The Clear View - Clearview Golf Club

November 2007
Volume 2, Issue 2
The Clear View
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THE SUM MER
AT A GLANCE
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The University of Akron
engineering teams completed their senior projects
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Renee traveled to
Rwanda, Scotland, Florida, California, and
Texas
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Renee played in Donna
Richardson-Joyner’s golf
tournament in Dallas
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I feel that there are so
many benefits from being a caddy. If a fellow
didn’t like to caddy then
he passed up a chance to
learn the game of golf
properly. If you were a
good caddy then you got
the players who were
good and you got to
watch nothing but good
golfers. The good caddies were also important
to the golfer. At the age
of 14 I was shooting par
or better golf. I had certain golfers who asked
me to reserve time for
them.
One favorite was a man
named Grady who was
originally from St. Louis.
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He was a chemical engineer and worked in Minerva and lived in the
hotel. He was a very
good golfer and a very
good dresser. He always
wore Plus-fours, and
knickers below the knees
with plenty of room. I
was his regular caddy and
that makes a difference
when you have a regular
guy to caddy for. He paid
me well and he appreciated me because I was a
good golfer and he knew
it. Grady paid me $1 or
$2 and in the 30’s that
was really something! All
the golfers knew who the
better caddies were. I was
a Class A caddy.
It was a funny thing because after I opened the
golf course I had people
ask me if I had trouble
about white people coming to the golf course. I
said no, because most of
the fellows who came to
the golf course were former caddies that I knew
around the area.
The racial thing, I hate to
bring it up: but all my
friends were the caddies.
We were a fraternity of
caddies. In the whole
county there were only
four caddies of color: my
brother Berry and I, and
two brothers at Brookside,
the Snipes brothers.
There were about 14
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C l e a r v i e w m e r c h a n d i s e
A v a i l a b l e o n o u r E b a y
I N S I D E TH I S
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Why I Like Golf
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Renee’s tips for Summer
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Clearview’s Summer
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Renee and Mr. P Honored
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Golf Fore Africa
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Outings and Mystery
Photo
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You can now buy authentic
Clearview logo items at our
Ebay Store:
http://stores.ebay.com/
Clearview-Golf-Pro-Shop
We are currently selling
shirts, dvds, bag tags, and
hats. Keep checking
though, as we will soon be
adding towels, divot tools,
ball markers, windbreakers,
visors, and many other
collectible items.
In addition, Renee will be
adding many rare and
unique sports memorabilia
that will be donated by famous athletes. Remember,
all proceeds benefit the
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Clearview Legacy Foundation!
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courses in the county then
Every Monday was caddy day.
The caddies from different
courses competed with each
other. We had caddy tournaments. We got a chance to associate with all the caddies and
compete on different courses.
That was a big plus. My brother
Berry and I did very well! All
the golf course workers, the
cooks, the locker room workers
got to have Monday off and play
golf. That was our fringe benefit! I would play no matter how
tired I was. I just loved the game
of golf!
During these summer days
golfers have had an adequate opportunity to practice on their game and play
lots of rounds. Often times
people ask what the secret
to the game is- and a big
part of that answer is Practice. But of course, you
must practice correct habits
and many times that means
to check with a golf doctor –
The Golf Pro.
Building good golf habits is
pretty key to playing good
golf and then putting it all to
practice.
Four basics that I believe
are really key prior to even
taking your swing are: The
proper Grip, Stance, Balance and Posture. These 4
fundamental basics will set
you in position to begin to
execute the swing.
It is not necessary to take
practice swing after practice
swing before hitting your
next shot, – you just may
want to take one or even
none – but if you can get
into a habit of going through
the same routine each time
before each shot, you will
find a certain
comfort level each time you
approach the ball.
“Four basics that I believe
are really key prior to even
taking your swing are: The
proper Grip, Stance, Balance
and Posture. “
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CLEARVIEW’S SUMMER OF 2007
In 2006, when we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Clearview we did not think that another summer would be nearly as
busy – but we were wrong. The summer of 2007 has been at least as equally challenging with all the activities.
