Scorecard - Fall 2008 - Parting Shots

1. During this year's meeting in Scotland, Senior Architects/Partners Mike Smelek and Rick Baril were confirmed as Regular members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).

2. Robert von Hagge made an unexpected trip to the annual Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Florida. (L-R) Mike Smelek, Howard Barnes, Robert von Hagge and Jim Armstrong.

3. Rick Baril (L) and Robert vonHagge bring their artistry and creativity to a photo shoot in France directed by Karin Dilthey, professional photographer.

4. The annual Project Launch Charity Tournament was held atWillow Creek Golf Club designed in 1979 by von Hagge, Smelek and Baril. (L-R) Bobby Balchus, Gerald Irons, Dr. Josephine McBride, Mancil Davis, James Boorman, Mike Smelek and Rick Baril.

5. Shiny new shovels were used to break ground for the new Stillwater Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee. (L-R)Mike Smelek, Fred Lee, Jerry Born, DJ Keehan, Jerry Fairly, Scott Scheel, Robert von Hagge and Nick Rossi.

6. Rick Baril and Mike Smelek caught up with vHS&B alumni at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando. (L-R) Jeff Blume, Rick Baril, Mike Smelek, Kelly Moran and Rick Robbins.

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1. During this year's meeting in Scotland, Senior Architects/Partners Mike Smelek and Rick Baril were confirmed as Regular members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). 2. Robert von Hagge made an unexpected trip to the annual Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Florida. (L-R) Mike Smelek, Howard Barnes, Robert von Hagge and Jim Armstrong. 3. Rick Baril (L) and Robert vonHagge bring their artistry and creativity to a photo shoot in France directed by Karin Dilthey, professional photographer. 4. The annual Project Launch Charity Tournament was held atWillow Creek Golf Club designed in 1979 by von Hagge, Smelek and Baril. (L-R) Bobby Balchus, Gerald Irons, Dr. Josephine McBride, Mancil Davis, James Boorman, Mike Smelek and Rick Baril. 5. Shiny new shovels were used to break ground for the new Stillwater Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee. (L-R)Mike Smelek, Fred Lee, Jerry Born, DJ Keehan, Jerry Fairly, Scott Scheel, Robert von Hagge and Nick Rossi. 6. Rick Baril and Mike Smelek caught up with vHS&B alumni at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando. (L-R) Jeff Blume, Rick Baril, Mike Smelek, Kelly Moran and Rick Robbins.