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Bergstol’s Recount of the U.S Open

shawneehdless on June 19, 2008

Wednesday, June 19, 2008 (Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s touring golf pro, Brian Bergstol, recently played at The U.S. Open, in Torrey Pines, California. An honor reserved for the best athletes in the sport, Brian’s showing garnished him with a new understanding of the greatest game ever played.

Bergstol made quite an impact, qualifying for the U.S. Open only months after becoming a certified professional golfer. With the Open being his first major showing, Brian’s future in golf is certainly bright.

Recounting on his time at The U.S. Open Brian stated, “My most memorable experience would had to have been on Friday after shooting even on hole 8 to hear a huge roar across the valley and looking over to see Phil Mickelson, paired with Tiger Woods, shoot a 70 yard-save for par. It was special to witness and be a part of that moment on the inside of the ropes instead of watching it from the outside.”

“The U.S. Open was a big learning experience for me. It was fun to play in front of an audience of 100,000 people. Torrey Pines is the hardest course I ever played, and Thursday was a bad day to lose my swing,” added Bergstol. After finishing his second day at Torrey Pines with a score of 167, Brian’s journey at the 2008 U.S. Open came to a close.

Between tournaments, Brian will be instructing golf at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s Junior Golf Camps. It is rare for young individuals to have an opportunity to learn the sport from a professional with experience in the U.S. Open, playing with the world’s most elite athletes.

In addition to Brian, other excellent golf professionals instruct the Junior Golf Camps. Jim Miller is a teaching professional with a long list of accomplishments that include qualifying for six and winning two Senior Championship Tournaments and winning both the 1968 Junior PGA and 2004 Shawnee Open Senior Division Championships. Joe Manly is the head golf Professional at Shawnee and has been teaching the Junior Camps for six years. Finally, Rachelle Heil will begin to provide professional instruction as well.

The Junior Camps run in three sessions throughout the summer. The sessions are as followed: June 8^th – 10th, July 20^th – 27^th, and August 10^th – 14^th. These camps are designed for boys and girls between the ages of 5 – 10 and 10 – 18, depending on the camp.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is excited to have Brian instruct its Junior Golf Camps. To interview Brian or to learn more about the Tillinghast Golf Academy, please call Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit www.shawneeinn.com.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.

Watch Shawnee’s Touring Pro Tee Off In U.S. Open

shawneehdless on June 11, 2008

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 (Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s touring golf pro, Brian Bergstol, will tee off at The U.S. Open, in Torrey Pines, California on Thursday, June 12^th at 12:12 pm, and can be watched on NBC.

During Brian’s practice round, he scored an even par on the front nine and three over on the back. These practice scores are impressive because last year’s winner, Angel Cabrera, was able to clinch the championship with a score of five over par. In 2007, Tiger Woods finished third in The U.S. Open at six over par.

In yesterdays practice round, Brian was paired with Charles Howell, a seasoned PGA pro and winner of numerous tournaments, including the Nissan Open by defeating Phil Mickelson in a playoff.

Bergstol, 23, of Mt. Bethel, PA, is Shawnee’s first pro since Sam Snead to qualify and play at the U.S. Open. In addition, Brian is the only player from the Philadelphia section of the PGA that is playing at the Open this year.

The Philadelphia section of the PGA has over 800 members and covers Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and the entire state of Delaware. The last golf pro to play in The U.S. Open from the Philadelphia section of the PGA was John Demarco in 2004.

Brian began playing golf later than most of his colleagues. At age 15 he was competing against golfers that were more experienced than him. Unlike Bergstol who taught himself golf, many of his competitors also took lessons and were coached by local golf professionals.

The Shawnee Inn was his high school’s course, and it is also where he formed a relationship with the resort. Since then, Brian has been working in the golf shop, giving lessons, and sharpening his own game. With his handicap of five better than scratch it is obvious that the work is paying off.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is proud of Brian’s success, and wish him the best of luck at the U.S. Open.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.

