The weekend of July 17-18 was a big one for Diamond Eight, as we celebrated 10 years of our annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament, to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region!

On Saturday, July 17th, we held a Scotch Doubles 9-Ball Tournament which saw 7 teams compete for cash prizes and trophies. Congrats to winners Tracie Aldous and Scott Winchell, who edged out Audre Hartman and John Robinson in the final match. It was a great day and fun was had by all!

On Sunday, July 18th, our 10th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament saw 55 golfers compete in the best-ball scramble format. Congrats to Sean Kiernan, Bill Kiernan, Dean Halpin and Ted Rudzinski and Bob Badger, Jim Campone and his son, Michael. Both teams tied at 12 under par, but since Sean’s team birdied hole #4 and Bob’s team parred it, the tie was broken!

Congrats to Colleen Knapik who won the Vizio LCD HDTV! She is one happy lady! And special thanks to Kathleen Hill who won the 50/50 on Sunday but donated her half back to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region! Thank you!

Photos are now posted on our flickr site!

A BIG THANKS to everyone who supported us this weekend and all of our great helpers! Special thanks to Julie, Kim and Tracie for their help all weekend!

The 9th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament was another great success, fueled by 14 golf teams and all of the family and friends who came to Diamond Eight to support us and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region.

Stay tuned for all the results and photos from the day (and night). Thanks again everyone!

Our 8th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament was another great success! Pictures from the event are now posted!

Sixty-four golfers had great fun at the Fairways of Halfmoon, teeing off at 8am and playing 18 holes at a very quick pace. The sky threatened to rain all morning, and the few sprinkles that did fall did not last long enough to effect the great day on the links. After a number of top 3 finishes over the last few years, Dave Tailon and his group took home this year’s 1st place trophies, shooting 8-under par. APA member Tim Goman led his team to a second place finish at 7-under while John Calereso’s men finished third at 5-under.

In last place, for the third (or fourth?) year in a row, was Greg Stroyen’s golf buddies. They shot 14-over but had a blast while tearing up the golf course.

Of course, after golf, golfers and non-golfers alike meet up at Diamond Eight for a delicious buffet, the great raffles, great company and karaoke, too! An impromptu version of “Hambone!” played with aluminum pans was just one of many highlights throughout the evening.

We are so lucky to have the support of so many great people and sponsors so that we are able to continue this tradition year after year! We will again donate over $4000. to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, who have been very appreciative of our efforts! Thanks again for your help and support!

Thanks again to this year’s Tee and Team Sponsors for their strong support of our 8th Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. We really appreciate their support!

• Adirondack Area Network
• American Poolplayers Association of Greater Albany
• Carbonic Sales and Service
• Clough Harbour and Associates
• Fitzgerald Funeral Home
• Gilbane Building Company
• Lavelle and Finn, Attorneys at Law
• Robert J. McNamara, Financial Consultants
• Ruch Distributors (Budweiser)
• Slosek’s Music and Amusement Company
• Linda Wish and Mike Szozda

From Northway (87)

• Take Exit 9 (Route 146 East).
• Follow Route 146 East for ~2.4 miles.
• Take a left to continue following Route 146 for ~1 mile.
• Turn left at CR-1345/Pruyn Hill Rd and follow for ~1.5 miles.
• Turn left at Johnson Rd.
• Quick right into Fairways parking lot.

The 2007 Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region was another huge success!

With a full roster of golfers and a great reception afterwards, we again raised $4000. to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region!

Congratulations to Tom Acciavatti, Mike Hilland (who chipped in for eagle!), Pat Hopkins and Bill Bluto for their awesome 12 under score to win the tournament. Ted Ruzinski, Sean Kiernan, Bill Kiernan, and Dean Halpin were second with 10 under. Great shooting!

Photos from the golf tournament and reception are now online!