Howley Wins Mayor's Outing
Posted: Thursday July 24, 2008
Mike Howley, 2006 Shootout Invitational Shootout Champion, has added yet another championship to his rapidly growing trophy case. Playing with Shootout participant Bill Przybylski and two other players, Team Howley defeated a large contingent of challengers to win the prestigous South Suburban Mayor's 4-person scramble event at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete, Illinois.
Said Howley, "the heat and humidity certainly were a factor for the less conditioned participants. Fortunately, for the last 4 months I have stuck to a daily strength and conditioning regimen derived from our old St. Laurence baseball off-season workout program with alternating sets of burpees, mountain climbers and wheel barrows."
"Predator" Shinkle Fires First Ace
Posted: Thursday July 3, 2008
Two-time Shootout Champion Ray Shinkle yesterday added another incredible accomplishment to his lengthy resume - proud owner of a hole-in-one. Shinkle fired his first career ace on Wednesday at Park Ridge Country Club while playing in the same group as 2006 Shootout Champion Mike Howley.
One of the premier ball-strikers to play The Shootout, Shinkle's reputation for firing at pins is legendary. "Ray's always looking to jar it, that's why I wasn't that surprised when he finally did it" said Howley. "He's like a predator, stalking his prey."
The City of Naperville is planning to honor Shinkle this weekend at Ribfest. Ray's feat will also be commemorated with a 2000-lb bronze statue outside the Insite Inc. offices in Oak Brook.
Knight To Undergo Knife
Posted: Thursday June 19, 2008
Just a day after Tiger Woods announced he was shutting it down for the remainder of the 2008 season, Aaron Knight has announced that he too must end his season early due to double shoulder surgery. Doctors examined Knight on Wednesday afternoon and found that he has tears of both rotator cuffs. Surgery will be scheduled for July and rehab will take place over the course of the next few months.
Knight, the consensus Best Player To Never Win The Shootout, is expected to make a full recovery and possibly come back stronger than before. Astounded that he was able to play in the 2008 Invitational Shootout, doctors have attributed Knight's 2-over par round - without 2 shoulders and a viable partner - to his ability to ignore pain and his unrelenting commitment to playing in the Shootout.
"I felt like this was the right time to make this announcement" said Knight. "I did not want to distract from the Shootout in any way and I look forward to returning in 2009."
Armstrongs Win The Shootout
Posted: Sunday June 8, 2008
Despite threatening weather throughout the day, Shootout rookies Bryan and Brett Armstrong outlasted 2007 Champions Dominic Dallio and George Les to capture the 2008 Invitational Shootout at Waters Edge Golf Course.
The Armstrong brothers vanquished Dallio and Les on the first hole of the sudden death playoff. "We drove all morning from Madison, Wisconsin to play in The Shootout" said Bryan Armstrong. "I just can't believe we'll be bringing the trophies back north of the Illinois border."
This was the third sudden death playoff in Shootout history. The most recent occurred in 2004 when Joe Hill and Walter Lis prevailed on the second playoff hole at Maple Meadows Country Club.
Knight Explodes In Rage
Posted: Monday June 9, 2008
After 5 straight bogies resulted in a heated exchange with partner, Mike Kroening, Aaron Knight broke his 7 iron over his knee in a fit of rage. Tournament officials have not seen such an outburst since 1996 when Mike Ford heaved his entire golf bag into the green side pond after missing a crucial birdie putt.
Joe Hill, who was paired in the Knight and Kroening group, stated that “tensions were high between Knight and Kroening from the start. Aaron has such a strong game, but the pressure that goes along with being the best player to have never won the Shootout just seemed to get the better of him.” Aaron Knight has not returned repeated calls at time of this publication. Kroening commented, “ I think Aaron needs to take a break from the game and start hunting wild turkey with me on the weekends.”
Boyle Swims for Charity
Posted: Sunday June 8, 2008
With lake swimming expert Ryan Mouw unable to repeat last year's impressive performance, 1999 Invitational Shootout Champion John Boyle took his place in the 2008 Dive For Charity.
"When I heard that Ryan would not be able to go, I knew it was up to me to swim for these kids" said Boyle. "If it takes me jumping into the pond on 18 to make a child's dream come true, then I'll come through every time."