Shawnee’s 1st Since Sam Snead To Play U.S. Open

shawneehdless on June 1, 2008

Tuesday, June 2, 2008 (Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort recently sponsored Brian Bergstol to be the resort’s touring professional golfer. Bergstol, of Mt. Bethel, PA, will be departing to take place in the 2008 U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego California. Brian is the first Shawnee professional since Sam Snead to play in the U.S. Open.

Bergstrol finished the 36-hole qualifier at 3-under par, rising from a group of 28 players to earn the second of two qualifying spots. Brian clenched the spot in his first attempt. Finishing the day in three under par, Bergstol shot 71-68 during the sectional qualifier.

Brian, 23, recently graduated from Moravian College where he majored in economics and finance. In addition to academics, he also led Moravian’s golf team in points four years in a row earning the title of captain both his junior and senior years.

Though his college career may seem stunning, last year alone Bergstol claimed over 16 different tournament wins including the Lehigh Valley Amateur Championships, where he won five of six tournaments setting club records in four.

The Shawnee Inn was his high school’s course, and it is also where he formed a relationship with the resort. Since then, Brian has been working in the golf shop giving lessons and sharpening his own game. With his handicap of five better than scratch it is obvious that the work is paying off.

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is proud of Brian’s success and passion for the game, which revives the resort’s legendary golfing tradition, and wish him the best of luck at the U.S. Open. To interview Brian call The Shawnee Inn Golf Shop at: (570)424-4000 ext. 1480 or visit www.shawneeinn.com.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.

Shawnee’s Bergstol Places In The Local Qualifying Rounds

shawneehdless on May 9, 2008

Friday, May 09, 2008(Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) — Brian Bergstol, Shawnee’s Assistant Golf Professional wins in the first round of the U.S. Open Championship’s local qualifying round, in Bedens Brook Club, Skillman, N.J., yesterday, Thursday, May 08, 2008.

Approximately 93 golfers tried out, each required to have a one or below handicap. The top six elite players were selected in the local qualifying round. Bergstol tied for first place with the lowest score – given the honorary of a co-medalist in this tournament.

Rank	Player Name	Overall	Front	Back	Total
T1	Brian Bergstol, Mount Bethel, Pa.	Even	38	34	72
T1	Jim Famula, Basking Ridge, N.J.	Even	37	35	72
T3	Frank Esposito, Monroe, N.J.	+1	37	36	73
T3	(a) Robert Cronheim, Watchung, N.J.	+1	38	35	73
T5	Mark Yannotta, Whippany, N.J.	+2	37	37	74*
T5	Josh Immordino, Auburn, Wash.	+2	37	37	74*

So what does this mean for Bergstol? He is now off to The Members Club at Four Streams, in Beallsville, Maryland, on June 2nd. Here he will compete with 80-100 players, where a dozen or so will make it to the U.S. Open from this tournament. Though 50 some golfers are exempt for the qualifying rounds, another 100 plus have a chance to play in the Open. Bergstol definitely has a great chance.

He is a graduate of Moravian College where he majored in economics and finance. In addition to academics, he also led Moravian’s golf team in points four years in a row earning the title of captain both his junior and senior years.

Though his college career may seem stunning, in 2006 alone Bergstol claimed over 16 different tournament wins including the Lehigh Valley Amateur Championships, where he won five of six tournaments setting club records in four. There is no doubt that Brian’s success in the Lehigh Valley contributed to his nomination as the Lehigh Valley Player of the Year for the last two years running.

Shawnee Country Club was his high school’s course, and it is also where he formed a relationship with the resort. Since then, Brian has been working in the golf shop giving lessons and sharpening his own game.

Shawnee is very proud of Brian and wishes him much success on June 2nd’s rounds. For interviews call (570) 424-4000 x1272. For more information about the Shawnee Inn visit www.shawneeinn.com. To view the complete list of players and scores from the May 8^th Qualifying Rounds visit: www.mgagolf.org

For more information or to schedule an interview with Shawnee’s management; please contact Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at: (570) 424-4050 ext. 1409 or visit ShawneeInn.com.