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Big Bear Golf Club hosts BIG Friday

| 01 Aug 2017 | 01:08
    2016 Lady’s Overall Division 2nd place winner Donna Wallerius hits drive to qualify for the 2017 Championship
    2016 Lady’s Overall Division 2nd place winner Donna Wallerius hits drive to qualify for the 2017 Championship
    Golfers who competed in the Big Friday 9 n Dine Golf Tournament give a “thumbs up” for a fun time.
    Golfers who competed in the Big Friday 9 n Dine Golf Tournament give a “thumbs up” for a fun time.
    Big Bear Golf Club hosts BIG Friday
    2016 Boy’s Junior Division 2nd place winner Shawn Blandine hits tee shot to qualify for 2017 Championship.
    2016 Boy’s Junior Division 2nd place winner Shawn Blandine hits tee shot to qualify for 2017 Championship.
    Golfers and Crystal Springs staff kicks off the Sussex County Long Drive Championship at BIG Friday
    Golfers and Crystal Springs staff kicks off the Sussex County Long Drive Championship at BIG Friday
    Golfers at Black Bear BIG Friday enjoyed a fresh roasted pig along presented by Tom Roche on the Black Bear food and beverage staff.
    Golfers at Black Bear BIG Friday enjoyed a fresh roasted pig along presented by Tom Roche on the Black Bear food and beverage staff.

Franklin — For Sussex residents looking to celebrate TGIF the choice for many on Friday, July 28, was BIG Friday hosted by the Black Bear Golf Club.
Not only did visitors enjoy a 9 n Dine golf tournament but they competed in a putting and chipping contest, shot some pool, threw darts, listened to music and hit some drives to qualify for the Sussex County Long Drive Championship held in September. All this along with feasting on a freshly roasted pig and buffet with a variety of adult beverages.
A full roster of golfers participated in the 9 n Dine Golf Tournament at BIG Friday and had fun competing for prizes.
The winners of the BIG Friday 9 n Dine Tournament was the Tom Jennings Team with a score of 4-under par 32. The winner of the Chipping Contest was Eric Maier.
Those seeking to qualify for the Long Drive Championship at the BIG Friday on Friday, July 28, included 2nd place winner in the Lady’s Overall Category Donna Wallerius and 2nd place winner in the Boy’s Youth Category Shawn Blandine.
The participants in BIG Friday at Black Bear Golf Club did not have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful sunset which attendees at the Ballyowen 9 n Dine enjoyed, but they were able to enjoy the fresh roast pig not available to the Ballyowen golfers.
9 n Dine Golf Tournaments will be held at Ballyowen Golf Club on Thursdays and at Black Bear Golf Club on Fridays.
For those interested in competing in the Sussex County Long Drive Championship in September, qualifiers will continue to be held on Fridays at the Black Bear Golf Club between 5-7 p.m. The next Big Friday is scheduled for Sept. 1.
For more information about these fun events and to learn what is needed to become a Crystal Springs Golf Resort Member visit the Check the Crystal Springs Golf Resort web site at www.crystalgolfresort.com.
— Story and photos courtesy John Whiting