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The Huron Expositor, 1983-05-18, Page 10A10 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MAY 18, 198 When 1 grow up 1 "Mamas don't let your babies gtoW up to. qe cow- boys." But, what about a golf career? I'm sure the first thing that comes to mind is a vision of lush courses, blonde hair, suntanned skin, and adoring fans. Not to mention cold cash/ Isn't that what a golf career is all about? Alas, only a small percent- age of those involved in golf experience this life. For the rest golf is a much Tess glamorous job. but an enjoy- able and rewarding way to make a living. There ate a number of careers that are directly or indirectly involved with golf. Since the first thing that comes to mind is the life of the touring pro, why not look more closely at this career? The job looks too good to be true. Imagine anyone actually playing golf for a living. Ha! That's not work! I mean really. they don't -even carry their own clubs. They strut along the fairway hitting -bails, acknowledging the adoring crowds. It looks like the caddy does most of the work. Don't you wish the tough- est decision you'll have to make today is whether to hit an eight or nine iron? At the end of the day just pick up your cheque, give an inter- view, and head for your ritzy hotel room. I'm afraid most of this is just an illusion. Life is not so easy, even for the golden idols of so many. The pro tour can be a harrowing place to make a living and the pace and pressure can wear one out quickly. Getting to the top is a struggle and once you're there, remaining there is an ongoing battle. A LONG HAUL You still want to be a outstanding Canadian junior touring pro? Well, where do golfers. Without this type of we start? Even though you assistance, or help from may be the best around your friends, the aspiring golf pro club. and have a room full of is on his own to support trophies to prove it, you've himself while practising and still got a long haul ahead of preparing to try for the tour. you. A sound background of EXPERIENCE golfing and playing in compe- Some golfers who turn 1 wanna be a pro golfer idm@ goc4@n5 by Caohatinct. titions is Important. How- ever, some youngsters find it easy to win as juniors. But as they get older, diversions such as school, social.ltfe and money making, mean soca- ing with golf iR much harder. Dedication to the funda- mentals of the game is essential. Playing is not enough. The practice area must become a second home to you.,. a place where you can groove your swing when you're playing well....a place to iron out the rough spots on bad days. People speak of the loneli- ness of the long distance runner. Becoming a golf pro involves many of the same sacrifices. Though golf is considered a social sport, when it's going to be your living, it's a whole new ball game. Many hours must be spent alone, hitting thou- sands of balls, each with the same concentration you would apply to a shot during play. Then it's out to retrieve the balls and hit them all out again. Over, and over again. The amount of time needed is tremendous. Can you af- ford the time? What about school or work? Can you support yourself while you prepare to try for your tour card? In the U.S. many up and coming young golfers can apply for scholarships to colleges and universities with golf teams. Most'Canadians have followed the same route by making the tour via a U.S. college. The recently formed Canadian Golf Foundation is now offering scholarships to Neilsen Field ClassicResults Top three winners in order of placing are: Midget boys shot - Al Kuh, Leamington District Secon- dary School, Paul Mantler, Leamington, Jeff Walden, Madill. Midget boys discus - AI Kull, Leamington, Terry Cox, Central Huron, Jamie / Wall, Madill. Midget boys javelin - Shawn Lester, Central Hur- on, Brian Steckle, Central Heron, Jamie Wall, Madill. Junior boys shot - Scott Miller, Central Huron, Joe Melady, Goderich, Martin Andress!, Seatorth. Junior boys discus - Scott Millar, Central Huron, Mar- tin Andress', Seaforth, Gary Godkin, Central Huron. Junior boys javelin - Scott Millar, Central Huron, Joe Malady, Goderlch, Gary Godkin, Central Huron. Elite boys shot - Jeff Pretli, Leamington. Elite boys discus - Darwin Baker, Montcalm, London, Jeff Prettl, Leamington, Joe Melady, Goderlch. Elite boys javelin - Derik Hlppern, South Huron, Dar- win Barker, Montcalm, Lon- don. Midget girls shot - Jo- Anne Berthelot, Leamington, Lisa Campbell, Montcalm, Tracey Bailey, Montcalm. Midget girls discus - Jo- Anne Berthelot, Leamington, Lisa Campbell, Montcalm, Tracey Bailey, Montcalm. Midget girls javelin - Jo- Anne Berthelot, Leamington, Dawn Smale, Montcalm, Lisa Campbell, Montcalm. Junior girls shot - Ginger Seaman, Central S.S., Lon- don, Kristen Englebrecht, Highland S.S., Dundas, Bon- nie Burchill, Madill. Junior girls discus - Kris- ten Englebrecht, Highland S.S., Dundas, Ginger Sea- man, Central S.S.