Patten Wins True Temper Classic
JACKSON, Tenn.—Professional Zeb Patten ( Chattanooga ) carded five birdies and one eagle on the final 5 holes to post a second round 66. Combined with his -1 under par first round, he was able to leapfrog the leaders and finish at -7 under par win the True Temper Classic at Jackson Country Club. UTC's All-Southern Conference freshman Jonathan Hodge (Dandridge) shot a 69 both rounds to claim Low Amateur honors. Professional Alan McAfee (Cordova) fired a -3 under par to finish at -5 under par for the tournament. Three others tied McAfee and they included Dan Crockett-a ( Franklin ), Professional Michael Prieur ( Memphis ), and Professional Randy Helton ( Murfreesboro ). Tied for 7 th was local Danny Green-a (Jackson), Bryce Ledford-a (Ooltewah), Professional Bobby O'Brien (Cordova) and Professional Kip Henley (Crossville).
The morning play was questionable after a 30 minute lightning delay but the afternoon proved to be the day's saving grace as the sun came out to shine on great golf at Jackson Country Club.
The 21st annual True Temper Classic featured 106 competitors, 42 TPGA professionals and 64 amateurs from all over the State. The event is rotated annually between Jackson Country Club, Ridgeway Country Club ('07) and Colonial Country Club ('08). The Memphis based True Temper Sports has been a longtime supporter of Tennessee Golf and continues to be the leading golf shaft manufacturing in the industry. The years Classic is also being presenting sponsor is Cleveland Golf.
For more information contact Todd Havron at (615) 476-3641.
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