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June 10, 2010

The 17th Annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship was completed this past week with 54 amputee players from 14 states participating in the Amputee TPC (Friday and Saturday) and/or the Sponsor Scramble (Thursday).

On another hot and humid weekend in Shelbyville KY, the 2010 tournament was a complete success as 46 amputees competed for 6 division titles in the 2-day tournament. (Note: There were 8 Amputees that only played in the Sponsor Scramble.)

The 2010 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Dan Cox (Mequon WI), Mike Carver (Holcomb MS), and Jim McElhiney (Nashville TN) respectively. And, Bill Holloway (Englewood FL) won the Senior division.

September 10, 2009

Tournament "Results" package was mailed to all 2009 Amputee Tournament participants. Package included a CD-ROM (with digital pictures taken during the event) and hardcopy of Official Results of the 2-day Amputee TPC.

June 7, 2009

The 16th Annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship was completed this past week with 50 amputee players from 10 states participating in the Amputee TPC (Friday and Saturday) and/or the Sponsor Scramble (Thursday).

Although the Scramble was eventually canceled because of rain, the 2009 tournament was a complete success as 45 amputees played in the 2-day tournament (5 amputees were scheduled to only play in the Scramble).

The 2009 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Dan Cox (Mequon WI), Bob Pollock (Brandenburg KY), and David Gritton (Louisville KY) respectively. And, Diana Hayden (Louisville KY) won the Women's division.

August 27, 2008

Tournament "Results" package was mailed to all 2008 Amputee Tournament participants. Package included a CD-ROM (with digital pictures taken during the event) and hardcopy of Official Results (both Sponsor Scramble and 2-day Amputee TPC).

August 25, 2008

A check for $2,019 was sent to the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA). This was money donated in Henry Brown's name specifically for the NAGA's Educational Scholarship Fund.

June 8, 2008

The 15th Annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship was completed this past week with 52 amputee players from 9 states participating in the Amputee TPC (Friday and Saturday) and/or the Sponsor Scramble (Thursday).

There were 123 participants (Sponsors, Guests, and Amputees) in the Sponsor Scramble and 47 participants (Amputees) in the 2-day Amputee TPC. (Note: There were 5 Amputees that only played in the Scramble.)

The 2008 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Louis White (Upton KY), Lee Clarke (New Albany IN), and David Gritton (Louisville KY) respectively.

The opening ceremonies included a memorial to Erik Alvey (June 1997) and Henry Brown (April 2008). A Photo Collage for each was presented by Amputee Golf Charities to family and friends.

April 10, 2008

If you are not already aware, it is with much sadness that we inform you of Henry Brown’s passing on April 8 due to a farm accident. The amputee golfing community, as well as others, have lost a great friend.

As the Amputee Golf Charities President, Henry always gave 100%, whether it was something to do with our tournament, visiting new amputees and/or rehab facilities, working with other amputee programs, or just being “Henry”.

We at Amputee Golf Charities plan to continue with the tournament on June 5, 6 and 7 as originally scheduled.

March 25, 2008

2008 Tournament "Event Announcement" letter was mailed to all amputees in the Amputee Golf Charities player database. If you are amputee golfer and would like to register in our database, go to the link Amputee Player Registration.

January 10, 2008

2008 Tournament "Reminder" letter was mailed to amputee players who have played in past tournaments.

October 18, 2007

Sponsor "Thank You" package was mailed to all 2007 event sponsors. Package included an updated Event Program, Official Results (Sponsor Scramble and Amputee TPC), and Donation Receipt.

October 15, 2007

Tournament "Results" package was mailed to all 2007 Amputee Tournament participants. Package included a CD-ROM (with 860+ digital pictures), Hardcopy of Official Results (Sponsor Scramble and 2-day Amputee TPC), Newspaper Articles, and Video clips of local news broadcasts.

September 10, 2007

The Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) will have a new host course. Starting in 2008, the event will be played at the Weissinger Hills Golf Course. This public golf course is located at exit #53 off Interstate 64 in Shelbyville Kentucky. (Note: Best Western Shelbyville Lodge will continue to provide Host Accommodations.)

July 29, 2007

Official results for the 2007 Amputee Tournament Players Championship is now available on the web page. Go to link 2007 Detailed Results.

June 9, 2007

The 14th Annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) and Sponsor/Amputee Scramble was completed this past week with a record number of 68 amputee players from 13 states participating.

There were 139 participants (Sponsors, Guests, and 51 Amputees) in Friday's Scramble. And, there were 63 amputee players in the weekend TPC.

The 2007 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Dan Cox (Mequon WI), Les Meade (West Lafayette IN), and Walt Morris (Martinsville IN) respectively.

During the opening ceremonies an Appreciation Plaque was presented to Dustin Howard for his continued support and participation.

June 10, 2006

The 13th Annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) was completed this week with 58 amputee players from 13 states competing in 11 Divisions/Flights.

The Super Gold (over 75) Division was added this year. Friday's Sponsor/Amputee Scramble was eventually canceled after a 4 hour rain delay.

The 2006 Champion, Runner-Up, and Never Quit awards were presented to Dan Cox (Mequon WI), Scott Lusk (Guston KY), and Mark Christian (Henderson KY) respectively.

The opening ceremonies included a Memorial to long-time event participants, Art Cole and Jack Coburn, who recently passed away.

June 10, 2005

The 12th annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) and Sponsor/Amputee Scramble was completed this week with 62 amputee players from 14 states competing in the event.

There were 146 participants (Sponsors, Guests, and 53 Amputees) in Friday's Scramble. And, there were 55 Amputee players in the weekend TPC.

A Gold Division (over 70) was added this year.

The 2005 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Dan Cox (Mequon WI), Bill Morrison (Hudson OH), and Frank Bennett (Palos Hills IL) respectively.

June 10, 2004

The 11th annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) completed this week with participation by 53 amputee players from 13 states.

There were 120 participants (Sponsors, Guests, and 50 Amputees) in Friday's Scramble. And, there were 47 Amputee players in the weekend TPC.

The 2004 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Kenny Green (Smyrna TN), Robert Wheeler (Kenton OH), and Bob Pollock (Brandenburg KY) respectively.

June 10, 2003

The 10th annual Amputee Tournament Players Championship (TPC) was completed this week with participation by 50 amputee players from 13 states.

There were 108 participants (Sponsors, Guests, and 42 Amputees) in Friday's Scramble. And, there were 46 Amputee players in the weekend TPC.

The 2003 Champion, Runner-Up and Never-Quit awards went to Dan Cox (Mequon WI), Mike Carver (Holcomb MS), and Erik Alvey (Louisville KY) respectively.

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