Golfnewsjuly2013 by The Real Estate Book of Knoxville

July 2013

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David Holmes teeing off at Three Ridges

In This Issue: Davis Shore, 40th in the World

Ask Chuck

NGA Tour Event

Publisher’s Note

he pools are open. The schools are out. Vacations are being planned and taken. Looks like a wonderful summer is in the works in East Tennessee. For me (and most of you I suspect) this means more time on the course, playing the game that we

love. However, with a 14 month old, wife of 5 years, and a house needing constant maintenance, it is proving difficult to find 4 – 5 uninterrupted hours to play 18 holes. My solution to this, 9 holes during the week. If you can pull off being gone from the office for a 1.5 hour lunch, this is a great way to 1. get some exercise, 2. play some golf, and 3. not miss any home time.

What ever the reason or excuse, try and make time for yourself this summer. Between sports, camps, vacations, trips to the pool, etc etc, you'll find the summer days slip away before you know it and you'll wonder to yourself, “Why didn't I play more golf?” But then again, there is always the fall.

n this issue, we feature a Jr. player that is tearing up the course with a 40th ranking in the world, make sure to check out the article on Davis Shore. Also, you'll see the return of Ask Chuck which will be a recurring piece based on questions of interest sent in by our readers. And finally, all of your fashion questions are answered in our new column Course to Cocktails.

If you can't sneak out during work hours, the driving range in the evening is a great solution. It's usually cooler, crowded with people that love golf, and great for your swing to practice in a non-game situation. One of my favorite things to do is to grab a bucket of balls, call a friend, and split a 6-pack. Less than an hour later, I am usually on my way Thanks for reading, and make sure home to see my beautiful family. to pass one along to your friends.

Hole-in-One / Double Eagle Club Two Double Eagles were made in the last month.

If you have scored a hole-in-one in the past month or know of a friend you witnessed have a hole-in-one, contact us at golfnewstn@gmail. com. Send a photo if available to be featured for Hole-in-One?Double Eagle Club.

Jeff Henry of Knoxville playing WindRiver on #3 par-5 at 470 yards with Driver and 3-Wood on April 23rd. Cory Hall, 17 years of age, his first hole-in-one, May 27th, Three Ridges, Hole #13, 149 yard, 8-iron.

Sam Bounds of Knoxville playing Windstone in Chattanooga scored a hole-in-one on the #6 hole from 160 yards with a 7-iron on May 14th.

Bobby Stanton of Knoxville playing Ruggles Ferry on the #7 hole used driver 7-iron on May 3rd. Tony Norman, Monday, May 20th at Williams Creek/Wee Course #5, 167 yard 6-iron.

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Course to Cocktails - Fashion Lessons from Grandad BY MATT COST, Golf News Fashion Contributor

et’s face it, the men of the greatest generation dressed better than you. Their casual was your formal. Most of them wouldn’t wear what you wear to work to till their garden. So when it comes to looking your best, it’s always a good idea to ask yourself, “What would granddad wear?” Here are a few tips to get you on the right track.

Look sharp. Trying to look like you’re not trying would have just seemed silly to your granddad and his friends. Tuck your shirt in. Match your shoes and belt. Wear clothes that fit. Keep it subdued. Bright fluorescent colors may work for a morning jog, or even a European Tour event, but those colors didn’t even exist 75 years ago. Classic colors like white, brown, gray, black, red, and navy can transition more seamlessly to cocktails than highlighter colors.

Don’t be a walking billboard. Your hat really only needs one small logo. If you have a penchant for a brand or city, it’s “ok” to wear a logo, but remember, you’re not getting paid like a NASCAR driver is. You want clothes that transition into other environments easily. Keep it classic. Think Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer when deciding what to wear to the course. Typically they would be a touch more dressed up than you, but that’s exactly what you should go for if you’ve got plans after your round. Simply chose to wear a trimmer fit with more modern, breath-

able fabrics with a bit of strech.

Splurge on what looks good at cocktail hour. That’s where your wife sees you the most. Keep your wallet in your pocket for sports specific shirts. You’ll get more mileage out of a nice polo.

Dress to impress. Wear a hat that’s not a a baseball cap. Wear a cardigan or sweater vest during a cool season round. Wear a polo shirt that would look good under a blazer at dinner. Keep a blazer in your car on a hanger, just in case.

