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43rd Carolinas Father-Son Championship July 31, 2009 Host Sites: Legacy Golf Links, Aberdeen, NC; Little River Golf and Resort, Carthage, NC; Longleaf Golf and Country Club, Southern Pines, NC; Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC; Seven Lakes Country Club, Seven Lakes, NC |
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Entries Open: June 1 at 12:00am Entries Close: July 13 at 11:59pm Entry Fee: $100.00 (includes championship round cart/range fees) Eligibility: Entry is open to any team comprised of a father and son, stepfather and stepson, or grandfather and grandson. At least one member of each team must be a legal resident of one of the Carolinas, be a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), have a current USGA handicap index® at a CGA member club or is a golf professional employed at a CGA member club. A team is eligible if one partner is an amateur member of a CGA member club or if one partner is a golf professional employed by a CGA member club. Pro-Pro teams and in-laws are NOT eligible. The minimum age for entry is eight years as of the tournament date. Championship Format: 18 holes of modified alternate shot stroke play. Championship Field Size: 450 teams |
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Mother Nature Wins 43rd Carolinas Father-Son Championship Carthage, NC – Final results of the 43rd Father-Son Championship of the Carolinas Golf Association hosted by Little River Golf and Resort, Carthage, NC on Friday, July 31, 2009 (par 36-36—72, 6619 yards). Mother Nature was the winner at this year’s Carolinas Father-Son Championship. Due to continuous thunderstorms in the Moore County area on Friday the Carolinas Father-Son Championship was unable to crown a champion for the first time in the event’s 43 year history. Due to the conditions of competition where the event consisted of two nine-hole stipulated rounds, the CGA was able to complete nine holes for the B division and C division. The A division did not complete nine holes with some teams never having the ability to start play due to the severe weather. The original plan was for the C division to complete all 18 holes and the B division to play nine holes. But after a three-hour weather delay which saw heavy downpours and lightning, the 17th and 18th holes were unplayable due to casual water thus forcing the CGA at 6:15pm to revert back to nine-hole scores for the C division. The final groups were able to complete their front nine round thus completing the event for the B division. Teams in the A division will receive a refund of their championship entry fee. Flight winner’s merchandise certificates are available in the Little River Golf Shop. Certificates are valid until July 31, 2010. Winners may either stop by the club or call the Little River golf shop at 910-949-4600 to redeem their certificates. The club is offering merchandise specials to Father-Son participants. Inquire with the Little River golf staff. This championship is conducted the by the Carolinas Golf Association which is celebrating its 100th year of serving amateur golf in the Carolinas.
ESTRIDGES AIMING FOR A REPEAT VICTORY IN CGA'S 43RD FATHER-SON CHAMPIONSHIP WEST END, NC (7/27/09) - Mack and Chris Estridge will attempt to become the seventh team to win the title twice when the 43rd Carolinas Golf Association Father-Son Championship is played July 31st on five Pinehurst area golf courses. Mack, a 60-year-old Pinehurst resident who works at Foxfire Resort in the N.C. Sandhills, and Chris, a 42-year-old Indian Trail resident who is part-owner of a clothing store, won the championship last year at Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, NC. The Estridges posted a 7-under-par 65 in the modified alternate shot event to win by one stroke as they matched the all-time record low score set by Pete and Chris Parker of Winston-Salem in 2001, also at the Legacy. The only two-time winners of the Father-Son are Billy Joe and Chuck Patton in 1969 and 1972; Bill and Billy Booe in 1979 and 1982; Claude and Eric Lawhon in 1973 and 1980; Steve and Steve Isley Jr. in 1986 and 1987; Ron and Chris Schmid in 1992 and 1993; and Phil and Brian Smith in 1997 and 2000. The Father-Son, which this year attracted 253 teams of dads and their male offspring in assorted combinations of age and ability, will be played at Mid Pines Inn & GC and Longleaf Golf Club, both in Southern Pines, Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen, Little River Golf Resort in Carthage and Seven Lakes Country Club. Twelve divisions will compete at the five different venues, with division assignments based on a composite