Edmond, OK Golfer Finishes Strong at Western Invitational

Swanson Equals Low Final Round

Scott R Chilcutt, Edmond, OK (March 29, 2010) Arguably the most traveled player on the Golf Channel Am Tour in 2010, Edmond, OK, Al Swanson finishes strong at the SandPiper Golf Course in Santa Barbara, CA, the home of the 2010 Western Invitational.

Playing with a strong group of 20 in the Championship Flight, Swanson finished with a 3 over par 75 tying the low score in the final round.

Congratulations Al!

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For more information:
Scott R Chilcutt
Tour Director - Oklahoma
schilcutt@gcamtour.com

405-513-1467

Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Tour - Part I

Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Tour - Part I

OK 4 flight winners – AR 3 flight winnersScott R Chilcutt, Edmond, OK (March 27, 2010) Strong south winds, threatening afternoon thunderstorms and a soggy golf course challenged the players in the first installment of the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Tour Challenge.

The Oklahoma Tour finished the day in the lead over Arkansas, 4-3 in Flight Wins after Saturdays Arklahoma Open @ Fianna Hills Country Club in Fort Smith Arkansas. Arkansas ended the day edging out Oklahoma, 6-5 in total medals with 3 runner up awards against 1 by Oklahoma.

The next and final chapter in the 2010 Arkansas vs. Oklahoma Tour Challenge will be competed at The Grand Lake Showdown on June 5th at Patricia Island Estates and Golf Club, Grove OK.

Players From Around the Country Vie for Texas Open Prizes

Event Proves to be a “BATTLE OF PATIENCE”

Scott R. Chilcutt, Austin, TX (March 21, 2010) 158 players from around the country endured thunderstorms, high gusty winds and tough greens to make this year’s Texas Open a “Battle of PATIENCE!”.

Participants that made the trek to Austin, TX early to compete on the Crenshaw Cliffside Course at Barton Creek were greeted to a beautiful day for a practice rounds and tournament check-in on Friday.

As the Tournament Committee met to go over last minute details at 6:00 am on Saturday morning, a rushing line of thunderstorms sent them scurrying to reconfigure those details. As quickly as the thunderstorms arrived in the Texas Hill Country they vanished, but with that exit the cold and gusty northwest winds remained.

After conferring with, Justin Kuntz, the local PGA Professional, and a great work by the grounds staff, the tee times were reset with a only 90 minute delay. That delay coupled with “cart paths” only would mean some of the afternoon players would have to not only battle the wind and greens, but the end of daylight. Losing the battle, some of those players would have to complete their 1^st round on Sunday morning.

Sunday brought a slight reprieve from the chill with bright sunlight but gusting winds reminded everyone of the elements. That same gusty wind, while helping dry out the course, also firmed up the already difficult greens at the Crenshaw course.

After all was said and done, with patience, perseverance and scheduling creativity the Texas Open at Barton Creek was completed Sunday evening!

KickingBird Challenge Lives up to the Billing

KickingBird Challenge Lives Up To the Billing
Tournament of "FIRSTS"

Scott R Chilcutt, Edmond, OK (March 13, 2010) Billed as the “KickingBird Challenge” the golf course along with help from mother nature helped the event live up to its billing. Chilly north winds and a well marked and maintained golf course proved to be a challenge of nerves, skill and course management and met the players with a defiance of sub par scores.

A tournament of “FIRSTS” this event has set a benchmark for many stories to come.

First Time Players – In addition to 12 new players to the Oklahoma Tour we had 6 players rejoin and participate at KickingBird that haven’t played with us since 2008.

First Time “Labor Finders” Tournament Champion Award – New to the game of golf and a recent addition to the Golf Channel Am Tour – Oklahoma’s Ryan Cummings from Stillwater, OK finished out the #1 handicap 18th hole with a birdie to take the Championship Trophy with a net 74. The 18th hole proved to live up to its billing, playing 1.74 strokes over par and the largest differential on the course. Labor Finders, a commercial, industrial and construction temporary staffing agency, is sponsoring the Tournament Champion trophies for 2010.

First Time @ KickingBird – With the help of Head Golf Professional, Brian Soerensen, Course Superintendent, Brad Jolliff and the entire staff at KickingBird, we were able to set up the course to our standards and utilize a designated section of the range and grill area.
First Time Golf Channel Staff Visit – Drake Schunck, Regional Director, Events Division made his first visit and appearance by the Golf Channel Corporate Office to an Oklahoma Event. Drake was here to meet and greet the tour players and takes back to the Orlando headquarters, the ideas and feedback from our members.