Ask Chuck - What Causes the Dreaded Shank? BY CHUCK CAVALARIS

approximately 200 yards over water to a par-3 green when the ball suddenly darted to the right. He still had 97 yards for his second shot. To a par-3. Over water…with a galI used to think it was, “I believe lery breathing down his neck. Oh that is out-of-bounds” or, “This is a yea, and on CBS. All because of the provisional.” It never helps to hear, dreaded hosel rocket. “You are still away” after a shaky putt. Of course, in tournament play, Fellow commentator Jim Nantz it could be: “You just missed your said the really bad part–in his extee time by more than 10 minutes perience–one hosel rocket is usuand are disqualified…” So, this de- ally followed by another. In a postbate is probably best saved for a round interview, Peter Kostis used very rainy day. “debacle” in a question for Watney, who made bogey on the hole. DeThe more I think about it, there’s bacle? Really? Hmmm…guess that no single word that is worse than, Minolta Biz Hub Swing Vision “Shhhhh…Shhhh…Shank!” Whatever high speed camera works My, oh my, I hate to hear it, type it, perfectly every time. Far worse deread it, and I definitely hate to see bacles occur every day, but there’s a ball unexpectedly dart sideways no doubt the shank is emotionally instead of straight ahead. “But you devastating. The sick feeling in your know it can happen to any of us,” stomach is similar to losing control said TV golf analyst Nick Faldo, of a vehicle on ice or–worse yet–the who has won the Masters and Brit- unsuspected hydroplane on I-75. ish Open. “You just hope it happens So, what causes the dreaded shank? on the practice ground and not the golf course.” Faldo’s comments fol- The most common culprit is an lowed a shank by Nick Watney, un- outside-to-in swing path. Other fortunately on national television. factors can be a weak grip, standWatney was trying to hit a 6-iron ing too close to the ball, or a closed ou can start a lively conversation in almost any pro shop or 19th hole with a simple question: “What are the worst words in golf?”

club face at impact. To get a better visual of what’s going wrong: Hold a 7-iron with both hands just below the club face. Take a practice swing, and try and make the grip hit at a tee in the ground. The swing path becomes very clear. The best cure, according to many instructors, is to swing more from the inside. To practice this, place a head cover just outside the ball and hit short irons or wedges. You also could use an empty sleeve that contained golf balls or a pillow. This also has been done with empty buckets on the practice range – just don’t hit the bucket. As for the advice, take it or leave it, but like Knox County Sherriff J.J. Jones said after witnessing one of my sideways shots: “Shank you very much!”

Send questions or comments to cavgolfer@aol.com. If you are having trouble on the golf course, contact a local PGA professional.

Impact photograph of a shank from every angle

Know the Game! Etiquite and Uncommon Rules

BY ALEX HUNT, PGA

he USGA has been in the news lately regarding the new ruling of the Anchor ban starting in 2016. The rules of golf can become very difficult depending on the ruling and situation the golfer finds themself in. Many golfers play by their own rules, which is fine in my opinion as it helps speed up play and can help increase the enjoyment of the game, so long as there isn't any money on the line. Here is a list of a few rulings that may or may not be common among your regular 4-some! Rule 15 - Substituted Ball; Wrong Ball 15-3 Wrong Ball b. Stroke Play

Rule 18 - Ball at Rest Moved

ward the direction is immaterial-refer to Rule 18 to whether or not When a golf ball at rest moves and a penalty is required. it was either on purpose or unintentional refer to Rule 18. This rule In a situation where the ball must can be applied to several situations be placed at its original spot but whether it was moved by an outside the golf ball still continues to move agency, player/partner/caddie or from this position, under Rule equipment, after address etc. 20/3d another attempt must be made. If the 2nd attempt does not 18/1 Ball moves VERTICALLY allow the golf ball to be placed at Downward the original spot, the ball must be Regardless of the direction the ball placed no nearer to the hole at a moves forward, backward or down- spot where the ball will be at rest.

