Danny Invitational Golf Tournament

Danny Invitational Records (through 2025)
Age
Oldest Winner
Matt Starr (53 years, 19 days), 2025
Youngest Winner
Nathan Smith (17 years, 4 months, 14 days), 2019
Oldest Competitor
Jon Goodstein (55 years, 4 months, 24 days), 2025
Youngest Competitor
Nathan Smith (17 years, 4 months, 14 days), 2019
Champions
Most Victories
9, Matt Starr (2000, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025)
6, Marc Smith (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2023)
3, Dan Leroux (2002, 2008, 2013) & Nathan Smith (2019, 2020, 2022)
2, Joel Graham (2012, 2014)
1, Mike Pione (2009) & David Steiger (2016)
Consecutive Victories
3, Nathan Smith (2019, 2020, 2022)
2, Marc Smith (2004-2005), Matt Starr (2017-2018), Matt Starr (2024-2025)
Most Second Place Finishes
9, Marc Smith (2003, 2008, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025)
6, Matt Starr (2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2014)
3, Carl Mussenden (2005, 2007, 2010)
2, Dan Leroux (2006, 2012), Joel Graham (2015, 2020), Jon Goodstein (2023, 2024)
1, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000)
Most Tournaments Played Without a Victory
8, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2004, 2006-2008)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
3, Jon Goodstein (2023-2024)
2, Pat Mezger (2023-2024)
1, Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jeffrey Goodstein (2024), Eric Barker (2025), Blaize Buzash (2025)
Winners in First Tournament Played
Matt Starr (2000)
Dan Leroux (2002)
Mike Pione (2009)
David Steiger (2016)
Nathan Smith (2019)
Tournaments
Most Tournaments Played
25, Marc Smith (2000-2020, 2022-2025)
20, Matt Starr (2000-2015, 2017-2018, 2024-2025)
18, Dan Leroux (2002-2009, 2011-2014, 2016-2019, 2022-2023)
17, Joel Graham (2006-2007, 2010-2020, 2022-2025)
8, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2004, 2006-2008)
6, Nathan Smith (2019-2020, 2022-2025)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
3, David Steiger (2016, 2024-2025), Jon Goodstein (2023-2025)
2, Mike Pione (2009-2010), Pat Metzger (2023-2024)
1, Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jeffrey Goodstein (2024), Eric Barker (2025), Blaize Buzash (2025)
Most Top Ten Finishes
24, Marc Smith (2000-2020, 2022-2023, 2025)
20, Matt Starr (2000-2015, 2017-2018, 2024-2025)
18, Dan Leroux (2002-2009, 2011-2014, 2016-2019, 2022-2023)
17, Joel Graham (2006-2007, 2010-2020, 2022-2025)
7, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2001, 2003-2004, 2006-2008)
6, Nathan Smith (2019-2020, 2022-2025)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
3, David Steiger (2016, 2024-2025), Jon Goodstein (2023-2025)
2, Pat Metzger (2023-2024)
1, Mike Pione (2009), Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jeffrey Goodstein (2024), Eric Barker (2025), Blaize Buzash (2025)
Scoring
Low Gross 36 Holes
168, Matt Starr (2024)
171, Matt Starr (2014)
172, Matt Starr (2009)
173, Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
174, Matt Starr (2006, 2010, 2012 & 2015)
Low Net 36 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
145, Marc Smith (2023) & Matt Starr (2024)
147, Jon Goodstein (2023)
154, Pat Metzger (2023)
155, Jon Goodstein (2024)
Low Gross 18 Holes
80, Matt Starr (2025, Round 1)
81, Carl Mussenden (2007, Round 2)
82, Matt Starr (2012, Round 2) & Jon Goodstein (2024, Round 1)
83, Matt Starr (2006, Round 2 & 2024, Round 1)
Low Net 18 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
65, Marc Smith (2023, Round 1)
66, Jon Goodstein (2024, Round 1)
67, Jon Goodstein (2023, Round 1), Matt Starr (2025, Round 1)
