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Updated: May 5, 2012

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ISLE OF CAPRI REGIONAL MAJOR

Everyone can start signing up for the Isle of Capri Regional at your convenience. Everyone will need to register online and pay online (unless you want to prepay to tour director). This is first come first serve event, and signing up as early as possible would be appreciated. All players must be registered and paid up by May 25th. Registered/Paid players will have a guaranteed spot in the tournament, if you register but haven't paid by May 25th, you will not be in the tournament.

For those of you that don't have "comp" rooms in Tunica, we have 20 rooms blocked at two separate hotels until May 23rd, after which they will be released and regular rates will apply. Discount rate is based on a minimum two nite stay. Click the "Hotels & Stuff" link at the top of page for more info.

ISLE OF CAPRI REGIONAL ENTRY LIST

Ed McDugle, Todd Bradford, Ken Bittles, Shane Springer, and Trey Lindsey

PICKWICK LANDING SHOOTOUT

Counce, TN – After a little rain and some cart confusion at the beginning of the tournament, it turned into a nice day for golf at Pickwick Landing. Thanks to all the players that came out to play in the tourney on Mother’s Day weekend.

Champ Flight – Ed McDugle shot an impressive 71 to edge out Steve Reigle from the Nashville Golfweek Tour by one stroke for the win. John Hahn (Nashville) carded a 75 for third.

A’ Flight – Todd Bradford wins with an impressive 74! Blake Upchurch shoots 76 for second while Jim Cande beats John Decker on scorecard playoff for third.

B’ Flight – Ken Bittles cards an 80 to win B flight. In a 3 way tie at 84, Jeff Donovan beats out Greg Cryder and Rick Napper on scorecard playoff to win second place. Greg Cryder wins scorecard playoff for third place over Rick.

C’ Flight – Points leader Shane Springer shoots very good score of 82 to win 1^st place. Dennis Sensing came in second and Steve Deason grabbed third.

D’ Flight – Trey Lindsey won his second tourney in a row with a 90, beating out Jake Philyaws 93 and new member David Bradford’s 95.

Closest to the Pin #3 – Steve Reigle

Closest to the Pin #13 – Steve Reigle

Closest to the Pin #17 – John Hahn

Longest Drive #6 – John Decker

Putting Contest winner – Blake Upchurch

Our next tournament is at the Isle of Capri Regional Major in Tunica, MS. We will be playing Links @ Cottonwoods and Tunica National golf courses. These are two great and challenging golf courses! Sign up and pay by May 25^th to be entered into this tourney. See you there!

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MEMPHIS GOLFWEEKS RULES QUIZ

Question 5:

A player believed his original ball had come to rest in a lateral water hazard. He searched for about a minute but did not find his ball. He therefore dropped another ball under Rule 26-1 and played it. He then found his original ball outside the hazard within five minutes of having begun to search for it. Not being sure of the correct rule, he plays both balls until holed out. Which ball would be the correct ball for the players score?

Answer:

1) Original ball

2) Dropped ball

Last weeks question:

A two-day stroke-play competition is scheduled over two consecutive days on two different courses. All competitors play the East Course on the first day and all competitors play the West Course on the second day. In the case of a tie, the play-off will be played on the West Course. Following the first day's round, several competitors wished to get some extra practice, so they play the front nine of the East Course. What is the ruling? The competitors who practiced on the East Course:

A) incur no penalty; such practice is permitted

B) incur a one-stroke penalty

C) incur a two-stroke penalty

D) are disqualified

Correct Answer:

A) incur no penalty; such practice is permitted

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