• London, Janice Cook, Madill. Junior girls javelin - Kris- ten Englebrecht, Highland S.S., Dundas, Janice Cook, Madill, Ginger Seaman, Cen- tral S.S., London. Elite girls shot - Flo Enns, Lucas S.S., London, Suzanne Helfenstein, Madill, Mary Thompson, Seaforth. Elite girls discus - Flo Enns, Lucas S.S., Mary Thompson, Seaforth, Suz- anne Helfenstein, Madill. Elite girls javelin - Flo Enns, Lucas S.S., London, Suzanne Helfenstein, Madill, Krista Ma, Lucas, London. "pro" and have not been able to qualify for the P.G.A., play the mini or satellite tours, or even the European or Asian circuit in preparation for the big one. They gain experi- ence and at the same time catlj make some money. - in to get o pond withorder all the bigintfishthe, you.big must pain a card at the qualifying school. These schools used to be held twice yearly. in the spring and fall, but now are only conducted in the fall. The low 50 golfers and those tied for 50th get cards to play on the tour. It's no piece of cake, especially when you consider how many golfers are trying for those tew spot$'Some golfers make it on their first try, While others tt7 umpteen times. Everyone has heard of Mac O'Grady who didn't get his card until,the 17th attempt. That's persistence! Once you qualify, you are launched out there with your former idols, to make a living. The travelling, hotels, meals, equipment, and paying a caddy, dp add up to some high privies. Most pros get a sponsor to supply them with equipment and offset soe of the costa. Equipment manu- facturers are all hoping you will win with their clubs, balls etc. You must make a certain amount gfmoney to keep your card, or it's back to qualifying school. Along with all the travelling, playing and so on you still have to find time to keep your game in shape. Still practise, practise, practise. The competition is tough, and only the few become household names. Canadians Please turn to page 22 WATCH OUT OUTFIELDERS!—Hoping for a home run, Holly Reeves -practices her swing before her -turn at bat during a girls softball game In Seaforth last week. Get out your water, wings, BY SUSAN HUNDERTMARK Greater communication between recrea- tion groups in the Seaforth area is the goal of a yroposed conference at the Seaforth and District Community Centres this November. "Even though it's a small community, there are 40 or SO .groups involved in recreation and there's still not great aware- ness. People are wondering what's going on most weekends, " says Bryan Peter, recreation director. Mr, Peter prepared a proposal for the conference. It was presented and passed by Seaforth council. The objectives of the proposal include sharing information, solving problems and offering the opportunity for joint action. He is now in process of inviting groups to attend the conference. "Plans for the conference are far from complete but I'm really looking forward to it. 1 want to find out what the recreation department can do to help each group." The Lion's Club pool in Seaforth is opening (tentatively) on Friday. June 17, two weeks later than it" opened last year. The late opening will save money and avoid the possibility of cold weather in early June, says Bryan Peter. To make money, the pool should be operating at full capacity during the II weeks it will be open this summer. Last Thursday was the second draft for player selection ' for the Seaforth Men's Recreational Softbpll League. The eight team league has 13 to 14 players on each team. New players or pllayers who want to join a different team put their names in the draft and are called if a team captain wants them to play for his team. The cost is $60 a year for each player. Once a player makes a team, he is guaranteed a Spot IOU that team the following year. Although few leave their teams, 15 to 20 new members join