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Ottawa Sun Scramble registration starts today
Ron Patey, Ottawa Golf Examiner
Organizers of the Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week are primed and ready to sign up players beginning today for what promises to be the event’s largest edition ever.
“Plans are coming together nicely for this year’s Ottawa Sun Scramble,” said Andy Rajhathy, vice-president of Executive Golf, the group that puts together the huge tournament. “With two new divisions added - the GolfWorks A and a D division for those who shoot over 100 - we are expecting 700 competitors to tee it up.”
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Sun Scramble Course, Dragonfly Golf Links, Article in the Renfrew Mercury
Courses and dates announced for 2012 Scramble – Ottawa-Gatineau’s largest golf tournament
11 city championships at nine courses over seven days in August
January 24, 2012 – Ottawa, Ontario. The biggest golf event in the region, Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week, has grown from just two single-round events in 2005 to a major weeklong festival of golf with an expected 700 competitors in 11 partner events targeting every type of golfer, from beginner to professional.
Direct tournament registration opens March 1, 2012; however, competitors who made the cut in 2011 (in any division) can register as of today at ottawasunscramble.com.
The 2012 tournament offers two new classes at both ends of the spectrum: the GolfWorks A and D Division City Championships. “The Ottawa-Gatineau golf market is huge”, said tournament director and president of Executive Golf, Jamie Ryan. “We want to give everyone an opportunity to experience competition at their own level and that’s why we continue to refine the divisions, to keep it as competitive as possible. Everyone who enters will have a chance to win their division”.
The 2011 championships saw a major upset when after winning six straight Open titles, Allen McGee and Kyle Koski finally met their match with newcomers Curtis Dancy and Robert Mustard who won by four strokes after round two at Eagle Creek. 2012 promises to be tense as both teams intend to return.
“Robert and I will most definitely be back to defend the title,” said Dancy. “Last year was our first time in the tournament and we had an absolute blast. Our goal is to better our winning score. It seems like a longshot as we both played near perfect golf, but it's another year and anything can happen.”
McGee was more to the point, and slightly less humble: “We will be there and we will not lose!”
Ryan explained the decision for splitting up the upper field into Open and A divisions: “We want all divisions to be as competitive as possible and since we’re seeing more professionals enter the tournament, the need to create another class has become apparent. The Flagstick Open is now only for pros and amateurs with handicap factors of 3.9 or less or scoring averages of 77 or less. The new GolfWorks A Division is for amateurs with handicap factors between 4.0 and 9.9 or scoring averages between 78 and 84.”
“We are excited about becoming the title sponsor of the Open Division,” said Jeff Bauder, president and publisher of Flagstick Golf Magazine. “It’s no secret that this has become one of the most talked about events on the calendar and the Open Division delivers a lot of drama. Flagstick will be able to add even more hype through our many promotional avenues and we can't wait to help elevate this event to an even higher level through this new partnership.”
The rationale for a D Division (100+ scoring average) has also become clear, especially considering the vast majority of public golfers are not A or even B-classers. “Competition is relative. All competitors now have a legitimate chance to win their division,” said Ryan.
The tournament was first launched in 2005 with an Open and Senior event at Eagle Creek Golf Club, but now offers 10 two-round partner divisions plus the Régimbal Media Challenge and three qualifying events.
The event is conducted by local golf promotion company, Executive Golf (executivegolf.ca), and is a scramble format where both players take a shot and the best of the two is used, from the tee box, on the fairway, in the rough, in bunkers, hazards and on the green.
All divisions are two-round events with a cut after the first (excluding the Media Challenge) and teams that make the cut play for their respective city title on either Championship Saturday at Club de Golf Outaouais (Promomedia B, Absolute Comedy C, D and Ladies C) or Championship Sunday at Eagle Creek Golf Club (Flagstick Open, Ladies, Ladies B, Senior, Junior Open and the GolfWorks A). Executive Golf provides over $30,000 in EG Memberships (any competitor who makes the cut receives a $285 membership to Executive Golf), along with more than $15,000 in sponsor prizing for the top finishers and contest winners. There are cash prizes for the top professionals.