Shootout Swag on Sale
Posted: Sunday June 8, 2008
Official 2008 Invitational Shootout mechandise is now available in the online store. Official Shootout apparel, housewares, hats, buttons, posters and more are available for online purchase and rush delivery.
See You In 2009
Posted: Sunday, June 8 2008
The sixteenth edition of The Invitational Shootout will take place on Saturday, June 6th, 2009 at Water's Edge Golf Club in Worth. Organizers are already expecting a huge field that could eclipse 2008, which was an all-time high.
Instructional Fishing Series
Posted: Wednesday June 11, 2008
We're proud to present the first installment of Muskie Talk with Ryan Mouw. When not playing golf, Mr. Mouw is an avid outdoorsman with a cottage in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
The 2009 Invitational Shootout is on Saturday, June 6.
Mike Howley, 2006 Shootout Invitational Shootout Champion, has added yet another championship to his rapidly growing trophy case. Playing with Shootout participant Bill Przybylski and two other players, Team Howley defeated a large contingent of challengers to win the prestigous South Suburban Mayor's 4-person scramble event at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete, Illinois.
Said Howley, "the heat and humidity certainly were a factor for the less conditioned participants. Fortunately, for the last 4 months I have stuck to a daily strength and conditioning regimen derived from our old St. Laurence baseball off-season workout program with alternating sets of burpees, mountain climbers and wheel barrows."
Two-time Shootout Champion Ray Shinkle yesterday added another incredible accomplishment to his lengthy resume - proud owner of a hole-in-one. Shinkle fired his first career ace on Wednesday at Park Ridge Country Club while playing in the same group as 2006 Shootout Champion Mike Howley.
One of the premier ball-strikers to play The Shootout, Shinkle's reputation for firing at pins is legendary. "Ray's always looking to jar it, that's why I wasn't that surprised when he finally did it" said Howley. "He's like a predator, stalking his prey."
The City of Naperville is planning to honor Shinkle this weekend at Ribfest. Ray's feat will also be commemorated with a 2000-lb bronze statue outside the Insite Inc. offices in Oak Brook.
Just a day after Tiger Woods announced he was shutting it down for the remainder of the 2008 season, Aaron Knight has announced that he too must end his season early due to double shoulder surgery. Doctors examined Knight on Wednesday afternoon and found that he has tears of both rotator cuffs. Surgery will be scheduled for July and rehab will take place over the course of the next few months.
Knight, the consensus Best Player To Never Win The Shootout, is expected to make a full recovery and possibly come back stronger than before. Astounded that he was able to play in the 2008 Invitational Shootout, doctors have attributed Knight's 2-over par round - without 2 shoulders and a viable partner - to his ability to ignore pain and his unrelenting commitment to playing in the Shootout.
Despite threatening weather throughout the day, Shootout rookies Bryan and Brett Armstrong outlasted 2007 Champions Dominic Dallio and George Les to capture the 2008 Invitational Shootout at Waters Edge Golf Course.
The Armstrong brothers vanquished Dallio and Les on the first hole of the sudden death playoff. "We drove all morning from Madison, Wisconsin to play in The Shootout" said Bryan Armstrong. "I just can't believe we'll be bringing the trophies back north of the Illinois border."
This was the third sudden death playoff in Shootout history. The most recent occurred in 2004 when Joe Hill and Walter Lis prevailed on the second playoff hole at Maple Meadows Country Club.
After 5 straight bogies resulted in a heated exchange with partner, Mike Kroening, Aaron Knight broke his 7 iron over his knee in a fit of rage. Tournament officials have not seen such an outburst since 1996 when Mike Ford heaved his entire golf bag into the green side pond after missing a crucial birdie putt.
Joe Hill, who was paired in the Knight and Kroening group, stated that “tensions were high between Knight and Kroening from the start. Aaron has such a strong game, but the pressure that goes along with being the best player to have never won the Shootout just seemed to get the better of him.” Aaron Knight has not returned repeated calls at time of this publication. Kroening commented, “ I think Aaron needs to take a break from the game and start hunting wild turkey with me on the weekends.”
With lake swimming expert Ryan Mouw unable to repeat last year's impressive performance, 1999 Invitational Shootout Champion John Boyle took his place in the 2008 Dive For Charity.
"When I heard that Ryan would not be able to go, I knew it was up to me to swim for these kids" said Boyle. "If it takes me jumping into the pond on 18 to make a child's dream come true, then I'll come through every time."
