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Commisso Scratch Invitational

The Frank Commisso Two-man Better Ball Tournament

 
Irondequoit Country Club cordially extends an invitation to you and a partner to participate in the 2024 Frank Commisso Scratch Two-man Better Ball Tournament, held on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5.

Competitors may choose to play in our Amateur division, or Senior Amateur division (age 50+). The Amateur Division will be played from the Black tees, and the Senior Amateur Division will play the Blue tees.

Schedule of events:

October 4: Shotgun Start at 12:30 P.M.
                   Cocktail Reception with heavy Hors d’oeuvres/Carving Stations

October 5: Morning Starting Times
                   Awards and Lunch
  
The entry fee of $350.00 per team includes the tournament rounds of golf, on-course beverages, lunch both days, beer and hors d’oeuvres Friday night, tournament favor, and prizes. Once registration opens, participants can click here to register online. Please note, participants will have to provide the name, club affiliation, email, phone number, and birthdate for both members of their team in the application.

A portion of each entry fee is allocated to the Frank Commisso Scholarship Fund. Established in Frank’s memory, this fund awards approximately $7,000 annually to local students who excel in both the classroom and serving the community.

For each day of the event, participants have the option to add golf carts for an additional $20 per person/round. Participants may also arrange a practice round (carts included) for $40 per person. There will also be an optional cash skins game/low daily round bet collected at the event.

If you have any additional questions, or would like to schedule your practice round, please call the Irondequoit Golf Shop at 585-586-0156. The field will be limited to approximately 48 teams, as we welcome and challenge you to the fantastic tournament conditions that the Irondequoit course will bring. All applications are subject to Committee approval.


We look forward to your participation!

Sincerely,
The Commisso Tournament Committee
 

2023 Commisso Scratch Championship Results

1st Place (133) Kyle Downey & Eric Davies
2nd Place (135) Jon Pecor & Blake Gianniny
T3rd Place (139) Mike Dugan & Colin Mcgaugh
Phil Arci & Simon McInnis
Jim Fredo & Ricky Finnegan
1st Place (137) Jim Marsh & Michael Marsh
2nd Place (141) Geoff Wormley & Michael Rogers
3rd Place (142) Mark Finestone & Mike Mercier

Who was Frank Commisso?

Frank Commisso

Charter Member - 1986


1911 - 1995

Head Professional at Irondequoit C.C. for 48 years: 1933-1980.
Elected to PGA Membership in 1951.
Past President of WNYPGA.
Past National PGA Vice President for the PGA - 1961 to 1963.
Three-time WNYPGA Professional of the Year: 1955, 1957, 1980
 

Playing Accomplishments – Professional

Played in 10 PGA Championships.
Played in 8 US Open Championships.
 

State

Lake Shore Open Winner.
Central New York Open Winner.
Cambridge Springs Open Winner.
3 Time Buffalo Open Champion.
 

Western New York PGA

11 Time WNYPGA Section Champion.
8 Time WNYPGA Senior’s Champion.
2 Time WNYPGA Super Senior Champion.