PEOPLE
- Congratulations to Brad & Dayva Spitzer, who last weekend, as we were hosting the KECO, placed second in the Weatherford Couples Invitational. They shot 64-66 and lost by one.
- Good luck to Joby Gray, Jeremy Gray & Jordan Williamson, they are on their way to Wichita, KS to play the qualifier for the U.S. Amateur at Whichita C.C. The U.S. Amateur, the premier amateur tournament in the world, will be played at The Country Club, in Brookline, Massachusetts in August 12-18. Wouldn't it be cool if we get to cheer for one or more of our local golfers where our professional players made the greatest comeback of all time in the Ryder Cup (1999) and where the first American amateur, Francis Ouimet, won the U.S. Open against the greatest golfers of his time? Play well guys! (Note: Berek Dyson will be caddying for his former Elk City H.S. teammate... lets see some good karma here!)
- Ann Cowan is off to Oklahoma City to play in the WOGA State Championship. Practice round was cancelled yesterday due to the rain. The tournament is being played at The Greens. Play well Ann!
- Allen Robinson is back in action! We saw him play with wife Kathy and best friends and in-laws Larry & Lana Hudgens!
- Smiley Bob Griffith is back in Elk City after a little scare last week, and recovering at home,.... and as always, in good hands with wife Linda! But friends, don't quit praying!
TOURNAMENTS
- This Friday we will host the annual "Oilman's Tournament" which, as it's name says, it is only for people in the oil (and gas) industry work force. This is a tournament as well as a party with lots of prizes (no one leaves here without a prize). It is great camaraderie as well as friendly competition. Last year, the overall winners were the team of COUGAR OIL won the event with a 52. Andy Blankenship is Tournament Director. As always, there will be plenty of delicious food!
- Wednesday, July 24, Junior Tournament. Ages 6-16 hosted and sponsored by 3-B Pumping (Bart Barnett & Fam.). Brad Harguess, a specialty chef in hamburger cooking, will be broiling the hamburgers for the kids that day. We will have caps for the first 36 juniors who sign up! Also, parents, we need some volunteers for the scoring! The sooner you all sign (juniors and parents), the better we can plan for enough food for everyone!
- Next week, on the last weekend of July (July 27-28), we will host the Club Championship. Entries are light now, but we expect good participation. Folks, this is YOUR tournament, your championship. We encourage you to enter, the men's and women's divisions are flighted. We have four divisions: Men, Seniors, Super Seniors and Women. Defending champions, in that order are: Russ Smith, Ron Smith, Grady Lantz & Haley Gunkel. Greg Dodson, Danny Teel & Betty Maine were the winners of the men's, "A", "B" and Women's "A" flights respectively. All participants receive a tournament memento.
- And, coming sooner than you think!!!!!!! Our popular Tumbleweed Couples will be played in August 10-11. Kati Womack and Ann Cowan will continue to chair the event. Entries are open now, so call asap, it fills quickly! David & Rachel Poole will be defending their title.