Hardin, Hardin, Rountree Winners in Jimmy & Kenny Sertoma Center Classic BY GLENN MAKIN

If a competitor makes a stroke or May 17th was a beautiful day for golf as the weather has been in rare strokes at a wrong ball-he incurs a form of late with rain more compenalty of TWO Strokes. mon that sun. However, the balls In relation to this rule Rule 27/10 were flying toward the greens at the Ball Lost or Out of Bounds; Provi- award winning Willow Creek Golf Club for the Jimmy & Kenny Sertosional Ball ma Center Classic. Justin Rountree You and your buddy just teed off of Under Armor and the Hardin the 1st tee and both drive it straight brothers putted their way to a windown the middle of the fairway ning 20-under 52 score. (congrats on the good shot). Upon The tournament raised money reaching your golf balls, you both for the Knoxville Sertoma Center realized that you purchased the which provides services for memsame brand of golf ball with the bers of the community with spesame number. You can't tell which cial needs. Kenny, or Kent, as he ball is which. Under rule 27/10 both prefers to be called, is known for players must deem both balls to be his every day play in the area. His â&#x20AC;&#x153;lostâ&#x20AC;? and proceed under Rule 27/1. life revolves around golf, wherever Under penalty of 1 stroke play a and whenever the weather cooperball as nearly as possible at the spot ates. His golf buddy, Jimmy Hyams, from which the original spot was was a strong supporter of the Kenlast played, e.g. stroke and distance. ny Withers Golf Classic for sever-

al years before lending his name to the tournament, now known as the Jimmy & Kenny Sertoma Center Classic. The two have played in many charitable and fundraising events for the past 20 years. After the Chick-Fil-A luncheon, the awards were handed out for longest drive, closest-to-pin, and finishing positions. First Flight

1st-Hardin, Hardin, Rountree 52 2nd-Hyam, Sharpe, Sharpe, Miller 54 3rd-Gresham, Perry, Iasiella, York 56

Jay Wise Captures his first Beaver Brook Invitational Title

Casey Van De Griff and Jay Wise BY GLENN MAKIN

standing over my last putt I just ter mentally, birdied the next four he mental game once again had a feeling I didn’t have another holes and narrowly missed a chipin attempt on the 18th. Wright, proved to be the number stroke to give-away.” one asset in the 53rd Annual Bea- Froning was tied until a bogie on the bomber, narrowed the gap with ver Brook Invitational as Jay Wise the 12th and quadruple bogie on an eagle on the 14th but missed a out taught the young guns for his the 13th. Froning, showing he has 5-footer on the 15th for birdie. Unfirst title at Beaver Brook. The what it takes to recover from disas- fortunately, Wright fell out of contention when he 3-putted holes 16 six-time City Champion held off and 17. the charging birdie run of Conner Froning, steady par run of Braden It rained during the night adding Galyon, and bomber Will Wright to more water to the course causing capture the win. even tougher conditions. Prior to

the rains, however, the course was filled-in and manicured for tournament play, thanks to Casey Van De Griff and his staff.

Galyon slipped on the final hole with a bogie allowing Wise to win by one shot. “I thought I had a couple strokes to give from the scores I’d been hearing,” said Wise. “The word was I was two shots up on Gaylon, but

In the first flight, Corey Payne of Oak Ridge won by three over Josh Brummerstedt.

Conner Froning

Local member Don LeCoultre has Flight. been a loyal player in the InvitationThe Beaver Brook Invitational was al and won the Fourth Flight over selected as the Golf News TournaGlenn Makin of the Golf News. ment of the Year in 2012 and didn’t Daniel Russell captured the Fifth hurt their chances for this year. Flight with a five shot improvement Thanks to Casey and his staff for while Jim Mynatt and Mike Long the exceptional course conditions, tied for second. Denny Koontz was excellent service, and a great overall tournament. fourth.