of team handicaps. Included in the 12 divisions are two special brackets - one for teams with sons ages 11 and under and another in which one of the team members is a professional golfer. The Estridges and 43 other teams will compete for the championship this year at a new venue, Little River Golf Resort near Carthage, NC. Little River replaced Foxfire Resort in this year's course lineup. The professional winners from last year are also in the 2009 field. Drew and Andy Davis of Fletcher, NC won the division with a 4-under-par 68. For more information about the 43rd Carolinas Father-Son Championship and other Carolinas Golf Association championships, visit the Championship Home Page online at www.carolinasgolf.org.ADDITIONAL MEDIA INFORMATION 2008 CHAMPIONS Mack Estridge, Pinehurst and Chris Estridge, Indian Trail, NC FORMAT Each team plays alternate shot except that both team members hit from each tee and then select the ball to be played. A team must complete the hole with the ball selected. Amateur teams with players 11 years and younger compete at one site in a net handicap division. Team handicap index is computed by adding 2/3 of the lower handicap index to 1/3 of the higher handicap index. If eligible, and at the team's option, an 11 and under team may compete for the overall championship but must play from the championship tees. Course assignment and flight is determined by team handicap index. ELIGIBILITY Entry is open to any team comprised of a father and son, stepfather and stepson, or grandfather and grandson. At least one member of each team must be a legal resident of one of the Carolinas, be a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), have a current USGA handicap index at a CGA member club or is a golf professional employed at a CGA member club. A team is eligible if one partner is an amateur member of a CGA member club or if one partner is a golf professional employed by a CGA member club. The minimum age for entry is 8 years old as of the tournament date. PRIZES Merchandise is distributed to the top teams in each amateur division and to overall amateur champions. Open (professional) division merchandise is distributed based on the size of Open field. Ties for prizes are split except for the overall championship and the Open division, which are determined by an on-course playoff. SCHEDULE OF ROUNDS Thursday, July 30 Tee times available at assigned course for practice. Friday, July 31 Championship round at assigned course: 18 holes of modified alternate shot stroke play. PAST CHAMPIONS 1967 Pat-Pat Foy Brady, Reidsville, NC 75 Pinehurst CC, #2 1968 W.B.-Mike Strickland, Smithfield, NC 73 Pinehurst CC, #2 1969 Billy Joe-Chuck Patton, Morganton, NC 71* Pinehurst CC, #2 1970 Clyde Jr.-Clyde Mangum III, Pinehurst, NC 71 Pinehurst CC, #2 1971 Robert-David Eger, Charlotte, NC 75* Pinehurst CC, #2 1972 Billy Joe-Chuck Patton, Morganton, NC 72* Whispering Pines CC 1973 Claude-Eric Lawhon, Advance, NC 72* Whispering Pines CC 1974 Dale-Doug Morey, High Point, NC 70 Whispering Pines CC 1975 William-Chris Newman, Fayetteville, NC 73* Whispering Pines CC 1976 Ike-Jim Grainger, Burlington, NC 71* Tanglewood West 1977 Harry-Charles Welch, Salisbury, NC 70* Carmel CC, South 1978 Al-Al Hill, Hickory, NC 70 Pinehurst CC, #4 1979 Bill-Billy Booe, Charlotte, NC 70 Pinehurst CC, #4 1980 Claude-Eric Lawhon, Advance, NC 69 Pinehurst CC, #4 1981 Jay-Eddie Streetman, Lexington, NC 71 Pinehurst CC, #5 1982 Bill-Billy Booe, Charlotte, NC 72 Pinehurst CC, #5 1983 Jim-Rhett Munn, Sumter, SC 72 Pinehurst CC, #5 1984 Greg-Joe Howren, Charlotte, NC 71 Foxfire CC, West 1985 Steve-Steve Isley Jr., Burlington, NC 71* Foxfire CC, West 1986 Steve-Steve Isley, Jr., Burlington, NC 69 Foxfire CC, West 1987 Boots-Jason Widener, Greensboro, NC 67 Foxfire CC, East 1988 Bob Galloway-David Craver, Florence, SC 69 Foxfire CC, East 1989 Ronnie-Hunter Grove, Raleigh, NC 68 Foxfire CC, West 1990 Glenn-Steve Lassiter, Robbins, NC 71 Foxfire CC, West 1991 Bob-Rob Cato, Kinston, NC 67 Foxfire CC, West 1992 Ron-Chris Schmid, Durham, NC 68 Pinewild CC 1993 Ron-Chris Schmid, Durham, NC 69* Legacy GL 1994 Bob-Mike Cato, Kinston, NC 70 Pinewild CC (Magnolia) 1995 Doug-Palmer Smith, Magnolia, NC 70 Pinewild CC (Magnolia) 1996 Bob-Bob Cherry, Wilmington, NC 68* Pinewild CC (Holly) 1997 Phillip-Brian Smith, Apex, NC 67* Legacy GL 1998 Jack-Andy Crain, Goldsboro, NC 68 Pinewild CC (Holly) 1999 Jim-Matt Riddick, Cary, NC 69 Plantation GC 2000 Phil-Brian Smith, Apex, NC 67 Pinewild CC (Holly) 2001 Pete-Chris Parker, Winston-Salem, NC 65 Legacy GL 2002 Paul-Phillip Simson, Raleigh, NC 69* Foxfire CC (Grey Course) 2003 Jim-Peyton Gallagher, Charlotte, NC 67* Pinewild