69, Marc Smith (2025, Round 1)
Low Gross Round 1
80, Matt Starr (2025)
82, Jon Goodstein (2024)
83, Matt Starr (2024)
84, Matt Starr (2014, 2015) & Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
Low Net Round 1 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
65, Marc Smith (2023)
66, Jon Goodstein (2024)
67, Jon Goodstein (2023), Matt Starr (2025)
69, Marc Smith (2025)
Low Gross Round 2
81, Carl Mussenden (2007)
82, Matt Starr (2012)
83, Matt Starr (2006)
85, Matt Starr (2024)
86, Carl Mussenden (2005)
Low Net Round 2 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
74, Matt Starr (2024)
78, Carl Mussenden (2007)
80, Marc Smith (2023), Jon Goodstein (2023)
81, Marc Smith (2007 & 2012), Dan Leroux (2012)
High Gross 36 Holes
235, Marc Smith (2002)
232, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002)
228, Marc Smith (2010)
227, Jeremy Gutierrez (2003)
226, Jeremy Gutierrez (2004)
High Net 36 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
209, Dan Leroux (2004)
204, Marc Smith (2014)
201, Joel Graham (2013), Marc Smith (2015)
199, Marc Smith (2002)
High Gross 18 Holes
127, Marc Smith (2014, Round 2)
126, Marc Smith (2002, Round 2)
123, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002, Round 2)
121, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 2)
120, Jeremy Gutierrez (2006, Round 1), Marc Smith (2015, Round 2)
High Net 18 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
117, Marc Smith (2014, Round 1)
110, Mike Pione (2010, Round 1)
109, Joel Graham (2011, Round 2)
108, Marc Smith (2002, Round 2)
107, Dan Leroux (2016, Round 2)
High Gross Round 1
120, Jeremy Gutierrez (2006)
119, Blaize Buzash (2025)
118, Marc Smith (2010)
116, Marc Smith (2012)
115, Dan Leroux (2009) & Mike Pione (2010)
High Net Round 1 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
110, Mike Pione (2010)
105, Dan Leroux (2009)
104, Marc Smith (2012)
103, Dan Leroux (2004) & Marc Smith (2010)
High Gross Round 2
127, Marc Smith (2014)
126, Marc Smith (2002)
123, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002)
121, Nathan Smith (2023)
120, Marc Smith (2015)
High Net Round 2 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
117, Marc Smith (2014)
110, Marc Smith (2015)
109, Joel Graham (2011)
108, Marc Smith (2002)
107, Dan Leroux (2016)
Largest Margin of Victory
15, Matt Starr (2010), Nathan Smith (2020)
14, Marc Smith (2001)
12, Nathan Smith (2022)
11, Dan Leroux (2008)
Largest Come From Behind Victory (Round 1 to Round 2)
9, Matt Starr (2006)
7, Matt Starr (2003)
5, Dan Leroux (2002), Marc Smith (2004), Matt Starr (2024)
Largest Round 1 Lead
10, Nathan Smith (2020)
9, Dan Leroux (2006)
7, Joel Graham (2012)
5, Jon Goodstein (2024)
4, Marc Smith (2003)
Most Whiffs in Tournament
3, Dan Leroux (2004)
2, Marc Smith (2020)
1, Matt Starr (2004, 2006), Mike Pione (2010), Joel Graham (2016), Marc Smith (2023)
Most Strokes in One Sand Bunker
6, Marc Smith (2005, Round 1, Hole 14; 2010, Round 1, Hole 11)
4, Marc Smith (2006, Round 2, Hole 6)
3, Marc Smith (2009, Round 1, Hole 13; 2013, Round 1, Hole 4; 2016 Round 2, Hole 16; 2023 Round 2, Hole 18), Mitch Grant (2010, Round 2, Hole 13), Nathan Smith (2025, Round 1, Hole 1)
Shortest Drive (excluding whiffs)
13 inches, Joel Graham (2016, Round 2, Hole 10)
18 inches, Joel Graham (2007, Round 2, Hole 18)
Most Strokes on One Hole
17, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 2, Hole 11)
16, Marc Smith (2000, Round 2, Hole 14; 2020 Round 2, Hole 13)
13, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002, Round 2, Holes 2 & 14), Marc Smith (2009, Round 2, Hole 13; 2010, Round 1, Hole 11), Dan Leroux (2011, Round 2, Hole 16)