Also returning for 2012 is the “Bud Light Million Dollar Ace” where competitors and members of the public have a chance to be drawn to shoot for the loot during Royal Oak Kick-Off Day at Falcon Ridge Golf Course on August 3rd. This pre-tournament event includes a skills and tricks clinic, Slammer Tour match-play events, the Media Challenge, an outdoor golf show and a host of contests and other events. Kick-Off Day is free for the public to attend.
The tournament organizers are pleased to welcome the following new courses and sponsors to 2012 Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week: eQuinelle Golf Club, Dragonfly Golf Links, Pine View, GolfWorks Canada, Flagstick Golf Magazine and Absolute Comedy.
2012 Key Dates & Courses
Pre-Tournament Events
Round One Events
Round Two Events (for those who make the cut)
For a complete schedule of events, qualifying information and other details, please visit the tournament website at ottawasunscramble.com.
Congratulations 2011 Champions!
Results. Good luck to all on the weekend!
Mark Papousek and Bob Radmore win the 2011 Media Challenge and take home the Régimbal Cup!
Radio guys dialled in to win at Ottawa Sun Scramble
By Bruce Garrioch, Ottawa Sun
Friday, August 5, 2011
The Regimbal Cup has a new home.
Mark Papousek, the legendary morning show host from country station Y101, and playing partner Bob Radmore pulled off the upset Friday with a sizzling 2-under 70 at the challenging 6,288-yard Falcon Ridge layout.
At the Royal Oak kickoff day for the Ottawa Sun Scramble, Papousek and Radmore wrestled the media title away from ‘A’ Ottawa’s Kurt Stoodley and Mike Pang, who finished at 1-over.
Full story
Amatuer golfers try to sink million-dollar hole
Chance to Scramble for a million
By Don Brennan, Ottawa Sun
Local golf’s version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire will once again help get the ball rolling for Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week.
Nine people who are 19 and over — at least three of whom will be selected from the general public admitted free to the event — will get a chance to strike it rich by acing a 165-yard hole at Falcon Ridge Aug. 5.
If lightning hits more than once, then there will be multiple millionaires going home from the course. And while no winner has claimed the jackpot in six years, there has been a close call.
“In the second year we had it at Eagle Creek, and a lady who won her spot through the Sun had no experience,” remembered tournament director Karl Parks. “She took a one-hour lesson from (then-head pro) Darryl Lepage, then hit a shot that missed the pin by six inches, it rolled two feet past the cup. That’s the closest we’ve had.”
A putting contest ($5 donation to Make-A-Wish for a ticket in a draw that gives the winner a 65-foot shot at $5,000), discounted buckets of balls (any size for a $2 donation), a chipping contest and a ‘Trick Shot And Skills Clinic’ put on by the CPGA’s Colin Orr will also be part of the Royal Oak Kick-Off Day at Falcon Ridge, as will a Tommy & Lefebvre “9 and Dine,” plus morning and afternoon Slammer Tour Events sandwiched around the Regimbal Media Challenge.
Full story
Eagle Creek Qualifier Date Now Confirmed
Saturday, July 30, 2011 -- click here for details
Let's get ready to Scramble
By Bruce Garrioch, Ottawa Sun
June 4, 2011
It has become one of the most anticipated weeks on the local golf calendar.
With the official start of summer just around the corner, plans are already well under way for the 2011 Ottawa Sun Scramble, Aug. 15-21.
Not only is the Sun Scramble going to be bigger, with more than 650 participants, it’s going to be better by sending the strong message this is a championship for everybody at any level of golf — not just for the best of the best.
Organizers have added Ladies C, bringing the tournament to nine divisions. More...
Champs back to defend title
By Bruce Garrioch, Ottawa Sun
June 4, 2011
Allen McGee and Kyle Koski will be looking to beat the odds again this year.
Really, they have to lose sometime, don’t they?
