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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1980
Page
9
The article explains golf costs for beginners and advises on equipment from clubs to balls. It notes price ranges for new and used sets and accessories, plus pro shop perks and the need to commit to quality gear. Memorial Day weekend golf events are listed at local clubs.
David Steed of North Augusta Junior High shot 80 to win medalist honors at the Aiken Prep Golf Tournament held at Palmetto Golf Club. Paul Knox Junior High won team honors with North Augusta tying for the title at 350. Kennedy Junior High 357, Aiken Junior High 369, Aiken Prep 372. Robbie Hrubala Kennedy 83, Jeff Pope Paul Knox, Randy Sapp North Augusta tied for third at 848.
Tulsa golfer Kathy Baker, 19, travels seasonally and is among the favorites to defend the WCGA amateur championship at Houndslake Country Club in Aiken. The 106-player field tees off in a 54-hole event amid forecast storms with rounds scheduled for today, tomorrow, and Thursday. Baker already won the WCGA title last year and aims to repeat.
Aiken Standard notes the six year rise of Baker who joined two amateurs and pro J.C. Sneed to win the Kemper tournament in Charlotte and finish second low amateur in Moss Creek Plantation pro event. She is now an alternate for the Curtis Cup team as she balances studies and golf.
Clemson coach Danny Ford faces a quarterback vacancy as the 1980 season opens with Rice at home. Homer Jordan Andy Headen and Mike Gasque competed in spring practice while Ford plans July decisions. The Tigers also worry about only 12 seniors on the roster and light recruiting prospects.
The New York Islanders dominated the third period to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 at Nassau Coliseum. Gillies led with a goal and two assists, Trottier added a goal and assist, and Smith anchored goaltending as the Isles moved one win from their first Cup in eight years.
The Maryland Racing Commission will discuss today an appeal by Mr and Mrs Bert Firestone owners of Genuine Risk over Pimlico stewards disallowing their jockeys objection in the Preakness. Assistant attorney general Alan Foreman said the hearing will be expedited if possible and the commission may delay distributing Codexs $180 600 purse until the matter is resolved.
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