Golf Coach

ANNAPOLIS -- Larry Ringer, Naval Academy golf coach and head pro at the Naval Academy Golf Course for the past 14 1/2 years, is resigning effective April 15, director of athletics Jack Lengyel announced today."

Record-setting Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is scheduled to visit the Orioles' spring-training facility before Thursday's 1 p.m. intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium. Phelps is in town with renowned golf coach Hank Haney promoting their new show on The Golf Channel titled "The Haney Project. " The show focuses around Haney teaching the 22-time medalist the game of golf.   Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, followed the Ravens during their run to the Super Bowl.

CHASKA, Minn. - He had lost a share of the lead and, given his past formula for winning on the PGA Tour, a realistic chance at victory here at Hazeltine National Golf Club in the 84th PGA Championship. After a long day that followed a sleepless night, Fred Funk did not lose his humor or perspective. All he lost was a couple of strokes to par, and given the conditions yesterday, that wasn't so bad at all. It began early in the morning, when the former University of Maryland golf coach returned for the final five holes of a second round suspended by lightning Friday night.

Jordan McKelvin first fell in love with golf at age 2. She received a plastic set of golf clubs as a gift from her great-aunt, and she rarely put them down. By the time she turned 5, visits to the driving range with her dad became commonplace. She isn't playing with toy clubs any more. In just her second year of high school competition, McKelvin's skill has made the Westminster sophomore one of the state's best golfers. And her work in school and the community has achieved equally high marks.

Mike Boback's path to pro hockey once took a bizarre turn. To obtain financial aid at Providence College, he had to accept a golf scholarship.Then he had to prove to Providence golf coach Joe Prisco that he could play that game, too.That he did, beating the school's No. 1 player by two strokes.Despite the sojourn into golf, Boback eventually found his way to the American Hockey League. The rookie center, who was the Washington Capitals' 10th choice in the 1990 entry draft, is the Skipjacks' points leader with 40 (eight goals, 32 assists)

Joseph A. Berry Sr., a retired Baltimore County educator and golf enthusiast, died of cancer April 1 at Manor Care Ruxton. The longtime Bel Air resident was 78. Mr. Berry was born in Atlantic City, N.J., and later moved with his family to Ridgefield, N.J. He was a graduate of a private school on Staten Island, N.Y., and earned a bachelor's degree in education from Villanova University in 1953. He later returned to Villanova, where he earned a master's degree in education. He also had studied for a doctorate at the Johns Hopkins University, Towson University and the University of Maryland.

BaseballBaseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Appointed Dale Petroskey president.Bridgeport (Atlantic League): Announced the contract of LHP Terry Rosenkranz has been purchased by the Orioles and assigned to Double-A Bowie.Blue Jays: Activated P Paul Quantrill from the 60-day DL and former Orioles RF Geronimo Berroa from the 15-day DL. Designated DH Dave Hollins for assignment.Cubs: Recalled P Doug Creek from Triple-A Iowa.Mariners: Designated P Mac Suzuki for assignment. Recalled P Melvin Bunch from Triple-A Tacoma.

Record-setting Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is scheduled to visit the Orioles' spring-training facility before Thursday's 1 p.m. intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium. Phelps is in town with renowned golf coach Hank Haney promoting their new show on The Golf Channel titled "The Haney Project. " The show focuses around Haney teaching the 22-time medalist the game of golf.   Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, followed the Ravens during their run to the Super Bowl.

BaseballBlue Jays: Placed C Benito Santiago (right knee) on 60-day disabled list. Optioned Anthony Sanders to Triple-A Syracuse, and P Gary Glover and P Tom Davey to Double-A Knoxville. Returned P Dane Johnson, P Roy Halladay and C Alex Delgado to their minor-league camp.Giants: Optioned LHP Ricky Pickett to Triple-A Fresno. Assigned OF Jalal Leach, IF Jeff Ball, C Henry Mercedes and RHP Jeff Darwin to their minor-league camp.Rangers: Hired Bruce Crabbe as manager of Single-A Pulaski. Assigned INF Warren Morris to their minor-league camp.

BaseballL New York Mets -- Placed IF Willie Randolph on the 15-day DL.St. Louis Cardinals -- Announced that they will remain affiliated with the Louisville Redbirds of the American Association through the 1994 season.Seattle Mariners -- Signed 3B Edgar Martinez to a three-year contract.Oakland Athletics -- Placed P Bob Welch on the 15-day DL. Recalled P Mike Raczka and P Bruce Walton from Triple-A Tacoma. Sent OF Eric Fox to Tacoma.BasketballLos Angeles Lakers -- Signed unrestricted free-agents C James Edwards and F Sean Higgins.

The wife of retired Orioles second baseman Roberto Alomar has obtained a temporary injunction against him after a domestic dispute over the weekend. Maria Del Pilar Alomar , 33, said in a complaint filed Monday that the couple got into an argument at their Hillsborough County, Fla., home on Sunday. Deputies responded, and the wife told them that she had to push Alomar away when he got several inches from her. No arrests were made. The complaint also described an incident in June, in which Alomar, 42, allegedly yelled at his wife and pushed her. In April, he threatened her with a knife, according to the complaint.