DANNY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
2000 – Matt Starr (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, Oregon, Ohio) – Marc played Round 1 in loafers. Marc took at 16 in Round 2
2001 – Marc Smith (Brunswick Hills Golf Course, Brunswick, Ohio & StoneWater Golf Club, Highland Heights, Ohio) – Jeremy quit in the middle of Round 2
2002 – Dan Leroux (Oakhaven Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Royal American Links, Galena, Ohio) – Dan’s first year playing – Jeremy took 13 on two holes in Round 2
2003 – Matt Starr (Betsie Valley Golf Course & Mountain Ridge Golf Course, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan) – defeated Marc Smith on first playoff hole – first ever rain/lightning delay
2004 – Marc Smith (Stone Ridge Golf Club, Bowling Green, Ohio & Riverby Hills Golf Club, Bowling Green, Ohio) – defeated Matt Starr on first playoff hole
2005 – Marc Smith (Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio & Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio)
2006 – Matt Starr (The Phoenix Golf Links, Grove City, Ohio & Cook’s Creek Golf Club, Ashville, Ohio) – defeated Dan Leroux on first playoff hole – Joel’s first year playing – Greatest comeback in Danny history – Carl found toxic waste on Phoenix
2007 – Marc Smith (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & NorthStar Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio) –Juanita Flapjacks appearance at NorthStar – Joel’s 18 inch drive on the final hole of Round 2
2008 – Dan Leroux (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & University of Michigan Golf Course, Ann Arbor, Michigan) – Blimpy Burgers followed by Danny Dump in Michigan Union
2009 – Mike Pione (Darby Creek Golf Course, Marysville, Ohio & Oakhaven Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio) – Mike’s first year playing – Mr. Owen - am I pronouncing that correctly? – Marc took 13 in Round 2
2010 – Matt Starr (Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio & Riviera Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio) – Mike quit after Round 1 – Mitch’s only year playing – Marc took 13 in Round 1
2011 – Marc Smith (Glenross Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Delaware Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio) – Dan took 13 in Round 2 – celebrated Marc’s 40th birthday at Digger & Finch driving range, where Bridge Park is now located
2012 – Joel Graham (Indian Springs Golf Club, Mechanicsburg, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio)
2013 – Dan Leroux (Granville Golf Course, Granville, Ohio & Longaberger Golf Club, Nashport, Ohio)
2014 – Joel Graham (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & NorthStar Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio)
2015 – Matt Starr (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & Safari Golf Course, Dublin, Ohio)
2016 – David Steiger (presented by IBM - Royal American Links, Galena, Ohio & Bent Tree Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio) – Dave’s first year playing – Joel’s 13 inch drive on hole 10 of Round 2
2017 – Matt Starr (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & The Country Club at Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio) – Matt implemented a maximum stroke rule on the first hole of Round 2, as it took 45 minutes to play
2018 – Matt Starr (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & Darby Creek Golf Course, Marysville, Ohio) – first year playing “Modified” Modified Stableford Scoring System
2019 – Nathan Smith (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, Oregon, Ohio) – Nathan’s first year playing – Marc took a 16 (and ordered drinks in the middle of the blow-up hole) in Round 2 – last year playing “Modified” Modified Stableford Scoring System – only year playing match play
2020 – Nathan Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio) – Covid tournament
2021 – No tournament held
2022 – Nathan Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio)
2023 – Marc Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio) – Nathan took at 17 in Round 2 – Brian’s, Jon’s, and Pat’s first year playing
2024 – Matt Starr (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio) – Jeffrey’s first year playing
2025 - Matt Starr (Glenross Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio) - Eric's and Blaize's first year playing and first rain-shortened Danny

