No Snow, No Problem: 3rd Annual Chili Golf Classic the 'Best and Busiest'
Nearly 100 people played golf in the middle of winter to raise money for recreational programming for kids with special needs.
Nearly 100 golfers enjoyed Pittsburgh's mild winter weather while playing in the 3rd Annual Chili Golf Classic on Saturday at Upper St. Clair's three-hole golf course. "It's the best and busiest," said Barb Joyce, owner of StonePepper's Grill and resident of Upper St. Clair. Temperatures were in the 30s, with periods of light rain and sunshine. It was a sharp contrast from last year's event, when snow boots were a necessary accessory. Many golfers said they enjoyed playing on the green fairways this year. "We didn't have as difficult of a time finding the ball," golfer Rich Williams said. "We can feel our hands this year," golfer Aaron Mansfield said. And the lack of snowfall made set-up much easier for organizers. "I like it with no snow…
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Becky Brindle
2:11 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
Official update! The George Elish, Greg Smith, Harry Dilmore and Jonn Mansfield team won with a score of 21 (-6). Greg Smith was the individual winner of the day with a score of 27 (E). more ›