Benson, Null win opening round of 2011 Scramble Tour
WINNERS BY PUTT-OFF: Michael Benson (left) and Robert Null teamed to win the opening round of the 2011 Scramble Tour sponsored by Miller Light
Robert Null and Michael Benson emerged the winners after a putt-off among three teams in the first week of the Scramble Tour sponsored by Miller Light played on the White Plains golf course April 20, 2011. Benson and Null combined to score 24 points and tie with two other teams; Bob Dillon and Bill Hicks, Bernie Wickersham and Justin Jackson. Complete results can been seen by clicking here.
26 players competed in a two-man best ball scramble format using a modified Stableford system. The winning duo failed to score a point on one hole but made up the deficit with an eagle (8 points each), 2 birdies (4 points each), 3 pars (2 points each), and 2 bogies (1 point each) for a total of 24. The putt-off was conducted in the dark with a cell phone used to light the target pin for Benson to putt a ball the closest for the win.
The Tour welcomed 7 new players for the opening round.; joining were Bill Hicks, Harry McGugin, John Swift, John Cunningham, Bernie Wickersham, Mike Hughes, and David Moore.
Cookeville Golf Club will host the Tour on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Draw for teams will begin at 4:50 p.m. and tee time is 5 p.m. New players are always welcome.
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