IMGA is recognizing the Prize Committee for their efforts in timely completion of the chit tallies. Next to a good score, knowing where you placed and chits awarded is important. Two years ago, Rich Rathburn joined the IMGA Board as prize committee chairman. Awarding chits was a manual process, using a member list to look…
Rich Popham was born and raised in Cleveland, the youngest of three children. He grew up in a typical midwestern family, which included little league baseball, boy scouts, and family vacations by car throughout the country. Attending The Ohio State University, Rich met Cindy, the love of his life. They were married their senior year,…
Mike Willinger Congratulations to Jeffrey Cohen, 2022 Champion of the Ironwood Cup! The three-week Ironwood Cup was concluded on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 1. The event ended in a tie for the championship, after regular play, between Jeffery Cohen and Mike Scroggins, with the Cup winner decided by a sudden-death playoff. Congratulations to both Jeffrey and…
Jim was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc. His father was the superintendent of a shipyard that built LSTs, tankers, and other small ships during World War II. His mother stayed at home, busy raising nine children. As the family grew up, she became a successful Avon lady. Jim’s family lived just across the street from…
Bill was born in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., the oldest of three children. His childhood was full of school, Little League, Boy Scouts, and caddying at a local golf course. After high school, he went to work for State Farm in the Photostat Department—a time before copy machines. Drafted into the Army during the Korean War, Bill…
Mike Willinger In Memoriam: Our condolences to the families, friends, and fellow golfers of these members who have passed away: John Britz, Gordon Lynch, Dick Petragallo, Jim Poole, Richard “Reb” Rebillard, Max Spencer, Larry Weaver Publicity, Mike Willinger A special thanks to the Splash for the front-page coverage given IMGA veterans in the November issue. Treasurer…
Russell (Eddie) Cauffman was born in April of 1945 at Fort Meade, Md., to Russell and Marjorie Cauffman, while his father was serving in the military. At three months, he and his mother traveled by train to be with his father, stationed in Oregon. After his father’s discharge, they moved back to Rochester, Ind., where…
Thank you, Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA) Veterans, for your service to our country! Included are stories Veterans shared about their experience. Bob Royer: A pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Bob flew several different aircraft. He spent 1968 in Vietnam, flying 215 combat missions in the EC-47, electronic reconnaissance aircraft. This two-engine, propellor-driven aircraft…
Mike Willinger This November, we honor our veterans. IMGA is recognizing those members who we know have served in our military. Freedom must be protected—to pass it on to our children and grandchildren. Thank you, IMGA veterans! Byron Alperstein: Air Force, 1958-1961, Pilot Larry Birlin: Navy – Four years, Korea, Aircraft Carrier Lou Blas: Army 1968-1970, Medical Core…
Ray was born and raised with 10 siblings in Ogdensburg, N.J. He lived there through high school, until joining the Army. Ray focused on baseball, playing in Little League and the Babe Ruth League. Growing up for Ray was quite different from life today. His family never owned a car. His father never drove, and…