Lake Club hosts Miller golf session as fundraiser

Staff report

BOARDMAN

In making the U.S. Open golf championship next week, Mill Creek Metro Parks director of golf Dennis Miller realized a dream.

But he also took on a $20,000 tab for he and his caddy for the week.

Three companies in the Valley have signed on as sponsors to help fund Miller’s dream trip.

And the golf community is stepping up with two events Saturday to help generate more funds for the cost of competing.

An open practice session with Miller and his coach, Rick Jones, will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at The Lake Club in Poland. A donation of $50 per person is required to attend.

Miller will go through his normal 3-hour practice routine as part of the session. The Lake Club will provide food and beverages as part of the $50 admission. All proceeds for the event will contribute to Miller’s trip.

“I am really looking forward to Saturday and the Valley coming together and being a small part of his and his family’s dream,” said Ed Muransky, owner of Lake Club. Knowing the expenses that go with such an endeavor, Muransky launched an effort to raise funds for Miller, as did Miller’s colleagues at Mill Creek.

On Saturday night at Austintown’s Barry Dyngles, there will be a $10 per person Dennis Miller salute put on by Mill Creek and Dyngles. All proceeds will go to Miller. A buffet dinner will be provided as part of the $10.

That event starts at 7 p.m.

Signing on to sponsor Miller are Auntie Annes Pretzels, Handel’s Ice Cream and Ristvey Investments of Hermitage, Pa.

Tee times for next week were announced today.

Miller tees off Thursday at 12:45 p.m. and Friday at 7 a.m. (both PST) with:

Casey Martin, Eugene, Ore., and amateur Cameron Wilson, Rowayton, Conn.