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i / www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, NOVEMBER 13,2002 PAGE 15 Stroke of bad luck for golfer at Q-school Chest cold forces Ashley Chinner to withdraw in second stage of PGA qualifying school For Derek Gillespie, it was probably a mere bump in the road. For Ashley Chinner, it might just be the end of the road. Although both failed to make it beyond the second stage of PGA Tour qualifying school last week, the stakes were a whole lot higher for Chinner, a 39-ycar-old Brooklin resident now at a crossroads in his pro- Brian McNair Staff Writer bmcnairfldnrluunrcgion.com fcssional golf career. "I just wanted to sec if l still had it and 1 don't," says Chinner, Chinner, who seems overly hard on himself considering the circumstances circumstances lie faced last week. Despite being pretty much out of the game since moving to Brooklin three years ago, Chinner Chinner easily advanced through stage one and was in the hunt in stage two after rounds of 72-73- 72 at the Honibre Golf Course in Panama Beach, Fla., left him three strokes back of where he needed to be. But, a persistent chest cold caught up with him on the final round Friday, and Chinner withdrew withdrew after eight holes so he could return home in time to attend attend a memorial service for a close friend who died from cancer. cancer. "That's what tour school is about, it's all about timing," Chinner says of the unfortunate turn of events. "I wasn't nearly focused enough and you have to be focused focused for i4 rounds." This was the sixth time Chinner Chinner has attended the tour school - and the first time he failed to reach the third and final round. Although he has veteran membership status on the Canadian Canadian Tour, where he has earned just over $100,000 since 1990, and could play there next year, Chinner says it's time to start making some difficult decisions about his career. "I've got a house, three kids, two cars. I've got to make a commitment to something in the near future," says Chinner, who is considering opening a golf school or sports camp in Durham Region. "I'm getting older. I'd probably probably like to help some younger players develop." Speaking of younger players, Chinner both empathizes with and envies Gillespie, a 24-year- old Oshawa resident who appears appears headed for big things. "He's got a long career ahead Lacrosse registration Saturday CLARINGTON - After a successful first season, the Clarington Minor Lacrosse Association is back with expansion expansion plans for year two. With just under 400 players players last year, the CMLA is looking to expand to a maximum maximum of 600 this summer. The first step to achieving that number stalls with a registration registration planned for Saturday, Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Another will go on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., both at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Recreation Complex in Bow- manville. There arc already 260 players pre-registered from last year, so space is limited. The league is for kids born in 1999 or prior to that, with a photocopy of a birth certificate needed upon registration. registration. For the paperweight division (six and under) the cost is $100, while all other divisions are $140. The association is also planning to operate a rep program program in some divisions, although although tryout dates and age groups are yet to be determined. determined. CLARINGTON MINOR LACROSSE REGISTRATION DATES ^ for the 2003 SEASON V "Get In White You Can" / \ November 16/02 November 20/02 10 AM -3 PM 6 PM-9 PM GARNET B. RICKARD GARNET B. 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He has also worked for ClubLink and done some golf broadcasting for Sportsnet, but is currently out of work. "I'm not really sure what I'm going to be doing for the next three or four months," he says. "It might be the last kick at the can, but I have to look at it as a learning experience." BOWMANVILLE NEWCASTLE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 th 7:30 P.M. URGENTLY NEED DIRECTORS Come voice your opinion Memorial Park Club House Liberty St., Bowmanville Inquiries Contact Mike (905) 623-2120 HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 85 Church Street Bowmanville Selling Price s 289,900 Well maintained 2 storey, 3 bedroom home in central Bowmanville. hardwood flooring, new carpets in 1999, gas boiler and gas water heater new in 1998. New windows in 1995 and roof in 2000. Cozy family room with gas fireplace. Well organized kitchen with plenty of counter and cupboard space. Fridge, built-in dishwasher, built-in range, washer and dryer included in sale. 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