JUNE 17
On Father’s Day a bus tour group called “Returning to the Roots of Civil Rights” visited Clearview. The tour was organized by Todd Allen a professor at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. Todd had read an article about Mr. Powell in Golf
Digest in 2006, came to play Clearview and asked if this could be the final stop on their week long tour. This was a very
special year as this marked the 50th Anniversary of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock. The group was
very diverse from both gender, age and color. Of the 45 plus individuals, there were two who came from as far as Hawaii to
join the tour. The tour began in Beaver Falls, Pa and traveled to such cities as Charlotte, Greenville, Atlanta, Montgomery,
Birmingham, Memphis, Little Rock, Nashville, Cincinnati and finally to East Canton and Clearview Golf Course.
One of the most incredible couples on the tour was Reverend Robert Graetz and his wife, Jeannie. Rev Graetz is a Lutheran
minister who studied at the seminary at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio A great read is a book titled,” A White
Preacher’s Message on Race and Reconciliation”. A book based on his experiences beginning with the Montgomery Bus
Boycott. He speaks of his relationship and amazing experiences with his good friend Mrs. Rosa Parks and the Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Graetz was such a humble man that we did not realize who he was until after he departed
from the course and someone else later brought it to our attention. Not only was this a wonderful experience for the tour
group learning about Clearview, but also for our staff to realize the importance that others place on what we often take for
granted. They also plan to keep Clearview on their schedule for 2008.
JULY 2
First Tee Chapters from 5 chapters in Ohio got together for their first ever Ohio First Tee Golf Tournament. The event was
created by Dr. Doris Evans, Executive Director of the Cleveland First Tee Chapter. Dr. Evans and Renee go back to junior
golf days when they competed head to head in Dayton, Chicago, DC and Clearview. Dr Evan’s desire was to have an event
at Clearview as a way of young people knowing the history and giving back to the Powell’s for what Mr. Powell had created
to open doors for all people. PGA member Kevin Sullivan who heads up the Cleveland Chapter along with Jim St George,
Executive Director of The First Tee Mahoning Valley did a wonderful job of organizing the event and having a successful
day. Other chapters who participated were chapters from Sandusky, Akron and Canton. Plans are currently being made to
reserve a date for 2008 and to include more First Tee Chapters. It was very fitting to have the Ohio First Tee Tournament at
Clearview as, every First Tee Youngster who goes to the Leadership Academy at Kansas State University is able to do so
free of charge because they are the recipient of The William Powell Scholarship which was created by Mr. Fred Tattersall, so
he and his wife could honor the achievements of Mr. Powell.
JULY 9
The Pro-Am with LPGA tour members was another very exciting year. This year Hall of Famer and the 2007 US Solheim
Cup Captain, Betsy King made her first appearance in our Pro-Am. In addition, Katherine Hull from Australia, Reilley Rankin from Hilton Head and Meaghan Francella from New York State made their first stops to Clearview. If you ever go to
Hilton Head and want to enjoy some good eating, be sure to stop at Reilley’s South, a restaurant owned by Reilly’s family.
Meghan had a rather interesting year as she won her first tournament this year by beating Annika Sorenstem in a playoff in
Mexico. This was when Annika was ranked the number 1 player in the world. She also took on Lorena Ochoa when she became the number 1 ranked player in the world and beat her in the Match Play Championship. Both Meaghan and Reilley
were in the running for the Solheim Cup for a good while, but since they did not make it this year, they are certainly strong
contenders for 2009. Other ladies who were here to participate in this years event were: Jenny Lidback who hails from Lima,
Peru; Suzanne Strudwick of Cheshire, England, Mary Beth Zimmerman who now lives in Atlanta, Ga and former US Open
Champion, Murle Breer who journeyed here from Savannah, Ga. The most unusual thing happened at this event – two individuals had hole in ones on hole number 2 within 30 minutes of each other. With all the lady professionals here, it was two
male amateurs that achieved this feat. One in 156,250,000, occurrence happened at Clearview on July, 9. 2007. Accomplishing the feat were Brian Stimer of Canton and Dan Kessler of Louisville. Again we wish to Congratulate both of these men
again!!!!!!!
