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As far as the scoreboard for the Open Division goes, it should be better. The problem was that we were working with not one but two new scoring systems. The one that was used to display the scores on the monitors did not have the capabilities to display the Open Division. As a matter of fact that system did not have the Open Division built into it at all. As of this date there has been no discussion by the directors, or by any other formal group that I am aware of, as to any changes to the format. In reading some of the posts, there are some ideas presented that merit consideration and then there are others. As Vince pointed out, as of today there are two Pro-Ams that have selected their 2013 dates. I hope that over the next few months many issues can be resolved and the focus can be put on making the 2013 Pro-Am Series the best yet. One final comment. The fact the entries were down for 2012 cannot be explained away simply by saying it was the rules change. I'm sure that gas prices, job security and many other factors influnced the entries.

2012 Orleans County Pro-Am Facts The 2012 Orleans County Pro-Am was held on June 9 & 10. As you know, this year’s event had several rule/format changes. It is believed some participants from previous years decided to not enter this year’s event, preferring to “wait and see†how the new rule/format changes would impact the results of the tournament. By communicating the following facts, we hope to help you see that this year’s changes along with the increased fund raising and prize donations combined to make 2012 our County’s most successful tournament so far. Here are a few facts we’d like to share: • The total payout in cash and prizes was $39,680. • 32 Trophy/Classic Division entries shared $30,000 with an average per team payout of $937.50. Another way to look at this is that 62.5% of the Trophy/Classic Divisions teams received checks. Here is a detailed breakdown: Individual checks paid to Trophy/Classic Division teams: $3,700 $1,185 $3,400 $1,175 $3,050 $ 970 $2,450 $ 950 $2,450 $ 775 $2,120 $ 300 $1,960 $ 250 $1,800 $ 250 $1,435 $ 250 $1,260 $ 250 • 16 Open Division entries (Saturday) and 18 Open Division entries (Sunday) shared $9,680 in checks and merchandise with an average per team payout of $290.00. Another way to look at this is that 41% of the Open Division teams received checks. Individual checks/merchandise paid to Trophy/Classic Division teams: $825 +$770 in merchandise $625 +$720 in merchandise $500 +$390 in merchandise $475 +$325 in merchandise $425 +$220 in merchandise $425 +$325 in merchandise $375 +$220 in merchandise $325 +$200 in merchandise $275 +$200 in merchandise $630 in merchandise $420 in merchandise If there is additional information you would like to know or feedback you would like to share, please post your comments and we will address them. Sincerely, Mike Waterhouse Orleans County Pro-Am Director