Phi Kappa Sigma NIU Golf Outing

07/26/2024

Greetings fellow Skull brothers - The John Strasky Memorial Skulls golf outing is two weeks from today with the following pairings:
2024 John Strasky Memorial Skulls golf outing

12:00 Tom Clark Mike Sell Kevin Kelley Tim Nemec
12:10 Dirk Barenbrugge Brad Barenbrugge Mike Sidor Garrett Sidor
12:20 Rob Nielsen Keith Lange Terry Creamer Brian Maher
12:30 Corbin Liroit Rick Vester JD McCourt Steve Bohn
12:40 Dave Reiners Brian Higgins Dave Miller George Zdarsky
12:50 Jim Wankowski Mike Noble Mike Offenberger Bill Schuh
1:00 Rich Rapacki Jerry Fitzpatrick Brian Rapacki Mark Seider
1:10 Erik Higgins Brian Thompson Russ Simek Frank Mago
1:20 Ed Halley Zachary Halley Alex Lopez Nick Polydoros
1:30 Jim O'Donnell Keith Morissette John Riley Don Wlodarski
Location: Phillips Park Gold course Aurora- 1001 Hill Avenue Aurora, IL 60505 https://www.phillipsparkaurora.com/
- note - Phillips Park has a lunch menu available for hot dogs and snacks - All alcohol must be purchased from the course
Format - 18 hole scramble - Each player hits a shot and the group selects the best shot and each player hits from that spot - format continues until the ball is holed or the score reaches a bogey - If the group is shooting for Bogey - pick up and move to the next hole and score a bogey - it is important that we keep pace - if you cannot see the group ahead of you - please keep up and play faster. The faster we play, the more time we have to spend at the after party. Prizes will be awarded to Low score, High Score (Numbskulls), closest to the pin and long drive - Each player will play the white(regular) tees - Players older than 70 can move up a tee box - The entry fee included riding carts. Please observe the course rules.
After Party - Will be next door - north of the golf course at O'Malley's Pub https://omalleysaurora.com/
Prizes will be awarded and we will drink a toast to our fallen brothers and most recent Skull in Heaven - Tom Nemec
Special thanks to Dirk Barenbrugge for organizing the after party festivities - Depending on the weather, we may be outside or inside - I anticipate the first golfers to get off the course by 4:00 - 4:30 and head immediately to O'Malley's. For those who want to have lunch together, the course also has a patio where you can enjoy a hot dog, brat and cold beer. Dirk would like to get an estimate of the number of people attending so please let us know if you are planning to attend. I would also like to thank Rob Nielsen and Tim Nemec for helping organize the annual Skulls brotherhood get together - brush up on the lyrics to Drink Beer and be prepared to continue this classic:
A Phi Kap went a riding one dark and dreary night
He came upon a sorority house ........
Please reach out to Rob or me with any questions - my email is [email protected] and mobile number is (630)308-6194
Lastly - Special Thanks to Ed Halley ('77) for his generous donation to the Skulls annual alumni golf outing. It is much appreciated!!!
God bless and +LT,
Tom Clark
'78

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03/27/2024

Hello Skull brothers - the Strasky Memorial Skulls golf outing will take place on Friday, August 9th at Phillips Park Golf Course in Aurora - First tee time is noon. We will meet at O'Malley's Pub immediately after golf and celebrate the life of Tom Nemec, who recently left this earth to join heaven. RIP Tom.

The course has changed the rules a bit this year. We will have to make one payment to the course, so I will have to collect money before the golf outing. The cost will be $60. We only have 40 spots so please sign up by sending an email to Tom Clark - [email protected] - you can arrange your own foursome or I can pair you up. You can also call me at (630)308-6194. You will not be registered for the event until I receive your fee. I have zelle and you can mail a check but fees will be required to be collected before the outing. O'Malley's will begin around 4:30 and that is a cash bar/food tab on your own. Please let us know if you are going to attend as we can make the appropriate number of reservations.

