64th Annual Press Thornton - News And Recap

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Date: Jul 11 2013 11:43 AM

64th ANNUAL PRESS THORNTON

June 22-29, 2013

News and Recap from this year's tournament.

64 Years of Growing Golf
ThorntonP

I'm sure that when Dr. Thornton's Father, Press Thornton decided to host a golf tournament for young boys, he couldn't imagine that 64 years later, it would become one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country. With 442 players from all over the world, as far away as Netherlands, Brazil and Bermuda, this year's tournament proved to be very successful. In spite of a 3 1/2 hour rain delay on Sunday, then having to postpone a portion of the 2nd round on Friday....the trophy presentation ended in grand style on the 18th green surrounded by families, friends, and golf fans. To all of you who participated in someway, we would like to thank you for giving up your private club for a week, for those who served in giving your time and energy to volunteer, to the staff and crew who put in lots of long hours and to the hotels, restaurants and the City of Dothan for welcoming our guests into our home....we THANK YOU for allowing us the opportunity to share the Future Masters with so many!

Future Masters is not, not has it ever been, only about golf, it is about
the spirit of competition, friendships made, sportsmanship on the course, and the challenge of persevering.

A Father's Letter~~~~

Joe Pagdin
(11-12)

Orlando, FL

We have just got back to reality after our first experience of the Future Masters tournament at Dothan. I wouldn't normally follow up after a tournament as we attend so many but I feel compelled to do so on this occasion.
We had an absolutely splendid and most memorable time at your tournament and without doubt it is the best run and most enjoyable tournament we have been to, and we have been to a lot! !
What a fabulous experience for the boys and it has a real "professional tournament feel". Your marshals and volunteers were without exception, welcoming, friendly and informed. They are a credit to your club and the town.
Of course our experience was that bit more memorable with my son's hole-in-one and him holding the lead for a while also, but irrespective of that the quality of course, quality of field and tournament in general was simply fantastic.
Joseph commented as we drove home "that is the best one we have played in!'--- his words, not mine !
Anyways I just felt I wanted to report back how much we enjoyed it with you guys and we sincerely hope to be invited next year for another great time. Please feel free to pass on my email to Dr. Thornton and anyone whom you feel may appreciate knowing our feelings
Thanks again
Mark N. Pagdin

Father of Joe Pagdin

Did you know~~~

When the storms hit Friday afternoon, play was postponed due to rain and the golf course was littered with tree limbs, debris and a tree had fallen on #9. Saturday morning at 6:30am, the golfers returned to the DCC in pristine condition, thanks to Tim Etheridge and his crew.

The number of volunteers overseeing the logistics of the tournament from Saturday to Saturday = 160.
From Tee to Green, Future Masters volunteers are the BEST!

There were 1,833 birdies made in the 11 Rounds played by all contestants in the 2013 Future Masters. Check out Course Stats on our website for more interesting statistics.

In the first round of the 15-18 age group, Taylor Funk of Ponte Vedra Brach, FL shot a 66. Must have had a good teacher, his Dad, Fred Funk, PGA player, shot a 66 on the same day, at the Constellation Senior Players Championship some 900 miles away in Fox Chapel, PA.

The number of hits on the Future Masters' website during the week of the tournament: 174,723

Ten years ago, Harris English won the 13-14 age group and just a month ago, won his first PGA tournament at the St. Jude's Classic. Harris was gracious enough to call in and answer questions of our local media on Monday.

www.futuremastersgolf.com

2013 WINNERS

15-18 AGE GROUP
JoinerJ

Jacob Joiner (17)
Albany, GA

66-72-64 = 202

13-14 AGE GROUP
FurrW

Wilson Furr (14)
Jackson, MS

69-66-72=207

11-12 AGE GROUP
TuckerA

Tucker Allen (12)
Grandbury, TX

69-70-68=207

10-Under AGE GROUP
SmithK

Kevin Smith (10)
Wallingford, PA

36-38 = 74

Mark your Calendar

June 21-28, 2014

The Future Masters

will be celebrating

"65 YEARS OF GROWING GOLF"

in 2014.

ATTENTION PLAYERS:

Applications will be available online in January 2014 and the field will be selected May 1, 2014.
Those that have previously signed up, will be able to continue to keep your profile updated on our website. Log in to update your tournament history....this will make the application process a little simpler and increase your chance of selection! Applications must be submitted each year.

Dothan Country Club

200 S. Cherokee Ave
Dothan, Alabama 36301
334.793.7144

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