each year. Last year, seven hopefuls didn't make the team. "There's just I the fact that we can't accommodate everyone," says Bob Beutten- miller, an executhve of the league. There is no tryout for any openings on a team; team rePSesentatives approach the players in the draft and ask about their ball playing experience. "Maybe we sh¢¢uld have tryouts, but we've just never done it that way before. If a guy can't play ball, you sure find out fast enough on the diamond." This year, of 8 people on the draft, six were left after the first draft. Those left, could be called anytime during the season if players quit or are injured. WE ARE NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 1"*""b p.mi OPEN VICTORIA DAY MONDAY 10 a.in.-6 p.m. During our `14 Mayl823SaIe. REDWOOD PATIO SET Draw to be made on Monday BLADE STEAKS NO FILLER * NO ADDITIVES Staften's Quality Made CUT FROM CANADA GRADE 'A' BEEF BARBECUE READY BEE} 189 PATTIES 'Less Shrinkage' LB. 104 LB. OFF ON 10 LBS. OR MORE 49 LB. 3.28 KG. CROSS RIB STEAKS 189 LB. 4.17 G, PRODUCEPRODUCEPRODUCEPRODUCEPRODUCEPRODUCEPROD rT ,4 12 ^ II '1 -0 70 a.N v • •I'Vf n t' >y; Moto cross league promotes safe ridin The first House League race of the 1983 Motocross Season was held on Saturday May 7 at Holly Gully near Varna. House League is a program designed to promote safe riding and sportsman- ship for riders of all apes. This type of program gives the off-road enthusiast an opportunity to compete on the professionally made moto- cross track in an organized way and have fun at the same time. This year classes of 3 -wheelers (A.T.V) have been added to the House League program. Faris. Watford. Novice C Dave Vanneste. Kippcn. Pee Wee A Bill Rainford, London; Kevin Reeve, London; Steve Bulyovsky, Norwich. Pee Wee 13 Glen Emery, London; Larry Zehr, Tavistock; Paul Bingham- Sarnia. Pee Wee C Scan Pastor, Woodstock; Rob Bulyovsky. Norwich. Junior A Jeff Bruinsma, Goderich. Junior B Darryl Simpson. London; Brian Keys. Seaforth. Junior C Fred Wallis, London. Enduro A Harry Roth, London; John Spears, Woodstock. Enduro C Shawn Holliday. St. Marys. There will be a Double Results are: Novice A Mark Header House League race McCarthy, Shelburne; Greg next weekend on Saturday Parsons, Exeter; Jeff Bruins- May 14. at Hully Gully. ma, Goderich. Novice B Chris Anyone wishing more infor- Beaumont, Chatham; Rob mation should call at 262 - Hewitt, Woodstock; Brian 3318 or 5809. What's Happening is a weekly column, space donated by The Huron Expositor To list your event, call the Recreation Office al 527.0882. DATE EVENT PLACE TIME Wed May18 Bears vs Turf Lions Park 7p m Wed May 18 VI ilagera 55 Creamery Lions Park 8 30 p m Wed May18 Red Sox vs Expos Opt Park 830pm Wed May18 Blue Jayeva Tigers Opt Park 745pm Wed May 18 Beef Bar-B-Oue Northside United Church 5.7 p in Thurs May 19 Clinton vs Tykes Lions Park 6 30 p m Thurs May19 Walton vs Jr Lions Park 830pm Farmers Thurs May 19 Chiselhurat vs Arena 8 p m Knights Thune May 19 Knechtels vs Arena 9 p m Beachwood Fri May 20 St Marys vs Pee Wees Lions Park 8 30 p m Fri May20Oilers vs Rats Opt Park 9p m Fri May 20 Roller Skating Arena 8-10 30 p m Sat May 21 Story Hour Library 1 30-2 30 p m Sun May22 Roller Skating Arena 7 30-10p m MonMay 23 Girls House L ague Lions Park 6 30 p m Mon May 23 Ousena vs Bears Opt Park 4 p m Mon May 23 Malnstreel vs Firemen Opt Park 5 30 p m Mon May23 Teschera vs Creamery Opt Park 7p m Mon May 23 Turf vs Villagers Opt Park 8'30 p m Tues May 24 Roller Skating Arena 7-9'30 p m Tues May 24 McNichol vs Lions 7 p m Commercial Tues May24 Ken Smith vs Scott Lions 8 Farms 30pm CUT FROM CANADA GRADE 'A' BEEF'SEMI-BONELESS' SHORT -RIB ROASTS BONELESS SHOULDER ROASTS 189 [ 3.A KG 59 MAPLE LEAF 454 GM. PKG. Regular, All Beef or B.B.Q. STYLE WIENERS 119 0 SCHNEIDER'S ASSORTED FROZEN 500 GM. 4.17 KG. SCHNEIDER'S ASSORTED VARIETIES SLICED 175 LUNCHEON GM. MEATS MINI SIZZLER 199 SAUSAGE SCHNEIDER'S ASSORTED 175 GM PKG. SLICED COOKED 169- SCHNEIDER'S 375 GM HEAD CHEESF BOWLS TUB SCHNEIDER'S ASSORTED 500 GM. SLICED BREAKFAST BACON 249 159 SCHNEIDER'S ASSORTED 400 GM FRESH SLICED AT OUR DELI PRIDE OF CANADAt EXTRA LEAN SLICED COOKED HAM-- 44 FROZEN MEAT PIES 189 CANADA PACKERS DEVON SLICED 175 GM. COOKED HAM .89 c 1.49 L 100 GM. MAPLE LEAF ASSORTED SLICED LUNCHEON MEATS 1.69L8.37c 100 GM, MAPLE LEAF BY THE PIECE POLISH l.59LB. SAUSAGE COIL 35&; 1 • •