Ryan Settle

Chris Wolfenbarger and James Ryan Settle, 9th grader at Karns, Parmly tied for first in the Sixth improved by 5-shots to win the Sec- Flight as both exceeded the 10% ond Flight by three shots over Mi- rule and were adjusted to 78 scored. chael England. In another “shocker”, Doug ShuJake Hall, 13 year-old 7th grader from Halls Middle, brought his game to the next level by improving eight-shots to garner a tie for first in the Third Flight with veteran play Mike Crowder, who improved by four shots.

mate won the Seventh Flight five strokes over Tennel Robinson. And a special welcome to Knoxville goes to Takaya Maeda of Japan, here on business and very competitive golfer. Takaya finished in the middle of the Championship

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Davis, 13, at Callaway Jr World Championship

Davis Shore of Knoxville ranked 40th in the World

BY CHUCK CAVALARIS avis Shore of Knoxville sized up the most intimidating moment of his outstanding junior golf career – a playoff at PGA West in LaQuinta, Calif. – and realized his caddie was understandably nervous.

so proud of him.” Daniel said. “We were in a little bit of shock going into the playoff. I was really proud because of all of the work on mental toughness. Golf is a tough game, and it’s even tougher with all of the ups and downs these teenagers have emotionally. When we went back to “Don’t worry … I’ve got this,” Dathe 18th for the playoff, I told Davis told his father, Daniel. “I’ve got A lesson in mental toughness and the ability to regroup were huge vis, `I do not mind whether you this.” parts of this bonding experience. win or lose – I am proud of you no The slender 14-year-old was true Davis played a solid final round (72) matter what happens.’ That’s when to his words. He smacked a per- after back-to-back 69s produced a Davis put his hand on my shoulder fect drive at No. 18 on the Nicklaus five-shot lead. However, Las Vegas and told me not to worry.” Tournament Course that has water standout Sam Dickie fired a 67 that The emotion in the father’s voice along the right side and thick rough featured a curling 60-foot birdie said it all. and bunkers to the left. He made a putt at No. 17. par and won the Odyssey World JuGROWING UP FAST “Man, that was crazy,” Davis said. nior, the crown jewel of nearly 150 Davis Shore is no stranger to the “We ended up tied at that point.” victories and six national junior tispotlight. He added another titles. The tie was broken about an hour tle over Memorial Day Weekend later. with a four-stroke victory in Hank “It is definitely my best win, and it was a lot of fun,” said Davis, who “It was so rewarding, and I was Haney’s International Junior Golf was ranked 41st in the world for his age group (boys 14) before a win in Orlando during Memorial Day Weekend and No. 1 in Tennessee for the Class of 2017. “I hit the tee shot perfect and busted it out there. It was neat to have Dad as my caddie, and we learned a lot together.”

Tour's Tournament of Champions at Grand Cypress in Orlando. Davis was a wire-to-wire winner after rounds of 69,71 and 77 and defeated a strong international field with tour champions from Japan, India, China, Thailand, and Mexico. Davis qualified with a victory in the IJGT Georgia Open last fall in Savannah and has big plans for 2013. “For this summer, I want to try and compete in some big national events and I want to try and qualify for the U.S. Junior and U.S. Amateur,” he said Davis. “I want to get some experience for later on.”

a little longer and changed to stiffer and retired in 2000. Larry resides in shafts. I would like to end up about Maryville with is wife, Faythe, and 6-4.” plays Royal Oaks. That would mean Davis could stand eye-to-eye with Keegan Bradley, who is one of his favorite players. It also means a wider swing arc and more distance, as golf instructor Brad Rose of Willow Creek points out. He has worked with Davis for several years after Eric Rebmann helped build a solid foundation. Knoxville is blessed to have several outstanding golf instructors.

“Davis is good – he’s very good,” He attracted state-wide attention Rose said. “He has a great short last fall with a sixth-place finish in game and, as he has grown, he is the TSSAA high school tournament starting to hit the ball further. That’s – as an eighth-grader – that played the next big thing. He is much more No. 1 on the Christian Academy mature than many of the other kids varsity and qualified as an individu- his age. He has a great swing and al. Word quickly spread at Willow- unbelievable short game. He is realbrook in Manchester about “the kid ly golf smart, and his dad has done a great job with him. It helps befrom Knoxville”, and several college cause his dad is a good golfer, too.” coaches were in a large gallery. It’s definitely a family tradition to “I always felt I was a short player hit the links, and Davis has been because I was smaller and I was swinging a golf club ever since he playing with guys older than me,” could stand. Daniel Shore is an avid said Davis, who will turn 15 on golfer, and his father, Larry, was Aug. 25. “But when I play with kids the superintendent in Memphis at my own age, I am not that short … Farmington (now Germantown) I can hit it out there with them. It helps to hit it straight and have a good short game.”

