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…
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Sports, December 2021
IMGA News and Events
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…
Sports, December 2021
IMGA December 2021 Golfer of the Month: Eddie Cauffman
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…
Features, November 2021
IMGA November Golfers of the Month—Our Veterans
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…
Sports, November 2021
IMGA Honoring Our Veterans
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…
Sports, October 2021
IMGA Golfer of the Month
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…
Sports, June 2021
IMGA June News and Events
Mike Willinger Dan Yonker, Treasurer Dan offered that we still have a surplus over last year. He offered we will have to take a hard look at next year’s financial planning and consider known or anticipated increases in some costs. Bill Ranney, Greens and Grounds The tree trimming continues on the course. A message will…
Sports, May 2021
IMGA Golfer of the Month: Bruce McCorkle
Mike Willinger Bruce’s lucky number might be 17. Bruce scored his first hole-in-one on the 17th hole at Ironwood this March. In 2017, he won the Ironwood Cup. That year, Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA) also won, as Bruce became the publicity chairman. He is now ready to step back at IMGA. He will continue…
Sports, May 2021
IMGA News and Events
Mike Willinger Congratulations to Peter Yoon, Ironwood Men’s Golf Association (IMGA) Club Champion for 2021, winning with a score of 218. The Club Champion is determined by a three-round, gross score event, played from the blue tees. Congratulations also to Dave Pelz, Champion of the Super Senior 75, and to Don Noble, Champion of the…
Sports, April 2021
IMGA Golfer of the Month
Mike Willinger Bill Beltz realized he had a natural athletic ability for sports early, but it was not until much later that golf became one of those that he played. He was the only child born to a couple living modestly on the far south side of Chicago. His father, an immigrant from Germany, married Bill’s…