For a chance to indulge in some friendly competition, make plans to attend the Pinnacle Cup, a team match play golf tournament to be held on Monday, June 13. The tournament will take place at Royal Manchester Golf Links, 5700 Board Road, Mount Wolf. The early bird registration, which includes a discount, must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 4. Regular registration must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 25. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the GEARS Camp Ladybug summer program.
"When I set up this tournament, I wanted to do something that would stand out," said organizer Dale Treese, who started the event more than 20 years ago. "I'm a big fan of match play. Most charity golf events are based on what you call a scramble format, with four people playing together."
The Pinnacle Cup will feature teams of two. The field is limited to 64 teams, with two divisions. The Tournament Division is for teams with players age 54 and younger, and the Senior Division is for teams with players age 55 and older. Teams in the Tournament Division will play three nine-hole matches, with up to 14 teams eligible for the championship match play rounds to determine the overall winner of the tournament. Teams in the Senior Division will play two matches of nine holes each, with up to four teams eligible for the division playoff championship to determine the team or teams that will play in the championship match play rounds.
"Each hole is a mini tournament of its own," Treese stated. "Players play against each other, and the best score wins the hole. The beauty of match play is maybe you don't play as well as someone else, but you can still win. It only takes one hole to make a difference."
The Pinnacle Cup is supported by the Pinnacle Foundation, a nonprofit that assists and supports special-needs and critically ill people. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Camp Ladybug, an Elizabethtown-based summer program for children and adults with mental or physical challenges.
"The people who participate in Camp Ladybug do not have to pay for anything," Treese noted. "The camp needs financial support to be able to provide its programming."
Treese, who has been playing golf for more than 50 years, said he loves the sport because he's competing against himself. "I liked team sports, but I found by playing golf, I couldn't blame anybody else if something went wrong," he explained. "With golf, you have to prove things to yourself."
He said he's gotten great feedback over the years for the Pinnacle Cup, which has attracted players from nine states. "I've had a number of teams tell me they really enjoy the format," he remarked. "They have a fun time meeting other people and enjoying a great day of golf."
For more information on the Pinnacle Cup, contact Treese at 717-367-9144 or cdtreese@centurylink.net.
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