The dynamic duo will once again defend their Open Division title at the Ottawa Sun Scramble. They’ve been trash-talked and told they’re going to be beaten, but for six straight years, they’ve won. More...
2011 Registration is now open!
Championship Sunday Results
Congratulations to all winners and competitors! See you in 2011...
Championship Saturday Results
Congratulations!
The Open Championship: Round One
- Guess who??? Five-time champs Koski & McGee lead by one after round #1!
- 2009 Open B champs Nevin Shulist & Jonah Tremback are in the hunt, along with plenty of others!
- Click here for full results
The Senior Open: Round One
- Two former champion teams sit in first and second place after round #1!
- 2008/2007 champs Perry Freda & Randy Blondin at -11
- 2006 champs Mike Chevrier & Dave Saunders at -10
- 2009 champs Thom Panikorn & Robert Lefebvre at -7
- Click here for full results
The Junior Open: Round One
- 2009 runners-up Dominick Coyle & Ben McAllister lead the pack at -5!
- Gabriel Camire wins a Nike carry bag in the chipping contest
- Jake Therien & Scott Low finish on top in the 15-16 age category with a -4
- Ryan Spratt & Reed Payette finish on top in the 14 and younger category with a -1
- Click here for full results
The Open B: Round One
Wow, a nine-team playoff for the last two spots above the cut-line!
The Open C: Round One
It all came down to a four-way playoff for the last three spots on Saturday at Outaouais!
Ladies Open & B
Good luck to everyone on Saturday and Sunday!
Qualifier Results
Congratulations to those who made the cut!
The Open
- Kris Chaykowski & Cyle Pirie
- Kevin McMullen & Jamie Barteaux
- John Ackehurst & Jamie Paterson
- Chris Carlaw and Alexander Dyer
- Results
Open B
- Stephane Lussier & James Stanish
- Jeff Ricci & Jim Sloan
- Shane Johnston & Jeff Leighton
- Jeffrey Carroll & Nick Feeley
- John Tattersall & Mark Mcsherry
- Jason Mercier & Brad Durie
- Results
A-OK in Sun Media Scramble
By BRUCE GARRIOCH, Ottawa Sun
The A-Channel guys brought their A-Game.
Kurt Stoodley and Mike Pang from the A-Channel throttled the competition at the third annual Ottawa Sun Scramble Media Challenge Thursday at the pesky 6,288-yard Falcon Ridge layout. Full story.
Coors Light Million Dollar Ace Shooters Announced!
Come to Falcon Ridge on Thursday for a chance to be drawn as the 8th shooter! Click here for details and to see the shooters' names.
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Contenders take aim at Sun Scramble kings
By DON BRENNAN, Ottawa Sun
Not even the best players or most dominant teams win all the time.
Even Allen McGee and Kyle Koski can be beaten — by others, or by odds.
McGee and Koski will be shooting for their sixth straight title in the Men’s Open division at the sixth annual Ottawa Sun Scramble next month.
In three of their five championships, the margin of victory has been by one shot. In the other two, it’s been two shots. As good as they are, they can’t outrun the field, or fate, forever.
“You have to wonder how many years in a row Koski and McGee can go before they miss a few putts,” said Ottawa pro Kevin Haime. “What they’ve done is unbelievable. Each year, they’ve been 10-or-11-under both days. It’s incredible.”
Indeed. A dream team of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson might not meet their kind of consistency in a two-man scramble.
Last year, McGee and Koskie finished the two-day tournament at 20-under, the same score they had in winning three years ago. In 2008, they were 19-under. And in the first two years, they won with 22-under totals.
You don’t go that low, year after year, without at least a little luck on your side. At the same time, what is it they say you have to be, to be lucky?
“Those guys are bloody good,” said Haime.
Ah yes, that’s it.
Click here for the full story.