+LT
Tom Clark
(630)308-6194

01/07/2024

Sad to share the news that our most famous SOS has passed away - RIP Cindy Morgan, aka - Lacy Underall in the movie Caddyshack
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/cindy-morgan-lacey-underall-caddyshack-dies-at-69?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=golfdigest&fbclid=IwAR2GsF-pcti0Zgk4cFcihSkqFNGaeDWVB1XpogKKpL_88WiqPS2tP1mTRCQ

Caddyshack remains one of the most popular golf movies of all time, and Morgan continued to have a following among fans decades after the film's release

08/04/2023

One week from the John Strasky Memorial Skulls Golf Tournament

We have room for one more foursome but I need to know by 3:00 today - call me at (630)308-6194 or email me at [email protected]
We need one more foursome by 3:00 today - please let me know by replying to this email or calling me at (630)308-6194

2023 Skulls John Strasky Memorial Golf Outing

12:00 PM Tom Clark Mike Sell Tim Nemec Kevin Kelley
12:10 PM Rob Nielsen Keith Lange Brian Maher Terry Creamer
12:20 PM Jerry Fitzpatrick Mark Sieder Rich Kazlaurich Dave Reiners
12:30 PM Joe Keller Ryan Knoll Dave Sidvicious Joe Hartzell
12:40 PM Bill Schuh Mike Noble Jim Wankowski Mike Offenberger
12:50 PM Phil Shea Rick Vester Pete Nilsen Corbin Lirot
01:00 PM Brian Thompson Erik Higgins Frank Mago JD McCourt
01:10 PM Tom Esterquest Ron Pascente Jim Patino Dave Miller
01:20 PM
01:30 PM Don Wlodarski Keith Morisette John Riley O'Donnell
Davey and Van Auken are riding along in the last group

06/09/2023

Our 2023 John Strasky Memorial Skulls Golf Outing is on Friday, August 11th - tee times are from 12-1 - cost is $50 to ride - payable in the pro shop prior to golf. Post golf will be at O'Malley's adjacent to the golf course. To sign up - email [email protected] - for more info, call Tom Clark at (630)308-6194

08/10/2022

2022 Skulls Strasky Memorial Pairings

1:00 Tom Clark Mike Sell Kevin Kelley Tim Nemec 4
1:10 Dirk Barenbrugge Brad Barenbrugge Jim Honiotes Dave Miller 8
1:20 Rob Nielsen Keith Lange Tom Nemec Brian Maher 12
1:30 Luis Montenegro Joe Hartzell Rick Green Nick De Leon 16
1:40 E John Logerg Terry Creamer Bob Cahill Dave Reiners - front nine only 20
1:50 Joe Keller Mike Goodof Mike Lanzo Ryan Noll 24
2:00 Rich Rapacki Mark Sieder Jerry Fitzpatrick Brian Rapacki 28
2:10 Doug Marshall Bill Marmitt Rich Kauzlarich Open 31
2:20 Wlodarski Bill Roberts Morrisette O'Donnell Davey, van Auken (riding - not playing) 35

09/28/2021

Kevin was not in the group photo - here is a photo of he and brother Rick Green from the golf outing. RIP Kevin! here's to brother Kevin, brother Kevin........Please complete the song and drink one to Phi Kappa Sigma and brother Kevin Quaid.

09/28/2021

It is with great sadness that I share the photo from the golf outing and the information that brother Kevin Quaid passed away yesterday. Email was sent by his brother Mike, also a Skull brother. RIP Kevin and know that your brothers hold you in a special place in our hearts.

08/12/2021

We are all set for the 2021 John Strasky memorial Skulls golf outing tomorrow at Village Links in Glen Ellyn - Stop by for lunch at reserve 22 or after Golf on the south patio -
pairings:
1:00 - Tom Clark, Mike Sell, Tim Nemec, Kevin Kelley
1:10 - Brad Barenbrugge, Dirk Barenbrugge, Dave Miller, Tony Mancini
1:20 - Rob Nielsen, Keith Lange, Tom Nemec, Brian Maher
1:30 - Dave Reidy, Joe Hartzel, Brian Higgins, Dave Reiners
1:40 - E John Loberg, Terry Creamer, Bob Cahill, Bob Daly
1:50 - George Zdarsky, Chris Lyons, Greg Lieser, Joe Lieser
2:00 - Rich Rapacki, Joe Barbera, Mark Sieder, TBD
2:10 - Rich Kauzlaurich, Bill Gerlesits, Dave Rotunno, Jim Zwers
2:20 - Joe Keller, Mike Lanzo, Aaron Goodof, Dave LaCerra
2:30 - Don Wlodarski, Keith Morisette, Lance Welter, O'Donnell (Davey and Van Auken driving as spectators)

07/16/2020

Sorry Brothers and SOS but the 2020 John Strasky Memorial Skulls tournament has been cancelled due to the Covid 19 Virus. We have tentatively scheduled the next outing for Friday, August 13th in 2021. Stay well!