Merry Christmas From The Saint Mel Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic.

Wishing You A Merry Christmas.

From the Golf Outing Committee.

Vito, Frank, Joey, Tony, Tony & of course Tom.

4,000 Page Views.

The Golf Committee Wishes To Thank Everyone For Viewing Our Web Page.

Over 4,000 Views.

Happy Thanksgiving From The Saint Mel Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic:

A Happy Thanksgiving From the Golf Committee.

Hoping everyone had a good Summer and Fall.

Over the next several Months we will be posting information for our 8th. Golf Outing.

Our goal is to improve this event each year.

Plus, Raise some Funds for The Saint Mel Catholic Academy.

Enjoy your Turkey.

We will be posting more information soon.

Presenting Mr. Christopher Stein With A Check For $8,000.00

The 7th. Annual Saint Mel Golf Outing and Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic was a success.

This year we raised $8,000.00 to benefit: The Saint Mel Catholic Academy.

This brings our seven year total to: $56,500.00

We wish to Thanks All of our Sponsors, Golfers and Everyone for there continued support.

A Few Photo's From The Golf Outing:

A few photo's from the Golf Outing:

A New Set of Irons for Mr. Chris Stein:

A New Set of Irons for Our Academy Principle Mr. Chris Stein.

From the Golf Outing Committee.

There Maybe a Hole-In-One in Your Future.

Found Two Great Pictures of Tom Farrell From the 2012 Golf Outing:

What Nice Pictures of Tom.

Hard to Believe We Would Find Him Selling Raffle Tickets.

We All Miss You.

Presenting Pat Farrell With Tom's Award: Golf Outing Parishioner of the Year 2015:

The Golf Outing Committee Present the Award for: Golf Outing Parishioner of the Year 2015: To Tom Farrell.

Excepting the Award is Tom's Wife: Pat Farrell.

Presenting Vito LaRocca With His Award: Golf Outing Parishioner of the Year 2015:

From Left to Right: Frank Keppel, Vito LaRocca, Tony Flynn & Joe Vitobello.

Presenting Vito LaRocca: With His Award as Parishioner of the Year "2015" as Selected by the Golf Outing Committee.

Congratulations Vito !!!!!!

Raffle Prize Winners/ -1- for $5.00 and -3- for $10.00:

Thank You to everyone who purchased Raffle Tickets for the Golf Outing. (-1- for $5.00 and -3- for $10.00).

Here is the list of Winners.

First Prize: 42 Inch Flat Screen TV- Debbie Krauland.

Second Prize: $300.00 Cash- Frank Barongi.

Third Prize: Golf for -4- at Glen Cove Golf Club- "Sean" Phone # 917-295-3163.

If any of our Golfers or Parishioners knows how we can reach "Sean" to award him his prize.

Please have him call Tony at 917-376-5286.

Attendance at Our Golf Outing:

The 7th. Annual Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic. Was our Best Attended Ever:


Total of -80- Golfers.

Total of -105- Dinner Guests.

Our Golf Outing Contest Winners:

Our Contest Winners: 7th.Annual Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic:

Low Score Player: Jim Blake (71)

Low Score Team: Frank Pisapia, Nick Vallone,Tom Shannon & Joe Bono

Closest to the Hole: Sal Sena

Long Drive: Nick Vallone

Putting Contest: Father-Lee

Most Honest Golfer: Father-Lee

No Winners on any Hole In One Contest.

Golf Today:

Hope everyone is ready. See you at The Glen Cove Golf Club.

Hope Everyone is Ready For Our Golf Outing !!!!!!!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at The Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic.

Check in for our Golfers is at 11:30 AM.

The Weather will be a perfect 80 Degrees.

A Big Thank You to: Frank, Vito & Joey for all your hard work.

Let's have a Great Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony

Proper Golf Etiquette: Makes for An Enjoyable Game of Golf:

Just a few notes on proper Golf Etiquette. To help make your Golf Game more Enjoyable.

Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Courses & Kevin Hopkins:

Kevin played -23- of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World.

Which is pretty special. Here is the list and ranking:

#4) Royal County Downs, Northern Ireland,#5) Shinnecock GC, New York, #6) Royal Dornoch GC, Scotland,#7) St. Andrews (Old Course),Scotland,#13)National Golf Links of America, New York,#16) Royal Portrush GC, Northern Ireland,#21)Pacific Dunes, Oregon,#27) Ballybunion, Ireland,#31)Carnoustie Golf Links, Scotland,#35) Bethpage (Black), New York,#43)Seminole GC, Florida,#45)LA Country Club, California,#46)Pinehurst #2,North Carolina,#47)Riveria CC, California,#50) Kingsbarn Golf Links, Scotland,#62) Brandon Dunes, Oregon,#70)Cruden Bay, Scotland,#73) Royal Aberdeen, Scotland,#83) Portmarnock GC, Northern Ireland,#85) Casa DeCampo (Teeth of the Dog), Dominican Republic,#86) Garden City GC, New York and #93) Waterville Golf Links, Ireland.