Congratulations to 2025 Danny Champion Matt Starr!

Danny Invitational Records (through 2024)
Age
Oldest Winner
Matt Starr (52 years, 1 month, 4 days), 2024
Youngest Winner
Nathan Smith (17 years, 4 months, 14 days), 2019
Oldest Competitor
Jon Goodstein (54 years, 5 months, 9 days), 2024
Youngest Competitor
Nathan Smith (17 years, 4 months, 14 days), 2019
Champions
Most Victories
8, Matt Starr (2000, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2024)
6, Marc Smith (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2023)
3, Dan Leroux (2002, 2008, 2013) & Nathan Smith (2019, 2020, 2022)
2, Joel Graham (2012, 2014)
1, Mike Pione (2009) & David Steiger (2016)
Consecutive Victories
3, Nathan Smith (2019, 2020, 2022)
2, Marc Smith (2004-2005), Matt Starr (2017-2018)
Most Second Place Finishes
8, Marc Smith (2003, 2008, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)
6, Matt Starr (2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2014)
3, Carl Mussenden (2005, 2007, 2010)
2, Dan Leroux (2006, 2012), Joel Graham (2015, 2020), Jon Goodstein (2023, 2024)
1, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000)
Most Tournaments Played Without a Victory
8, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2004, 2006-2008)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
2, Jon Goodstein (2023-2024), Pat Mezger (2023-2024)
1, Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
Winners in First Tournament Played
Matt Starr (2000)
Dan Leroux (2002)
Mike Pione (2009)
David Steiger (2016)
Nathan Smith (2019)
Tournaments
Most Tournaments Played
24, Marc Smith (2000-2020, 2022-2024)
19, Matt Starr (2000-2015, 2017-2018, 2024)
18, Dan Leroux (2002-2009, 2011-2014, 2016-2019, 2022-2023)
16, Joel Graham (2006-2007, 2010-2020, 2022-2024)
8, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2004, 2006-2008)
5, Nathan Smith (2019-2020, 2022-2024)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
2, Mike Pione (2009-2010), David Steiger (2016, 2024), Jon Goodstein (2023-2024), Pat Metzger (2023-2024)
1, Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
Most Top Ten Finishes
23, Marc Smith (2000-2020, 2022-2023)
19, Matt Starr (2000-2015, 2017-2018, 2024)
18, Dan Leroux (2002-2009, 2011-2014, 2016-2019, 2022-2023)
16, Joel Graham (2006-2007, 2010-2020, 2022-2024)
7, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2001, 2003-2004, 2006-2008)
5, Nathan Smith (2019-2020, 2022-2024)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
2, David Steiger (2016, 2024), Jon Goodstein (2023-2024), Pat Metzger (2023-2024)
1, Mike Pione (2009), Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
Scoring
Low Gross 36 Holes
168, Matt Starr (2024)
171, Matt Starr (2014)
172, Matt Starr (2009)
173, Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
174, Matt Starr (2006, 2010, 2012 & 2015)
Low Net 36 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
145, Marc Smith (2023) & Matt Starr (2024)
147, Jon Goodstein (2023)
154, Pat Metzger (2023)
155, Jon Goodstein (2024)
Low Gross 18 Holes
81, Carl Mussenden (2007, Round 2)
82, Matt Starr (2012, Round 2) & Jon Goodstein (2024, Round 1)
83, Matt Starr (2006, Round 2 & 2024, Round 1)
Low Net 18 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
65, Marc Smith (2023, Round 1)
66, Jon Goodstein (2024, Round 1)
67, Jon Goodstein (2023, Round 1)
70, Pat Metzger (2023, Round 1)
71, Dan Leroux (2023, Round 1) & Matt Starr (2024, Round 1)
Low Gross Round 1
82, Jon Goodstein (2024)
83, Matt Starr (2024)
84, Matt Starr (2014, 2015) & Jeffrey Goodstein (2024)
85, Matt Starr (2009, 2010)
Low Net Round 1 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
65, Marc Smith (2023)
66, Jon Goodstein (2024)
67, Jon Goodstein (2023)
70, Pat Metzger (2023)
71, Dan Leroux (2023) & Matt Starr (2024)
Low Gross Round 2
81, Carl Mussenden (2007)
82, Matt Starr (2012)
83, Matt Starr (2006)
85, Matt Starr (2024)
86, Carl Mussenden (2005)
Low Net Round 2 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
74, Matt Starr (2024)
78, Carl Mussenden (2007)
80, Marc Smith (2023), Jon Goodstein (2023)
81, Marc Smith (2007 & 2012), Dan Leroux (2012)
High Gross 36 Holes
235, Marc Smith (2002)
232, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002)
228, Marc Smith (2010)
227, Jeremy Gutierrez (2003)
226, Jeremy Gutierrez (2004)
High Net 36 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
209, Dan Leroux (2004)
204, Marc Smith (2014)
201, Joel Graham (2013), Marc Smith (2015)
199, Marc Smith (2002)
High Gross 18 Holes
127, Marc Smith (2014, Round 2)
126, Marc Smith (2002, Round 2)
123, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002, Round 2)
121, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 2)
120, Jeremy Gutierrez (2006, Round 1), Marc Smith (2015, Round 2)
High Net 18 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
117, Marc Smith (2014, Round 1)
110, Mike Pione (2010, Round 1)
109, Joel Graham (2011, Round 2)
108, Marc Smith (2002, Round 2)
107, Dan Leroux (2016, Round 2)
High Gross Round 1
120, Jeremy Gutierrez (2006)
118, Marc Smith (2010)
116, Marc Smith (2012)
115, Dan Leroux (2009) & Mike Pione (2010)
High Net Round 1 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
110, Mike Pione (2010)
105, Dan Leroux (2009)
104, Marc Smith (2012)
103, Dan Leroux (2004) & Marc Smith (2010)
High Gross Round 2
127, Marc Smith (2014)
126, Marc Smith (2002)
123, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002)
121, Nathan Smith (2023)
120, Marc Smith (2015)
High Net Round 2 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
117, Marc Smith (2014)
110, Marc Smith (2015)
109, Joel Graham (2011)
108, Marc Smith (2002)
107, Dan Leroux (2016)
Largest Margin of Victory
15, Matt Starr (2010), Nathan Smith (2020)
14, Marc Smith (2001)
12, Nathan Smith (2022)
11, Dan Leroux (2008)
Largest Come From Behind Victory (Round 1 to Round 2)
9, Matt Starr (2006)
7, Matt Starr (2003)
5, Dan Leroux (2002), Marc Smith (2004), Matt Starr (2024)
Largest Round 1 Lead
10, Nathan Smith (2020)
9, Dan Leroux (2006)
7, Joel Graham (2012)
5, Jon Goodstein (2024)
4, Marc Smith (2003)
Most Whiffs in Tournament
3, Dan Leroux (2004)
2, Marc Smith (2020)
1, Matt Starr (2004, 2006), Mike Pione (2010), Joel Graham (2016), Marc Smith (2023)
Most Strokes in One Sand Bunker
6, Marc Smith (2005, Round 1, Hole 14; 2010, Round 1, Hole 11)
4, Marc Smith (2006, Round 2, Hole 6)
3, Marc Smith (2009, Round 1, Hole 13; 2013, Round 1, Hole 4; 2016 Round 2, Hole 16; 2023 Round 2, Hole 18), Mitch Grant (2010, Round 2, Hole 13)
Shortest Drive (excluding whiffs)
13 inches, Joel Graham (2016, Round 2, Hole 10)
18 inches, Joel Graham (2007, Round 2, Hole 18)
Most Strokes on One Hole
17, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 2, Hole 11)
16, Marc Smith (2000, Round 2, Hole 14; 2020 Round 2, Hole 13)
13, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002, Round 2, Holes 2 & 14), Marc Smith (2009, Round 2, Hole 13; 2010, Round 1, Hole 11), Dan Leroux (2011, Round 2, Hole 16)

