19th Annual LU Golf Tournament a Success
7/3/2009 12:00:00 AM | General
The 19th Annual Chick-fil-A Liberty University Athletics Golf Tournament was successfully contested at London Downs Golf Club in Forest, Va., on June 12. A record group of 172 golfers battled for prizes in both morning and afternoon flights. There were 28 teams that played in the afternoon and 15 in the morning.
The winning team featured four newcomers to the tournament in Gerald Basham, Phil Ore, Stanley Ore and Mickey Moore. This team won the tournament by shooting 19 under par on the day. The second place team came in close behind at 17 under. That team, sponsored by Universal T's, consisted of Brian Betham, Ed Barnhouse, Jeremiah Colling and Liberty men's soccer coach, Jeff Alder. Finishing third at 16 under, was a team from Quality Pattern Works: Bob Goodman, Ralph Linstra, Jim Freerksen and Marty Sweat.
Skill prizes were awarded for longest putt, four longest drives and four closest to the pin on each par three. Hole-in-one prizes were offered on every par three as well. Tournament Pros sponsored all of the holes-in-one by offering a cruise to Mexico or the Bahamas. Also, the Mabry Automotive Group would have given the winner on number three a choice of a $25,000 car from any of its dealers, if they successfully hit a hole-in-one. No player recorded a hole-in-one.
Four flights were awarded prizes on the day with a total of 11 team winners crowned. In addition, more than 65 golfers who purchased the mulligan package received door prizes supplied by Lynchburg area businesses, for such things as dinners at quality dining establishments, golf equipment, hotel packages and Liberty apparel. Every participant received a substantial gift bag which included a Liberty golf shirt, Liberty Flames golf towel, tournament golf balls and other gifts, certificates and coupons supplied by sponsors.
Sponsorship support for this event continues to grow each year. Major sponsors included Chick-fil-A Wards Road (title), Panera Bread (presenting/practice tee), The College Techs (ball), LU Bookstore (shirt), Universal T's (tee bags), LU Dining/Sodexho (drinks), Tournament Pros (50 ft putt for $2,000, as well as hole-in-one sponsorships) and the Mabry Automotive Group (hole-in-one on #3).
Proceeds from the Chick-fil-A Liberty University Athletics Golf Tournament are used to finance special projects within the athletics department. Proceeds from the 2006 and 2007 tournaments were used to install two points-fouls boards at the Vines Center. Proceeds from the 2008 tournament went toward the conversion of the scoreboard system in the arena to fully wireless. A special administrative athletics internship will also be funded each year from tournament proceeds.
The date for the 20th Annual Chick-fil-A Liberty University Athletics Golf Tournament has been tentatively set for June 11, 2010.
2009 Tournament Winners:
First Flight, First Prize: Gerald Basham, Phil Ore, Stanley Ore, Mickey Moore
First Flight, Second Prize: Brian Betham, Jeff Alder, Ed Barnhouse, Jeremiah Colling
First Flight, Third Prize: Bob Goodman, Ralph Linstra, Jim Freerksen, Marty Sweat
First Flight, Fourth Prize: Mickey Moore, Todd Moore, Carey Green, Shane Pinder
Second Flight, First Prize: Mike Lewis, Dennis Carter, DH Powell, George Kayes
Second Flight, Second Prize: Barry Moore, Ken Price, Fred Snow, Chip Garcia
Second Flight ,Third Prize: Lee Hall, Tim John, Steve Willis, James Copeland
Third Flight, First Prize: Tony Brown, Nick Brown, Eric Johnson, Kurt Reesman
Third Flight, Second Prize: Steve Griffin, Bryan Evans, Tom Chafin, Vinny Barille
Fourth Flight, First Prize: Rich Franks, Michael Heck, Bill Woodson, Rob Harvill
Fourth Flight, Second Prize: AC Cooper, Harry Grant, Vern Godshell, Bill Keen
Participant Comments:
"The gift bag was unbelievable! A shirt, hat, towel, golf balls, water bottle and more and more - I can't remember being treated this well before at a tournament."
"Great organization; everything was real smooth."
"I enjoyed meeting new friendly people…this was my first tournament and I enjoyed it!"
"Great team that I was put on…great food and great prizes, and a great course! Excellent job! Keep up the great work! You make LU shine."
"It was a great environment and the course was in great shape!"
"Fellowship, business discussions, golf course, staff support, gifts and prizes, quality sponsors, food and drinks .. unbelievable experience!"
"This is one of the best tournaments that I have ever been to! Great job!"
"The staff was very friendly and helpful."
