Greater Norwich Golf Hall of Fame inducts six
PLYMOUTH – This past Friday, Oct. 11, the Greater Norwich Golf Hall of Fame welcomed six new members at a ceremony hosted by Canasawacta Country Club. Entering in the players category were Edward Jenkins and Dave Scully, enshrined in the contributors category was Daryl Forsythe, while posthumous entries in the masters class were Mike Pollie, Anthony “Pine” Paino, while Herbert “Red” Rosing was selected in the legends class. Below are brief summaries of each individual’s accomplishments:
Edward “Double D” Jenkins
Regarded as one of the most improved players at the course since his move to Norwich over 20 years ago, Jenkins took up the game nearly 35 years ago while living and working near Harrisburg, Pa. After settling in Norwich in 1989, his game took off. Tireless work on the range and the putting green have helped Jenkins become a low, single-digit handicap, and he won his first scratch titles in 2004, 2005 winning the Canasawacta Country Club senior scratch championships. A regular final-day competitor in the men’s overall scratch division for over 10 years, he has won two Empire State Senior Games golf medals, and won the overall title in the Chenango County Amateur in 2012 at the age of 66. That was one year removed from a runner-up finish in the same tournament. “I’ve said it many times,” said friend, Doug Wilson. “There are a lot of good players at the driving range, and great players take it to the course. Edd’s hard work has paid off.”
Dave Scully
Scully, a Norwich High School graduate who now resides in Jupiter, Fla., was one of the best individual players in the Chenango County area through the 1960s and 1970s. A student of the game who was diligent with his practice, it only took a few years for Scully to become a low, single-digit handicap and one of the area’s best ball strikers.
Some of Scully’s accomplishments while living in the area were member-guest wins at Canasawacta, Binghamton C.C. and Cooperstown C.C. He was a multiple-time league champion in the Victory Markets league, his longtime employer, the CCC handicap club champion in 1967, 1975, and a men’s scratch league champion. Scully also won many Sunday member-member events. Scully has a long list of accomplishments outside of the area including a Northeast Division title in Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf; three individual and team titles while living in Virginia; and a club championships at his current course in Florida. An “age shooter” hundreds of times, Scully also has 10 career holes-in-one.
Daryl Forsythe
An oustanding individual player in his own right, Forsythe joins Tom Flanagan, Jack Weinman, Vera Church, Ernie and Joe Taranto, Dick Milner, and Hall Skillin in the hall of fame for his contributions to local golf.
Forsythe’s affiliation with game began at age 20, and as a self-taught player, worked to become a single-digit handicap as well as recording three holes-in-one. Forsythe passion for the game has been best expressed for his willingness and desire to give back to the game. Thirty-one years ago, while working at Simmonds Precision, Forsythe was asked to support the Pathfinder Village Pro-Am as a participant as well as many other charitable golf outings.
Moving on to NBT Bank in 1995, he found an organization in need of repair. As president, he chose to improve the image of the bank, and help organizations and people in need through sponsorship of charitable golf outings. Today, NBT sponsors 24 annual tournaments throughout Central New York and help raise thousands of dollars for those in need.
Forsythe’s charitable work was summed up by Lori Grace, assistant director of development and Public Affairs at Pathfinder Village. “Daryl was the hero who saved the day as a longtime participant and team sponsor,” she said. “He committed NBT Bank’s support in 1999 as our presenting sponsor, and has been most generous in giving sound advice and opening doors to help us grow the tournament.”
Anthony “Pine” Paino
Born in Norwich in 1916, Paino passed away at the young age of 59 after a battle with cancer. As a young man, Paino worked at C.C.C. on the grounds crew and in the pro shop. Quickly, he fell in love the with the game, and in the 1930s began an apprenticeship to the PGA under CCC head professional Eddie Rafferty.
Following his service in World War II – and with his PGA status intact – Paino gave lessons at C.C.C. when it reopened after the war as well as teaching golf in the winter at the Norwich YMCA. In 1946, Paino entered the grocery business with his brother-in-law Joe DiStefano, a profession he continued until his death. Remaining in Norwich until 1961, “Pine” was an avid player at C.C.C. winning numerous tournament and maintaining a low single-digit handicap. Paino is also recognized as the first player to shoot a 29 on the original nine holes at Canasawacta. After moving out of the area, Paino maintained a non-resident membership at C.C.C., and was considered one of the top players in the area along with Stig Biviano, Dusty Annesi, Joe and Jim Rotundo, and Ren Jackson. In August of 1971, Paino put the icing on his cake with his first and only hole-in-one acing number two at C.C.C.