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Executive Golf announces courses and dates for Ottawa-Gatineau’s largest golf tournament
Eight events at seven courses
March 24, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario. The decision has been made: a new Open ‘C’ division has been added to the week-long schedule for Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week. Now with eight divisions (Open, Open B, Open C, Ladies Open, Ladies B, Senior, Junior and the Media Challenge), tournament director Karl Parks expects 650 competitors for this year’s tournament.
Kyle Koski & Allen McGee are expected to return to shoot for their 6th straight title in the Open division. Also of note, Lise Jubinville & Brenda Pilon claimed their 3rd straight title in 2009 with an impressive 15-under par in the Ladies Open – but they only won by a hair as Julie Cashaback & Luci Leblanc finished just one stroke back at 14-under. According to Karl Parks, “we’ve seen the level of competition rise steadily, each year, and this is what keeps prompting us to add new divisions.”
The tournament was first launched in 2005 with an Open and Senior event at Eagle Creek Golf Club.
“With the new Open C division”, says Parks, “the Sun Scramble now accommodates every type of golfer, as long as they can break 100”.
The tournament is conducted by local golf promotion company, Executive Golf (executivegolf.ca), and is a scramble format where both players take a shot and the best one is used. “This is a highly-competitive event,” said Jamie Ryan, president of Executive Golf, “and not like your standard corporate or charity scramble where the emphasis is on fun. The best players in each division should in fact win their respective titles and we were thrilled to see Kyle and Allen complete their Drive for Five in 2009. These two golfers know each other’s game so well and ham and egg it like no other team.”
According to Parks, there are other teams who, after having competed together for a few years now, are more aware of the value of strategy in a competitive scramble, so Koski & McGee’s sixth victory is far from assured. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see new champions this year,” he said.
The tournament is a two-round event for each division (excluding the Media Challenge) with a cut after round one. Teams that make the cut play for their respective city title on either Championship Saturday at Club de Golf Outaouais (Open B, Open C and Ladies B), or Championship Sunday at Eagle Creek Golf Club (Open, Ladies Open, Senior and Junior). Executive Golf provides over $30,000 in EG Memberships, along with more than $15,000 in sponsor prizing for the top finishers and contest winners.
The famous “Coors Light Million Dollar Ace”, a contest where eight shooters have a chance to win a million dollars, takes place during Kick-Off Day at Falcon Ridge Golf Course on August 5th, 2010. This pre-tournament event includes a skills clinic, a Slammer Tour match-play event, the Sun Scramble Media Challenge, other contests and refreshments. Kick-Off Day is open to the public and free to attend.
Key dates and courses: 2010 Championships
Pre-tournament events
- Thursday, August 5th – Kick-Off Day and Media Challenge at Falcon Ridge
- Saturday, August 7th – Qualifier at Eagle Creek
Round one events (all divisions)
- Monday, August 16th – Ladies Open and Ladies B at Cedarhill
- Tuesday, August 17th – Open C at Hammond
- Wednesday, August 18th – Open B at Le Sorcier
- Thursday, August 19th – Junior Open at Falcon Ridge
- Friday, August 20th – Senior Open and The Open at Talon (GreyHawk)
Round two events (for those who make the cut)
- Saturday, August 21st – Championship Saturday at Outaouais (Open B, Open C & Ladies B)
- Sunday, August 22nd – Championship Sunday at Eagle Creek (The Open, Ladies Open, Senior & Junior)
For a complete schedule of events, qualifying information and other details, please visit the tournament website at ottawasunscramble.com.
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Contact Information
Karl Parks, Tournament Director
karl@executivegolf.ca
613-830-2407
Jamie Ryan, President, Executive Golf
Jamie@executivegolf.ca
613-799-GOLF
Allen McGee & Kyle Koski complete their 'drive for five': five other city champions crowned
The fifth annual Ottawa Sun Scramble golf championship concluded Sunday, August 23, at Eagle Creek Golf Club and city champions have been crowned in six divisions. The tournament is the Ottawa-Gatineau region’s largest golf event and features competitors in six divisions, along with a media challenge which was played August 13th at Falcon Ridge. Players in all divisions (except for the Media Challenge) had to make the cut after round one in order to go on to play for their respective city titles.