DANNY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
2000 – Matt Starr (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, Oregon, Ohio) – Marc played Round 1 in loafers. Marc took at 16 in Round 2
2001 – Marc Smith (Brunswick Hills Golf Course, Brunswick, Ohio & StoneWater Golf Club, Highland Heights, Ohio) – Jeremy quit in the middle of Round 2
2002 – Dan Leroux (Oakhaven Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Royal American Links, Galena, Ohio) – Dan’s first year playing – Jeremy took 13 on two holes in Round 2
2003 – Matt Starr (Betsie Valley Golf Course & Mountain Ridge Golf Course, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan) – defeated Marc Smith on first playoff hole – first ever rain/lightning delay
2004 – Marc Smith (Stone Ridge Golf Club, Bowling Green, Ohio & Riverby Hills Golf Club, Bowling Green, Ohio) – defeated Matt Starr on first playoff hole
2005 – Marc Smith (Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio & Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio)
2006 – Matt Starr (The Phoenix Golf Links, Grove City, Ohio & Cook’s Creek Golf Club, Ashville, Ohio) – defeated Dan Leroux on first playoff hole – Joel’s first year playing – Greatest comeback in Danny history – Carl found toxic waste on Phoenix
2007 – Marc Smith (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & NorthStar Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio) –Juanita Flapjacks appearance at NorthStar – Joel’s 18 inch drive on the final hole of Round 2
2008 – Dan Leroux (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & University of Michigan Golf Course, Ann Arbor, Michigan) – Blimpy Burgers followed by Danny Dump in Michigan Union
2009 – Mike Pione (Darby Creek Golf Course, Marysville, Ohio & Oakhaven Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio) – Mike’s first year playing – Mr. Owen - am I pronouncing that correctly? – Marc took 13 in Round 2
2010 – Matt Starr (Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio & Riviera Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio) – Mike quit after Round 1 – Mitch’s only year playing – Marc took 13 in Round 1
2011 – Marc Smith (Glenross Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Delaware Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio) – Dan took 13 in Round 2 – celebrated Marc’s 40th birthday at Digger & Finch driving range, where Bridge Park is now located
2012 – Joel Graham (Indian Springs Golf Club, Mechanicsburg, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio)
2013 – Dan Leroux (Granville Golf Course, Granville, Ohio & Longaberger Golf Club, Nashport, Ohio)
2014 – Joel Graham (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & NorthStar Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio)
2015 – Matt Starr (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & Safari Golf Course, Dublin, Ohio)
2016 – David Steiger (presented by IBM - Royal American Links, Galena, Ohio & Bent Tree Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio) – Dave’s first year playing – Joel’s 13 inch drive on hole 10 of Round 2
2017 – Matt Starr (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & The Country Club at Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio) – Matt implemented a maximum stroke rule on the first hole of Round 2, as it took 45 minutes to play
2018 – Matt Starr (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & Darby Creek Golf Course, Marysville, Ohio) – first year playing “Modified” Modified Stableford Scoring System
2019 – Nathan Smith (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, Oregon, Ohio) – Nathan’s first year playing – Marc took a 16 (and ordered drinks in the middle of the blow-up hole) in Round 2 – last year playing “Modified” Modified Stableford Scoring System – only year playing match play
2020 – Nathan Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio) – Covid tournament
2021 – No tournament held
2022 – Nathan Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio)
2023 – Marc Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio) – Nathan took at 17 in Round 2 – Brian’s, Jon’s, and Pat’s first year playing
2024 – Matt Starr (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio) – Jeffrey’s first year playing

