Over 200 Elks from eleven lodges across the state of Illinois participated at this year’s tournament. The Oaks at Rivers Edge formerly the Pontiac Elks golf course was the site for this year’s event. Many volunteers from the Pontiac lodge worked months preparing for this event. The senior and ladies play on Friday had excellent weather for all. Winners for the men’s ages 50 – 56 were low gross 1st Todd Manning Pontiac 76, low net 1st Mike Duncan Springfield 70, low gross 2nd Tom Nelson Peoria 76, low net 2nd Steve Albrecht 72. Winners for the men’s ages 57 – 63 were low gross 1st Bob Eckhoff Pontiac 73, low net 1st Roger Corrigan Pontiac 65, low gross 2nd Carey Wiesner Pontiac 76, low net 2nd Mike McCoy Pontiac 69. Winners for the men’s ages 64 – 70 were low gross 1st Jim Sutzer Springfield 73, low net 1st Keith Glynn Springfield 66, low gross 2nd Duane Demmin Peoria 76, low net 2nd Mike Cleeton Peoria 69. Winners for the men’s ages 70 and over were low gross 1st Greg Wolford Pontiac 67, low net 1st Mike Starns Peoria 71, low gross 2nd Gary Richardson Peoria 80, low net 2nd James Darnell Peoria 72. Winners for the ladies were low gross 1st Cindy Warren Pontiac 83, low net 1st Kelly Eckhoff Pontiac 63, low gross 2nd Jan Carmitchel Lincoln 85, low net 2nd Becky Rogy Peoria 71.

Saturday’s member tournament was unfortunately shortened by rain. 43 of the 87 participants were able to finish their rounds that day. Individual winners were Greg Wolford Pontiac low gross 71, Joel Van Ness Peoria low net 68. The team competition was won by the Pontiac Lodge #1019 members. The following Pontiac lodge members whose scores were used are as follow. Greg Wolford 71, Carey Weisner 74, Bob Eckhoff 75, Rod Hoselton 77 for a team total of 297. Peoria lodge was 2nd with a team score of 332.
The 2023 IEA members tournament will be hosted by Kewanee Lodge. The Athletic Commission is confident the next years event will be successful. All lodges are encouraged to participate in Kewanee to support their event. Friendly, fun competition for all Is the goal.

Fraternally
Bob Eckhoff
Pontiac Lodge #1019