Although Davis was active in several sports and played traveling baseball until a couple of years ago, golf was always his favorite. He was born in California, where his father studied at Stanford Business School and was active in the Silicon Valley technology business, and his mother (Candace) loved the outdoors. When the computer market crashed around 2000, the family moved to Knoxville where Candace is from. “Davis always wanted to play golf with me,” said his father. “When he was 2 or 3 years old, I would occasionally take him on Sunday evenings to play nine holes with a set of plastic clubs. He would get so tired that I would I have to carry him.” Boy, how things have changed. Davis never seems to get tired of golf these days. While his older sister, Sarah Kate, has the artistic gene for theater and dance and will attend the College of Charleston, he is always on the go. Chances are

Remarkable as it sounds, his height is increasing just as fast as his resume. Pencil thin at 108 pounds, he is almost 6-foot-1 and has grown nearly a foot in the past 18 months. The growth spurt by a rising star has caused a lot of double takes at Fox Den, where the Shores are members. “I’ve really shot up,” Davis said, laughing. “I had to make my putter

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Davis is either practicing, often at Fairways & Greens, or playing with his friends on the Farragut High School team at Fox Den. He even had the privilege to join fellow junior standouts Luke Scealf and Kyle Cottam with PGA Tour winner Scott Stallings for a nine-hole round at Willow Creek. “It was pretty neat because everybody shot around even-par,” said Rose, who also works with Stallings and helped schedule the match. “Plus, these kids got the chance to see how a PGA Tour player does things.”

and we’ve been ranked 1-2-3 in the state,” said Davis, whose first name is a family name that goes back several generations. “A lot of people think he is named after Davis Love,” Daniel Shore said. “His swing looks a lot like Davis Love, and he certainly admires Davis Love, but it is a family name.” With an unmistakable golfing first name and Ryder Cup last name, Davis Shore is intent on making a name for himself. His golfing resume is growing even faster than his height.

“He is a fierce competitor,” said CAK golf coach Hank Fennell, who coached the Warriors to state titles in 2009 and 2010. “He loves to compete, and he loves to win. We’ve had several good players and a couple of “It has been great because we’re state championship teams, but this all friends, we’re all from Knoxville kid is a cut above.” All three incoming freshmen are friends on track to receive college scholarships. Davis will be at CAK; Scealf at Grace Christian; and Cottam at Catholic.

Sound Off - Tiger’s Drop in The Masters Sound off is a monthly colomn that let’s fans of golf weigh-in on popular golf issues. Each month, the best comment on the Sound Off post will be invited to write their own opinion to be published in the following issue.

Dr. Sam Winston

Michael Goldsborough

Danny Norman

ot every player is featured on camera or interviewed as often as the premier players. By taking call-in judgments, it is unfair to those that are. It would be similar to having a few players with 10 officials following them and one or none following the others. The players with more eyes on them are going to get called more often than those with less.

iger should’ve DQ’d himself. Though I am not clear on the complexities of the rules about all of the options for red stakes, white stakes, etc., I am clear that in golf you never improve your position to make a shot easier. Yes, golf is incredibly frustrating and sometimes it seems like the game, the course, or some higher power is working against you.

Also, just like the players have to commit to a score by signing their card, I think the officials need to do the same. I don't think they The game of golf has been and should have the ability to retroacwill always be a gentleman’s game. tively penalize Tiger since after they Penalties are not called by referees reviewed the drop in question, they or rules officials as in other sports. deemed it not a penalty. Once a It is the responsibility of the play- card is signed by the player and acer to police themselves, and in Ti- cepted by the tournament officials, ger’s case he lacked responsibility. it should be a done deal, binding both ways. I think the two stroke penalty was appropriate.

I love that golf emphasizes character and etiquette. I love hearing stories like the one about a journeyman golfer who has been sleeping in his car for three years on tour and misses qualifying for the US Open because he assessed himself a stroke penalty in obedience to some obscure golf rule. To me, Tiger Wood’s disqualifying himself from a Master’s would be no more praiseworthy than the journeyman golfer’s DQ at a qualifier event.

iger was careless.. Tiger knew the rule, but he also knew that he liked that distance and angle into the green. He made a mistake, and for that he should be punished. If he signed his incorrect scorecard with knowledge of his mistake, then he should have been disqualified. However, all accounts that I can recall point to Tiger asking the rules officials for a judgment before signing his card. In my opinion, that’s good enough to avoid disqualification.