The Open Division
Allen McGee & Kyle Koski take the Open City Championship for the fifth straight year, shooting 10-under in round one at Talon and another 10-under at Eagle Creek on Sunday.
The Ladies Open
Lise Jubinville & Brenda Pilon take their third straight Ladies Open City Championship, shooting 10-under in round one at Chateau Cartier and 5-under at Eagle Creek on Sunday.
The Senior Open
Thom Panikorn & Robert Lefebvre win the Senior Open City Championship with a playoff birdie, after shooting 10-under in round one at Talon and 6-under at Eagle Creek on Sunday.
The Junior Open
Mathieu Rochon & Grant Barr win the Junior Open City Championship, shooting 5-under in round one at Falcon Ridge and 7-under at Eagle Creek on Sunday.
The Ladies B
Laurie Howland & Marie-Josée Bergeron win the inaugural Ladies B City Championship, shooting plus-two in round one at Chateau Cartier and plus-one at Eagle Creek on Sunday.
The Open B
Nevin Shulist & Jonah Tremback win the Open B City Championship, shooting 4-under in round one at Le Sorcier and 5-under at Eagle Creek on Sunday.
The Media Challenge
Kenny Walls & Angry Al of the Team 1200 win the Media Challenge with a single-round score of 3-under at Falcon Ridge.
Congratulations to all and we'll see you in 2010!
Log Jam at the Top
Six Senior teams made the cut and will play Eagle Creek on Championship Sunday for the title. Thom Panikorn & Robert Lefebvre, and Brian McDonald & Ron McAllister, posted first round scores of 10 under 62. All six teams remaining are within three strokes.
18 Open teams made the cut and will play Eagle Creek on Championship Sunday for the title. Daniel Lwow & Rene DeMontigny, and Kevin Mulvihill & Andrew Dickson, posted first round scores of 11 under 61. All eighteen teams remaining are within seven strokes.
Congratulations to Don Wallingford who won the Make-A-Wish closest-to-the-pin contest. $255 to Don and $255 to the Kids. THANK YOU ALL!
Reminder to give the Lindsay LePage Titleist putting contest a try. A Scotty Cameron putter, a Vokey wedge and a dozen Pro V1s are up for grabs and you get a free game of golf from Lindsay (Keller Williams) if you give her a call for an assessment at 613-236-5959).
Championship Sunday starts at noon, August 23, at Eagle Creek. Stay tuned to Twitter for all the updates!
Seven Under Leads The Way
Six junior teams made the cut and will play Eagle Creek on Championship Sunday for the title. Matthew Peterson & Maththew Kreuk shot a spectacular 65 in round 1 to take a 2 stroke lead into round 2.
Reminder to give the Lindsay LePage Titelist putting contest a try. A Scotty Cameron putter, a Vokey wedge and a dozen ProV1's are all up for grabs. And you get a free game of golf from Lindsay (Keller Williams) if you give her a call for an assessment (613-236-5959).
Open & Senior Open Friday Tee Times
Open B Results
Greens were fast but the scores were great. See all the results at the link below. With Round 1 now complete, 18 teams go on to play for the title on Championship Sunday.
Ladies Open & Ladies B Results
With Round 1 now complete, four teams from both divisions go on to play for the title on Championship Sunday.
Media Challenge Results
Team 1200's Kenny Walls & Angry Al take the Régimbal Cup in the 2009 Media Challenge, shooting a three-under 69.
Special thanks to the Falcon Ridge team for their wonderful friendly service!
Ottawa Sun Scramble Competitors
Congratulations to the 11 teams who qualfied for the Open and Open B divisions yesterday at Eagle Creek. Results are posted here.
Still room to qualify for the Open and Open B via The Slammer Tour!
A minimum of six events are set up each week. No membership fees. Just pay your event fee and give it a try. Match play format. Crack the top 30 to qualify for the Open and crack the top 60 to qualfiy for the Open B. Visit the Tour website here.
