Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament

By Adelsa Williams

WESTON, FL — The Hollywood Recreation department held their annual Hall of Fame golf tournament this year at the Bonaventure Country Club on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

There was a huge turnout in this year’s competition as the event drew over 90 golfers. There were many Tribal citizens from all of the Florida reservations. There were players traveling all the way from Canada, New York, Michigan, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma to participate in this popular event. Most visitors seemed ecstatic to get away from the cold weather back in their respective northern hometown and enjoy some of South Florida’s mild winter weather.

Tee off began at early hours of the morning and ran throughout the late afternoon. After a long day of play, everyone gathered for a light catered barbeque luncheon as the winners were awarded their prizes. Everyone seemed enthusiastic to visit the newly developed Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a different play to try their luck at the slots. The winners are as follows:

Overall: 1. Marl Osceola and Neil Johnson, 2. Jeremy Harrison and Jackie Thompson, 3. Steve Tooshkenig and P.J. Bluebird, 4. Danny Manny and F. Marshall, 5. C. Shawkince and A. Rockwell.

Longest Drive: Senior Men: #8 Randy Goodleaf, Men: Ed Elijah, Senior Women: Terry Hahn, Women: Ashley Keway.

Closest to the Pin: Senior Men: #3 Don Maney, #6 Bo Young, #12 Neal Johnson, #17 Moses Jumper Jr. Men: #3 Marl Osceola, #6 Jeremy Harrison, #12 Mitch Osceola, #17 Junior Todome, Women: #3 Salina No Ear, #17 Jackie Thompson.