"This was the best run tournament I have participated in."
Tournament Committee
Ryan Powell – Tournament Director
Kevin Keys – Tournament Administrator
Bob Good – Executive Director of the Flames Club
Anna Whitehurst – Assistant AD-Ticketing
Brian Betham – Universal T's
Brandon Blankinship – Harris Office Furniture
Tim Hill – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Roy Jones – LU Director of Development
Tony Brown- J Crew
Allen Sparks- LU Athletics Marketing
Jamie Keys – LU Athletics Marketing
Title Sponsor
Chick-fil-A @ Wards Road
Presenting Sponsor
Panera Bread
Ball Sponsor
The College Techs
Major Sponsors
LU Bookstore
LU Dining
Mabry Automotive Group
The College Techs
Sponsors
Domino's Pizza
Flames Club
Harris Office Furniture
J.B. Moore Electric
Liberty Alumni
Light Medical
McBride Signs
Morgantown Printing & Binding
Prototype Advertising
Smoothie King
Sonic Drive-In
Universal T's
WSET ABC 13
Tee-Fairway Sponsors
Athletic Republic
Chick-fil-A Wards Road
Domino's Pizza
Harris Office Furniture
Licensing Resource Group
LU Alumni
LU Bookstore/Barnes & Noble
LU Dining/Sodexho
Mabry Automotive Group
Panera Bread
Prototype Advertising
Smoothie King
Sonic Drive-In
Taco Bell
The College Techs
Universal T's
Wells Fargo Advisors
WSET ABC 13
Wingate Inn
Green Sponsors
Arctic Spray
Chick-fil-A Wards Road
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Flames Club
J.B. Moore Electric
Kirkley Hotel
Light Medical
LU Bookstore/Barnes & Noble
LU Dining
Lynchburg Hillcats
Mabry Automotive Group
McBride Signs
Morgantown Printing & Binding
Panera Bread
Sale Golf Carts
The College Techs
Skill Prize Sponsors
Bowen Jewelers
Crown Sterling
Chick Fil-A
Fink's Jewelers
Kirkley Hotel
Mabry Automotive Group
Universal T's
Tournament Pros
Liberty Athletics
Flames Club
Flight Prize Sponsors
Chick-fil-A
Crown Sterling
Domino's Pizza
Extended Stay America
Firehouse Subs
Hanging Rock Golf Club
IHOP
Lahaye Student Center
Liberty Athletics
Lil' Cucci's
London Downs
Lynchburg Hillcats
Moe's Southwest Grill
Morgantown Printing and Binding
Red Lobster
Taco Bell
Texas Steakhouse
Door Prize Sponsors
Big South Conference
Chick-Fil-A
China Royal
Dairy Queen
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dickey's Barbeque Pit
Domino's Pizza
Golden Corral
Golf Mart
IHOP
Kirkley Hotel
Liberty Athletics
Lifeway Christian Bookstore
Lil Cucci's Pizzeria
Logan's Steakhouse
Lynchburg Hillcats
Moe's Southwest Grill
Nike
Pueblo Viejo
Sheetz
Smoothie King
Texas Steakhouse
Universal T's
Gift Bag Contributors
Athletic Republic
Chick-Fil-A
College Techs
Dick's Sporting Goods
Domino's Pizza
Flames Athletics
Flames Club
Flames Kids Club
Ham's Restaurant
JB Moore Electric
Jersey Mikes Subs
Ledo's Pizza
Liberty Athletics
Liberty University Bookstore
Liberty University Resident Recruitment
Lynchburg Hillcats
Morgantown Printing
Prototype
Taco Bell
Universal T's
Participants
Greg Albers
Jeff Alder
Jim Alexander
Larry Anderson
Caleb Atkins
Don Ash
Joe Ash
Ben Ash
Justin Ballengin
Dave Barnett
Joe Barney
Ed Barnhouse
Vinny Bariele
Gerald Basham
Charlie Beasley
Brian Betham
Ron Blackwood
Brandon Blankinship
Steve Blosser
Jeremiah Boles
Jeremiah Boles
Steve Brisson
Travis Bryant
Lindy Bryant
Mike Brown
Nick Brown
Tony Brown
Allen Burgess
Eddie Burgess
Dannie Burgess
Grant Burks
Phil Captain
Jay Carpenter
David Carter
Earnest Carter
Tom Chafin
James Clark
Barry Clarkson
James Copeland
Michael Coleman
Jeremiah Colling
Daryl Collins
A.C. Cooper
Tracey Cooper
Brent Craddock
John Cruz
Joseph Daniel
Billy Daniels
Matt Deloach
Ron Driskill
Jason Eaker
Meredith Eaker
Mark Edwards
Rob Egle
Scott Elliot
Bryan Evans
Tyler Falwell
Mike Forren
Rich Franks
C.J. Franzelas
Jim Freerksen
Kirk Fritz
Chip Garcia
Marty Gibson
