The Hilton Head / Savannah division of THE EGOLF AMATEUR TOUR held their final tournament of 2008 season on Sunday, September 14 at Shipyard Golf Club on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The course was in excellent condition, though the new Diamond Bermuda greens were still very slow. However, the new surface was smooth and putted well. The fairways were in excellent conditions and the staff did a great job of hosting our final event of 2008. The weather was hot with high humidity, clear blue skies, and a slight breeze. David Eichenberger won the Championship Flight, with a score 80. Mike Peters carded a nice round of 76 to take the “A” Flight win. Bryant Turner shot an 83 for second place with Lenin Lezcano right behind with an 84. Darrell Bazemore squeezed out the win in “B” Flight with a score of 85, with Mark Morris and Thomas Arnette right behind at 86. Mark won the scorecard playoff for second. Dow Bonds easily took the win in the “C” Flight with a score of 84. Todd Saylor carded a 89 for second place, with Andrew Dart right behind at 90. Robert Klein won the Senior Flight “C” Flight. William Tad Smith scored an even 100 to take “D” Flight honors. George Cunninham captured the Senior “D” Flight. The finishing order for the final point’s tournament of 2008 created very little movement in the point’s race as most flights were wrapped up. In “C” Flight, John Donat had to miss this event due to a back injury, which cost him a very good shot at first place. We would like to encourage everyone to come out, join the tour, and enjoy playing competitive tournament golf. It is a wonderful, eye opening experience. “”SEE YOU NEXT YEAR””. The next event will be THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP in HILTON HEAD on Saturday, October 25 and 26th. All the course listings and itinerary are listed under the CHAMPIONSHIP tab on the tour website. ************************************************************************ The following is the Hilton Head / Savannah Tour ‘points’ order of finish for 2008; (Championship Flight) Kevin Arnold (545), Gerry Pascale (439), Adam Dozier (417), and Craig Case (391). Senior Flight winner Craig Case (“A” Flight) Mike Peters (683), James Kelley (630), Bryant Turner (463), Lenin Lezcano (422). Senior Flight winner Hugh Edwards (“B” Flight) John Kolcun (669), Mark Morris (6585, Thomas Arnette (364), and Roger Mitterling (355). Senior Flight winner John Barr (“C” Flight) Todd Saylor (730), John Donat (690), David Fuentes (611), Andrew Dart (588). Senior Flight winner Mike Tucker (“D” Flight) William Tad Smith (479), Jeff Hall (330), Vince Butler (81), and Nancy Brown (35). Senior Flight winner Olin Williams. ************************************************************************ egolf Amateur Tour National Championship Brings Record Field to Hilton Head, Oct. 25-26 HILTON HEAD, S.C. - The Island of Hilton Head will host its largest golf tournament ever when the Amateur Golf Tour conducts its 2008 National Championship in late October. A field of approximately 700 golfers from across the country will converge on the island Oct. 25-26 for the tour's national finals. The championship will be contested on seven courses, including three at Palmetto Dunes Resort, Port Royal Plantation, Oyster Reef & Robert Cupp course in Palmetto Hall. This marks the third straight year the egolf Amateur Tour has hosted its national championship on Hilton Head Island. Last year's event drew just under 550 golfers and encompassed six courses. The overall champions were: Championship Flight: Chad Frank Orlando, Fl A Flight: Bob Potter Charleston, SC B Flight: Kirk Kleiser Louisiana C Flight: William Duncan Louisiana D Flight: Doug Turnau Charleston, SC Team Championship: Louisiana "We expect another competitive tournament throughout all five flights. Guys are grinding through out the season to earn enough points to qualify for the National Championship," said tour president Dennis McCormac. "The players who came last year really enjoyed Hilton Head Island. In addition to world-class golf, it offers great beaches, restaurants and family activities." The record number of participants will be gunning for a total purse of at least $20,000 in gift certificates in the 36-hole stroke play championship. In addition to the Saturday and Sunday rounds, golfers have the opportunity to arrive early for practice rounds from Oct. 22-26. "This is a big event. Not just for our tour members, but also their families," McCormac said. "Guys are bringing their wives and children. It's evolved into a family event over the last decade, with the number of spectators increasing as well." Again this year is a Friday welcome reception for participants and their families at the new clubhouse at Port Royal Plantation. Tour sponsor Perks & Pats is hosting the reception and will award a free golf vacation to any egolf AGT golfer who makes a hole-in-one during the championship. Last year Charlotte’s Mike Nasekos recorded a hole-in-one Sunday on the Robert Trent Jones layout at Palmetto Dunes. Nasekos, playing in “B” Flight, aced the 162 yard eight hole with a four iron. It was his very first ace. For information on the egolf Amateur Golf Tour's 2008 National Championship, go to (www.amateurgolftour.net).