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CLEARVIEW’S SUMMER OF 2007 (continued)
JULY 21
Clearview welcomed Dennis Walters and his dog Benji Hogan for the second straight year. The Dennis Walters
Show features a world renowned trick shot artist who happens to be a paraplegic. Dennis is the only paralyzed
below the waist who earns a living as a golf professional. Dennis was injured when riding a golf cart down a
steep hill, he was thrown from the cart and suffered severe spinal damage .His incredible show included hitting
shots blindfolded, using a fishing rod as a club and an assortment of odd shaped clubs. Dennis is a man with a
mission. “If there is something you really want to do – no matter how impossible it may seem – with enough
hard work and motivation you can do it.” says Walters. The Show is more than a golf clinic as Dennis presented
his positive motivational messages and encouraged all to reach for their dreams and strive for excellence.
AUGUST 10, 11
Friends of Clearview Michigan Chapter hosted their annual Golf Outing at Clearview. Al & Barbara Talley
formed the group in order to be a part of helping Clearview to achieve its many goals. Since the formation of
their chapter – Friends of Clearview Ohio Chapter has been formed and others are in the process of being created. You can find out more about Friends of Clearview and how to be a part on the website. Wouldn’t it be
great to see a “Friends of Clearview” in all 50 states??????
September
Congratulations to Clearview’s Club Champions!
A family affair
Men’s Champion: Dean Rabes
Women’s Champion: Tharin Rabes
Good Job!
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At ta b oy / a t ta g i r l
Renee Speaks at St. Andrews:
Press Release from St Andrews University (see the poster on page 7):
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One of the most respected woman golfers of the last 40 years is to give a public lecture at the University of St Andrews.
The lecture, entitled 'The Many Faces of Women's Golf', will be given by Renee Powell at the Gateway Building, University of St Andrews, on August 1st 2007, on the eve of the Ricoh Women's British Open in St Andrews.
A pioneer player, coach, educator and goodwill ambassador, Renee Powell's life has been an inspiration to many in the
game and beyond. Her international outlook has grown into a love of teaching and a desire to see young people given the
chance to play the game of golf and to learn the social and sporting skills that go with it.
The invitation for Renee to speak at the Home of Golf came from Dr Kenny Wood, an astrophysicist at the University of St
Andrews and co-founder of the Scottish charity New Links St Andrews which provides life changing experiences for young
people through golf, education, and cultural visits to St Andrews. A first New Links scholarship to the University begins
this year.
'What Renee has achieved in her life fills me with admiration and a deep respect,' said Kenny. 'The way she has dedicated
herself to improving the life chances of others worldwide through golf is simply wonderful. Renee's sports diplomacy has
helped to break down many barriers. She is a true citizen of the world.'
Renee's lecture will highlight some of the many charitable activities that she and other women professional golfers are undertaking.
In October 2007, Renee will travel to Rwanda as part of an LPGA delegation led by Betsy King, the US Solheim Cup captain.
'It is wonderful news that Renee has agreed to speak at St Andrews, the Home of Golf as well as the home of Scotland's
oldest university,' said Dr Wood. 'All are welcome to attend what is sure to be a memorable evening.'
The lecture takes place at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday August 1st 2007 in the main lecture theatre of the Gateway Building,
North Haugh, St Andrews. Entry is free and admission is on a first come first served basis.
Mr. P and Renee Inducted Into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame!
Mr. Powell and Renee Powell were inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame in August They are the first 2 people from the
same family to ever be inducted into the Ohio Hall of Fame over its 16 year history. Among the first induction ceremony in
1992 were such notables as: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Peggy Kirk Bell and Bob Hope. The ceremony
took place at PlumBrook Country Club in Sandusky, Ohio.
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Awa r d F r o m R o l e x
LPGA major of the year, Renee Powell's work on her
father's behalf -- on behalf of equality -- was recogThe former LPGA player and daughter of
nized when she received the first Rolex "For the
Love of the Game" Award. Selected by a committee
Clearview founder William Powell receives the first Rolex "For the Love of the that represents Rolex, Kraft Nabisco and the LPGA,
the annual award honors individuals who have
Game" Award
made significant contributions to promoting
women's golf. In Renee Powell they chose a woman
GolfDigest.com
who has made significant contributions to promotMarch 28, 2007
ing something much larger -- human rights. "To be
the first recipient of such a prestigious award is a
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Time is one of those
real honor," Powell says. "For those who have a
things really measured not so much in hours, days
passion for the game, have a passion for our counand years but rather in experiences. An hour with
try, Clearview truly is an American story." But like
your best friend may pass like a minute, but a minmany American stories, Clearview, which is on the
ute of oppression leaves scars that last a lifetime,
National Registry, could be a victim of neglect. In
lay bare wounds that can transcend generations.
