It doesn't sound like many golfers, but think about it: Hammon, OK is a town of less than 1,000 people.... yes, not a typo, only three zeroes!Yet, they manage to have an alumni tournament every year and have a decent field to truly being able to call it a "tournament".
The event does not come without some hard work and pride from some of the alumni from this small town, specifically Nick Baker and Jeremy Robbins, both of whom put a lot of time not only making calls to the players, the pairings, the teams, securing the course and other related things to the tournament itself, but also in securing a few sponsorships so that the modest (low!) entry fee of $35 per person, which barely covers fees at the country club, would not have to be increased in order to feed and give prizes to everyone.
Good job guys!
That said, this is more like a family reunion, and less like an alumni tournament and you see people who truly had not seen each other for years, enjoy the company of each other, so they hurry to get finished in order to share a coke and a hotdog with old acquaintances and see the results, which this year, included a small "door prize" for everyone! The golf is not bad either, even if the participants do not play as often, or only play once a year... in this event.In first place with a 61 was the team of Curtis Irwin, Trey Landers, Derek Orange & Larron Landers. Next at 63 was the team of Cole Chapman, Wacey Chapman, Lowell Chapman & Austin Orgain. In third place, there was a tie at 64, won on the scorecard on the first hole with a birdie. The third place team was formed by Mike Higgins, Jeff Morton, Jase Newcomb & Mark Morris. The other team with a 64 was Robert Kephart, Victor Orange, Rusty Allen & Allan Shockey.
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