DANNY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

2000 – Matt Starr (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, Oregon, Ohio) – Marc played Round 1 in loafers. Marc took at 16 in Round 2

2001 – Marc Smith (Brunswick Hills Golf Course, Brunswick, Ohio & StoneWater Golf Club, Highland Heights, Ohio) – Jeremy quit in the middle of Round 2

2002 – Dan Leroux (Oakhaven Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Royal American Links, Galena, Ohio) – Dan’s first year playing – Jeremy took 13 on two holes in Round 2

2003 – Matt Starr (Betsie Valley Golf Course & Mountain Ridge Golf Course, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan) – defeated Marc Smith on first playoff hole – first ever rain/lightning delay

2004 – Marc Smith (Stone Ridge Golf Club, Bowling Green, Ohio & Riverby Hills Golf Club, Bowling Green, Ohio) – defeated Matt Starr on first playoff hole

2005 – Marc Smith (Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio & Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio)

2006 – Matt Starr (The Phoenix Golf Links, Grove City, Ohio & Cook’s Creek Golf Club, Ashville, Ohio) – defeated Dan Leroux on first playoff hole – Joel’s first year playing – Greatest comeback in Danny history – Carl found toxic waste on Phoenix

2007 – Marc Smith (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & NorthStar Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio) –Juanita Flapjacks appearance at NorthStar – Joel’s 18 inch drive on the final hole of Round 2

2008 – Dan Leroux (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & University of Michigan Golf Course, Ann Arbor, Michigan) – Blimpy Burgers followed by Danny Dump in Michigan Union

2009 – Mike Pione (Darby Creek Golf Course, Marysville, Ohio & Oakhaven Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio) – Mike’s first year playing – Mr. Owen - am I pronouncing that correctly? – Marc took 13 in Round 2

2010 – Matt Starr (Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio & Riviera Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio) – Mike quit after Round 1 – Mitch’s only year playing – Marc took 13 in Round 1

2011 – Marc Smith (Glenross Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio & Delaware Golf Club, Delaware, Ohio) – Dan took 13 in Round 2 – celebrated Marc’s 40th birthday at Digger & Finch driving range, where Bridge Park is now located

2012 – Joel Graham (Indian Springs Golf Club, Mechanicsburg, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio)

2013 – Dan Leroux (Granville Golf Course, Granville, Ohio & Longaberger Golf Club, Nashport, Ohio)

2014 – Joel Graham (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & NorthStar Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio)

2015 – Matt Starr (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & Safari Golf Course, Dublin, Ohio)

2016 – David Steiger (presented by IBM - Royal American Links, Galena, Ohio & Bent Tree Golf Club, Sunbury, Ohio) – Dave’s first year playing – Joel’s 13 inch drive on hole 10 of Round 2

2017 – Matt Starr (Mill Creek Golf Club, Ostrander, Ohio & The Country Club at Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio) – Matt implemented a maximum stroke rule on the first hole of Round 2, as it took 45 minutes to play