Herbert “Red” Rosing
Born in 1882, Rosing was one of Canasawacta’s 100 charter members when it opened as a private club 93 years ago. During his membership, he was a three-time club president, in addition to chairing various committees throughout the years. He also captained and led the “red” or “blue” teams many times in the most competitive matches of the CCC members for 20-plus years. Among his other titles were three consecutive wins in the annual Columbus Day L. H. Babcock Trophy, 1929-31. He also won the 1933 President’s Cup. Rosing recorded four “aces” in his golfing career, two at Canasawacta in 1926 and 1933, and two in later years at Bluestone Golf Club. After the war, he remained a member at CCC for a few years, then became a member at Bluestone for almost 20 years. After his death, his name was memorialized through the Red Rosing Golf Championship, which was held for many years at Bluestone.
Mike Pollie
Around 1949, Pollie and his wife Marge purchased Bluestone Golf Club from Ernie Finch, and began a long-term process of rebuilding the nine-hole course, while also renovating the small clubhouse.
Pollie became a member of the PGA of America in the early 1950s, and for a period of about 15 years, he was the only PGA pro in the area. During that time he was not only running a very successful golf operation, but was very instrumental in the startup of the Chenango County Amateur, a tournament he chaired for many years. He also hosted and worked on many area fund-raising events, which was a new idea for golf, unlike today, when it seems like there is one every week. Mike also became very involved with junior play, inspired greatly because his daughter Michelle was playing a very fine game by age 12, under the instruction of dad. Junior players, ages 8-12, were not a common thing to see on a golf course in 1960. But with the play of Michelle, there would soon be many dads and moms encouraging their offspring to follow in her steps. Bluestone Golf Club and the words “junior play” are synonymous when referring to many of the best area junior players from 1960 to present. Do the names Branham, Oliver, and Seiler ring a bell? Just to name a few.
“Mike and Marge ran a wonderful, friendly, hospitable small community golf club for about 25 years,” said retired C.C.C. head professional Fred Zahner. “It was their inspiration that led many to play the game.”
Editor’s note: Special thanks to Fred Zahner, Doug Wilson, and Mark DeMellier, who provided the biographical information on this year’s induction class.
Edward “Double D” Jenkins
Regarded as one of the most improved players at the course since his move to Norwich over 20 years ago, Jenkins took up the game nearly 35 years ago while living and working near Harrisburg, Pa. After settling in Norwich in 1989, his game took off. Tireless work on the range and the putting green have helped Jenkins become a low, single-digit handicap, and he won his first scratch titles in 2004, 2005 winning the Canasawacta Country Club senior scratch championships. A regular final-day competitor in the men’s overall scratch division for over 10 years, he has won two Empire State Senior Games golf medals, and won the overall title in the Chenango County Amateur in 2012 at the age of 66. That was one year removed from a runner-up finish in the same tournament. “I’ve said it many times,” said friend, Doug Wilson. “There are a lot of good players at the driving range, and great players take it to the course. Edd’s hard work has paid off.”
Dave Scully
Scully, a Norwich High School graduate who now resides in Jupiter, Fla., was one of the best individual players in the Chenango County area through the 1960s and 1970s. A student of the game who was diligent with his practice, it only took a few years for Scully to become a low, single-digit handicap and one of the area’s best ball strikers.
Some of Scully’s accomplishments while living in the area were member-guest wins at Canasawacta, Binghamton C.C. and Cooperstown C.C. He was a multiple-time league champion in the Victory Markets league, his longtime employer, the CCC handicap club champion in 1967, 1975, and a men’s scratch league champion. Scully also won many Sunday member-member events. Scully has a long list of accomplishments outside of the area including a Northeast Division title in Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf; three individual and team titles while living in Virginia; and a club championships at his current course in Florida. An “age shooter” hundreds of times, Scully also has 10 career holes-in-one.
Daryl Forsythe
An oustanding individual player in his own right, Forsythe joins Tom Flanagan, Jack Weinman, Vera Church, Ernie and Joe Taranto, Dick Milner, and Hall Skillin in the hall of fame for his contributions to local golf.