Don't ever tell Jason Rodenhaver that you can't find a diamond in the rough. The University of Maryland women's golf coach knows better. He unearthed his jewel in the hills of Floyd County two years ago, when he basically stumbled upon Jessica Hollandsworth. "It was basically luck," Rodenhaver recalled. "It happened because I answered the phone one day. It's always been my theory -- always answer the phone because you never know." On the other end of the line was Floyd County High School assistant golf coach Bobby Clark, a former high school state champion who played at Clemson.

Joseph A. Berry Sr., a retired Baltimore County educator and golf enthusiast, died of cancer April 1 at Manor Care Ruxton. The longtime Bel Air resident was 78. Mr. Berry was born in Atlantic City, N.J., and later moved with his family to Ridgefield, N.J. He was a graduate of a private school on Staten Island, N.Y., and earned a bachelor's degree in education from Villanova University in 1953. He later returned to Villanova, where he earned a master's degree in education. He also had studied for a doctorate at the Johns Hopkins University, Towson University and the University of Maryland.

Jules Max deFries, a retired Catonsville High School principal who later coached the Calvert Hall golf team, died of a brain hemorrhage March 4 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. The Anneslie resident was 75. Born in Baltimore and raised in Bel Air, Salisbury and Carney, he was a 1946 Towson High School graduate who earned a degree from what was then Towson State Teachers College. He ran track and played varsity soccer, baseball and tennis. He later earned two master's degrees at the Johns Hopkins University.

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. - Two years ago, Fred Funk played the final round of the PGA Championship with Tiger Woods, pumping his fists and making enough shots to stay in contention until the back nine before finishing tied for fourth. It was Funk's best finish ever in a major. The former Maryland golf coach hoped to improve on that performance going into the final round of the 104th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. After starting the round three shots behind Retief Goosen, a string of early bogeys and a disheartening double bogey took Funk out of contention quickly.

CHASKA, Minn. - He had lost a share of the lead and, given his past formula for winning on the PGA Tour, a realistic chance at victory here at Hazeltine National Golf Club in the 84th PGA Championship. After a long day that followed a sleepless night, Fred Funk did not lose his humor or perspective. All he lost was a couple of strokes to par, and given the conditions yesterday, that wasn't so bad at all. It began early in the morning, when the former University of Maryland golf coach returned for the final five holes of a second round suspended by lightning Friday night.

Baseball Commissioner's Office -- Announced resignation of Donald Marr, chief financial officer.Cincinnati Reds -- Agreed to two-year contract with IF Luis Quinones (.241, 2, 17). Agreed to one-year contracts with C Jeff Reed (.251, 3 HRs, 16 RBI), P Milt Hill, C Glenn Sutko, IF Freddie Benevides, IF Brian Lane and OF Chris Jones.Detroit Tigers -- Named Marty Castillo coach with Class AAA Toledo.Montreal Expos -- Announced that free-agent P Dave Schmidt (3-3, 4.31 ERA, 13 saves) had decided not to sign with club and would not be eligible to do so until May 1.Pittsburgh Pirates -- Signed IF Curtis Wilkerson (.220, 0 HRs, 16 RBI for Chicago Cubs)

Baseball Orioles -- Activated IF Tim Hulett. Optioned IF/OF Jack Voigt to Triple-A Rochester.Chicago Cubs -- Fired vice president for scouting and player development Dick Balderson and director of minor-league operations Bill Harford. Announced that assistant director of scouting Scott Nelson would assume interim responsibility for scouting and player development.Cincinnati Reds -- Placed 1B Hal Morris on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Cesar Hernandez from Double-A Chattanooga.Kansas City Royals -- Placed OF Kevin McReynolds on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF/1B Jeff Conine from Triple-A Omaha.

You want determination? Follow the practice routine of North Carroll golfer Carlie Gordon.The day before the Monday start of the Maryland Public Schools Scholastic Athletic Association state golf tournament, Gordon practiced driving hundreds of range balls off a simulated tee box in her back yard in Hampstead.For two hours. After sunset. In the dark."I said to her, `Carlie, it's a little dark out there to be practicing, isn't it?' " recalled her father, Larry Gordon. "She said, `I didn't even notice it was dark.

BaseballBaseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Appointed Dale Petroskey president.Bridgeport (Atlantic League): Announced the contract of LHP Terry Rosenkranz has been purchased by the Orioles and assigned to Double-A Bowie.Blue Jays: Activated P Paul Quantrill from the 60-day DL and former Orioles RF Geronimo Berroa from the 15-day DL. Designated DH Dave Hollins for assignment.Cubs: Recalled P Doug Creek from Triple-A Iowa.Mariners: Designated P Mac Suzuki for assignment. Recalled P Melvin Bunch from Triple-A Tacoma.