Also who Kevin played with could be interesting:

Kevin played with Mickey Rooney at Riveria Country Club & Bob Hoskins at LA Country Club.

Interesting Information On Who is Viewing Our Golf Outing Web Page:

As the Administrator of the Golf Outing Web Page. I Receive Stat's On Our Views. It Is Quite Interesting to See Who has an Interest In: The Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic.

Enough Said Here Is the Info:

(Based on Recent Page Views)

USA- 98 Page Views.

Ireland-26 Page Views.

France-3 Page Views.

Germany-2 Page Views.

Ukraine-2 Page Views.


Now I Need to Find Out Which One Of Our Golfers Has a Friend(Or Two) In the Ukraine.(LOL).


Best To All, Looking Forward To Monday...............Tony.

Great Weather for The Golf Outing:

Perfect Weather for Monday. High Projected at 77 Degrees. Low Projected at 55 Degrees. Bright & Sunny.

Just a Reminder: The "Tom Farrell Putting Contest" will begin at 11:30 AM.

Winner will Receive a Cash Prize of $100.00. Plus a Trophy.

All Of Our 4-Somes Are Seeded:

We Just Finished Seeding The Golf 4-Somes.Happy to Announce We have a Full Flight Of Golfers for This Years Outing. The Golf Outing Committee would like to Thank Everyone. We are Looking Forward to Another Great Day at The Glen Cove Golf Club. Best Wishes to All: Frank, Joey, Vito & Tony.

Tom Farrell Putting Contest & Full Use of The Driving Range:

On the Day of The Golf Outing. All of Our Golfers are Invited to Participate in "The Tom Farrell Putting Contest". The Winner will receive $100.00 & a Trophy.

The Use of the Driving Range is Included for Our Outing.All Range Balls Are Complementary.

Thank You, To All Our Sponsors:

Thank You, To All of Our Sponsors. Your Generosity To "The Saint Mel Catholic Academy" is Greatly Appreciated.

The Full List of Sponsor's for This Year's Golf Outing can be Found at the Bottom of this Web Page.

Dixon Golf will be at the Golf Outing:

The Dixon Golf Company will be doing a demonstration of there Eco-Friendly Golf Ball at Our Golf Outing.

All Golfers will have a chance to try there Golf Ball at the 8th. Hole Par -3-.

You can visit them at:dixongolf.com.

Please Purchase a Raffle Ticket. Support The Saint Mel Catholic Academy:

Raffle Tickets are available for purchase. They are Priced at -1- for $5.00 or -3- for $10.00.

This Year's Prizes:

1st. Prize: 42 Inch Flat Screen TV

2nd. Prize: $300.00 Cash

3rd. Prize: A 4-Some at Glen Cove Golf Club (With Cart)

They will be available after all the Masses this Coming Weekend.

Plus, They will be available for Purchase at The Golf Outing.

Long Range Weather Forecast for Monday, May 04,2015. Our Golf Outing:

The Long Range Weather Forecast for Monday, May 04, 2015. Our Golf Outing.

High Temp.at 74 Degree's/ Low Temp. at 54 Degree's.

Bright & Sunny.

Our Venue for Lunch & Dinner: The View Grill & Our Menu for the Golf Outing:

All of the Catering Arrangements have been Settled. Our Lunch & Dinner is at "The View Grill" which is Located at The Glen Cove Golf Club.

They are adding an Awning to the Outdoor Terrance. (It will be installed by May 01). This will be a Nice Addition. Allowing our Golfers & Dinner guests to Enjoys the Views of Long Island Sound & The Golf Course in Comfort.

The Lunch Menu: A BBQ Lunch. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Grilled Chicken. Garden Salad, French Fries, Potato Salad & Macaroni Salad. Along with Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks. (Beginning at Noon).

Beverage Service on The Golf Course. (Beer, Soft Drinks & Water).

The Dinner Menu: Cocktail Hour. With Pass Around "Hors d'oeuvres" & Chips & Dips on the Bar. Buffet Dinner: Chicken Francoise, Salmon Dijon, Sliced NY Steak. With Roasted Potatoes, Penne Alla Vodka, Mixed Vegetables. Dessert: Cookies, Ice Cream, Coffee & Tea. (The Bar will be Open at 5:30 PM with the Cocktail Hour Beginning a Short Time After).