Vern Godshell
Bob Good
Bob Goodman
Rusty Goodwin
RJ Goodwin
Harry Grant
Carey Green
Jason Grey
Bill Gribbon
Steve Griffin
Jon Gullette
Lee Hall
Jared Hagner
John Havill
Michael Heck
Frank Hedderick
Matt Hildebrand
Dave Hill
Tim Hill
Rob Hillmer
Charles Holt
Aaron Hudnell
N. Jabbar
Joe Jauch
Tim John
Eric Johnson
Cliff Jordan
Jim Jordan
George Kayes
George "Pete" Kelly
Bill Keen
Dale Layer
Mike Lewis
Chris Libbey
Bill Luurtsema
Ralph Linstra
Scott Lockhart
Chris Mabry
Charles Markham
Betty Ray Markham
Robert Mason
Don Matoon
Ellen Mayes
Blaine McCorkle
Paul McLinden
Steve Mistretta
Barry Moore
Gene Moore
Mickey Moore
Neil Moore
Todd Moore
Mike Morris
Dave Nemitz
David Norcross
Chris Nrabosky
Dewey Oakes
Stanley Ore
H.J. Owen
Sky Pacot
Rob Pearson
Steve Peterson
Shane Pinder
D.H. Powell
Jesse Pratt
Tim Preusser
Ken Price
Dave Provost
Doug Pugh
Mark Rash
Kurt Reesman
Charlie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Josh Rice
Bill Robertson
Bill Robertson Jr.
Jared Ruhl
Steven Rupert
Len Scoggins
Jerry Scranton
Mike Scranton
Patrick Shifflet
Glen Shultz
Steve Smith
Fred Snow
Jay Spencer
Brandon Streeter
Pete Sundheim
Petey Sundheim
Paul Sunwall
Marty Sweat
Matt Thornton
Brian Wallace
Donnie Wallace
Mark Watkins
Brandon Webb
Paul Wetmore
Irene Wheeler
Steven Willis
George Wilson
Jeff Winstead
Scott Wolfe
Branson Woodard
Bill Woodson
Thomas Yost
The winning team featured four newcomers to the tournament in Gerald Basham, Phil Ore, Stanley Ore and Mickey Moore. This team won the tournament by shooting 19 under par on the day. The second place team came in close behind at 17 under. That team, sponsored by Universal T's, consisted of Brian Betham, Ed Barnhouse, Jeremiah Colling and Liberty men's soccer coach, Jeff Alder. Finishing third at 16 under, was a team from Quality Pattern Works: Bob Goodman, Ralph Linstra, Jim Freerksen and Marty Sweat.
Skill prizes were awarded for longest putt, four longest drives and four closest to the pin on each par three. Hole-in-one prizes were offered on every par three as well. Tournament Pros sponsored all of the holes-in-one by offering a cruise to Mexico or the Bahamas. Also, the Mabry Automotive Group would have given the winner on number three a choice of a $25,000 car from any of its dealers, if they successfully hit a hole-in-one. No player recorded a hole-in-one.
Four flights were awarded prizes on the day with a total of 11 team winners crowned. In addition, more than 65 golfers who purchased the mulligan package received door prizes supplied by Lynchburg area businesses, for such things as dinners at quality dining establishments, golf equipment, hotel packages and Liberty apparel. Every participant received a substantial gift bag which included a Liberty golf shirt, Liberty Flames golf towel, tournament golf balls and other gifts, certificates and coupons supplied by sponsors. Sponsorship support for this event continues to grow each year. Major sponsors included Chick-fil-A Wards Road (title), Panera Bread (presenting/practice tee), The College Techs (ball), LU Bookstore (shirt), Universal T's (tee bags), LU Dining/Sodexho (drinks), Tournament Pros (50 ft putt for $2,000, as well as hole-in-one sponsorships) and the Mabry Automotive Group (hole-in-one on #3).
Proceeds from the Chick-fil-A Liberty University Athletics Golf Tournament are used to finance special projects within the athletics department. Proceeds from the 2006 and 2007 tournaments were used to install two points-fouls boards at the Vines Center. Proceeds from the 2008 tournament went toward the conversion of the scoreboard system in the arena to fully wireless. A special administrative athletics internship will also be funded each year from tournament proceeds.
