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Golf and Tennis Shop Happenings Page 9

More Golf and Tennis Shop news on pages 10, 17, 19 and 20

Champions and Charities: a check for $12,266 at the Workshop on April 20, On behalf of the OV Golf & Tennis Shop crew,
Another season is in the books. I’m finding this see photo on page 1.) A “guess the number of jelly thank you for your generous gifts, your humbling
a bit difficult to write simply because it is hard to beans” contest and an open ended participation, rath- words, and your unwavering support of this office. I
say goodbye. I pen this final column as one of deep er than a fixed shotgun start at Harold Cecil Putting would be remiss if I didn’t also express my gratitude
reflection and gratitude. How lucky are each of us Tournament, boast turnout which helped raise $840 to the POA Board and to FSR Management for your
to spend all or parts of the last 15 months here at for Suncoast Mental Health. Together as a communi- support and the opportunity to serve the communi-
Ocean Village? Safety, respect, fun, friendship, ame- ty and as individuals we showcased what it means to ty for my 15th season
nities, memories, championing charities, crowning be part of a larger family rooted in service and coop- as manager of the GTS.
champions, hope and, of course, great weather pretty eration. I want to thank each of the donors for your You all have made this
much sums it up. generous contributions to these philanthropic causes an unforgettable season,
First of all, the Golf and Tennis Shop staff greatly and all the volunteers for your time and talents. one that I will always
appreciate everyone for masking up and adhering to On Friday, April 16, the Golf and Tennis Shop cherish with great pride.
the CDC COVID-19 protocols throughout the winter/ closed for the season. Prior to the official close, Stay safe,
spring. I know it wasn’t always easy but we appreci- we wrapped up this year with our Annual Farewell Beth E. Cecil
ate you keeping us safe as well as your fellow golfers Golf Scramble paired with a team trivia contest. OV Golf & Tennis
and tennis players. The vaccines have literally given Forty-four players competed in a 9 hole Stepaside Shop Manager
us “a shot in the arm” that soon we can return to nor- Scramble format with a separate fun golf-themed
malcy. We love and miss our 19th hole gatherings! group trivia division. Victory towels and bragging
This season has been one of the best ever. Thanks rights were awarded to both - the trivia winners and
to everyone for participating in daily play (15,300 + of course the golf champions, captained by Patty
rounds), weekly leagues, and all the special events. Noerr. For the complete list of results, please see the
There was a lot of exciting shots, fantastic memories, mini scoreboards in this issue. After the event, each
and many champions crowned. One of the silver lin- participant received a commemorative OV Farewell
ings of the pandemic was it forced us to think outside Scramble sleeve of golf balls with a 2021-22 special
the box. The door-to-door community-wide appeal events calendar attached.
on behalf of Treasure Coast Hospice coupled with Sadly, we bid aloha to Golf & Tennis Shop staffer Dave
adding a second Moonlight Golf Event (complete Calkins and thanked him for his four years of dedicated
with Herr-Asaro roving beverage cart) enabled us work on behalf of OV Golf and Tennis. We wish Dave
to raise almost 4 1/2 times more than our traditional well as he embarks on a new chapter in his life. (Please
golf Pro/AM tournament (we proudly presented TCH read Traveling Man in Dave’s own words, page 19.)

Superintendent’s Report

The golf course held up well
during the season. And, as the
owners leave and the growing
season is upon us, we are looking
forward to a greens re-grassing CLUB
project. Some small adjustments
will be made to maintenance programs to facilitate
this. The golf course will close on May 3 for ap- April 18 – Patty Noerr – Hole #7
proximately 12 weeks. During that time, work to Congratulations!
greens and other areas of the golf course will be For the first time ever there were no hole in
diligently performed. The fruits of our labor will one jackpot winners. There is a sizable jack-
hopefully be realized upon the owners’ return. pot to look forward to next year. Keep work-
Special thanks to David Barth for his seven years ing on your game in the off-season. Who
of service on the golf course at Ocean Village. He knows, you might be the big winner.
is retiring in June. He has been responsible for so
many behind-the-scenes contributions, especially Favors from the Farewell
with the equipment. As always, my deepest grat-
itude to Holly Paul for all that she does. Her care Golf Scramble
and attention on the golf course is a big part of what
makes Ocean Village golf special. Many thanks and
warmest wishes!!
Sean Gillen
Ocean Village Golf Course Superintendent Golf Course Maintenance staffer Holly Paul.

OV Golf Schedule 2021-22

Dec. 1 – Season Opens Mar. 8 – Spring String Scramble and Breakfast
Dec. 15 – Holiday Putting (9 holes)
Tournament (18 holes) Mar. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Scramble
Jan. 5 – Welcome Back Scramble (9 & 18 holes) (9 & 18 holes)
Jan. 17 – Glo Golf Scramble (9 holes) Mar. 26 – HEC Putting Championship (18 holes)
Feb. 5 – Couples Championship Scramble April 11 – Farewell Scramble (TBD)
(18 holes) April 24 – Season Closes
Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day (9 & 18 holes)
Feb. 21 – Hospice Pro/AM (18 Holes) Contact: 772-467-0102
Feb. 25 – Ladies Friendship Day (9 holes) oceanvillage.com