THE FALL REPORT- 2013 MEN’S GOLF THE GREAT WARRIOR THAT STARTED IT ALL
Jack Pearse, always a smiling face WATERLOO, Ont. - Recently retired men's golf coach Jack Pearse has passed away at the age of 87 after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday. Pearse, known to his teammates and peers as 'Coach Emeritus', was a long serving member of the Warrior community and beyond. "Jack's passing is a huge loss for Waterloo and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and his wife of 60 years, Helen Pearse", commented director of athletics Bob Copeland. "He was a wonderful, caring, benevolent man who gave more than he took throughout his life." Pearse started his coaching duties in 1968 as the head coach of the golf program, leading the Warriors to four provincial championships. In 1972, his team won the first Canadian University Championship, amidst a season in which the Warriors were undefeated. Pearse instilled the 'team' concept into the
'individual' sport of golf, promoting a spirit of co-operation and cohesiveness amongst the players that continues to be evident after some 30 years. Pearse was a founding faculty member of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo. He then returned to Warrior golf in 2003 as assistant coach alongside good friend Dave Hollinger with Doug Painter as the head coach who played a significant role in the advancement of the Warrior golf program including participation at the Canadian University Golf Championship. Pearse was also the driving force behind the Jack Pearse Warrior Golf Endowment established in 2000 to create a legacy of support for future generations of Waterloo golfers. Adding to his legacy, the golf association of Canada introduced the Jack Pearse Coaches Award in 2010, presented to the coach that has contributed to the growth of post-secondary golf. Fittingly enough, Hollinger was the inauguralwinner of the award. Amongst all that Pearse has done to become a legendary figure, his most treasured memory he leaves for us is his work with children as one of the great leaders of camps across Ontario. After a stint as the director of Camp On-Da-Da-Waks (now Camp Red Pine) in the Ottawa Valley, he founded Camp Tawingo in Huntsville in 1960 and was director until his retirement. Pearse was a president of the Ontario, Canadian and American camp associations, and longtime chair of the International Camping Fellowship. The Jack Pearse Award of Honour is given annually in recognition of outstanding service to the Canadian Camping Association He built Tawingo into a place where interactions are guided by fun and respect. At the core of the Jack Pearse method of leadership is the idea that if you focus on character, skill will follow. To Jack it wasn't about being the most talented golfer it was about having fun and being positive. "Golf was certainly one of Jack's greatest passions, but he was truly defined by the relationships he had with people", expressed Copeland. "Golf was a vehicle through which Jack was a consummate teacher of what is important in life, and his greatest legacy can be seen in the quality and character of those who had the privilege of knowing him and playing for him."
"If a person feels like they matter, and that you believe in them, the learning comes," Pearse told the Toronto Star during an interview in 2011. "When I was the golf coach in the late 60's at Waterloo, even though I knew almost nothing about the sport, we won all sorts of championships," Pearse once said. The secret? "Go right to the hole and cheer for them. Tell them they're the best." Simply put, Coach Emeritus always reminded us that positivity and kindness can go a long way. Ask any of his student-athletes and they will tell you the lifelong impact Pearse has left with them. "Jack was a man of great integrity who brought out the very best in people" concluded Copeland. "He will be dearly missed."
WARRIORS RECEIVE GOLF CANADA FOUNDATION GRANT The men’s a women’s team each received a $5000 grant from Golf Canada. The Golf Canada Foundation is dedicated to supporting and promoting programs in junior golf, women’s golf, collegiate golf, high performance golf, and golf heritage.
A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER The women and men’s golf team partnered to earn $10 000 for Warrior golf at the 4th Annual Alumni Fundraiser held September 14th at the Cambridge Golf Club . A total of 90 players took part in this count your 2 best net scores per hole. The Craig Moore Team with the help of Randy Gondosch, Kevin Brown and Terry Frey easily outdistanced the field with a 25 under par score.
2013-14 Men's Golf Coaching Staff BRAD SIMS Brad Sims joins the Warriors for his first season as head coach in 2013. Brad has been a teaching professional at Rebel Creek Golf Course since 2003 and has an extensive background in teaching both the physical and psychological aspects of the game to golfers of all ages. With an honours degree in Kinesiology and bachelor's degree in education, Brad clearly understands the biokinetic necessities of not only the golf swing but all components of the game. He is able to reduce the complexities and techniques involved in both teaching and learning to a very simplified approach.