The date for the 20th Annual Chick-fil-A Liberty University Athletics Golf Tournament has been tentatively set for June 11, 2010.
2009 Tournament Winners:
First Flight, First Prize: Gerald Basham, Phil Ore, Stanley Ore, Mickey Moore
First Flight, Second Prize: Brian Betham, Jeff Alder, Ed Barnhouse, Jeremiah Colling
First Flight, Third Prize: Bob Goodman, Ralph Linstra, Jim Freerksen, Marty Sweat
First Flight, Fourth Prize: Mickey Moore, Todd Moore, Carey Green, Shane Pinder
Second Flight, First Prize: Mike Lewis, Dennis Carter, DH Powell, George Kayes
Second Flight, Second Prize: Barry Moore, Ken Price, Fred Snow, Chip Garcia
Second Flight ,Third Prize: Lee Hall, Tim John, Steve Willis, James Copeland
Third Flight, First Prize: Tony Brown, Nick Brown, Eric Johnson, Kurt Reesman
Third Flight, Second Prize: Steve Griffin, Bryan Evans, Tom Chafin, Vinny Barille
Fourth Flight, First Prize: Rich Franks, Michael Heck, Bill Woodson, Rob Harvill
Fourth Flight, Second Prize: AC Cooper, Harry Grant, Vern Godshell, Bill Keen
Participant Comments:
"The gift bag was unbelievable! A shirt, hat, towel, golf balls, water bottle and more and more - I can't remember being treated this well before at a tournament."
"Great organization; everything was real smooth."
"I enjoyed meeting new friendly people…this was my first tournament and I enjoyed it!"
"Great team that I was put on…great food and great prizes, and a great course! Excellent job! Keep up the great work! You make LU shine."
"It was a great environment and the course was in great shape!"
"Fellowship, business discussions, golf course, staff support, gifts and prizes, quality sponsors, food and drinks .. unbelievable experience!"
"This is one of the best tournaments that I have ever been to! Great job!"
"The staff was very friendly and helpful."
"This was the best run tournament I have participated in."
Tournament Committee
Ryan Powell – Tournament Director
Kevin Keys – Tournament Administrator
Bob Good – Executive Director of the Flames Club
Anna Whitehurst – Assistant AD-Ticketing
Brian Betham – Universal T's
Brandon Blankinship – Harris Office Furniture
Tim Hill – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Roy Jones – LU Director of Development
Tony Brown- J Crew
Allen Sparks- LU Athletics Marketing
Jamie Keys – LU Athletics Marketing
Title Sponsor
Chick-fil-A @ Wards Road
Presenting Sponsor
Panera Bread
Ball Sponsor
The College Techs
Major Sponsors
LU Bookstore
LU Dining
Mabry Automotive Group
The College Techs
Sponsors
Domino's Pizza
Flames Club
Harris Office Furniture
J.B. Moore Electric
Liberty Alumni
Light Medical
McBride Signs
Morgantown Printing & Binding
Prototype Advertising
Smoothie King
Sonic Drive-In
Universal T's
WSET ABC 13
Tee-Fairway Sponsors
Athletic Republic
Chick-fil-A Wards Road
Domino's Pizza
Harris Office Furniture
Licensing Resource Group
LU Alumni
LU Bookstore/Barnes & Noble
LU Dining/Sodexho
Mabry Automotive Group
Panera Bread
Prototype Advertising
Smoothie King
Sonic Drive-In
Taco Bell
The College Techs
Universal T's
Wells Fargo Advisors
WSET ABC 13
Wingate Inn
Green Sponsors
Arctic Spray
Chick-fil-A Wards Road
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Flames Club
J.B. Moore Electric
Kirkley Hotel
Light Medical
LU Bookstore/Barnes & Noble
LU Dining
Lynchburg Hillcats
Mabry Automotive Group
McBride Signs
Morgantown Printing & Binding
Panera Bread
Sale Golf Carts
The College Techs
Skill Prize Sponsors
Bowen Jewelers
Crown Sterling
Chick Fil-A