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Fans Get Unique View of Golf Greatness BY DANNY NORMAN

Three Ridges Golf Course

his year's NGA tour event at Three Ridges golf course offered something that I've never experienced at a PGA tour event. The tournament was an inspiring glimpse of what it is like in the minor leagues of golf. All the players had PGA tour length off the tee. It seemed like any one of them had a swing that could make them the next great player, making it painfully obvious that each player had a daunting task ahead. Yet each player I talked to was confident that the next four rounds were going to be special. It was not what these players might do in the future that was inspiring. It was their mental approach to the game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their refusal to give in to the thought that the PGA tour is impossible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which made the tournament uniquely special.

David Skinns, last year's winner, said that Three Ridges' greens were the best he has seen on the NGA tour this year. Three Ridges recently lengthened the course to over 7,000 yards, with one par 5 hole playing 600 yards. Three more lengthened tee boxes were added at the 12th, 13th, and 17th holes, so the course was ready for tough competition.

foot only three holes into the tournament, the thought of having to deal with a broken bag strap must have been about as convenient as an hour long wait at the dry cleaner. Holmes proceeded to birdie the hole, beating the field average for that hole by a stroke. In a similar display of toughness, Malnati endured a tough string of holes in his second round to make the cut, then Several tour hopefuls from Knoxhe played great on Saturday and ville played very well in the tournaSunday. ment: David Holmes finished fifth and was in the hunt late into the How do these guys do it? Each final round; Peter Malnati finished one of them is obviously working eighth, and Chase Carroll finished on their mental toughness. I had seventeenth. Each player's mental the privilege of playing on the same fortitude was even more impressive team with David Skinns in the Pro than their drives, which occasional- Am the day before the competition ly measured over 320 yards. David began. His approach to the game Holmes' (front cover) bag fell off was intoxicating. He disagreed evhis caddy's back on the par 4 fourth ery time anyone on our Pro Am during his first round Thursday. team made a negative comment Trying to get started on the right about ANYTHING related to golf

David Holmes sizing up a tricky putt

– and I have never enjoyed being disagreed with so much. On the first hole, our team failed to hit an easy chip that we needed to convert a birdie from 15 yards. After the disappointing par, I was relegating myself to an average day, but by the end of the second hole Skinns had everyone on our team expecting greatness on every shot. It worked too – we finished at 15 under.

It seems that every player has a unique mindset that helps them. With all the great swings out there, its not surprising that each one is working on mental toughness, and it comes out when they describe their rounds and approach to the tour. My first PGA event was special because it showed me how fast the player's swings are. You just can't appreciate it on TV. My first NGA tournament was equally special because it showed me how tough it is out there, and it made me consider how hard it is mentally for the players. The Knoxville Open will be similar – obviously I can't wait for that.

An interview with Chase Carroll was equally endearing. We covered several topics as he practiced on the putting green and on the range. He talked about how he is working on his pace of play: “I get fidgety over the ball like Sergio [Garcia]; I just can't pull the trigger sometimes. Two years ago I was one of the slowest players on tour, but I am getting better.” Chase was obviously happy with his improvement, but as he practiced it seemed that he was very comfortable with his game and how he was progressing. “You just have to be patient”, he said. Forgive me waxing poetic, but I have to contrast Chase's approach as 'letting it happen' and David Skinns' approach as 'making it happen'. As I talked with these guys, I asked myself Thanks to Jay Wise for recording: is if I was working on my mental toughness. Are you 'letting' it hap- Championship pen or trying to make it happen? 1st- Davy Lyke 64-66—130 I don't have an answer. If you've 2nd- Jay Wise 63-70—133 got a comment on letting it hap- 3rd- Polk Brown 62-72—134 pen or making it happen, stop by 4th- John Thomas 68-68—136 our Facebook page and let us know 4th- Sam Schrock 70-6—136 @ facebook.com/golfnewstn First Flight 1st- Steve Howard 71-68—139 2nd- Kent Knott 72-69—141 3rd- Scott Helle 72-70—142 4th- Jake Eberhart 73-71—144

