Carolyn Finley, Jim Hill and Candi Couch during a mixed scramble Friday night at the MCC. The top two-teams carded a 4-under score of 32, while the team of Dr. Howard Condren, Bette Parrot, Mike Sexton, and Juanita Henley captured third place in a playoff. The finished with a team score of 33.

1978 June 22 “Citations Awarded”

During the decades of the Miami Country Club it became the hub of business meetings/ awards, women's social clubs, parties, and a variety of organizations through out Ottawa County and the Tri-State region. 

1978 June 25 "Doan Bags Honors"

Jack Doan captured top honors in the weekly "horserace" golf competition Friday night at the Miami Country club. Following Doan were Mike Craig in second place, John Robinson, Jr., in third followed by Kent Jeffries, Brad Smallwood, Dick Lillard, Bill Harsch, Marshall Smith, Ron Sparkman, and Stratton Henley. 

1978 June 25 "Ladies Golf Notes"

Beverly Jackson heads up the field in the 18-hole flight at the midway point of the Hattie Wall Handicap golf tournament. Yvonne Temple is in second place while Margaret Hadley leads in the 9-hole flight with Marylyn Adams holding down second.  

1978 June 28 “Vinita Boy Bags Golf Title”

Blitzing past his nearest foe for a 7-stroke margin of victory, Vinita’s Dave Cresap bagged medalist honors in the championship flight of the 10^th annual Insurance Youth Golf Classic (Big I) Tuesday at the MCC. Cresap posted an 18-hole score of 77 to outdistance Tom Kidd at 84.

Debbie Jackson, Miami, was the low girl in the championship flight with a 106 while David Robinson of Norman copped top honors in the youth flight with a score of 85. Kary Cooper, Miami, was second with a 96 while Chrissie Neal captured low girl honors with 126. 

1978 June 29 “Wall Tourney Winners”

 1978 June 29 “Jackson Takes Title"

Winners in five flights were decided Wednesday during the final round of the Hattie Wall Memorial Handicap golf tournament. Beverly Jackson captured top honors in the Championship flight with a four-round score of 290.

Elaine Wolfe took first in the A flight with a score of 314 while Yvonne Temple garnered top honors in B flight. Marylyn Adams snared first place in the 9-hole A flight with 147 while Frances McKinney was first in the B flight with 170.

Other players in the tournament in championship flight: Faye Berentz 301; Pat Platt 306; Sandy Jackson 315; Billie Pace 316; Claire Oliver 318; Routh Heyburn 320;Evelyn Hatfield 322; Rebecca Mirjanich 323.

A flight 18 holes results show Elaine Wolfe 314;  Rosalie Patterson 324; Helen Moore 326; Juanita Henley 332.

B flight 18 holes: Yvonne Temple 304; Ann Chancellor 343; Pauline Taylor 343; Mary Van Beber 344; Gail Beck 351.

A flight 9 holes: Marylyn Adams 147; Margaret Hadley 151; Rose Pratt 166; Aileen Bradshaw 168; Maxine Jeffries 169.

B flight 9 holes: Frances McKinney 170; Mary Robinson 174; Gladys Wetzel 187; C. Murphy 189.

 

*** Beginning in July of 1978  new management took over the Miami News-Record and local sports news took a backseat to national news. The are no records of the paper in July, August, and September. I am lucky to have Doc and Norma Lou Jackson’s scrapbook and stories from Dickie Neel’s family scrapbooks to share some information. Thanks also to the Miami Public Library for sharing photos of the high school golf teams in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

From this point on the research will be conducted at the Oklahoma Historical Society using Microfilm. I am sorry to report but the results will be few. 

  **I do not know if the MHS girls golf team played in the fall of 1978. There are no newspaper records to show results. 

The following results appear in Doc W.D. Jackson's scrapebooks:

1978 September “Neel Snares Invitational Honors”

Miamian Will Neel captured top honors in the annual Miami Country Club Invitational Golf Tournament Sunday with a two-day score of 79-69—145. Neel outdistanced Romie Holder of Tulsa, who carded a 146 and Terry Key of Joplin, 148. There was a four-way logjam at fourth place between Charlie Bill Hirsch, Marshall Smith, and Mike Craig, all of Miami, and Hickory Morton of Springdale, Arkansas each posting 149’s.

Dick Lillard, Dr. Elvin Davis and Perry Perriman finished in a three-way tie for President’s flight with 154’s en-route to their one stroke advantage over David Gaines of Miami at 155.

Robert Klein charged a two-stroke victory at 157 over John Robinson, Sr. and Steve Conatser in the A Flight shooting 159’s. There was a fourth place tie with Brad Smallwood, Tom Cordell and Jim Conatser at 160.

Tom Forbes of Tulsa with a 163, nosed out Ron Sparkman of Miami with a 164 in B Flight. Capturing third place honors was Jerry Mustain with a165 while Cy Elmburg posted a 166. Miamian Jim Rutter captured fifth place with a 167.

C flight first place went to Swede Tilberg, of Shawnee Mission, Ks. and North Wood, Jr. of Afton each shooting a 167. In a tie for third place between Bob Neptune at 177 and Bill Hatfield 177. George Foster finished fifth with 179.

Bill Carter snared first place honors in the D flight with a 184 to cruise to a two-stroke victory over John Sohosky Jr., at 186. Phil Phillips finished third with a 187 while John Holiman was fourth at 190. Fifth place went to Mike Mauskie with 194.

1978 October 3 “Miami Country Club Plans 9 More Holes”

Far-reaching decisions were made Monday night by the Miami Country Club as members approved an $850,000 package to purchase land for the development of an additional 9-hole golf course, construct a new clubhouse and a new swimming pool. A packed clubhouse approved the expansion plans presented by officers of the club.

Sixty acres of land adjacent north and east of the present golf course were approved for purchase from Sam Fullerton. Additional acreage will be developed to expand MCC into a full 18-hole golf course.

The new clubhouse presented in sketches to members Monday night is modernistic in design with reflective paneling across the back facing the golf course. The two-story structure was estimated to have 12,000 square feet of floor space with a ballroom area with could be sub-divided. Jack Mann and Larry Edmondson of Miami are architects for the new structure.

A near Olympic-sized swimming pool would be constructed just north of the present tennis courts. The NO. 1 tee box will have to be moved north, making the number one fairway a dogleg.

Golf course architect Don Sechrest of Broken Arrow estimated it would take a year to construct the second nine. Some of the larger earth moving operations could start immediately and continue through the fall and early winter, he said. Greens would be planted in April and May with fairways going in June and July. The earliest completion date was estimated by Sechrest as next Labor Day.

We don’t have an actual timetable for all of the construction, but we are going to try to have the course through so that we can host our annual 1979 Fall Invitational on it,” noted MCC president George Couch.

Included in the course expansion is an irrigation system for the entire 18-hole course. A well will be dug on the new property and the water will be stored in an enlarged lake area in the new nine.

The present nine holes will remain intact. However, the new nine will be merged with the old as far as numbering is concerned. Beginning and finishing holes will remain the same, Sechrest said.

Construction of the swimming pool also includes a patio area. The parking lot is also slated for paving. The present clubhouse, about 50 years old, will be razed. Plans were drawn up for the new building due to the rapid deterioration of the present structure. “We’re elated that the proposal passed,” said MCC golf professional Don Atchison.

“This is a really big step,” Couch noted. “It’s the biggest thing that we have ever undertaken. We will have a very attractive course with the addition of the nine-holes and the new clubhouse will be a very nice design.”

 

April 1, 1978

MGCC Authorized Capital $40,000 valued at $50 each.