SSW08: Links and Connections at SSW Golf Outing

LAS VEGAS—Before hitting the show floor, more than 250 golfers hit the links Wednesday for the annual SupplySide West Golf Classic at The Revere Golf Club, sponsored by Pharmachem Laboratories.

"This year's SupplySide West golf outing was another tremendous success," said Dick Beitel, vice president of sales, Pharmachem. "It kicks off the show and puts everyone in a great mood as they prepare for the long hours they will spend over the next few days. The two courses brought out lots of golfers and proved very challenging to all. It was nice to try a new location and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. It is always a great networking place and a great forum for learning how everyone feels about business in general. The luncheon was very well received, and the prizes this year really seemed to top off the event. SupplySide West is definitely our best industry event and favorite place to meet everyone. Another truly superb performance by Virgo Publishing."

Foursomes played under clear blue skies on the Lexington and Concord courses, where they enjoyed plenty of camaraderie and a little friendly competition. At a post-play luncheon, golf-themed prizes were raffled and the following winners were awarded trophies.

On the Lexington course, a score of 58 garnered first place for the foursome of John Musselman and Ken Bender, GTC Nutrition; and Matt Larsen and Chuck Wach, Nature's Sunshine Products. In second place, with a score of 60, were Danisco’s John Breeden, Andy Muller, Mike Parsons and Simon Walley. The foursome of Dick Beitel, Pharmachem; Slava Khabovets, Alacer; Mark Pederson, Cornerstone; and Adam Schrententhaler, Cytosport, took third place, with a final score of 63.

Closest to the Pin honors on Lexington went to Lucie Nicholls, Carmi Flavor & Fragrance, and Colin Giboney, Bolthouse Farms. The Longest Drive award went to Joe Malandra, Kemin Health, and Connie White, Life Extension.

On the Concord course, the winning foursome of Dave Barnes, Roxlor International; David Daniel, Progressive Laboratories; Roger Dodd, Verdure Sciences; and Mike Rambaugh, Protec Laboratory; scored 59. A scorecard playoff divided the teams in second and third place, both of whom turned in a 60. Taking second place was Yita Lee, CanCap Pharmaceutical; Dennis Deluca, Biotics Research; and Greg Dodson and Tony Lucia, ADM. The third place team was Bill Gamble, Caravan Ingredients; Bill Redwood, Lycored; Leo Cullen, Kyowa Hakko; and Don Thorp, Premium Ingredients International.

Shelia Vos, Neo Nutritionals, took the Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive awards on the Concord course. On the men’s side, Bruce Sherman, Chelated Minerals International, was Closest to the Pin, while Wes Brasher, Mix 1, hit the Longest Drive.