Induction Ceremony & Dinner

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1 PRESENTED BY Induction Ceremony & Dinner Monday, September 23, 2013 Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

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3 W elcome to the 2013 Rockford Area Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Rockford Area Golf Hall of Fame is organized as a means of recognizing, preserving, and promoting the heritage of golf in the Rockford area. Many individuals have made extraordinary contributions and have had incredible accomplishments in the lifetime sport of golf. The Hall of Fame honors contributions and accomplishments of these individuals and organizations that are worthy of recognition as examples for others to emulate. We are honored that you are here with us today to help recognize those selected who have exemplified excellence in the sport of golf in our community.

4 2013 Sponsors PRESENTING SPONSOR CO-SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSORS

5 Induction Ceremony Welcome MIKE ROBINSON, Master of Ceremonies 2013 Rockford Area Golf Hall of Fame Overview Dinner Served Keynote Speaker BRITTANY LINCICOME 4-time Solheim Cup Team member, 5-time LPGA Tournament winner, and one of the longest hitters on the LPGA Tour Induction of 2013 Golf Hall of Fame Award Recipients Closing Remarks and Photos of Class of 2013 and Alumni

6 2013 Inductees SETH B. ATWOOD AND FAMILY The generosity of the Atwood family has contributed so much to the establishment of Rockford s recreational and environmental facilities thanks to their land donations throughout Winnebago County. In 1964 Seth B. Atwood donated 240 acres of land for Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve. In 1966, he donated the remaining land adjacent to the property which was 110 acres with a specific requirement that the land be used to build a golf course. In May 1971, Atwood Homestead Golf Course opened, becoming the second golf course under the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District. The large stone family homestead has been remodeled, and serves as the Clubhouse and Pro Shop. The course was designed by Charles Maddox to present a variety of golf alternatives so that golfers may select the tees most appropriate for their ability. Mr. Atwood wanted community members to be able to play a challenging golf course of championship length at an affordable price. MARIANNE FLOBERG-KAISER Marianne started golfing at a very early age. Her grandparents loved to play and would take her out on the course. Eventually, tagging along on the golf course lead to Marianne taking lessons from Steve Hogan, an instructor at the Rockford Country Club. Steve said, She was like a sponge, absorbing the information eagerly so someday she could pass it on to the many students who would be fortunate to be instructed by her. In 1990, she was hired to work at the Rockford Country Club. She worked hard to become a member of the PGA and in 1996 she became a member, she was the first woman PGA Class A Professional in Northern Illinois. Soon after joining the PGA, Marianne was hired as a PGA Professional at Red Barn Golf Course in Rockton. She is credited for starting the Hononegah High Schools Girls Golf Program in the fall of 1996, and coached for eight years. Her years of coaching not only boosted the participation in golf at Hononegah, but contributed to developing one of the most respected teams in the area. Marianne has a Bachelor s Degree from Rockford College in Human Relations and became part owner of Red Barn Golf Course in Her accomplishments do not stop at running a golf operation. She has promoted golf extensively for young golfers in the Rockton area, particularly female, and has brought a whole new level of interest and skill to the area.

7 NELL FREWIN-HAYS Nell Ferwin-Hays was born and raised in Rockford, and is a product of the Rockford Park District s youth Golf program. Today, she is a well-known PGA and LPGA Professional and a great ambassador of the game. She has shared her love of the game to scores of young and old golfers along with the rules and mechanics. Nell was just six years old when she started to tag along with her mother and aunts as they golfed at Sinnissippi Golf Course and Ingersoll Golf Course. At the age of eight, she participated in the Rockford Park District s Junior Golf Tournaments and played her first Women s Golf Classic. While she never won either tournament, she used the experience as a way to foster relationships and develop lifelong career skills. In 1968, Nell s family joined Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club where she worked with Pro Frank Grimm on her golf skills. Nell graduated from Boylan High School and went on to college where she played and taught P.E. golf classes. After college, Nell began her teaching career in Biloxi, Mississippi. She attended PGA Business Schools I and II and finished top 5% of her class. Nell held the position of Head Professional at Placid Lakes Country Club in Florida for eight years and taught for the Stratton Golf Academy for a year. She played the Women s Professional Golf Tour in Florida for a short time and participated in several LPGA Section and National Championships. Nell also pursued a career in golf course management and worked with American Golf Corporation, the largest golf course management company in the U.S. For nine years, she managed AGC courses in the south Florida market. In 1996, she was the Golf Corporation National Sales Championship Winner. In , Nell managed Golf Hammock Country Club in Sebring, Florida where she continues to teach golf on a part-time basis. She came back to Rockford from 2002 till 2007 to work at The Golf Shack and start golf clinics and lessons. In that 5-year timespan, Nell helped to develop some of Rockford s best young talent. She currently serves as a Public Information Officer and Crime Prevention Practitioner with the Highland County Sheriff s office. Nell was just inducted into the prestigious LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals Hall of Fame at the end of the Solheim Cup in Parker, Colorado.