Warrior Hall of Fame golfer, Fred Wilder has teamed up with Brad. Fred has followed and supported the yellow and black over the years and brings his expertise and warm caring personality to the program. Fred knows what it takes to win. Fred Wilder Assistant Coach
Dave Hollinger Associate Coach Will help where needed
The Season in Review Western Invitational St Thomas 7th 313 – 12 strokes back UW/WLU 36 Hole Inv 2nd Rebel Creek 292 Grey Silo 288 – 13 back Guelph Inv Cutten Fields 5th 304 – 10 strokes back U of Toronto Inv Angus Glen 4th – 16 strokes back Gannon University 36 holes NCAA 2nd- Erie Pa 603 – 5 strokes back McMaster Inv Beverley 2nd 291- 1 stroke back League all-star – First Team – Gajan Sivabalasingham
THE OUA CHAMPIONSHIPS With 4 holes to play the Warriors held a 4 stroke lead on Western and 2 strokes on Toronto. The team (count your 4 out of 5 scores) had been playing great golf on a very cold and windy day. All changed as the Waterloo team counted 2 double bogeys on the 15th hole. Now there was a 3 way tie for first and Guelph was 8 back. The 16th a 167 yard par 3 saw all 4 teams play it in 12 shots. Guelph recorded a 4 under team score on the par 5 17th, Western 3 under Toronto 2 under and the Yellow and black 4 pars. The 18th also took its toll with a 5 over par team score for the Warriors. Final totals saw Western repeat as OUA Champions with 582, Toronto 584 and Guelph and Waterloo at 588. Guelph was awarded the bronze medal on having a lower 5th person total score.The 4th place finish qualifies the Warriors for Golf Canada’s University/College Championships the first week of June in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Southwood Golf and Country Club. ALL –STARS Second team – Jordan Bakhsh Second team – Dan Wilson,
69 77 146 73 73 146
First team – Gajan Sivabalasingham 71 73 144
Gajan Sivabalasingham
Jordan Bakhsh
Dan Wilson
Moe Norman Athletic Excellence Award This award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete from the Region of Waterloo who is involved in golf at the University of Waterloo. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the golf program and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from The Moe Norman Memorial Fund at The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation. The 2013 recipient is Dan Wilson. Dan is an Academic All Canadian in Engineering. He also is a second team OUA all-star.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Four Warrior golfers will receive $500 each. Gajan Sivabalasingham is the winner of the Doug Painter Scholarship for low stroke average of 72.9. Captain Jordan Bakhsh, Dylan Cave –pic on right, Brandon Pearce Left pic will receive the Ancient Warrior Scholarships for their dedication, support and improvement during the year.
NEW HOME –REBEL CREEK Rebel Creek http://www.rebelcreek.ca/ has made each of the 10 Warrior golfers platinum members. The University of Waterloo thanks the owners of the club for their generous offer. The players are excited and proud to play for the club.
UW SIMULATOR An invitation to alumni golfers to come up and use the AboutGolf simulator. Check out your club head speed, ball speed, smash factor and many more interesting numbers. Bring all your clubs and play St Andrews, Pebble Beach or one of 50 courses on the machine.
THE HISTORY - WARRIOR GOLF FIRST TEAMS MEN-1958-Coach- Carl Totzke,
WOMEN-2005-Coach- Carla Munch
MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS RUTTAN CUP OQAA OQAA 1969
1970
OUA 1972
OUA
OUA
1975
OUA
2003
OUA
2005
OUA
2006
2011
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS OUA 2010
OUA 2011
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS McCALL/LEN SHORE TROPHY 1961 MIKE WHITNEY
1972 TIM McCUTCHEON
1995 STEVE WOODS
2006 JIMMY LATTA
2010 GARRETT RANK
2011 GARRETT RANK
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS - WOMEN 2009 TIFFANY TERRIER
2010 TIFFANY TERRIER
2013 DEVON RIZZ0
THE WARRIOR GOLF TEAM SAYS, “THANK YOU”
FRONT ROW, HEAD COACH BRAD SIMS, JAKE ADAMS, NATE CROSS, GAJAN SIVABALASINGHAM (C) JORDAN BAKHSH (C), AMIN ASHKAR, COACH FRED WILDER BACK ROW DAN WILSON, COLIN ABBOT, JORDAN GRIEVE MANAGER, BRANDON PEARCE, AARON JENKINS, DYLAN CAVE, COACH DAVE HOLLINGER