Golf Scramble

Inside April 22, 2003's Issue

-Sports-

Basketball Championship

Minor League Baseball

Rome Braves Get First Win

Golf Scramble won by three strokes

By Daniel Bell
Editor

The annual Wesley Walraven Golf Scramble was won by the team consisting of Mike Cooper, Robbie Nash, Jason McFry and John Reiners.

Dr. Weatherman chipping on to the green. The winning team shot a 67, while the second place team, made up of Todd Bailey, Monty Buck, Wesley Clayton and Seth Ingram, shot a 70.

Cooper also won the longest drive contest, and Simon Peace won closest-to-the-hole.

Each player received a golf-related prize, such as a sleeve of balls, just for participating.

In all, 16 players showed up to play in the scramble tournament held at BEAA golf course. Players signed up as individuals and were teamed together according to skill level.

Each of the four members was allowed one shot from the tee. Then, each player took another shot from the closest of the drives. The play continued in this fashion until one of the team members put the ball in the hole.

This scramble format allows anyone of any skill level to participate without crippling the team’s score. Playing the “best ball” means that one bad shot will not disrupt the progress towards the hole.

The tournament is named for Dr. Wesley Walraven, former vice president of academic affairs at Georgia Highlands College.

Ken Weatherman, tournament director and professor of physical education, said, “Dr. Walraven was an avid golfer and a friend to everyone who knew him. He was especially close to the students.”