Chase Carroll on the Driving Range

Davy Lyke wins Roane County Championship

Second Flight 1st- Jeff Dyer 77-72—149 2nd- Kevin Gryder 78-72—150

3rd- Barry Hamilton 76-76—152 4th- Dave Hall 82-71—153 Third Flight 1st- Kyle Jackson 81-75—156 2nd-David Akers 82-74—156 3rd- Jason Sitton 80-77—157 4th- Ben Crowley 80-79—159 Fourth Flight 1st- Mike Grande 87-82—169 2nd- Pat Eberhart 91-76—169 3rd- Tanner Knott 87-84—171 4th- Donnie Brackett 91-87—178 4th- Brad Coxtrain 88-90-178

is just a sorry attempt to “Ya Know Wut Elts Makes Me Sic?” it.do Sotheputt, same in less than three tries. BY NO-FAKIN ’ll tell ya wut elts makes me sic! I met Karma on the course the other day. No, it was a different Karma than I met at the Tractor Pull, she bit me on the ear. This Karma bit me on the rear after I made a hilarious comment to a feller wut hit a ball over the green on a par-3. Oh yeah, not to be out done, I choked down a little on my club and came up short, it hit a rock and bounced over the green and landed within feet of his impossible downhill lie. ‘Nuff said.

replacement player shows up tees it up and chokes up between the rocks. Somehow that trip across the parking lot to the tee box causes a transformation like those toys from monster hero to a mild mannered car. I don’t know, I could ramble on that for a while but no matter wut I think of, it just never seems funny. While I’m thinkin’ of it, I’m still looking for someone to build my duck caller turned golf caller, “hit the ball” Widget.

And that reminds me of somethin’ elts wut makes me sic! If anyone can find somethin’ wut makes them sicker than me its those laws of golf people. I found a few I liked and here they are: The reason those fancy wedges are so expensive is they come with a free case of the “S” word. The straightest iron shot of the day will be exactly one club short.

The week after you buy that super duper new driver they will come down a hundred bucks and the And that reminds me of somethin’ new model will come out. When in And somethin’ elts wut made me elts wut makes me sic! I was spellin’ doubt take an extra club and trousic! Spendin’ all that time on the putt the other day and got to won- ble will be behind the green. range under excellent conditions derin’ why putt is two t’s and put is with a pure swing sendin’ the ball one t. Well, the definition of put is Now go play some golf for ya make where ever I was aimin’. Then my to place something where you want me sic!

The Williams Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole, Tom Fazio designed Par 3 championship golf course located one mile east of downtown, Knoxville. This challenging layout offers three sets of tee boxes with holes ranging from 85 to 245 yards; large, fast, undulating bent grass greens; and 98 acres of natural rolling terrain filled with creeks, lakes, natural areas, and an abundance of wildlife. The facility is complete with a clubhouse, full driving range, short game facility, and putting green.

Upcoming Events:

• July 6th: Night Golf with cookout before playing. (Glow golf event) Dinner at 8 PM, tee off at 9 PM • July 22nd: Monday After the British Open at 4:30 • August 3rd: Beans & Greens Invitational • August 12th: Monday After the PGA Championship at 4:30

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2351 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville TN 37915865.546.5828 www.williamscreekgolfcourse.com

Chip Spratlin Captures the Nolichucky View Invitational

round on Sunday, Spratlin made 3-bogies, 3-birdies, and 12 pars. In the First Flight, James Fender broke-up a four-way tie at 72 going into the final round with a oneshot improvement at 71 while Brad Whittenburg finished 3-shots back. The Second Flight filled with strong players who had tough rounds on Saturday was won by John Bernard improving by 5-shots to finish 3-up on Blake Kinser.