Calling all ladies who shoot between 88 and 97!
Little apprehensive but interested in competition? With the partner format, its a great way to get your feet wet with some good friendly competition. Have a look at the Ladies B, here.
Calling all Juniors!
Great way to test your game. If you are a long bomber, select a short game artist as a partner and give it a try. First round of the Junior Open is at Falcon Ridge. If you make the cut, you play Eagle Creek on Championhip Sunday for the title.
Sun Scramble Kick-Off Day!
Mark Thursday August 13th down in your calendar. Just show up and your name will go in the hat to shoot for $1,000,000!!! The Coors Light Millions Dollar Ace contest is open to the general public and there are four different ways to get one of the shots. Details and RSVP here.
Twitter Contest!
Sign up to receive Twitter updates on your phone to stay in touch with the latest championship week information and to reveice live scoring updates during play. Send us your email address via Twitter using 'Direct Messages' and your name will go in the draw to shoot for $1,000,000! Visit the Ottawa Sun Scramble on Twitter.
Still room in all six divisions.
Grab a partner, pick a division and register online. Qualifier for the Open and Open B is August 1st at Eagle Creek. If you cannot make the qualifier then consider trying to qualify via The Slammer Tour.
First Round of Open and Senior Open at Talon
Looking forward to seeing the scores after round 1. The 2008 cut was retro 67. Will it be higher or lower at Talon?
Ladies Wanted!
Little apprehensive but interested in competition? Try the Ladies B division designed for ladies with a scoring average of between 88 and 97 or a handicap factor between 16 and 25. With the partner format, its a great way to get your feet wet with some good friendly competition.
Defending Champions
McGee and Koski driving for five in the Open, Pilon and Jubinville are going for three in a row in the Ladies Open, Blondin and Freda are also going for three in a row in the Senior Open.
Sun Scramble Kick-Off Day!
Mark Thursday August 13th down in your calendar. We'll get Championship Week started at Falcon Ridge with the Media Challenge, the Coors Light Million Dollar Ace shots, a skills clinic and then a gathering in the beautiful new clubhouse for a few words from some special guests. Details here.
Twitter Contest
Tournament updates are being provided via Twitter. We will also be making use of Twitter during live play to help keep everyone posted on scores from the course. To put your name in to the draw to shoot for $1,000,000 in the Coors Light Million Dollar Ace contest, click 'Follow' and then send a direct message with your email address.
Advertise your Business - Sponsor a Hole
Now in it's fifth year, Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week receives a significant amount of attention including numerous ads in the Ottawa Sun and over 5,000 monthly visits to the tournament website. Consider a hole sponsorship which includes having your logo on the website for one full year, two signs on your sponsored hole at all five courses and the opportunity to distribute a promotional item to 500 local golfers. Only $500 for a full year of involvement. Details here.
Ottawa Sun Scramble Competitors
Registration for all six divisions opened up back in April. The Open and B divisions are filling up fast so register now unless you would like to play in the qualifier, Aug 1st, at Eagle Creek. If you have already registered, be sure to check the website to ensure your name is listed.
New Ladies B Division
We are pleased to announce that 2009 will be the inaugural year for the Ladies B division. We are hoping this will encourage more of the women golfers out there to particpate in a great week of golf and fun. See qualifying criteria here.
Twitter Updates
We have started providing tournament related updates via Twitter. Click here for past and current updates. We will also be making use of Twitter during live play to help communicate scores on the course.
Sponsor a Hole
Now in it's fifth year, Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship Week receives a significant amount of attention including numerous ads in the Ottawa Sun and over 5,000 monthly visits to the tournament website. Consider a hole sponsorship which includes having your logo on the website for one full year, two signs on your sponsored hole and the opportunity to distribute a promotional item to 500 local golfers.
Photograph for all Competitors
We are pleased to announce that all competitors will once again receive a team photo courtesy of InAction Photography. Pictures will be taken on the first tee prior to round one and exchanged for your scorecard at the end of your round.
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