Plus a Full Open Bar.

New & Used Golf Equipment at Discount Prices: Garden City, New York

Found an interesting golf store. It's called: The Ski & Golf Warehouse at 750-C Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY (516)294-3700.

They have an lot of high end used golf clubs. (Ping,Callaway,Taylor Made....etc).

Plus new golf equipment that was purchased in wholesale lots. The prices are quite low. So check them out. You won't be disappointed.

7th. Annual Saint Mel Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic: Will Be Honoring Tom Farrell & Vito LaRocca.

The Golf Outing will be Honoring Tom Farrell and Vito LaRocca. Tom is a Founding Member of the Saint Mel Men's Club & Father's Guild. He has served on the Board of Directors for many years. Vito LaRocca is a Past President of The Saint Mel Italian American Association and has also served on the Board of Directors of The Saint Mel Men's Club & Father's Guild. Both of these Gentlemen were instrumental in forming the Golf Outing 7 Years Ago. Our past Honorees have been: Chris Warne-Saint Mel Athletic Association, Vinnie Parrish-Trustee of Saint Mel Parish and Bob Sitler- Founding Member of The Saint Mel Men's Club & Fathers Guild and Past President. In addition Bob is a Trustee of Saint Mel Parish.

Some Additional Contests at The Golf Outing. Which are Sponsored by: Father Sauer, Father Lee & Father Barozzi:

Our Additional Contests at The Golf Outing are Sponsored by Our Parish Priest's. Our Pastor: Father Sauer is Sponsoring "The Long Drive Contest". The Prize is $100.00 and A Trophy. Father Lee and Father Barozzi are Sponsoring "The Closest To The Pin Contest". The Prize is $100.00 and A Trophy.

Our 2015 Hole-In-One Sponsors:

Our Hole-In-One Sponsors for the 7th. Annual Saint Mel Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic: Hole #9 playing at 185 yards. Is sponsored by "Dan Donnelly & Donnelly Mechanical". The Prize is $10,000.00. Hole #3 playing at 150 yards. Is sponsored by "Tom & Pat Farrell". The Prize is a Golf Trip to The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama. Hole #4 playing at 150 yards. Is sponsored by "Vito LaRocca". The Prize is a Golf Trip to Ocean City, Maryland. Hole #11 playing at 160 yards. Is sponsored by "The Hopkins Family". The Prize is an Atlantic City Golf Trip. These contests are always fun. Hoping we get a Winner This Year !!!!!

Played at Glen Cove Golf Club Yesterday: What a Nice Day !!!!

Frank Keppel and I played an early afternoon game at Glen Cove Golf Club Yesterday. The course is in great shape. An enjoyable afternoon. Plus we played fast three hours & fifteen minutes. (Tony Flynn).

The New Golf Coach At St. John's University: Mal Galletta III

Congratulations Are In Order for Our Pro At "The Glen Cove Golf Club". Mal Galletta III is the New Golf Coach at Saint John's University. Best of Luck with the Team. Go Red Storm !!!!!!!!!!

10 % Discount On All Merchandise At "The Glen Cove Golf Club" Pro Shop The Day Of The Golf Outing

Golf Professional Mal Galletta III is offering a 10% Discount on All Merchandise Purchased in His Pro Shop on The Day of Our Golf Outing. Thank You, Mal for extending this offer to our Golfers and Guests. We are looking forward to a Great Day of Golf.

Happy Easter from The Saint Mel Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic

Happy Easter to All. It is Official the Golf Outing is One Month Away! We are in the Process of Seeding our 4-Somes. If you are New to the Outing and Would Like to Play or Join Us for The Banquet? Call Tony Flynn at (917) 376-5286.

Winter's Over.....Time for Golf...........................

Please forgive me for not posting any update's. (It's been a long Winter). The 7th. Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic is Monday: May 04, 2015 at The Glen Cove Golf Club. John Grella the Club Manager is promising us a special day. Last year's Golf Outing raised: $8,000.00 for The Saint Mel Academy. Which makes our total donations:$48,500.00. If anyone has any questions? Please call me. Tony Flynn at 917-376-5286. Thanks Again !!!!!

TOMORROW IS THE GOLF OUTING !!!!!!!!

Tomorrow Monday: May 05, 2014 is the Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic.

Weather will be high of 69 degrees. A perfect day for golf. Check in is at 11:30 AM.

Looking forward to a Great Day! (Updates will be posted after the outing).

All Right!! We are all Set for Monday!!!!!

