EGolf Tour (Three Ridges) With a two-club wind causing havoc all day Steve Ressler came into the last 5 holes at two over and bogied-in to win the championship with a 78 score. Greg Howell finished at 82 as they played from the 7,000+ championship tees. In the A division Tommy Lee garnered first place with a 78 from the blue tees. Dave Weigand was second at 79 while local and current Knox Co senior champion Ron May finished third at 81. Bruce Russell (85) over came a triple on the 12th hole to survive by one shot over Jeff Winterberger (86). Ron Hall was winner of the C division with a 91 round. Results: Championship (Orange Tees) 1st- Steve Ressler 78 2nd- Greg Howell 82 A Division 1st- Tommy Lee 78 2nd- Dave Weigand 79 3rd- Ron May 81 B Division 1st- Bruce Russell 85 2nd- Jeff Winterberger 86 C Division 1st- Ronnie Hall 91 23 players participated The EGolf Tour is a great way to meet new people with a passion for the game of golf and to have fun competing in an organized format. The Egolf Tour has some 20+ area chapters including the East Tennessee Chapter directed by Wes and Cassie Cleeney. Wes organizes each event which includes a tour of 13 area course, three joint event within several hours of Knoxville and the national championship at the end of the season. The local tour dates are one day (Saturday) events with travel joint events as two day tournaments. The East Tennessee EGolf Tour Chapter was opened four years ago by Larry Lee of the EGolf Tour who continues to Direct Tours in other areas. Wes took over the position as Director during the 2008 season and has continued to grow the membership. After a year of only drawing 10 to 12 players per event in East Tennessee, We has grown the Tour to having over 20 players per event. “We have 35 paid members at this point,” says Wes. “But we keep adding a couple new members every week. Its just a matter of time before the EGolf Tour becomes the most recognized name in stroke play tournaments as they have continued to operate their events as if there was a full field. To Join the EGolf Tour or play as a guest for an event, either go online at www.amateurgolftour.net or contact Wes & Cassie at 865-247-1985. Go to the website to learn all about the EGolf Tour and discover how many chapters there are across the country. Its an amazing Tour with many large chapters from areas with less local tournaments than are now available in East Tennessee. The remaining Tour dates include: May 8 - Millstone June 5 - Landmark June 19 - River Islands June 26 - Etowah Valley June 27 - Cummings Cove (Regionals) July 10 - Toqua July 24 - Centennial August 14 - Tanasi August 28 - Rarity Point September 11 - Dandridge September 18 - Patriot Hills October 2 - Landmark October 23-24 2010 Tour Championship Publishers Note: As the publisher of the Golf News of Tennessee I am very impressed with the persistence of the EGolf Tour to establish itself in an area where there are many more local tournaments available than other areas. I’m looking forward to playing more events this year as time allows. But really want to impress upon those whom have been considering moving their game to the competitive level. There are enough divisions to insure that all skill levels compete at their own level. If you are still struggling to break 90 or 80, there is a division with players who are struggling to improve just as you are. I’ve played with several other golf tour organizations and have always found that new players make friends fast and feel at home with those who share the same passion for golf. The passion for the game is very evident in Wes Cleeney and its contagious. Its an honor to know him and his wife and I believe you will feel the same if you make an attempt to play one of the EGolf Tour events this year.