Forsythe’s affiliation with game began at age 20, and as a self-taught player, worked to become a single-digit handicap as well as recording three holes-in-one. Forsythe passion for the game has been best expressed for his willingness and desire to give back to the game. Thirty-one years ago, while working at Simmonds Precision, Forsythe was asked to support the Pathfinder Village Pro-Am as a participant as well as many other charitable golf outings.
Moving on to NBT Bank in 1995, he found an organization in need of repair. As president, he chose to improve the image of the bank, and help organizations and people in need through sponsorship of charitable golf outings. Today, NBT sponsors 24 annual tournaments throughout Central New York and help raise thousands of dollars for those in need.
Forsythe’s charitable work was summed up by Lori Grace, assistant director of development and Public Affairs at Pathfinder Village. “Daryl was the hero who saved the day as a longtime participant and team sponsor,” she said. “He committed NBT Bank’s support in 1999 as our presenting sponsor, and has been most generous in giving sound advice and opening doors to help us grow the tournament.”
Anthony “Pine” Paino
Born in Norwich in 1916, Paino passed away at the young age of 59 after a battle with cancer. As a young man, Paino worked at C.C.C. on the grounds crew and in the pro shop. Quickly, he fell in love the with the game, and in the 1930s began an apprenticeship to the PGA under CCC head professional Eddie Rafferty.
Following his service in World War II – and with his PGA status intact – Paino gave lessons at C.C.C. when it reopened after the war as well as teaching golf in the winter at the Norwich YMCA. In 1946, Paino entered the grocery business with his brother-in-law Joe DiStefano, a profession he continued until his death. Remaining in Norwich until 1961, “Pine” was an avid player at C.C.C. winning numerous tournament and maintaining a low single-digit handicap. Paino is also recognized as the first player to shoot a 29 on the original nine holes at Canasawacta. After moving out of the area, Paino maintained a non-resident membership at C.C.C., and was considered one of the top players in the area along with Stig Biviano, Dusty Annesi, Joe and Jim Rotundo, and Ren Jackson. In August of 1971, Paino put the icing on his cake with his first and only hole-in-one acing number two at C.C.C.
Herbert “Red” Rosing
Born in 1882, Rosing was one of Canasawacta’s 100 charter members when it opened as a private club 93 years ago. During his membership, he was a three-time club president, in addition to chairing various committees throughout the years. He also captained and led the “red” or “blue” teams many times in the most competitive matches of the CCC members for 20-plus years. Among his other titles were three consecutive wins in the annual Columbus Day L. H. Babcock Trophy, 1929-31. He also won the 1933 President’s Cup. Rosing recorded four “aces” in his golfing career, two at Canasawacta in 1926 and 1933, and two in later years at Bluestone Golf Club. After the war, he remained a member at CCC for a few years, then became a member at Bluestone for almost 20 years. After his death, his name was memorialized through the Red Rosing Golf Championship, which was held for many years at Bluestone.
Mike Pollie
Around 1949, Pollie and his wife Marge purchased Bluestone Golf Club from Ernie Finch, and began a long-term process of rebuilding the nine-hole course, while also renovating the small clubhouse.
Pollie became a member of the PGA of America in the early 1950s, and for a period of about 15 years, he was the only PGA pro in the area. During that time he was not only running a very successful golf operation, but was very instrumental in the startup of the Chenango County Amateur, a tournament he chaired for many years. He also hosted and worked on many area fund-raising events, which was a new idea for golf, unlike today, when it seems like there is one every week. Mike also became very involved with junior play, inspired greatly because his daughter Michelle was playing a very fine game by age 12, under the instruction of dad. Junior players, ages 8-12, were not a common thing to see on a golf course in 1960. But with the play of Michelle, there would soon be many dads and moms encouraging their offspring to follow in her steps. Bluestone Golf Club and the words “junior play” are synonymous when referring to many of the best area junior players from 1960 to present. Do the names Branham, Oliver, and Seiler ring a bell? Just to name a few.
“Mike and Marge ran a wonderful, friendly, hospitable small community golf club for about 25 years,” said retired C.C.C. head professional Fred Zahner. “It was their inspiration that led many to play the game.”
Editor’s note: Special thanks to Fred Zahner, Doug Wilson, and Mark DeMellier, who provided the biographical information on this year’s induction class.
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