2001, it achieved foundation status and Powell
But the further removed from memory we are the
hopes that, along with recognition through awards
easier it is to minimize -- or even forget -- the sacsuch as the Rolex honor, will help the course surrifices of those whose blood, sweat and tears paved
vive financially and remain as a living tribute to a
the road we now travel.
man who fought racism in his own, quiet way.
Renee Powell: Passion rewarded
Each day we move one step closer to not having
anyone walk among us who fought World War II.
Each day new children of color are born in America
who will grow up assuming the freedoms they enjoy were always there. It may seem like ancient
history, but in the lifetime of those they love -- parents and grandparents -- brave people living ordinary lives took extraordinary risks to bring equality
to a reluctant nation. In the 1950s, segregation
was legal in public schools. In the 1960s, intimidation of Africa-Americans at the voting booth was
protected by law. Until 1961, the PGA tour had a
"Caucasian only" clause. Water fountains in public
places were "whites only" and "colored only." An
entire race was riding in the back of the bus.
But in East Canton, Ohio, a humble town smack
dab in the middle of what used to be America's
steel belt, an area where the mills are now all but
gone, William Powell was creating a golf course
for everyone. Powell, an African-American, returned
from World War II expecting to find a different
America, a better America. What he found was that
many doors in most places were still closed to people of color, golf included. So he built his own
American dream, Clearview Golf Course, a golf
course for everyone. William is 90 now and doesn't
get around much, so the work keeping Clearview
financially afloat and perpetuating its message of
inclusion falls to his daughter, Renee, a former
LPGA player.
On Tuesday night, during the lavish party that celebrates the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the first
Renee Powell joined the LPGA in 1967, a time when
white players had to take her in their cars from
tournament to tournament for safety sake, and had
to take her into their hotel rooms so she could get
a place to sleep. She and Althea Gibson played
the LPGA in the '60s and 70s, a time when nearly a
dozen African-Americans were on the PGA Tour.
Now, Tiger Woods is the lone African–American
with PGA Tour card, and none play on the LPGA.
"Just about everybody who came through the PGA
Tour started out as a caddie," Powell says. "They
learned the game at an early age caddying to make
dollars. They grew a passion for the game and
loved it. We don't have those same caddie type
situations anymore." She also says that for financial
reasons a lot of courses don't make a commitment
to developing minority youngsters. "Sometimes I
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find that people aren't willing to do as much for junior golf as they were years ago because the kids aren't
bringing dollars in," she says. "But if you teach them the values of the game, and teach them to love the
game then they are going to be a customer for many years to come." The First Tee is doing a lot of that work
for children. Missing, still, are the courses for those children to play on when they become adults -- affordable, accessible golf: places like Clearview. It is against Rene Powell's nature to seek the spotlight, but now
she finds herself pushed into that
role out of a need to save Clearview, and out of a desire to do
more for minority kids in golf.
Working with New Links St. Andrews and Dr. Kenny Wood, an
astronomy professor from the University of St. Andrews, Powell will
take four children from Clearview
to Scotland for a week to play the
Old Course in 2008. Part of the
idea is to give the children exposure to the home of golf, part is to
give them an awareness of a past
that is not as distant as they think.
"Racism isn't a part of them," Powell says about youngsters both
black and white. "If somebody
stops you from walking in a door
that's one thing, but if they stop
someone else and not you then it
doesn't affect you. For young people, it is history, and history to
most people is something that
happened a long time ago. It's
very difficult for them to grasp it or
to comprehend it because it doesn't really affect their lives." Powell
wants Clearview Golf Course to
remain a living reminder of the
discrimination that was, a reminder that equality is achieved
and protected only through the
courageous acts of regular people
who try to change the world one
day at a time.
"You have to be the kind of person
who has a lot of passion and a lot
of compassion," she says. "You
have to be the kind or person who
truly wants to make this a better
world."
That is exactly the kind of person
Renee Powell is, and that's why she won the first Rolex "For the Love of the Game" Award. (To find out more
about Clearview GC and how to donate, go to
www.clearview-gc.com. To find out more about the St. Andrews youth program, go to www.new-links.org.)
