The Jerod Putnam Amateur Open is the first Irish road bowling tournament open to amateurs from all over the U.S. This event is a 2-day singles competition that features 3 rounds of match play, a closed course, cash prizes, free welcome breakfast, raffles and more. The top three finishers receive cash prizes with the winner taking home $1000!
The Jerod Putnam Amateur Open is a memoriam to one of the original founders of Irish Road Bowling in West Virginia and in the USA in 1995.
Jerod’s love and passion for the ancient game led many people to follow him into the country roads. From those beginnings in 1995, Irish road bowling has spread all across West Virginia. In 2019, 22 events will be held in all regions of the Mountain State.
The JPAO will benefit the Jerod Putnam Scholarship Fund, awarding scholarships to Lewis County youth pursuing studies in agriculture/forestry and sports/physical education.
The Jerod Putnam Amateur Open is for new players or beginners. The best players in West Virginia, New York and Boston, (ranked Grade 2 or above by Bol~Chumann) are not eligible.
Anyone who is not ranked by Bol Chumann as a Novice 2 or higher is welcome to compete. There is a $50 registration fee for this event. Entry fee covers the welcome breakfast at the overlook pavilion Saturday June 8th, road bowling supplies (bowls, chalk, score cards, etc.) and a guaranteed place in the tournament.
Coopers Rock State Forest, www.coopersrockstateforest.com, and nearby Lakeview Golf Resort, www.lakeviewresort.com, provide a picturesque venue for this ancient sport. Draws will be made at the Friday evening reception at Lakeview.
We invite everyone to experience the thrill of Irish long bullets road bowling down Iron Furnace Road, in Coopers Rock State Forest, by Cheat Lake in the West Virginia hills.
Friday June 7th. Optional course practice and Lakeview reception for match drawing, Last chance to register.
Saturday June 8th. Welcome breakfast, Round 1 matches, Raffle drawings. And meeting to charter a national organization at Lakeview.
Sunday June 9th. Semi finals, Final, and Awards. Awards ceremony. Meeting to charter a national organization at local establishment.
Event T-shirts can be pre-ordered at the time of registration for $20. Limited supplies and sizes will also be available during the event for $25. Raffles will be held for various items as well. Below is the entry form for competitors, and a form for anyone who wants to sponsor this charity event.
For information Cris Putnam 304 517 7079, or David Powell 202 387 1680.
http://www.wvirb.com/jpao-entry-form30/
http://www.wvirb.com/sponsorship-letter676
Primary Sponsor, Mountain State Log Homes