8 Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Steve Benjamin John Alastair Robertson Tiger Woods Foundation Class of 2011 Jamie Hogan Gunnar Nelson Rockford Sportsmen s Golf Association Conny Sjostrom Sr. and Irene Sjostrom Youth Golf Foundation Class of 2010 Carl Dargene Webbs Norman Mary Holton Reid Mark Taylor Class of 2009 Christian Beto Ken Kellaney Scott W. Nicholas Lois Jean Dahlquist Woodworth Class of 2008 Shirley M. Dommers Robert Butch Pegoraro Robert A. Bob Reitsch Rockford Pro/Am Class of 2007 David J. Claeyssens Brad Fowler Mike Johnson Junior Golf Association of Greater Rockford James W. Keeling Class of 2006 Steven Hare The Hogan Family Dean Lind Rockford Women s Golf Association Mary Wilder Welsh Salley Wessels Class of 2005 Margaret and Norris Aldeen Georgalee George John Holmstrom Jr. Nancy Joan Kauzlarich Roger Lindeman Lloyd McWilliams Kay Rossmiller Ken Scott Mary Lib Skerkoske Don Terasaki Tom Warren Alex Welsh

9 2013 Selection Committee DEREK BAYNE STEVE BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN BETO DAVE CLAEYSSENS CARL DARGENE SHIRLEY DOMMERS JOHN EDWARDS BRAD FOWLER GEORGALEE GEORGE PAT GOSTELE STEVE HARE JAMIE HOGAN STEVE HOGAN MIKE F. JOHNSON NANCY KAUZLARICH JIM KEELING KEN KELLANEY JACK KIECKHEFER DON KOHLBACHER SCOTT LEBER ROGER LINDEMAN LLOYD MCWILLIAMS SCOTT W. NICHOLAS WEBBS NORMAN BUTCH PEGORARO ROBERT A. REITSCH JOHN ROBERTSON MIKE ROBINSON BETTY ROSKA KAY ROSSMILLER KEN SCOTT MARGIE SJOSTROM MARY LIB SKERKOSKE MARK TAYLOR DON TERASAKI GARY TIFFANY MATT TROWBRIDGE MIKE TULLEY TOM WARREN SALLEY WESSELS LOIS JEAN WOODWORTH

10 Silent Auction Donors ADAMS GOLF - TOM DELAMATER CHICAGO BEARS DAVID J CLAEYSSENS JULIE L. CLAEYSSENS COOKIES BY DESIGN FRANCHESCOS GQ SPORTS THE GOLF SHACK LAMONT JONES NANCY JOAN KAUZLARICH MAGIC WATERS WATERPARK MARIA S RESTAURANT NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY & GARDENS RADISSON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT WILSON GOLF WINNEBAGO COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT YMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY (as of 9/16/2013) Hole Sponsors 13 WREX ADAMS GOLF - TOM DELAMATER COLORWAVE GRAPHICS EDWARD JONES ENTRE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FRANCHESCOS THE GOLF SHACK MAGIC WATERS WATERPARK MARIA S RESTAURANT LLOYD MCWILLIAMS WINTER GOLF ACADEMY LPGA GIRLS GOLF OSF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER PGA SPORTS ACADEMY NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY & GARDENS RADISSON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR WILSON GOLF WINNEBAGO COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT WNTA YMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY (as of 9/16/2013)

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