2018 – Matt Starr (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & Darby Creek Golf Course, Marysville, Ohio) – first year playing “Modified” Modified Stableford Scoring System

2019 – Nathan Smith (Bedford Hills Golf Club, Temperance, Michigan & Maumee Bay State Park Golf Course, Oregon, Ohio) – Nathan’s first year playing – Marc took a 16 (and ordered drinks in the middle of the blow-up hole) in Round 2 – last year playing “Modified” Modified Stableford Scoring System – only year playing match play

2020 – Nathan Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio) – Covid tournament

2021 – No tournament held

2022 – Nathan Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio)

2023 – Marc Smith (Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Marysville, Ohio & York Golf Club, Columbus, Ohio) – Nathan took at 17 in Round 2 – Brian’s, Jon’s, and Pat’s first year playing

Danny Invitational Records (through 2023)

Age

Oldest Winner
Marc Smith (51 years, 11 months, 5 days), 2023

Youngest Winner
Nathan Smith (17 years, 4 months, 14 days), 2019

Oldest Competitor
Jon Goodstein (53 years, 5 months, 16 days), 2023

Youngest Competitor
Nathan Smith (17 years, 4 months, 14 days), 2019

Champions

Most Victories
7, Matt Starr (2000, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2018)
6, Marc Smith (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2023)
3, Dan Leroux (2002, 2008, 2013) & Nathan Smith (2019, 2020, 2022)
2, Joel Graham (2012, 2014)
1, Mike Pione (2009) & David Steiger (2016)

Consecutive Victories
3, Nathan Smith (2019, 2020, 2022)
2, Marc Smith (2004-2005), Matt Starr (2017-2018)

Most Second Place Finishes
8, Marc Smith (2003, 2008, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)
6, Matt Starr (2001, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2014)
3, Carl Mussenden (2005, 2007, 2010)
2, Dan Leroux (2006, 2012), Joel Graham (2015, 2020)
1, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000), Jon Goodstein (2023)

Most Tournaments Played Without a Victory
8, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2004, 2006-2008)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010)
1, Mitch Grant (2010), Brian Benko (2023), Jon Goodstein (2023), Pat Metzger (2023)

Winners in First Tournament Played
Matt Starr (2000)
Dan Leroux (2002)
Mike Pione (2009)
David Steiger (2016)
Nathan Smith (2019)

Tournaments

Most Tournaments Played
23, Marc Smith (2000-2020, 2022-2023)
18, Matt Starr (2000-2015, 2017-2018), Dan Leroux (2002-2009, 2011-2014, 2016-2019, 2022-2023)
15, Joel Graham (2006-2007, 2010-2020, 2022-2023)
8, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2004, 2006-2008)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010), Nathan Smith (2019-2020, 2022-2023)
2, Mike Pione (2009-2010)
1, Mitch Grant (2010), David Steiger (2016), Brian Benko (2023), Jon Goodstein (2023), Pat Metzger (2023)

Most Top Ten Finishes
23, Marc Smith (2000-2020, 2022-2023)
18, Matt Starr (2000-2015, 2017-2018), Dan Leroux (2002-2009, 2011-2014, 2016-2019, 2022-2023)
15, Joel Graham (2006-2007, 2010-2020, 2022-2023)
7, Jeremy Gutierrez (2000-2001, 2003-2004, 2006-2008)
4, Carl Mussenden (2005-2007, 2010), Nathan Smith (2019-2020, 2022-2023)
1, Mike Pione (2009), Mitch Grant (2010), David Steiger (2016), Brian Benko (2023), Jon Goodstein (2023), Pat Mezger (2023)

Scoring

Low Gross 36 Holes
171, Matt Starr (2014)
172, Matt Starr (2009)
174, Matt Starr (2006, 2010, 2012 & 2015)

Low Net 36 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
145, Marc Smith (2023)
147, Jon Goodstein (2023)
154, Pat Metzger (2023)
159, Dan Leroux (2023
163, Dan Leroux (2008) & Brian Benko (2023)

Low Gross 18 Holes
81, Carl Mussenden (2007, Round 2)
82, Matt Starr (2012, Round 2)
83, Matt Starr (2006, Round 2)
84, Matt Starr (2014, Round 1 & 2015, Round 1)

Low Net 18 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
65, Marc Smith (2023, Round 1)
67, Jon Goodstein (2023, Round 1)
70, Pat Metzger (2023, Round 1)
71, Dan Leroux (2023, Round 1)
72, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 1)

