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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!

Senator Course is reviewed by Golf Talk Lounge

The Senator Course in Miami Lakes which has hosted the Miami Golf Invitational for the past 5 years, and again will be the host course in 2012 just received a fantastic review on Golf Talk Lounge.  Click here to read more.

The course is a challenging venue, and worth the trip.

We have enjoyed the staff at not only the golf course, but also at the Shula’s Original Steak House which is on site.   Great People, and great fun.

- MGI Group

Miami Golf Invitational 2011

The Miami Golf Invitational 2011 has finished with TEAM TK winning the MGI CUP over TEAM MEZ.  This was the 5th meeting of the teams at the famed Shula’s Resort and Senator Course.  Team TK now holds a 3-2 lead in the event.

Shula's welcomes the MGI

Shula's welcomes the MGI

This years event welcomed four new rookies, and they were all great additions.  Team TK was lead by comeback player of the year, Burt Keiper.  His record for the event was 2-0-1.  Also, the surprise Team TK player was Craig Goleno whose 2-1 record lead him to being named Most Valuable Golfer (MVG). Team TK took a strong 4-0 lead after Day 1 of tournament play.

Team Mez did come storming back on Day 2 of the event, after being down 4-0, they didn’t lose a match going 3-0-1 from the dreaded Blue tees. Lead By the duo of Grant and Gard..

Grant and Gard take down TK and Gol

Grant and Gard take down TK and Gol

On Day 3, singles matches, Team TK did just enough to win the event 8 1/2 to 6 1/2 and reclaim the MGI CUP.

“I was over joyed to be able to finally win a singles match and contribute to the team, and come through for my team Captain!” said a tearful Craig Goleno in a post tournament interview.

4&3 Victory of Lance Bass

4&3 Victory of Lance Bass

The 2012 Miami Golf Invitational is already being planned, and Captain Mez believes his team will be refocused and ready to go come next year.

“We are already looking forward to the event, and the great people and service that they provide! The course was in the best condition I have ever played it.  The house off of 16 green is still coming along and starting to look fantastic.” said Captain Mez in a post tournament press release. “Also, the happy hour at Shula’s 2 was AWESOME, and it was great to see Nina, Sandy, Kelsey, Dr Dave, all of the people again!”

Craig with Nina

Craig with Nina

Craig with Kelsey

Craig with Kelsey

Welcome Back

Welcome Back

MGI CUP 2011 – Team TK over Team Mez 8 1/2 – 6 1/2

Miami Golf Invitational 2010 Photo

The 2010 Miami Golf Invitational just concluded in Miami Lakes, Florida with Team Mez out dueling Team TK 7 points to 4 points to win back the MGI Cup.

Team Mez 7 pts. - Team TK 4 pts.

Team, Mez 7 pts. - Team TK 4 pts.

“Grant was solid, Sam was a star out there, and our rookie held his own.” said Team Captain Mez.

“We needed this team victory to bring the MGI Cup back to a 2-2 tie!” continued Mez.

Team TK captain Todd Keiper was tough to reach for a comment but did release a statement.

“……we had our chances and moments, and I know our team took back a lot of skins money with Gol leading the skin count, but there was a lot of ‘winter’ rust on some of the team.  In the long run, this loss will help us.  We thought we were unbeatable! The MGI Cup is now tied at 2-2, and Team TK will be back stronger and better prepared in 2011 to take back the Cup!…..”

Click on above photo for full screen view!  Also, the complete Miami Golf Invitational 2010 photo collection is available via Kodak Photo Gallery. Follow this link.

Miami Golf Invitational 2010 Photo Collection.