SUM resort in Ellenville hosts first invitational golf tournament (12/26/99)

SUM resort in Ellenville hosts first invitational golf tournament

ELLENVILLE, N.Y. - Spectacular fall foliage created the backdrop for nearly 40 golfers from the tri-state area who took advantage of the mild weather to participate in the first SUM "Oselia" Invitational Golf Tournament on October 16-17.

Sponsored by the resort of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) the tournament was composed of two rounds. On Saturday, October 16, under cool and cloudy skies, the New Jersey team under the leadership of its captain, Nestor Paslawsky of Ramsey, N.J., took on the defending champions, the New York team led by co-captains John Bilanycz and Tony Evans of Yonkers, N.Y., at the Concord Hotel golf course. Both teams found the "Concord Monster," as the golf course is known, to be a formidable challenge as they played with determination down to the wire (the last twosome), with the New York team able to fend off the challengers and hold on to the title by one point under the Ryder Cup format tournament.

There was a dinner reception for all participants at the SUM resort, where awards were presented to the winning team, as well as to the individual contest winners - Mr. Bilanycz, Paul Hunczak, Boris Bereza, Mr. Evans and others - under such categories as "closest to the pin" and "longest drive." The festivities went late into the evening - but not too late - as the participants were mindful of an early morning tee off for the second round.

On Sunday morning play resumed at the nearby Nevele Grand Hotel golf course in magnificent fall weather, where a "Scramble" format tournament resulted in a two-team tie at 9 under par. The winning teams were the team of Peter Bilanycz, John Bilanycz, Blai Maikovski and Roman Kozicky, and the team of Mr. Evans, Darek Dwonczyk, Richard Salmon and Walter Wynarcyk.

Afterwards, there was a luncheon reception at SUM resort, where awards were again presented and everyone had an opportunity to talk about that "one great shot." All interested in the next fall tournament should contact Mr. Kozicky at (914) 969-4548, or Mr. Evans at (860) 350-9844.

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