One of the teams from Albuquerque, New Mexico’s
Sandia Golf Club won the inaugural
OB Sports National Team Championship with a combined score of 377.5 (188 at
The Duke on Saturday, September 8 and 189.5 at
Longbow Golf Club on Sunday, September 9, 2007). The team score was determined by posting the lowest two-day eight-person team score made up of the three best individual team scores on each day, and team Sandia edged out the second-place team from Longbow Golf Club by two strokes to become the overall 2007 OB Sports Team Champions.
“Many of my teammates didn’t even know each other prior to the event, but they came together and played some solid golf,” said Chris Paul, Captain of team Sandia. “Some of the guys hadn’t played in a high-profile competitive golf event, but they really overcame the pressure and played well. We’re looking forward to defending the cup next year.”
Each participating golf club, 11 total from throughout the U.S., fielded an eight-person team made up of seven qualifiers from the club and the club’s golf professional. Prizes were awarded for special contests throughout the event as well as to the top three daily two-person teams for each flight.
“Congratulations Sandia! They were 9.5 shots down after the first round and managed to pull it off in the end, well done team Sandia,” said Kris Strauss, Director of Sales and Marketing,
OB Sports Golf Management. “I’d like to thank Longbow Golf Club and The Duke for putting on a great tournament. And I’d also like to thank Eagle Mountain Golf Club for graciously hosting the practice round on Friday. Last but not least, many thanks to our event partners Srixon, Budweiser, Parimeter Events and GolfWeek.”
Participating golf clubs include The Duke Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz.; Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz.; Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills, Ariz.; Centennial Golf Club Medford, Ore.; Three Crowns Golf Club in Casper, Wyo.; Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, N.M.; Tijeras Creek Golf Club in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev.; Aliante Golf Club in North Las Vegas, Nev.; The Legacy Golf Club in Henderson, Nev.; High Meadow Ranch in Magnolia, Tex.
FINAL RESULTS:
1) Sandia Golf Club: 188 & 189.5 – 377.5
Chris Paul, Paul Collins, Steve Steele, Ti Newman, Mike Cason, Gary Chilcoat, Todd Baldridge, Curt Rademaker
2) Longbow Golf Club: 179.5 & 200 – 379.5
Brett MacKenzie, Eric Taylor, Scott Muntean, Bob Strom, Scott Rolfness, George Bliss, Jim Bainter, Dean Citko
3) High Meadow Ranch: 186 & 197 – 383
Randy Harris, Knight Dogget, Tige Smith, Eddie Jester, Carl Tolbert, Cody Spivey, Michael Sloan, Rusty Tracey
4) Eagle Mountain Golf Club: 197 & 192 – 389
5) Angel Park Golf Club: 191 & 205.5 – 396.5
6) Aliante Golf Club: 203 & 197.5 – 400.5
7) The Duke at Rancho El Dorado: 197 & 205.5 – 402.5
8) Sandia Golf Club (team II): 210 & 197 – 407
9) Tijeras Creek Golf Club: 207 & 207.5 – 414.4
10) High Meadow Ranch (team II): 203.5 & 215 – 418.5
11) Three Crowns Golf Club: 206 & 213.5 – 419.5
12) Centennial Golf Club: 206 & 214 – 420
13) The Legacy Golf Club: 212 & 216.5 – 428.5
Photo: Team Sandia - Back Row (L-R):Chris Paul, Michael Cason, Ti Newman, Paul Collins. Seated (L-R):
Gary Chilcoat, Steve Steele, Todd Baldridge, Curt Rademaker.
