Jason Parajeckas Wins New England Open Championship at the Omni Mount Washington Resort

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Jason Parajeckas Wins New England Open Championship at the Omni Mount Washington Resort

~~For Immediate Release~~
September 16, 2010

Bretton Woods, NH. – Paul Parajeckas, PGA, has been one of the most consistently excellent players in the New England section of the PGA for more than three decades. On this cool, crisp and, most importantly, clear fall day, his son Jason proved that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

The younger Parajeckas fashioned an 8-under par 64 to come from four shots off the lead to win by one, over 36-hole leader Ron Philo Jr., PGA (Stowe Mountain Club).

Jason, who works as an assistant professional under his father at Pleasant Valley CC (Sutton, MA) was even par for his round, as he stepped to the tee on the par five sixth hole. A monstrous drive and a pitching wedge to a foot, was the beginning of a 10-hole stretch he played in eight under par. The streak included four consecutive birdies on holes 10 - 13.

Philo kept it interesting to the end, narrowly missing a birdie attempt on 18, which would have tied him for the lead. Finishing four off the pace was a trio of Scotts; Scott Spence, PGA (Middletown, RI), Scott Berliner (Albany, NY) and Scott Hawley (Shrewsbury, MA)

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Parajeckas was humbled by the win, his first major victory in New England. The recent University of Connecticut golf team member is finishing his third season as a professional and is looking forward to a second attempt at PGA TOUR qualifying school this fall.

“My father didn’t even pay my entry fee this time, so I get to keep the whole thing!” said Parajeckas, not long after Philo’s bid to tie slid by the cup. He was then congratulated by many fellow professionals, not to mention a big bear hug from a very proud father.

One of the other winners this week was the newly redesigned Mount Washington course at the Omni Mount Washington Resort. Brian Silva, working off plans drawn up by Donald Ross, has created a true gem on the Mount Washington valley floor. Despite some challenging weather the first two days, every competitor came away impressed with the quality of the layout and the conditions.

A big reason for the success of the event was Golf Course Superintendent Dave Ousterhaut and his crew. The course was in great condition leading into the event and, through much hard work on their part, the course proved its mettle.

The New England Open Championship will return to the Omni Mount Washington Resort on September 12 – 15, 2011.


About the New England PGA
The New England Section is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America, the world’s largest working sports organization. In addition to managing public relations, marketing, facility relations and employment programming for its member professionals, the Association conducts more than 300 golf events every year for professionals, amateurs, men, women and juniors in the region. With more than 1000 PGA professionals working at nearly 500 different golf facilities across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, New England PGA professionals truly are the experts in the game and business of golf.

About the Omni Mount Washington Resort
The Omni Mount Washington Resort is an all-season resort destination in New Hampshire located at the base of Mount Washington and surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. In September 2009, Omni Hotels began management of the property, which is now home to the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, site of the International Monetary Conference of 1944, and Bretton Woods, New Hampshire’s largest ski area. With the completion of a $50 million refurbishment and expansion in 2009, the resort unveiled the restored 18-hole Mount Washington Golf Course, a new 25,000-square-foot Spa, 20,000-square-foot Conference Center, outdoor pool complex and renovated guestrooms, lobby and public spaces. The new Bretton Woods Canopy Tour was also added to the resort’s list of amenities, which includes top-rated Alpine and Nordic skiing, 27 holes of championship golf and a full slate of additional seasonal activities. A variety of lodging, dining and activities is offered year-round, along with many traditional and cultural events. For more information, visit the omnimountwashingtonresort.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

Mount Washington Resort golf specials just extended until September 7th!!

Valid on the Mount Washington Course through September 7, 2009. Ranked #1 NH Golf Course You Can Play by Golfweek Magazine.

• Greens Fees: Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
  
  
• Greens Fees: Friday-Sunday, $95 including cart
  
  
• Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes on the Mount Pleasant Course

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Just extended! Mount Washington Course specials - reduced greens fees and same-day play on NH's #1 course (Golfweek)!

Valid on the Mount Washington Course through August 9, 2009. Ranked #1 NH Golf Course You Can Play by Golfweek Magazine.

• Greens Fees: Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
• Greens Fees: Friday-Sunday, $95 including cart
• Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes on the Mount Pleasant Course

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Just extended! Early-season golf specials at Mount Washington Resort - greens fees, same-day-play and more!