We are set for Monday. The Weather will be great. As will the Golf & Company.

Please Check in at 11:30 AM.  Warm-Up on the Driving Range & Get Ready for the Putting Contest. Then A BBQ Lunch.

Golf & The Gala Banquet.

I wish to Thank My Co-Chairs:

Tom Farrell

Frank Keppel

Vito LaRocca

A Job Well Done for the 6th. Annual Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic. It's going to be a special day!

Addition updates to follow.

Glen Cove Golf Club: Weather for Monday-May 05, 2014

Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 40s.






Day May 5

62°F

High

Partly Cloudy

Chance of rain:10%Wind:WNW at 19 mph Humidity:48%UV Index:8 - Very HighSunrise:5:48 am Moonrise:11:05 am Moonphase:Waxing Crescent

Golf Outing Mon-May 5,2014 (Less than two weeks away !!!!)

Just a reminder that the St. Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic is less than two weeks away. Monday-May 05, 2014 at Glen Cove Golf Club.

This years response has been wonderful. Thank You to all our sponsors and golfers. Looking foward to seeing everyone there. We do have a few spots open for golf. If you would like to play? Please contact Tony Flynn 917-376-5285 or Tom Farrell 718-445-5733.

Golf Outing Sponsors: 2014

Thank You, to all our Sponsors: 6th. Annual Saint Mel Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic:

Full Event Sponsors:

-Vigon International- Steve Somers

-Comax Flavors- Frank Keppel

Lunch, Tee & Green:

-True Value/Clearview Paint & Supply
-Vallo Transportation LTD- Frank Pisapia
-Marino Brothers Supermarket- Peter Marino
-Knights of Columbus-Msgr. Dillion Council

Tee & Green:

-Greg Polli
-A&S Florist
-Whitestone Bagel Factory
-Gino's Pizza (Parsons Blvd.)
-B&M Auto Repair
-Harpell Pharmacy
-Lee's Jewel Box
-Terrace Inn
-AOH, Whitestone, NY (Ed Rice)
-True Value/Whitestone (Whitestone Village)

Raffle Tickets !!!!

Raffle Tickets are Available. One for $5.00 or Three for $10.00.

Prizes:

1st Prize- 42" Sharp Flat Screen TV

2nd. Prize- $300.00 Cash

3rd. Prize- Golf W/Cart for -4- at "Glen Cove Golf Club" (Valued at $300.00)

These tickets will be available for purchase after the Masses. (The two week's before the Golf Outing which is Mon.May 05, 2014).

If you would like to make an early purchase. Please contact: Tony Flynn (718) 961-0170.

Or via email: ma2kflynn@yahoo.com

Hole in One Contest's 2014 Saint Mel Golf Outing

Here is a list of our Hole-In-One Contests for the 2014 Saint Mel Parish Golf Outing & Kevin Hopkins Golf Classic.

Hole #9- Par -3- 185 Yards- $10,000.00- Cash. Sponsored by: "The Saint Mel Men's Club & Father's Guild.

Hole #3- Par -3-  150 Yards- Vacation with Golf at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. Sponsored by Father-Gerard Sauer.

Hole #4- Par -3-  150 Yards- Golf Vacation Robert Trent Jones Trail, Alabama. Sponsored by Mr. Chris Stein. Principle of Saint Mel School/Academy.

Hole #11- Par-3- 160 Yards- Golf Vacation to Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Sponsored by our Trustees: Bob Sitler & Vinny Parish.

Long Drive Hole # 6- $100.00 Cash Prize.

Closest to Pin Hole #8- $100.00 Cash Prize.

Putting Contest- $100.00 Cash Prize.

An in addition. "Dixon Golf" will be offering a contest on the Par -3- 8th. Hole. A demo of there new golf ball. $10.00 to enter the contest. All players will recieve a sleeve of "Dixon Golf Balls". Valued at $10.00. Plus a change to win prizes. The "Dixon Golf Ball" is the 1st. ball that can be recycled safely. (Your $10.00 donation will go directly back to the Saint Mel School/Academy).

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Founded in 1972 , the Glen Cove Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course located on

the fabled Gold Coast of Long Island overlooking the Long Island Sound.

The Glen Cove Golf Club is now on FACEBOOK. Photo of hole #1 a par 5.

Great Photo posted by the Glen Cove Golf-Men's Club

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6th. Golf Outing Monday: May 05, 2014 "Glen Cove Golf Club"

The 6th. Saint Mel Golf Outing is Monday: May 05, 2014 at "Glen Cove Golf Club".

This event has raised $38,500.00 for the Saint Mel School/Academy. Thank You, for your continued support of our School.