Low Gross Round 1
84, Matt Starr (2014, 2015)
85, Matt Starr (2009, 2010)
86, Matt Starr (2000, 2005), Pat Metzger (2023)

Low Net Round 1 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
65, Marc Smith (2023, Round 1)
67, Jon Goodstein (2023, Round 1)
70, Pat Metzger (2023, Round 1)
71, Dan Leroux (2023, Round 1)
72, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 1)

Low Gross Round 2
81, Carl Mussenden (2007)
82, Matt Starr (2012)
83, Matt Starr (2006)
86, Carl Mussenden (2005)
87, Matt Starr (2009 & 2014)

Low Net Round 2 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
78, Carl Mussenden (2007)
80, Marc Smith (2023), Jon Goodstein (2023)
81, Marc Smith (2007 & 2012), Dan Leroux (2012)

High Gross 36 Holes
235, Marc Smith (2002)
232, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002)
228, Marc Smith (2010)
227, Jeremy Gutierrez (2003)
226, Jeremy Gutierrez (2004)

High Net 36 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
209, Dan Leroux (2004)
204, Marc Smith (2014)
201, Joel Graham (2013), Marc Smith (2015)
199, Marc Smith (2002)

High Gross 18 Holes
127, Marc Smith (2014, Round 2)
126, Marc Smith (2002, Round 2)
123, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002, Round 2)
121, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 2)
120, Jeremy Gutierrez (2006, Round 1), Marc Smith (2015, Round 2)

High Net 18 Holes (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
117, Marc Smith (2014, Round 1)
110, Mike Pione (2010, Round 1)
109, Joel Graham (2011, Round 2)
108, Marc Smith (2002, Round 2)
107, Dan Leroux (2016, Round 2)

High Gross Round 1
120, Jeremy Gutierrez (2006)
118, Marc Smith (2010)
116, Marc Smith (2012)
115, Dan Leroux (2009) & Mike Pione (2010)

High Net Round 1 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
110, Mike Pione (2010)
105, Dan Leroux (2009)
104, Marc Smith (2012)
103, Dan Leroux (2004) & Marc Smith (2010)

High Gross Round 2
127, Marc Smith (2014)
126, Marc Smith (2002)
123, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002)
121, Nathan Smith (2023)
120, Marc Smith (2015)

High Net Round 2 (scoring changed to include complete handicap in 2023)
117, Marc Smith (2014)
110, Marc Smith (2015)
109, Joel Graham (2011)
108, Marc Smith (2002)
107, Dan Leroux (2016)

Largest Margin of Victory
15, Matt Starr (2010), Nathan Smith (2020)
14, Marc Smith (2001)
12, Nathan Smith (2022)
11, Dan Leroux (2008)

Largest Come From Behind Victory (Round 1 to Round 2)
9, Matt Starr (2006)
7, Matt Starr (2003)
5, Dan Leroux (2002), Marc Smith (2004)
4, Dan Leroux (2013)

Largest Round 1 Lead
10, Nathan Smith (2020)
9, Dan Leroux (2006)
7, Joel Graham (2012)
4, Marc Smith (2003)
3, Marc Smith (2013), Matt Starr (2014, 2015)

Most Whiffs in Tournament
3, Dan Leroux (2004)
2, Marc Smith (2020)
1, Matt Starr (2004, 2006), Mike Pione (2010), Joel Graham (2016), Marc Smith (2023)

Most Strokes in One Sand Bunker
6, Marc Smith (2005, Round 1, Hole 14; 2010, Round 1, Hole 11)
4, Marc Smith (2006, Round 2, Hole 6)
3, Marc Smith (2009, Round 1, Hole 13; 2013, Round 1, Hole 4; 2016 Round 2, Hole 16; 2023 Round 2, Hole 18), Mitch Grant (2010, Round 2, Hole 13)

Shortest Drive (excluding whiffs)
13 inches, Joel Graham (2016, Round 2, Hole 10)
18 inches, Joel Graham (2007, Round 2, Hole 18)

Most Strokes on One Hole
17, Nathan Smith (2023, Round 2, Hole 11)
16, Marc Smith (2000, Round 2, Hole 14; 2020 Round 2, Hole 13)
13, Jeremy Gutierrez (2002, Round 2, Holes 2 & 14), Marc Smith (2009, Round 2, Hole 13; 2010, Round 1, Hole 11), Dan Leroux (2011, Round 2, Hole 16)