Reprinted from: GolfDigest.com - Renee Powell: Passion rewarded
http://www.golfdigest.com/newsandtour/index.ssf?/newsandtour/weekend/20070328siraksays.html 3/30/2007
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Renee and Five LPGA Pros Make a Humanitarian Visit to Rwanda, an African Nation
Ravaged by Atrocities and Disease
In October, six LPGA pros journeyed to the Central African country of Rwanda. The group consisted of LPGA
Hall of Famer & Solheim Cup Captain, Betsy King who formed Golf Fore Africa; Julie Inkster who was accompanied by her two daughters; Reilly Rankin and her aunt Diane; Australian Katherine Hull; Wendy Procillico and
her mother Whitney; Ron Sivak Executive Editor of Golf World Magazine; and Renee Powell.
Renee visits a World Vision tailoring
class in Mudasomwa, Rwanda.
Renee rubs elbows with local
dignitaries!
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Renee with her
sponsored
child, Madeline and her
Grandmother.
Renee, the other pros, and children getting ready to go out and
hit a few!
Renee gives a few tips to the Minister of Sports
while LPGA member Katherine Hull looks on
in approval
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The 23rd Annual Celebrity Scramble
AUGUST 25
This year marked the 23rd year that Leroy Kelly has participated in the 23rd Annual Clearview Celebrity Scramble.
Again the event was very well attended with celebrity athletes. This is real Browns Country, but for the first time
Franco Harris came across the state line to participate in our event. Everyone welcomed him even though he did not
wear the orange and brown. Although for the first time ever, Renee captained one of the teams. It was the Ohio Legacy Bank team that won first place with their captain, the former Cavalier great, Bingo Smith. Other athletes who
attended included: Jim Mueller, Greg Pruitt, Jason Carthen, Jamie Caleb, Don Cockroft, Reggie Holmes, Dick
Schafrath, Kurt Allerman, Tom Goosby, Ben Davis, Cleo Miller and Al Jenkins. Al has only missed one tournament
and that was the year of Katrina, Al is originally from New Orleans. The guests, weather and prizes were great.
There was one surprise for all the participants and that was the opportunity to meet PGA member and former Tour
player, Pete Brown. Pete was the first African American to win a tournament on the PGA Tour – the Waco Open in
Waco Texas, 1964. It was not until 1961 that the PGA of America dropped the Caucasian only clause in the bylaws and constitution. History and historic individuals are always gracing the grounds at Clearview.
Two old foes, Leroy Kelly (right) and Franco Harris
(below) come together for a good cause. Franco gets
a bigger banner as it was his first tournament here at
Clearview, in some fairly hostile territory! Leroy has
been at all 23 tournaments! Way to go guys.
Franco Harris with Pete Brown (the first African-American to win an event
on the PGA tour—no it wasn't Charlie Sifford)
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Mystery Photo #5
Who was sitting with Mr. P at the World War II Memorial Dedication in 2004?
The first person to call or email Renee with the correct answer will receive a Clearview hat or visor!
Fall Festive Scramble
The final scramble of the 2007 golf season was held on Saturday, October 5, 2007. Ten teams enjoyed a beautiful
above average temperature day and teed off at 10a.m. Match Results:
1st Place: Mark Mallett, Bob Schultz, Joe Schultz, and Al Lemon
2nd Place: Thomas Popp, Marc Popp, Joe Iorio, and Dave Krusinski
3rd Place: Manny Stone, Will Troyer, Don Fisher, and Leon Schonauer
4th Place: Jim Harris, Ros Harris, Joe Forgach, and Bonnie Forgach
Long Drive Men: Bob Baker and Joe Iorio
Long Drive Women: Ros Harris and Mary Alice Chivers
Closest to the Pin: Ros Harris and Dave Gambone
Long Putt: Ros Harris
Closest to Pin 2nd Shot: Nicole Nedley
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Looking Ahead to 2008
March—April: Non-event Event (Tea and Tee)
May: Spring Scramble
June: LPGA Pro-Am
August: Annual Celebrity Tournament
Friends of Clearview Michigan Chapter
September: Club Championship
Marcella Powell Memorial Ladies Open
October: Four Lady Scramble
Festive Fall Scramble
The US team overcame a deficit the final day of
play to win the Cup 16 to 12! Way to go ladies
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