Northland Hosts Ross Society - NCC Wins Golf Competition - Hole In One During Matches

Members of the Donald Ross Society from across the United States got their first real look at Northland Country Club this afternoon on a weather day that was reminiscent of either Ireland or Scotland...but typical of a day in Duluth as well.
The team assembled among Northland members (top photo) was victorious in the match play event held this afternoon, winning seven of the ten matches.Despite the blustery conditions, everyone agreed it was a great day on a great golf course. This was the final stop for the society members on their outing in Minnesota - members played earlier in the week in the Twin Cities at Woodhill, Minikhada and White Bear Lake.
Northland congratulates Ross Society member David Jongleux of Indiana for his hole-in-one on the fifth hole during today's competition. The par 3 was playing just 118 yards today, but with a northwest wind gusting to 20 miles per hour or more, most players, including Jongleux, were hitting an 8-iron from the right-side tee box.
Following the golf outing, society members and Northland members attended a banquet in the Donald Ross Room in the clubhouse.During the pre-banquet festivities, Northand Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh, (second from left above) was rewarded for his low-net score of 71 in the competition. It was generally agreed that today's pin positions presented Chris with an unfair advantage...but he accepted the accolades and prize money, nevertheless. Chris is standing next to Ross Society President Gerry Stratford (in plaid vest) who was extremely complimentary of Northland and the other Ross-designed courses in Minnesota during his comments to the dinner guests.
Northland thanks all members of the society who traveled great lengths to be with us for three days. This really is quite an honor and something for which we should be extremely proud. Our membership has embraced the Ross Society by becoming active members of the organization. To learn more about the group - and, to become a member - here's a link to the society website. We urge you to consider becoming one of the 500 plus members of this great group dedicated to honoring the memory of Donald Ross.
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