Fink's Jewelers
Kirkley Hotel
Mabry Automotive Group
Universal T's
Tournament Pros
Liberty Athletics
Flames Club
Flight Prize Sponsors
Chick-fil-A
Crown Sterling
Domino's Pizza
Extended Stay America
Firehouse Subs
Hanging Rock Golf Club
IHOP
Lahaye Student Center
Liberty Athletics
Lil' Cucci's
London Downs
Lynchburg Hillcats
Moe's Southwest Grill
Morgantown Printing and Binding
Red Lobster
Taco Bell
Texas Steakhouse
Door Prize Sponsors
Big South Conference
Chick-Fil-A
China Royal
Dairy Queen
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dickey's Barbeque Pit
Domino's Pizza
Golden Corral
Golf Mart
IHOP
Kirkley Hotel
Liberty Athletics
Lifeway Christian Bookstore
Lil Cucci's Pizzeria
Logan's Steakhouse
Lynchburg Hillcats
Moe's Southwest Grill
Nike
Pueblo Viejo
Sheetz
Smoothie King
Texas Steakhouse
Universal T's
Gift Bag Contributors
Athletic Republic
Chick-Fil-A
College Techs
Dick's Sporting Goods
Domino's Pizza
Flames Athletics
Flames Club
Flames Kids Club
Ham's Restaurant
JB Moore Electric
Jersey Mikes Subs
Ledo's Pizza
Liberty Athletics
Liberty University Bookstore
Liberty University Resident Recruitment
Lynchburg Hillcats
Morgantown Printing
Prototype
Taco Bell
Universal T's
Participants Greg Albers
Jeff Alder
Jim Alexander
Larry Anderson
Caleb Atkins
Don Ash
Joe Ash
Ben Ash
Justin Ballengin
Dave Barnett
Joe Barney
Ed Barnhouse
Vinny Bariele
Gerald Basham
Charlie Beasley
Brian Betham
Ron Blackwood
Brandon Blankinship
Steve Blosser
Jeremiah Boles
Jeremiah Boles
Steve Brisson
Travis Bryant
Lindy Bryant
Mike Brown
Nick Brown
Tony Brown
Allen Burgess
Eddie Burgess
Dannie Burgess
Grant Burks
Phil Captain
Jay Carpenter
David Carter
Earnest Carter
Tom Chafin
James Clark
Barry Clarkson
James Copeland
Michael Coleman
Jeremiah Colling
Daryl Collins
A.C. Cooper
Tracey Cooper
Brent Craddock
John Cruz
Joseph Daniel
Billy Daniels
Matt Deloach
Ron Driskill
Jason Eaker
Meredith Eaker
Mark Edwards
Rob Egle
Scott Elliot
Bryan Evans
Tyler Falwell
Mike Forren
Rich Franks
C.J. Franzelas
Jim Freerksen
Kirk Fritz
Chip Garcia
Marty Gibson
Vern Godshell
Bob Good
Bob Goodman
Rusty Goodwin
RJ Goodwin
Harry Grant
Carey Green
Jason Grey
Bill Gribbon
Steve Griffin
Jon Gullette
Lee Hall
Jared Hagner
John Havill
Michael Heck
Frank Hedderick
Matt Hildebrand
Dave Hill
Tim Hill
Rob Hillmer
Charles Holt
Aaron Hudnell
N. Jabbar
Joe Jauch
Tim John
Eric Johnson
Cliff Jordan
Jim Jordan
George Kayes
George "Pete" Kelly
Bill Keen
Dale Layer
Mike Lewis
Chris Libbey
Bill Luurtsema
Ralph Linstra
Scott Lockhart
Chris Mabry
Charles Markham
Betty Ray Markham
Robert Mason
Don Matoon
Ellen Mayes
Blaine McCorkle
Paul McLinden
Steve Mistretta
Barry Moore
Gene Moore
Mickey Moore
Neil Moore
Todd Moore
Mike Morris
Dave Nemitz
David Norcross
Chris Nrabosky
Dewey Oakes
Stanley Ore
H.J. Owen
Sky Pacot
Rob Pearson
Steve Peterson
Shane Pinder
D.H. Powell
Jesse Pratt
Tim Preusser
Ken Price
Dave Provost
Doug Pugh
Mark Rash
Kurt Reesman
Charlie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Josh Rice
Bill Robertson
Bill Robertson Jr.
Jared Ruhl
Steven Rupert
Len Scoggins
Jerry Scranton
Mike Scranton
Patrick Shifflet
Glen Shultz
Steve Smith
Fred Snow
Jay Spencer
Brandon Streeter
Pete Sundheim
Petey Sundheim
Paul Sunwall
Marty Sweat
Matt Thornton
Brian Wallace
Donnie Wallace
Mark Watkins
Brandon Webb
Paul Wetmore
Irene Wheeler
Steven Willis
George Wilson
Jeff Winstead
Scott Wolfe
Branson Woodard
Bill Woodson
Thomas Yost
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