CC (Holly) 2004 Gene-Jeff Spencer, Blythewood, SC 66 Legacy GL 2005 Banks-Banks Wood Jr., Charlotte, NC 68 Mid Pines Resort 2006 Steve-Neil Wilkinson, Wilmington, NC 70 Seven Lakes CC 2007 Jackie-Brent Parrish, Clinton, NC 69* Foxfire CC, West *won in playoff CAROLINAS FATHER-SON COURSES Legacy Golf Links, Aberdeen, NC - Divisions G & H 12615 Hwy. 15-501 South Aberdeen, NC 28315 910-944-8825 GENERAL MANAGER: Chad Derresseau GOLF PROFESSIONAL: Brad Poplyk COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Michael Norton ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus II, opened 1991 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course was built on primarily rolling terrain. Many trees can alter shots, and water hazards come into play on 14 holes. The large greens are undulating, elevated and well protected by trees, water hazards or sand bunkers. YARDAGE/PAR: 6,100 yards, par 72 (White tees) FAIRWAYS & TEES: 419 Bermuda GREENS: Bentgrass DIRECTIONS: Legacy Golf Links is located on Hwy 15-501, 2 miles south of Aberdeen. MAP: http://www.legacypinehurst.com/legacy.asp?id=286&page=5862&group=5862Little River Golf Resort - Divisions A, B & C 500 Little River Farm Blvd. Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 949-4600 DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Marvin Waters COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Ben Monroe ARCHITECT: Dan Maples, opened in 1996 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course incorporates unique terrain and natural features, including nearly 200 feet of elevation changes. Sculpted from 450 acres of rolling hills, the course offers narrow rivers and thick forests. Little River is rated 4 1/2 stars in the Golf Digest Best Places to Play rankings and is listed in North Carolina's Top 100 golf courses.. YARDAGE/PAR: 6,706 yards, par 72 FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda GREENS: Bentgrass DIRECTIONS: Little River Golf Resort is located on Hwy. 15-501 approximately three miles south of Carthage. MAP: http://www.littleriver.com/Directions_645b9fad76d50b2bb7ec5.htmlLongleaf Golf and Country Club - Divisions 11-Under, Parent-Child and Professional 2001 Midland Road Southern Pines, NC 28387 910-692-6100 GENERAL MANAGER: Mike Floyd HEAD PROFESSIONAL: Virgil Haley COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Bryson Stinson ARCHITECT: Dan Maples, opened 1988 COURSE DESCRIPTION: An interesting course that had its front nine built around an old horse training center. The rest of the course was built on rolling terrain, so there are some uneven lies. Water hazards come into play on most holes, and numerous trees alongside the fairways can alter shots. YARDAGE/PAR: 6,600 yards, par 71 FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda GREENS: Bentgrass DIRECTIONS: Longleaf is located off NC Hwy. 2 (Midland Road) west, approx. 3 miles from intersection of NC Hwy 2 and US Hwy 1. MAP: http://www.longleafgolf.com/directions.htmlMid Pines Inn & Country Club, Southern Pines, NC - Divisions I & J 1010 Midland Road Southern Pines, NC 28387 910-692-9362 HEAD PROFESSIONAL: Bob Esworthy COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Brad Radjner ARCHITECT: Donald Ross, opened 1921 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course has remained basically unchanged over the years with all the Ross trademarks still in place -- small, undulating greens, narrow fairways and plenty of elevation changes. Course management skills are required and although just 6,500 yards long from the back tees, it seems to play much longer. YARDAGE/PAR: 6,114 yards, par 72 FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda GREENS: Bentgrass DIRECTIONS: Mid Pines is located just off US Highway 1 on Midland Road at the Highway 2 exit. Take the exit and turn right. The club is on the left. MAP: http://pineneedles-midpines.com/contact/directions/Seven Lakes Country Club, Seven Lakes, NC - Divisions D, E & F 2000 Seven Lakes South Seven Lakes, NC 27376 910-673-1092 GOLF PROFESSIONAL: Gene Roberts COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Scott Clawson ARCHITECT: Peter Tufts, opened 1976 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This scenic course has many lakes that come into play on seven holes and some mature trees lining its fairways. The undulating greens are fast and well-bunkered. YARDAGE/PAR: 6,050 yards, par 72 FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda GREENS: Bentgrass DIRECTIONS: From Pinehurst traffic circle, travel west on Hwy 211 for 11 miles to Seven Lakes. At stoplight (Exxon on your right corner) turn right onto 7 Lakes Drive. Go 1 mile and club entrance on your right. |