The Third Flight was won by Glenn Makin in a test of which player could make the fewest “big numbers”. Makin won by 5-shots pin high with his approach shot, after Donnie Bible, Greg Hopson leaving a 30-footer uphill. Sprat- and Jason Lowe all threw in triples lin ran his putt to within a foot and and quad bogies between them. finished with the win and a 2-shot In the Senior Flight David Burmargin. chette brought his “A” game to

Chip Spratlin accepting his trophy BY GLENN MAKIN

ith Saturdays round complete, the stage was set for some “rock ‘em sock ‘em” competition for the final round with Boddie Bible holding a one-shot lead over two former mini-tour professionals at 5-under, 4-under (Chip Spratlin) “That was really fun,” said Spratlin. “The course was really set up to 3-under (Todd Ricker). keep us focused on every shot and At the turn, Spratlin and Ricker was in really good shape.” And were tied, but not for long. On the he continued, “What saved me to11th, Spratlin gained a one-shot day were my up and downs. These lead on Ricker. Spratlin held off Ricker until the 16th where Ricker greens are tough to hit, and I only holed a birdie putt to knot them up. hit seven. I was able to get up and down on five of them with four and Tied, Ricker and Spratlin hit beau- five-foot putts.” For his even par tiful shots to a left back pin placement protected by a front bunker, with only a dozen foot of green on either side of the pin. Spratlin ran his putt to the lip for a tap in par. Ricker, with the opportunity to grab the lead, narrowly missed but made the two-foot par putt coming back. On the final hole, Ricker hit his tee-shot out of bounds and had to replay. Spratlin only needed to keep the ball in play. His careful drive down the middle left him 120 yards to the pin. He held the green

Greeneville to win by 13-shots over local Nolichucky View seniors Jack Short and Bob McCray.

BJ Gray, Head Pro, and Superintendent, Shannon Shelton, should be congratulated on a great tournament. The payout was fantastic, the service was impeccable, and the fairways and greens conditions were perfect.

Calendar of Events June 16 Links at Kahite 2013 PRO-AM SERIES June 22 - 23 Patriot Hills 2-Man Scottish Lowball June 22 - 23 Willow Creek Invitational Stroke play * June 24 Country Club 2013 PRO-AM SERIES June 29 - 30 Link Hills Invitational * July 1 Bear Trace 2013 PRO-AM SERIES July 8 Centennial 2013 PRO-AM SERIES July 13 - 14 Baneberry 3-Man Scramble July 15 Millstone 2013 PRO-AM SERIES July 20 - 21 Clinchview 2-Man Scramble July 21 Dorchester 2013 PRO-AM SERIES July 27 - 28 Millstone 2-Man Scramble July 29 Rarity Bay 2013 PRO-AM SERIES * State points event

News and Notes WILLOW CREEK INVITATIONAL had been postponed until the Fall, and the date will be determined later. The decision was made in an effort to begin reconstruction of the greens to add Champion Bermuda and must be completed and in service for the Web.com tour qualifier on August 12th. During the time of construction, the course will be open and operating from temporary greens, so play may continue for open play and members. June 29th, Three Ridges will be hosting the 2nd Annual Charles Moore Music Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament with all the proceeds going to provide scholarships to deserving students seeking certified instruction in music. Mr. Moore, pianist, organist, and choir director at Warner Covenant and Zion Church in East Knoxville, dedicated his life to music and sharing his knowledge with the youth interested in music. The foundation was started by Mrs Moore. They have offered many scholarships since 2007. Cost is $75 per person. Call Bruce Taylor for details and registration 865-963-7311.

Scottish Lowball is a favorite among 2-person teams as each member hits their drive and then selects the best drive. From that spot each player plays his or her ball for the rest of the hole. If you have never played in a two-person event, this would be an excellent opportunity. June 29-30 The Link Hills Invitational has a storied tradition in the Upper-East Tennessee area and draws players from all over the state for this points event. Call 423-639-2961 to register. Junior Clinics, Camps at Beverly Park Golf Course throughout the summer. www.KnoxvilleGolf.org to find out more. Ages 4-17. The First Tee Summer session will be in full swing, but look for the fall schedule to be posted in July. www. KnoxvilleGolf.org for more.

News Sentinel Open Junior Skills Challenge Ages 6-17 FREE Chip Putt & Pitch Qualifiers: June 29 at Fairways & Greens 9am and July 27 at Beverly Park GC 9am June 22-23 The Patriot Hills 2-Man Scottish Low- Finals at Fox Den during Web.com event August 11 ball will play to a full field with tee-times until 3pm www.KnoxvilleGolf.org to register. Call 865-475-4466 as it always fills to 90+ teams. The