NORWICH – The 65th annual Canasawacta Country Club member-guest tournament kicks off this morning with the first group teeing off at 8 a.m. and the second group at 1:30 p.m. The second round will continue on Friday, August 4 with the third and final round on Saturday, August 5. Sunday, August 6 may be used in case of any rain outs.

Thursday and Friday will be shotgun starts for all flights, beginning approximately at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Golfers are advised to please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start time.

Thursday and Friday’s pairings have been sent via email and will also be available at the Pro Shop and Clubhouse. Saturday’s pairings should be available late on Friday night. Saturday’s shotgun starts will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

There are 100 teams and 200 players competing in this year’s tournament, setting up nine flights. The flights will be determined after 36 holes of play, where the lowest eight scores and ties will advance to the top Masters flight. The remainder of the field will be broken up into flights of 7-12 teams.

The Olympic Flight features the teams with the highest scores after Thursday and Friday’s rounds. The flight will be scored using a combination of Saturday’s score and the lowest score from the first two days.

Following the conclusion of the final round on Saturday, there will be a dinner and awards presentation. Last year, Eric Walling and Brett Smith won the Masters flight with the lowest score of a 199. The pair is unable to defend their win this year, so the tournament could see a new winner amongst the new participants and the veteran golfers.

Good luck to all!

Friday’s Member-Guest Pairings:

8 a.m.

(Start Hole, Pairings)

1A: Aiden P. Hannan-Mike Schulz; John Stafford-Ken Seiler

1B: Andrew Hage-Matt Schuermann; Michael Carson-Wade Burke

2: Bj Jackson-Tracy Thompson; Corey Wolford-Andy Wolford

3: Brennan Ryan-Mark Ross; Ryan Kelly-Gregory Bey

4: Brenon Maynard- Bryant Maynard; Charles Wightman-Aaron McEligot

5A: David Martin-Tom Dixon; Robert Martin-Shane Thompson

5B: Brian Loomis-Hawk Edwards; Mike Hayes-Bryan Boyer

6: Buck Ross-Chris Burns; Jamie L Robinson-Jeff Cola

7: Colin Stewart-John Stewart; Thomas R Ryan-Kenny Stewart

8A: David Carson-Timmy Clark; Tim Carson-Scott Seiler

8B: Brian Carson-Kyle Cashman; Danny Carson-Zack Gerard

9: Frank Baio-Rosario Baio; Luke Halberg-Joey Yozzo

10: Frank Maiurano-John Huhtala; Patrick Ryan-Jason Ryan

11A: Garett Sylstra-Jeff Parker; Matt Burrell-Craig Dawson

11B: Shane Trask-Jim Vanvoorhis; Blake Vibbard-Tom Parker

12: Joe Loftus-Brad Hagen; Kevin Burns-Steve Burns

13: John Vinal-Scott Setzer; Jordan Vinal-Chris Brown

14: Ken Behn-Brandon Kapral; Ron Terebo-Mike Gladstone

15A: Leigh Baldwin-Ken Iselmoe; Phil Curley-John King

15B: Mark McLaughlin-Gary Muserallo; Roger Clarkson-Matt Dowling

16: Michael Ferrarese-Jason Finch; Stephen W Crawford-Mike Gonfiantini

17: Mike Sutton-Tom Sutton; Tim Handy-Pat Doyle

18A: Nathan Scheer-Brett Smith; Sam Beadle-Matt Beadle

18B: William J Potter-Roger Boudet; Tom Dumar-Dale Persons

Friday, 1:30 p.m.

(Start Hole, Pairings)

1A: Amos Parry-Scotty Seiler; Thad Fleming-Corey Seiler

1B: Brendan Hannan-Ross Brown; Pete Miers-Kenny Benjamin

2: Brendon Budd-Billy Budd; Brian Mead-Thad Karaman

3: Brent Miller-Chris Drew; Zach Williams-Ryan Benenati

4: Butch Shaver-Jeff Adams; Steve Porack-Nick Horwood

5A: Carson Maynard-Tre Bonham; Eric Bailey-Bobby Taylor

5B: Chris Maynard-Craig Cleveland; Lee Skillin-Jim Gorski

6A: David Mack-Ed Holmquist; Dylan Mack-Jay Kelly

6B: Jordan Alger-Rob Krowiak; Zach Stratton-Eric Stratton

7: Dennis Rifanburg-David Husted; Eric Walling-Ryan Hagen

8A: Eric Burrell-Rick Roswick; Jim McIntyre-Mike Morse

8B: Thomas Porack-Brian Harmon; Ryan Barrett-Garrett Porack

9: George Gelsomin-Donny Lawrence; Eric Leibundgut-Ed Kimiecik

10: Harry Myers-Josh Dolbin; Nathan Hawkey-Matt Morley

11A: Jeffrey A Johnson-Ryan Johnson; Spencer McCredy-Matt Meade

11B: Joe McBride-Pete Somich; Stu Hughes-Derek Hughes

12: John Fern-Max Britton; Robert D Jeffrey-Collin Fern

13A: John Mitchell-Tom Flanagan; Pat Flanagan-Dave True

13B: John Zieno-Dennis O’Brien; Mark Matott-Rich Lathrop

14: Michael Mead-Chad Sheldon; Mike Budd-Tim Budd

15A: Kevin Walsh-Mike Chrystie; Trip deCordova-Mark Bethmann

15B: Lance Yerton-Steve Bennett; Robert Adsit-Corey Johnson

16: Lou Shaheen-Jeremy Shaheen; Tim Borfitz-Josh Borfitz

17: Mark DeMellier-Rob DeMellier; Robert Branham-Michael Branham

18A: Josh Keitz-Dylan Brunick; Paul Brunick-Chris Brunick

18B: Nick Brunick-Keegan McCumiskey; Theodore Diorio-Bryan Smith