# DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup 

/ Published Sept. 21, 2022
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa., 
The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters golf team defended their title, winning the Susquehanna Cup 2022, Friday, Sept. 9.

The event was hosted at the Riverview Golf Course at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DLA Distribution’s Deputy Commander, Perry Knight, kicked off the event during the opening ceremony by honoring three player/co-workers who have passed on – Ed Visker, Scott Rosbaugh and Tom Broniak.                 The Susquehanna Cup golf tournament is hosted at the Riverview Golf Course Sept. 9, 2022, on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, after a two-year hiatus due the COVID-19 pandemic. During the opening ceremony, the participants held a moment of silence in memory of three players/co-workers.From left, Ed Visker, Tom Broniak and Scott Rosbaugh. Photos provided.                            DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup                            The Susquehanna Cup golf tournament is hosted at the Riverview Golf Course Sept. 9, 2022, on Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, after a two-year hiatus due the COVID-19 pandemic. During the opening ceremony, the participants held a moment of silence in memory of three players/co-workers.From left, Ed Visker, Tom Broniak and Scott Rosbaugh. Photos provided.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Distribution Public AffairsVIRIN: 220909-D-WD427-0123

DLA Distribution Headquarters team member Joe Faris shared a few stories of the three honorees and thanked their family members for attending the ceremony.                  Riverview Golf Course Manager Joshua Wakefield holds the quiet sign before Eric Peiffer of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters team tees off from the 1st hole during the Susquehanna cup golf tourney held Sept. 9, 2022. Photo by Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs. Photo by Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs.                            DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup                            Riverview Golf Course Manager Joshua Wakefield holds the quiet sign before Eric Peiffer of the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters team tees off from the 1st hole during the Susquehanna cup golf tourney held Sept. 9, 2022. Photo by Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs. Photo by Diana Dawa, DLA Distribution Public Affairs.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Distribution Public AffairsVIRIN: 220909-D-WD427-0620

“It’s hard not to be emotional today,” said Faris, continuing, “Scott, Ed and Tom ... all three were exceptional human beings who we loved in the workplace and on the golf course – they are missed. I really want to thank Bret [Speese] and Brent [Barnes] for putting the Susquehanna Cup together and recommending we honor Scott, Ed and Tom.”

During match play, competition was fierce between the DLA Distribution Headquarters team, captained by Bret Speese, versus the DLA Distribution Susquehanna/Installation Operations team, captained by Brent Barnes. The Susquehanna Cup tournament rules are like a Ryder Cup format but completed in a days’ time.

With no cumulative score, each pairing was awarded a point when they won a match and given a half point if they tie. The scoring is based off holes won by each team. There were four matches of two-person teams for a total of eight players per team.

DDSP won the first two matches and were only a half point away from winning the cup.  However, DLA Distribution Headquarters won the third match. The final match, which featured both team captains, determined the fate of the Susquehanna Cup. 

The match was even through the first 12 holes, but DLA Distribution Headquarters took the lead by winning the next two holes.  DDSP won the 16th hole to get back to one down in the match. However, team captain Speese stuck his tee shot on the par 3 17th about 5 feet from the hole. DDSP’s attempt fell short, and they eventually conceded the hole, and the Susquehanna Cup was retained by DLA Distribution Headquarters.                 Bret Speese, team captain for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters golf team is awarded the Susquehanna Cup by Joshua Wakefield, manager of the Riverview Golf Course Sept. 9, 2022. Photo provided.                            DLA Distribution Headquarters golf team claims Susquehanna Cup                            Bret Speese, team captain for Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Headquarters golf team is awarded the Susquehanna Cup by Joshua Wakefield, manager of the Riverview Golf Course Sept. 9, 2022. Photo provided.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Distribution Public AffairsVIRIN: 220909-D-D0441-9898