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MGI press release and rookie announcement 2012

Miami Golf Invitational 2012 official release:

The Miami Golf Invitational is officially scheduled for February 29th – March 3rd. It will be again be held at the famed Shula Golf Club on the Senator Course where the fairways on the back nine get tight and there is water on just about every hole.

As for the condition on of the course, we sought out a comment from Kenny Fill, Director of Golf.

 January, 19th, 2012.

Good afternoon Craig.  I hope all is well with you and your group.  The
golf course is in great shape!  We are looking forward to hosting the
Miami Golf Invitational.

Regards,
Kenny Fill

 This year’s group features ten veterans that all have multiple years of experience and experiences at the Miami Golf Invitational.  Unfortunately, the four rookies from the 2011 Invitational did not receive their 2012 invites, as their lack of respect and tradition for the MGI was evident!

The 2012 Invitational features two new rookies, Steve Guolla and Jeff Harris.

Steve Guolla (born March 15, 1973 in Scarborough,Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League.  He was drafted 3rd overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1994 NHL Supplemental Draft. In his NHL career, Guolla played 205 regular season games, scoring 40 goals and collecting 60 penalty minutes.

As part of his hockey signing bonus, he received a lifetime membership to AOL which he still uses for mail to this day.  His stat line of more penalties than goals hopefully does not carry over to his golf game in Miami with more penalties than birdies.

Born in Canada, Steve now makes the MGI an international event!

Jeff Harris is from the Cincinnati area, and is a solid 8 handicap. He is a member of the Ohio Valley Golf Association.  He claims to be back to back Cup champion in his flight, yet no years were given of this accomplishment.  He is a solid match play player with over 20 years experience, and should know when to concede a 3 foot putt.

 “The MGI site is set as my home page on the PC!!”

 The 12 man group is officially set.  See everyone in Miami!

An Akron, Ohio update prior to the 2010 MGI

MGI Update – (AP) - The group is just weeks away from gathering in Miami for the Miami Golf Invitational held at the Senator Course and Shula’s resort, and weekend updates are coming in from around the nation. 

Las Vegas – Grant and Goleno were out on Angel Park Palms course where Goleno posted an 81 with 2 birdies on Feb 14th.  “That course was my valentine today!” said Goleno.

Seattle – T Keiper shoots a 76 at the very difficult Rainier County Club on Presidents Day.  Tk commented, “I don’t think Obama breaks 100 at Rainier, but I was happy to be able to play on Presidents day.”

Akron – J Brett reports that no golf was played and sent a photo to explain why!  “The weather has been brutal, the snow levels are unreal.”

Akron, Ohio Feb 2010

Akron, Ohio Feb 2010

 

 

 

Worst Weather Cities?!?!

The Miami Golf Invitational is held in February in order to help the many participants escape Cleveland, Ohio, and this is the reason why:

America’s Top 5 Worst Weather Cities

1. Cleveland
Average Annual Temperature: 49.6°F
Average Precipitation: 38.7 inches
Average Snowfall: 58.9 inches

2. Boston
Average Annual Temperature: 51.6°F
Average Precipitation: 42.5 inches
Average Snowfall: 43.2 inches

3. New York City
Average Annual Temperature: 54.6°F
Average Precipitation: 49.7 inches
Average Snowfall: 28.9 inches

 

 

Miami Golf Invitational Group Photo 2006

2006 Miami Golf Invitational at Shula’s 2.

Miami Golf Invitational Team Photo 2005

2005 Miami Golf Invitational at Miami Country Club.