Mount Washington Resort has just extended the early-season golf specials until July 19th!

The special offers are:

• Greens Fees: Mount Washington Course, Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
• Greens Fees: Mount Washington Course, Friday-Saturday, $95 including cart
• Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes on the Mount Pleasant Course
• Twilight Special: Mount Washington Course, $75 after 3:00pm

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

Mount Washington Resort Early-Season Golf Specials end soon, including a greens fee offer and same-day-play and twilight specials!

Visit Mount Washington Resort before June 30, 2009 and take advantage of
some great early-season special offers!

* Greens Fees: Monday-Thursday, $75 including cart
* Greens Fees: Friday-Saturday, $95 including cart
* Same Day Play: Pay the $12 cart fee and play an additional nine holes
on the Mount Pleasant Course
* Twilight Special: $75 after 3:00pm

Please call 800.314.1752 or 603.278.GOLF (4653) for more information.

It's going to be a great weekend to be outside! Lots to do here at Mount Washington Resort, so come on up and join us!

Partly to mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures are in the forecast for Bretton Woods, NH this weekend, which makes it a great time to join us for a trip on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, a round or two of golf, some hiking on the plethora of fantastic trails right in our backyard or even some fishing on our local rivers, ponds and lakes. It's a great time to be in Northern New England! Visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com for all the details!

Mount Washington Resort Welcomes New Golf Course Superintendent David Ousterhout

Mount Washington Resort, located in Bretton Woods, NH is pleased to announce the hiring of David Ousterhout as the Resort’s new Golf Course Superintendent. The Golf Club at Mount Washington Resort offers 27 holes of championship golf, including the newly restored 18-hole Mount Washington Course and nine-hole Mount Pleasant Course.

David Ousterhout obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, with an emphasis in Golf and Sports Turfgrass Management, at Mississippi State University before entering beginning his career in the golf industry. Ousterhout brings to Mount Washington Resort eleven years of experience as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at three exclusive private country clubs in southeastern New England, including, most recently, working as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at the Country Club of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for the past five years. Ousterhout’s strong agronomic, landscape construction and horticultural background combine with his significant experience in the renovation of two other vintage Donald Ross-designed golf courses to create an ideal match for Mount Washington Resort, which has recently reopened the Donald Ross-designed 18-hole Mount Washington Course for its first full season of play following a complete restoration by course architect Brian Silva.

Matt Massei, Mount Washington Resort’s General Manager who spent 15 years managing golf operations at Pinehurst, North Carolina, before joining Mount Washington Resort, has been working closely with Michael Carroll, Director of Golf & Club Operations, and David Ousterhout to prepare for the golf season. “David has really hit the ground running after the long winter,” said Massei, “We are very pleased that we were able to find someone with David’s background and experience as we continue to raise the level of golf at Mount Washington Resort. It’s great to have him on board.”

David Ousterhout has relocated to Bartlett, New Hampshire, with his wife Krystal and two dogs. Ousterhout’s family has owned a vacation home in Bartlett for over 20 years, and the move brings Ousterhout to what he calls, “the best of both worlds.” An avid outdoorsman, Ousterhout enjoys golf and being outdoors all summer just as much as skiing, snowboarding and all the outdoor activities that come with the snow. In fact, he took his first ski lesson at Bretton Woods many years ago.

The 18-hole Mount Washington Course, recently rated New Hampshire’s #1 public golf course by Golfweek, opened on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, as did the nine-hole Mount Pleasant Course. Season pass options are available as well as a selection of overnight packages at Mount Washington Resort's variety of lodging options.

Open for the summer! Daily photo: 5/26/09

The recently-restored Mount Washington Course and the Mount Pleasant Course are now open for the summer! Lessons, equipment rental and sales and one of the most scenic courses in New England is ready and waiting for you. for more information, please visit www.MountWashingtonResort.com or call 603.278.GOLF (4653).

Time for GOLF?? Mount Washington Resort looks to open the first week of May!

The complete restoration of the 18-hole Mount Washington Course is complete, and has already earned its first accolade, as Golfweek has selected it as New Hampshire's #1 "Golf Course You Can Play" (public) for 2009! Click here to read more about Mount Washington Resort golf.