January 1, 2022 It came in a simply worded email a couple of weeks ago. The Danielle Downey Golf Classic will not return in 2022. Named in honor of one of Rochester's golf heroes, the Downey Classic had a successful seven-year run at Brook Lea. The organizing committee chairman noted that, "We are somewhat saddened by what we feel may be the end of an era in … [Read more...] about Pucko: Replacing What We’ve Lost
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Broze earns first Symetra Tour victory as Downey Classic is shortened to 36 holes
BY TIM IRVING Brook Lea Country Club's grounds crew did a miraculous job making their course playable for the first two rounds of the Symetra Tour's Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic. But with the non-stop rain on Saturday, the course was deemed unplayable and 36-hole leader Emma Broze earns her first Symetra Tour title. The plan was to play the third and final … [Read more...] about Broze earns first Symetra Tour victory as Downey Classic is shortened to 36 holes
Former Oklahoma State star Emma Broze leads Danielle Downey Classic after two rounds
BY TIM IRVING Emma Broze doesn't have a profile on the Symetra Tour website. She is one of France's top up and coming golfers. After four years at Oklahoma State, finishing 12th in the NCAA Championships her senior year, Broze joined the Women's All Pro Tour (like first round leader Riley Rennell). “I think spending four years there was great help because we played on … [Read more...] about Former Oklahoma State star Emma Broze leads Danielle Downey Classic after two rounds
Moms making tour life easier for Symetra Tour players
BY TIM IRVING Symetra Tour life isn't easy and the pandemic didn't make it any better. Whenever possible, players like to have family and friends be a part of their careers. A couple of moms are taking that a step further. Lora Brooks is caddying for her daughter, Sierra, this summer. It helps with nerves, for both of them. "I had a hard time getting her out to … [Read more...] about Moms making tour life easier for Symetra Tour players
Five-way tie after the first round at the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic
BY TIM IRVING Five players share the lead after the first round of the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic at Brook Lea Country Club in Gates. Carley Cox, Riley Rennell and Stephanie Na from the morning wave and Allison Emery and Katelyn Dambaugh from the afternoon all posted four-under par rounds of 66 to share a one-shot lead on eight golfers heading to the second … [Read more...] about Five-way tie after the first round at the Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic