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LES AMATEURS PARIS 2011

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Founding FathersBlake BourlandJim DormanChris HillDallas Geer*

CompetitorsJohn BrysonPreston CarpenterMatthew Flynn (r)Jason HolbrookWill Hunt (r)Thomas MarinoTom MarinoPeter MatthewsJack PierattKennon Vaughan*Scott WalkerMatt Weathersby

* Captain(r) 2011 Rookie

Welcome to the 8th annual Amateurs competition!  We are excited about this year's competition.  After originally trying to book several courses at and near Kentucky Dam State Park, we ran into a conflict and were forced to cancel the whole Dam thing.  (Apparently, the folks in the pro shop there don't speak to each other and keep separate reservation sheets.)  Thanks to the quick action of Founding Father Blake Bourland and the fact that the Amateurs is one of the most sought-after tournaments by golf courses everywhere, we were able to quickly find a new host site near Paris Landing State Park in the great state of Tennessee.  Les Amateurs 2011 brings a fresh look, including the new location, a new season of the year and 2 brand new Amateurs - Will Hunt and Matthew Flynn.  We will also be welcoming back long time Amateurs Jason Holbrook(s) and John Bryson to this year's field. We will be leaving on Thursday, September 8, returning on September 11, and will be staying in cabins at Paris Landing State Park Golf Course.  Pets are allowed with a charge per pet per night although, based on his past experience with Jack’s dog at the Amateurs, Kennon strongly discourages any pets.  There is a public swimming area and beach on Kentucky Lake, and the park has an Olympic-size public swimming pool along with a kiddie pool for those interested.  A refreshing swim will be nice after long, grueling days of golf. The move from spring to fall allows all competitors to fine tune their "golf swings" over the remainder of the summer months, which you would think would result in more consistent play and lower scores.  However, the Paris Landing State Park Golf Course and the Tennessean will likely prevent both.   The Paris Landing State Park Golf Course, home to Friday’s 1st and 2nd Round, is situated on the western shore of Kentucky Lake, located in the "Land Between the Lakes" area. The entire course is tree-lined, creating a feeling that you are the only one on the course and you may never find you ball as it rolls into the woods. Several holes skirt the Kentucky Lake, producing a natural balance of rolling land, trees, and water. Through the years, Paris Landing has hosted numerous collegiate and high school championships, but has only recently qualified to host such an event as the Amateurs.

The Tennessean Golf Club, which is where the 3rd and 4th Round as well as Saturday afternoon’s optional round will be played, was designed by one of golf's top designers, but only nature itself could provide the rugged terrain that makes this course truly extraordinary.  Dramatic elevation changes and

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We’ve come a long way. The first Amateurs did not use handicaps and the prize (all you can eat Krystals) was never fully settled.

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untouched woodlands bring exhilaration to your quest to master the game as well as frustration to your quest to lose less than 6 balls per round and break 100.  Here is a course so thoughtfully crafted that it feels as if it has always been part of the landscape. Here is a design so dynamic that it challenges both physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  Each hole presents a distinct challenge that will hold your interest and imagination, round after round, stroke after stroke, muffed shot after muffed shot.  The land that The Tennessean Golf Club was carved from was so untouched, that an abandoned moonshine still was found during course construction.  It was left undisturbed in the deeply wooded environs that surround the course.  It has been said that a pit-stop by the still can correct even the most Amateurish swing flaw. As always, all of the information you need will be provided in the 2011 Les Amateurs Media Guide, which will be distributed to all registered media representatives.  If you have any questions, please contact any of the Founding Fathers.  We are confident this year's competition will be as intense as ever, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Paris!

Your humble servants,

The Founding Fathers

Founding Father Geer is the first to admit that controversy follows championships, but no one could of imaged that Audubon Golf Course would be at the center of attention for 2011.

Memorable Quotes“There was no way you gonna make that putt, you was lined up all wrong.”- T. Wade to I. Byrd ’08

“I am not sure if I 4-putted or 5-putted.”- I. Byrd ’10

“You should pray that I get first pick.”- K. Vaughan ’11

“I have never seen a purer struck ball.”- P. Matthews to his competition

“I’ve seen worse rounds of golf...but not many.”- J. Pieratt to his partner ’08

“You’re on an island on that one my friend.”- K. Vaughan to his teammate ’11 (upon the suggestion of adding some higher handicap players to the golf trip)

“There is no ‘s’ at the end of my name.”- J. Holbrook(s) ’09

“It sure is a beautiful day out here.”- T. Marino ’07-’11

“A, as a man of integrity, what is your real handicap?”- K. Vaughan to A. Thompson ’07

“Folks Folly steaks taste like dirt.”- W. Martin ’06

“How exactly do you get out of the world’s largest gated community?” - B. Bourland ’07

“I wear pants in high temperatures in order to keep the cool in.” - T. Wade ’10

“Get out of my backswing.”- J. Pieratt to his partner A. Beckman ’09

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2011 Les Amateurs Google Map The 2011 Amateurs Google Map also http://goo.gl/rKJ8X

Directions from Memphis to Lodging• Take I-40 E toward Nashville; Take exit 80B to merge onto TN-186 N/US-45 Bypass N toward

Humboldt; Merge onto TN-186 N/TN-43 N/US-45E via the ramp to Milan• Turn right onto US-79 N/U.S. 70A W; Turn right onto TN-76 Scenic E/US-79 N/US-79 Scenic N/

E Wood St; Turn right on Golf Course Ln• Arrive Paris Landing State Park; 400 Lodge Rd; Buchanan, TN 38222-4141; 731.641.4440• Estimated 143 mi or about 2 hours 37 mins travel time

Lodging• Paris Landing State Park Cabins; 400 Lodge Rd, Buchanan, TN 38222; 731.641.4440• 3 Three-bedroom, two bath villas, each furnished with five double beds. All villas are fully

equipped for housekeeping with linens, cooking and serving utensils, appliances, microwave, gas log fireplace, telephone, and cable TV. No maid service, but you can take towels to front desk to exchange for clean linens.

• Founding Fathers Tip: Bring flip flops, swimsuit and a beach towel for the pool though no guarantee of pool’s condition

GolfFriday: Paris Landing State Park Course - Pro Shop 731.641.4459 (Johnny)• Our lodging is in close proximity to the golf course.• Clubhouse opens at 6AM. Driving range and putting green available. No hot breakfast

advertised. Gas carts with no GPS. Hot lunch. Beer is sold in the clubhouse. Every hole is tree lined.

Saturday & Sunday: The Tennessean Golf Club - Pro Shop 731.642.7271 (Natasha)• Directions to course from cabins: Left onto HWY 79 (4.8 miles); Left onto WEST Antioch (1

mile) ; Left onto Old Tennessee Trail. Estimated 14 minute drive from our cabins.• Opens at 6AM. No hot breakfast, but cinnamon rolls/muffins are sold in packages. Practice facility has a

driving range, sand traps and putting green. No GPS on carts. Course labels on cart path and 150 yard poles in fairway. Clubhouse sells cold sandwiches and hot burgers for lunch. Beer is available in the clubhouse.

• Our package allows for us to play unlimited rounds per day

Tee Times• Friday, September 9th: Paris Landing State Park - White Tees at 7:16, 7:24, 7:32, 7:40 and 12:28, 12:36,

12:44, 12:52• Saturday, September 10th: Tennessean Golf Club - Blue Tees at 8:37, 8:45, 8:52, 9:00 and (optional) 1:45,

2:00, 2:07, 2:15• Sunday, September 11th: Tennessean Golf Club at 7:52, 8:00, 8:07, 8:15

Competition Format• Friday AM: Alternate Shot, Friday PM: 2 on 2 Best Ball• Saturday AM: 2 on 2 Best Ball, Sunday: Singles Matchplay

Group Meals• Thursday: 7:45PM Dinner at Matt’s Pub (optional); 1180 US 79; Springville, TN 38256; 731.642.6085• Friday: 8PM Dinner at Paris Landing State Park Seafood Buffet• Saturday: 7:45PM Dinner at Meo Mios; 16982 Hwy 641 South, Bath Springs, TN; 731.549.2555

LOGISTICS

It has rained 4 out of the past 8 Amateurs. In 2008, in Muscle Shoals, AL lightening caused players to run for cover. Come prepared - rain or shine we play golf.

Paris in the Fall is quite lovely, especially if you're teeing it up at the The Tennessean, a heavily forested layout in Paris, Tennessee, 100 miles west of Nashville near the Kentucky border. It was the perfect job for architect Keith Foster, who lives in Paris, Kentucky. We're not sure if Foster speaks French or not, but his design oozes joie de vivre in the form of severely undulating fairways and greens, rock outcroppings, chasms and creeks.

This course has more natural defenses than usually are found in one place: imposing knolls, winding creeks, rock ledges, deep gulches, steep-walled valleys, and sharp elevation changes, and a lot of big trees. Towering pines and old-growth hardwoods frame the heavily undulating fairways. The land was untouched for so long, an abandoned moonshine still was discovered during course construction. The course follows the natural contours of the land, and Foster has aggressively contoured greens, dug cavernous bunkers, and slotted tees into the hillsides.

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The Paris Landing State Park Golf Course is situated on the western shore of Kentucky Lake, located in the "Land Between the Lakes" area. The entire course is tree-lined, creating a feeling that you are the only one on the course, very rarely seeing another foursome. Several holes skirt the Kentucky Lake, producing a natural balance of rolling land, trees, and water. Through the years Paris Landing has hosted numerous collegiate and high school championships.

The course opened in 1971. In 1994 Hole #12 was redesigned lengthening the hole by approximately 75 to 100 yards and relocating the green to include the vistas of the lake, while greens on Hole #7 and Hole #13 were rebuilt in 1996-1997. Hole #12 is a 586-yard, par 5 with an elevated green again overlooking the Kentucky Lake. The signature hole #4 is a downhill 186-yard par 3 with the Kentucky Lake providing a scenic backdrop.

Since 1995, Golf Digest has awarded this course the 4 Star Award.

Both courses featured this year meet The Amateurs’ requirements for being environmentally friendly.

PARIS LANDING STATE PARK

TENNESSEAN GOLF CLUBThe blue tees will play 6,416 yards with a slope and rating of 71.2 / 129

The white tees will play 6,433 yards with a slope and rating of 71.6 / 124

Players Match WinningPercentage Match Record Individual

Match PlayTeam Winning

Percentage

Dallas Geer 72.0% 18-4-3 4-2-0 71%

Kennon Vaughan 70.0% 14-5-1 4-0-1 60%

Tom Marino 56.3% 9-5-2 1-2-1 50%

A Thompson 50.0% 4-4-0 1-1-0 100%

Britton Williston 50.0% 2-2-0 NA 100%

Jim Echols 50.0% 2-2-0 0-1-0 100%

John Bryson 50.0% 6-4-2 0-2-1 67%

Nathan Molica 50.0% 1-1-0 NA 0%

Peter Mathews 50.0% 10-8-2 2-2-1 60%

Peter Pettit 50.0% 1-1-0 1-0-0 0%

Preston Carpenter 50.0% 8-7-1 2-1-1 25%

Scott Walker 50.0% 6-5-1 2-0-1 67%

Thomas Marino 50.0% 2-2-0 0-1-0 0%

Matt Weathersby 46.2% 6-6-2 3-1-0 50%

Tony Wade 43.8% 7-7-2 1-2-1 50%

Jack Pieratt 41.7% 5-5-2 3-0-0 33%

Blake Bourland 40.0% 10-9-6 2-2-2 57%

Jim Dorman 40.0% 10-11-4 3-3-0 43%

Isaac Byrd 37.5% 3-5-0 0-2-0 50%

Jason Holbrook 37.5% 6-9-1 1-2-1 75%

Andy Beckman 25.0% 2-4-2 0-1-1 0%

Robert Frazee 25.0% 1-2-1 0-1-0 0%

Chris Hill 24.0% 6-15-4 2-3-1 29%

William Martin 18.8% 3-10-3 1-3-0 25%

Josh Vick 12.5% 1-7-0 0-2-0 50%

Jeff Jones 0.0% 0-3-1 0-1-0 0%

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Les Amateurs 2011 will be the first year that team captains possess the top two match winning percentages.

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A key strategy to team success in the past has been to encourage fellow teammates to hit the range soon and often prior to the competition.

Competitors E-mail Mobile

Bourland, Blake bbourland@evanspetree.com 901.581.7869

Bryson, John jwileybryson@gmail.com 901.230.4128

Carpenter, Preston preston.carpenter@ftnfinancial.com 901.647.4396

Dorman, Jim jpdorman@gmail.com 901.246.7165

Flynn, Matthew (r) flynnmatthew@me.com 901.461.8198

Geer, Dallas * dgeer@poplarfdn.org 901.218.0285

Hill, Chris mrchrishill@gmail.com 901.428.5473

Holbrook, Jason jasonrholbrook@gmail.com 901.268.0544

Hunt, Will (r) billiamhunt@gmail.com 901.487.5918

Marino, Thomas jtmarino@firsttennessee.com 901.359.0010

Marino, Tom tmarino@poplarfdn.org 901.604.0122

Matthews, Peter pmatthews@southernsunam.com 901.550.5923

Pieratt, Jack jack.pieratt@gmail.com 901.258.2796

Vaughan, Kennon * kav3122@gmail.com 901.283.3437

Walker, Scott swwalker@firsttennessee.com 901.517.0320

Weathersby, Matt mweathersby@commadv.com 901.270.6291

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Inspired by Jimmy V, his heart, drive, and determination. In one of the greatest moments in recent human history, Jimmy V stood before the world and challenged us to fight together for a worthy cause. His last words, "Don't give up. Don't ever give up" marked a defining moment in this generation's battle against cancer.

The Valvaughano’s seek to honor Jimmy V and the cause he stood for as we also unify together with passion, drive, grit, desire, and determination and fight together for cause of great fellowship and sweet victory. Our motto will nonetheless be: "Never give up."

Joining Captain Vaughan’s team in Les Amateurs 2011:

Historic Team Winning Percentage: Captain Geer (71%), Captain Vaughan (60%)

THE VALVAUGHANO’S

OPERATION OVERLORDCaptain Dallas Geer

Captain Kennon Vaughan

We are not into Braveheart-type rah-rah speeches.

As with the brave men that landed on the beaches of Normandy during the first Operation Overlord, we are focused entirely on our mission.

We are prepared, gifted, and ready to honor the men that fought in Operation Overlord. And, like those brave men, we believe our mission will be complete when our enemies leave Paris soundly beaten.

Joining Captain Geer’s team in Les Amateurs 2011:

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• Jason Holbrook• Matthew Flynn• Will Hunt

• Tom Marino• Jim Dorman• Scott Walker

• Matt Weathersby

• Jack Pieratt• John Bryson• Thomas Marino

• Blake Bourland• Preston Carpenter• Peter Matthews

• Chris Hill

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2004 AmateursThe Founding FathersDates: May 7-9, 2004Location: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill in Prattville, AL.The Legislator Course, The Senator Course, The Judge CourseParticipants: Blake Bourland, Dallas Geer, Jim Dorman, Chris HillResults: Total score competition won by Dallas (Prize – all you can eat Krystal’s – still at large) Dallas has yet to collect although he brings up the bet often. There are thoughts by some that he will never collect so he can continually bring up the fact he won.Notes: No handicaps used

2005 AmateursA Soldier’s Sendoff (Named for Nathan Molica who we thought was about to go overseas)Dates: April 14-17, 2005Location: Callaway Gardens in GA. The Mountain View & Lake View Golf CoursesParticipants: Black Knights - Captain: Chris Hill, William Martin, Peter Petitt, Nathan Molica, Blake Bourland. Rangers - Captain: Jim Dorman, Kennon Vaughan, Briton Williston, Dallas Geer, Matt WeathersbyResults: Rangers win 6-5Notes: Kennon wins MVP & low net total; Peter P wins low net round. Buddy quits match on hole 15 due to fatigue.

Round 1 " " " " Round 3" Buddy/Matt over Woody/Nathan" " Dallas/Jim halves with Blake/Chris" Blake/Chris over Jim/Kennon" " Buddy/Kennon over Chris/Woody" Peter over Dallas 3&2" " Round 4Round 2" " " " " Kennon halves with Blake" Dallas/Kennon over Chris/Peter" " Chris over Jim 2&1" Matt over Woody " " " " Dallas/Buddy over Woody/Nathan" Blake/Nathan over Jim/Buddy

2006 AmateursBlame it on Vaughan(Named due to Kennon’s wedding causing several people to miss the trip)Dates: April 6-9, 2006Location: Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, MS. The Azaleas & the Oaks Golf CoursesParticipants: Woodies - Captain: William Martin, Dallas Geer, Peter Matthews, Chris Hill. Bones - Captain: Matt Weathersby, Blake Bourland, Jason Holbrook, Jim DormanResults: Woodies Win 5&4Notes: Dallas wins MVP, low net round on Azalea & low net total. Matt wins low net round on Oaks.Woody says “Folk’s Folly steak takes like dirt.”

Round 1" " " " Round 3" Dallas/Woody/Peter/Chris"" " Dallas/Peter over Jason/Blake" over Blake/Jason/Matt/Jim" " " Matt/Jim halves with Woody/ChrisRound 2" " " " Round 4" Dallas/Chris over Matt/Jason" " Dallas over Blake 9&8 / Jason over Peter" Blake/Jim halves with Peter/Woody " " Jim over Chris 2&1 / Matt over Woody

2009 was the first live draft in Amateurs history. It resulted in low handicap vs. historic winning percentage players. Captain Wade’s low handicap players resulted in a landslide victory for his team, “Won at Broadway” 22-14.

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2007 Amateurs The Arkansas Derby(named due to attendance of the famous Arkansas horse race of the same name)Dates: April 12-15, 2007Location: Hot Springs Village, AR. Ponce De Leon, Isabella, Balboa, & Grenada Golf CoursesParticipants: Men ‘O War: Captain: Blake Bourland, John Bryson, Jason Holbrook, Chris Hill, Josh Vick, A Thompson, Matt Weathersby, Tom Marino. The Curse: Captain: Kennon Vaughan, Peter Mathews, Dallas Geer, Tony Wade, Jim Dorman, Jeff Jones, William Martin, Preston CarpenterResults: Men ‘O War Win 9-7Notes: Tom wins MVP; Dallas wins low net total & low net round.

Round 1 (2 ball for 12 holes, 3 ball for 4 holes, 4 ball for 2 holes)" JB/Blake/Matt/Tom over Peter/Tony/Woody/Jeff 4&3" Dallas/Preston/Kennon/Jim over Jason/Chris/Josh/A 6&5Round 2 (Emotional match; lightening causes participants to run for cover)" JB/Tom over Peter/Woody 5&3" " Blake/Matt halves with Tony/Jeff" Preston/Kennon over Josh/Chris 1up " A/Jason over Jim/Dallas 2upRound 3" JB/Josh over Dallas/Preston 2&1"" Tony/Kennon over Matt/Jason 2up" Chris/Tom halves with Woody/Jim" Blake/A over Jeff/Peter 6&5Round 4" Dallas over JB 7&6" Chris halves with Tony " Kennon over A 3&2" Matt over Woody 4&3" Jason halves w/ Peter (Jason was 4 holes down)" Blake halves w/ Preston (Blake comes back after being 4 holes down)" Jim over Josh 2&1" Tom over Jeff 5&4

2008 AmateursThe Muscle on the ShoalsDates: April 3-6, 2008Location: Muscle Shoals, AL. Robert Trent Jones The Shoals: Schoolmaster, Fighting JoeParticipants: Sons of Thunder - John Bryson (captain), Jack Pieratt, Peter Matthews, Preston Carpenter, Chris Hill, Andy Beckman, Jim Dorman, William Martin. House of Mojo - Jason Holbrook (captain), Dallas Geer, Blake Bourland, Kennon Vaughan, Tony Wade, A Thompson, Scott Walker, Tom MarinoResults: House of Mojo 26-12Notes: Co-MVP’s - Dallas & Kennon both 4-0; Low Net Total - Dallas 296; Low Net Round - Blake 67; High Net Total - Jim 331.

Round 1 (2 ball for 12 holes, 3 ball for 4 holes, 4 ball for 2 holes)" Jason/Kennon/A/Scott (+23) over Peter/Preston/Andy Jim (+34)" Dallas/Blake/Tony/Tom (+3) over Jack/JB/Chris/Woody (+10)Round 2 (Emotional; lightening run for cover)" Round 3" JB/Chris over Blake/Tony 1UP" " " " Dallas/Kennon over Peter/Chris 3&1" Peter/Preston over Jason/A 3&2" " " " Jack/Preston over Blake/A 2&1" Scott/Kennon over Jim/Andy 4&3"" " " Jason/Tom over Jim/JB 5&4" Dallas/Tom over Jack/Woody 5&4" " " Andy/Woody over Scott/Tony 5&4Round 4" Dallas over JB 3&2" " A over Peter 4&3" " Woody over Tom 2&1" Kennon over Preston 4&3"" Tony over Jim 3&2" " Blake over Andy 6&5" Scott over Chris 2&1" " Jack over Jason 1Up (Jack 32 on back 9)

Over 8 years, 28 competitors and 5 states, The Amateurs has rewarded 7 different MVPs, 5 different Low Net Round winners, 3 different Low Net Total winners and 3 different High Net Total winners.

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The Amateurs has been played in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia and we just barely missed Kentucky this year to land in Tennessee.

2009 AmateursShowdown on the ShoalsDates: May 14-17. 2009Location: Muscle Shoals, AL. Robert Trent Jones The Shoals: Schoolmaster, Fighting JoeParticipants: Won at Broadway - Tony Wade (captain), Dallas Geer, John Bryson, Jason Holbrook, Blake Bourland, Jim Echols, Peter Matthews, Jim Dorman. Carpenters 8 - Preston Carpenter (captain), Kennon Vaughan, Jack Pieratt, Tom Marino, Scott Walker, Chris Hill, Andy Beckman, Isaac ByrdResults: Won at Broadway 22-14Notes: Co-MVP’s - Dorman and Matthews both 4-0; Low Net Total - Dorman 271; Low Net Round - Echols 65; High Net Total - Byrd 343. For the first time in Amateurs history, a player (Dorman) goes from high net to low net the following year.

Round 1 (2 ball for 14 holes, 3 ball for 3 holes, 4 ball for 1 holes, combined scores)! JB/Holbrook/Echols/Wade (-23) over Pieratt/Vaughan/Beckman/Marino (-14)" Geer/Matthews/Bourland/Dorman (4) over Carpenter/Hill/Walker/Byrd (14)Round 2" Bryson/Wade over Pieratt/Marino 2&1" Vaughan/Beckman over Holbrook/Echols 3&2" Matthews/Geer over Hill/Byrd 7&6" Bourland/Dorman over Carpenter/Walker 4&2Round 3" Dorman/Wade over Marino/Hill 2&1" Echols/Matthews over Carpenter/Walker 2Up" Geer/Bryson halves w/ Pieratt/Beckman Holbrook/Bourland over Walker/Byrd 5&4Round 4" Carpenter over Wade 2&1" Pieratt over Echols 2&1" Matthews over Byrd 1Up" Dorman over Hill 5&4" " Vaughan over Geer 4&2" Marino over Bourland 4&2" Bryson halves with Beckman" Walker over Holbrook 3&2

2010 Amateurs - Duel at DrascoDates: May 20-23. 2010Location: Heber Springs, AR. Mountain Ranch + Tannenbaum CoursesParticipants: Bella Giornata - Tom Marino (captain), Dallas Geer, Chris Hill, Robert Frazee, Josh Vick, Matt Weathersby, Tony Wade. American Storm - Scott Walker (captain), Jack Pieratt, Jim Dorman, Peter Matthews, Blake Bourland, Preston Carpenter, Isaac Byrd.Results: American Storm 13-7Notes: Co-MVPs Byrd, Dorman, Matthews, Carpenter (3-1); Geer Low Net Round (79/69); Bourland High Net Total. First/longest alternate shot round in Amateurs history.

Round 1 (Modified Alternate Shot Format) Tied after Round 1 (2 - 2) " Matthews/Walker over Vick/Wade 5&4" " Marino/Marino over Vaughan/Bourland 1Up" Weathersby/Geer over Pieratt/Carpenter 3&2" Dorman/Byrd over Frazee/Hill 3&2 (5+ hr. round)Round 2 (2 on 2 Best Ball Match Play Format) American Storm Leads (5.5 - 2.5)" Vaughan/Dorman over Wade/Tom Marino 2&1" Walker/Byrd over Lil’ Marino/Weathersby 2&1" Matthews/Carpenter over Vick/Hill 5&4" " Geer/Frazee halved with Pieratt(net -2)/BourlandRound 3 (2 on 2 Best Ball Match Play Format) American Storm Leads (8.5 - 5.5)" Geer/Marino over Walker/Matthew 3&2" " Frazee/Wade over Bourland/Vaughan 7&5" Dorman/Carpenter over Hill/Marino 4&3" " Pieratt/Byrd over Vick/Weathersby 3&2Round 4 (1 on 1 Match Play Format) American Storm Wins 13-7" Geer over Dorman 6&4" " Hill over Byrd 2Up " " " Marino halved with Walker" Matthews over Wade 2&1"" Vaughan over Lil’ Marino 4&2"" Bourland over Weathersby 3&2" Pieratt over Vick 4&2" " Carpenter over Frazee 7&6

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The Amateurs has been sponsored by many great establishments in the past including Edwin Watts and Vineyard Vines. This year’s tournament is sponsored by The First Tee of Memphis. Learn more at www.thefirstteememphis.org.

2011 Les AmateursDates: September 8-11, 2011; This was the first fall trip due to Founding Father Dorman’s wedding and bachelor party earlier in the Spring.Location: Paris, TN. Courses: Paris Landing State Park & The TennesseanCompetitors: Team Dallas Geer (captain), Jack Pieratt, John Bryson, Thomas Marino, Blake Bourland, Preston Carpenter, Peter Matthews, Chris Hill. Team Kennon Vaughan (captain), Jason Holbrook, Matthew Flynn, Will Hunt, Tom Marino, Jim Dorman, Scott Walker, Matt Weathersby.Results: To Be DeterminedNotes: Vaughan calls coin toss “tails.” God causes the coin to land on “heads” and Founding Father Geer receives the first pick. Previous Amateurs MVP Isaac Byrd walks in unscheduled to pick up a pizza between the 9th and 10th picks in the 1st round. Team Vaughan chooses to wear Memphis Tiger Blue on Sunday.

Round 1 (Modified Alternate Shot at Paris Landing State Park)" Bourland/Pieratt " " v. " Weathersby/Dorman" Thomas M./Carpenter" v." Holbrook/Walker" Bryson/Hill"" " v." Flynn/Tom M." Geer/Matthews" " v." Vaughan/Hunt

Round 2 (2 on 2 Best Ball Match Play at Paris Landing State Park)" Bourland/Geer" " v." Flynn/Dorman" Bryson/Carpenter" " v." Vaughan/Tom M." Thomas M./Pieratt"" v." Hunt/Walker" Hill/Matthews" " v." Holbrook/Weathersby

Round 3 (2 on 2 Best Ball Match Play at The Tennessean)" To Be Determined

Round 4 (1 on 1 Match Play at The Tennessean)" To Be Determined

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THE 2010 AMATEURS RECAP

2010 Award Winners include Co-MVPs Byrd, Dorman, Matthews, Carpenter (3-1); Geer Low Net Round (79/69); Bourland High Net Total. 2010 also marks the first and longest alternate shot round in Amateurs history.

Heber Springs, AR | May 20-23, 2010 | Tannenbaum Golf Course | Bella Giornata v. American Storm

Another successful Amateurs is behind us, and as I reflect on the weekend, I cannot help but believe that Amateurs VII was in fact one of the top 7 Amateurs ever. After months of anticipation, practice, golf lessons and some strategic maneuvering by captains Marino and Walker, the weekend finally arrived. Despite the attempts of a rogue greens-keeper to thwart the competition, the Amateurs participants adapted well to the single course format and fought through the standing water and gravel-ridden rough of Tannenbaum for four long rounds. Nutrition is essential to maintaining peak athletic performance, and the Amateurs had no shortage of nutrition as everyone enjoyed a steady diet of hot dogs, hamburgers and beer mixed in with a healthy assortment of fried food for a bit of variety.

Most of the participants arrived on Thursday except for Jack Pieratt who arrived early to scout the course. Once the final car arrived on Thursday evening, everyone gathered to go over the rules before breaking out into team meetings to talk strategy for Friday. After team meetings, several participants broke out into a ping pong frenzy before heading to bed. Friday morning came

quickly and brought with it the first ever alternate shot round in Amateurs history. It was truly a momentous occasion. The course was wet but playable with lift, clean and place provisions in effect. The teams split the 2 matches with Matthews/Walker defeating Vick/Wade (5&4) and Dorman/Byrd defeating Hill/Frazee (3&2) for American Storm while Weathersby/Geer defeated Pieratt/Carpenter (3&2) and Marino/Marino defeated Bourland/Vaughan (1 up) for Bella Giornata. Sports analysts claim it was the longest round of alternate shot ever, especially for the Dorman/Byrd vs. Hill/Frazee match would lasted 5 hours not including holes 17 and 18.

After a burger at the turn served up by the less-than-attentive head pro/greenskeeper/chef, the teams were ready to head out for round 2, a two-man best ball match. The

afternoon round brought some high scores and heavy beer drinking for some, while others turned up the heat on the course. AS was able to open up a 3-point lead over BG by winning three matches and halving one. Walker/Byrd were able to defeat Marino/Weathersby (2&1) and Matthews/Carpenter were able to defeat Vick/Hill (5&4).  Vaughan/Dorman defeated Wade/Marino (2&1) and Pieratt/Bourland halved the match with Geer/Frazee, with Pieratt shooting a net 2 under par 70 (gross 72) and Bourland shooting slightly higher.

After a long day of golf, the Amateurs were ready for a delicious catfish dinner at the regionally famous Jansen’s. However, apparently Mr. Jansen’s son unexpectedly graduated from high school, and he decided to close the restaurant down to throw his son a party. As it turns out, catfish barns are plentiful in Heber Springs, and Founding Father Dallas Geer was able to convince the staff at Henley's Catfish Barn to squeeze us in. The vegetarians of the group were at a loss, but there was plenty of fried deliciousness to go around. Even more surprisingly, they could have accommodated a group 10 times our size at

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Sunday team match-play colors were first introduced in 2008. The 2011 Amateurs threatens to be the first Amateurs since 2006 where pants are absent during play with the loss of Tony Wade.

one table. Yet another argument to increase the field to 24...or 124.

The participants awoke Saturday morning with tired bodies and sore muscles which would only be compounded by the day's heat. As it has in previous years, stamina would prove to be a factor.  BG needed to come strong in order to keep AS from running away with the competition. As it turned out, both teams could have slept in and gone fishing and it would not have made a difference in the score as the matches were split evenly. Geer/Marino defeated Walker/Mathews (3&2) and Frazee/Wade defeated Bourland/Vaughan (7&5) for BG (Bourland was Vaguhan's teammate but since he didn't contribute a hole to the team, his name is left out for the purpose of this recap) while Pieratt/Byrd defeated Vick/Weathersby (3&2) and Dorman/Carpenter defeated Hill/Marino (4&3) for AS. Spectators were left wondering if golfing ability had anything at all to do with winning at the Amateurs as Byrd and Dorman were both 3-0 on the weekend while both averaging triple-digit scores.

Saturday afternoon brought another round of golf for some, while others decided to take a break and hang out around Joe's Cabin. After such a gluttonous meal on Friday night, the Amateurs decided to go healthy by grilling out burgers, chips, beans and cupcakes Saturday night. No one was able to sleep too comfortably as AS held onto a fragile 3-point lead going into Sunday's one-on-one match play competition. Captains Marino and Walker made an executive decision to start the round a bit earlier than planned in order to make sure everyone made it to Memphis in time for work on Monday morning. With everything riding on the final 8 matches, the pressure was intense. Rules interpretations were vigorously debated throughout the day, and gimmies were difficult to come by. BG secured two and half points on the day with Geer shooting the low net round of the weekend (79/69) and defeating co-MVP Dorman (6&4). Founding Father Chris Hill also defeated co-MVP Byrd (2 up) to break his snap his winning streak and the captains halved the traditional captain vs. captain matchup in a nail biter.

But AS stepped up to the plate with co-MVP Carpenter defeating the otherwise red-hot rookie Frazee (7&6) proving that experience is as valuable as raw talent, especially on Sunday. Co-MVP Matthews defeated Tony Wade (2&1) who insists on wearing pants at all times on the golf course "to keep the cool in." Vaughan won both his battle with allergies and Marino the Younger (a.k.a., "the rookie") (4&2) and Bourland, in what can only be described as a miracle as he still finished winner of the High Net Award, defeated Weathersby (3&2) who was still trying to count the number of putts that Byrd took on #10 green the day before. Finishing the day with the shot of the weekend by hitting a ball 6 inches under water, Pieratt was able to vanquish Vick (4&2) whose scores on the weekend indicated that his home course in Texas might be the easiest course in Texas. By the time all of the strokes were tallied, AS finished on top 13-7.

The weekend ended the same way that it began with a stop for more burgers, fried food and milkshakes at the Bulldog Cafe in the most awkwardly-named town in America, Bald Knob, AR. Overall, Amateurs VII can be considered nothing less than a screaming success with some good competition, good food and most of all, good fellowship. Now that it's over, it's time to start buffing the scratches out of your clubs and start honing your swing for next year...

15John Bryson, Ph.D.Resides: Memphis, TNCollege: Asbury EagleTeam Record 2-1Match Record 6-4-2Individual Match Play Record 0-2-1Amateurs: 07, 08*, 09, 11

Notes: Fastest player on the Amateurs circuit (or any circuit for that matter); Fun to have in foursome & capable of going very low; Having 5 kids (+ 2 nannies) hasn’t slowed his tour of the great American golf courses. Known as “King of Harlan”. Will only answer to “Dr. Bryson.”

Rivals: Dallas, Jason

Blake BourlandResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Auburn/UT LawTeam Record 4-3Match Record 10-9-6Individual Match Play Record 2-2-2Amateurs: 04, 05, 06, 07*, 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: Famous for “great 9/bad 9.” Chairman of the Amateurs’ rules committee. Founding Father. High Net in 2010, looking for revenge in 2011.

Rivals: Scott, Kennon

Preston CarpenterResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Ole Miss RebelTeam Record 1-3Match Record 8-7-1Individual Match Play Record 2-1-1Amateurs: 07, 08, 09*, 10, 11

Notes: Looking to win big so he can afford Hutchison tuition; steady; beat cancer 9-8. Much more intimidating since being escorted out of Raiford’s for laying out a drunk for hitting on women in his party.

Rivals: Tony, Drunks at Raifords

Jim DormanResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Auburn/UT MBATeam Record 3-4Match Record 10-11-4Individual Match Play Record 3-3-0Amateurs: 04, 05*, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: Founding Father. Recent marriage could cause loss of focus; Supposedly interested in Real Estate as he’s been “looking” at “properties” for 4 years. Believes he can buy his way to his 3rd back-to-back MVP with new irons - others doubtful.

Rivals: Chris, Lashlee

AMATEURS VIII (2011)PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

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AMATEURS VIII (2011) PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

Matthew Flynn (r)Resides: Memphis, TNCollege: Ole Miss RebelAmateurs: Rookie 2011

Notes: Grew up playing Back Acres Country Club in Senatobia, MS. Known for being able to hit over, under, or around any obstacle on the course; Known to make a bet on the course; Sponsored by Vance Veazey.

Rivals: Florida golf courses, Lashlee

Dallas GeerResides: Memphis, TNCollege: UT/UT MBATeam Record 5-2Match Record 18-4-3Individual Match Play Record 4-2-0Amateurs: 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: Founding Father. Recent injury could affect game; Looking to make this the “fairest” Amateurs yet.

Rivals: Blake, JB, Jack, Kennon

Chris HillResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Auburn TigerTeam Record 2-5Match Record 6-15-4Individual Match Play Record 2-3-1Amateurs: 04, 05*, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: Founding Father. Forward press grip helps with length, not much play since last trip; never count him out; he can reach the green from anywhere regardless how bad his tee shot is. Won “loser retires” match against Isaac Byrd in 2010. Group historian.

Rivals: Jim, Tony, keeping score during match play

Jason Holbrook(s)Resides: Millington, TNCollege: Kentucky WildcatTeam Record 3-1Match Record 6-9-1Individual Match Play Record 1-2-1Amateurs: 06, 07, 08*, 09, 11

Notes: Captained successfully in ‘08; Thrives in the heat of the battle; Winners attitude; Strategist on course; Great debate on if there is an “s” at the end of his name. How will he handle being taken in the first round? After missing 2010, he has something to prove.

Rivals: Peter, Scott, Blake

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AMATEURS VIII (2011) PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

Will Hunt (r)Resides: Memphis, TNCollege: Kentucky WildcatRookie Amateurs 2011

Notes: Part of the “next generation”; new baby at home could be a distraction. Hero is Jack Bauer, followed by Tashaun Prince. Was a half step slow his freshman year to standing next to Ashley Judd & being “that guy” she kissed at half time.

Rivals: Thomas

Thomas MarinoResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Mississippi State BulldogTeam Record 0-1Match Record 2-2-0Individual Match Play Record 0-1-0Amateurs: 10, 11

Notes: Never purchased a golf ball or tee; Has passed 3 NCAA drug tests; stalks Erin Andrews in his spare time; swears he has a girlfriend but it is still unconfirmed by a majority of the Amateurs.

Rivals: Kennon, Fatigue

Tom MarinoResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Mississippi State BulldogTeam Record 2-2Match Record 9-5-2Individual Match Play Record 1-2-1Amateurs: 07, 08, 09, 10*, 11

Notes: MVP in his first year; Low handicappers fear him, high handicappers loath him. Favorite quote before destroying opponent is “It sure is a beautiful day out here.” Loves to play early. Involved in great rock controversy with S. Walker in 2010.

Rivals: William, Scott, Matt

Peter MatthewsResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Rhodes LynxTeam Record 3-2Match Record 10-8-2Individual Match Play Record 2-2-1Amateurs: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: Capable of very low scores. Very quiet, but deadly killer. Patience on the greens is unmatched. Hot streak continues with 2009 and 2010 co-MVP title. Most consecutive Amateurs outside Founding Fathers.

Rivals: Jason, Blake, Isaac, Himself, His Wife

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All complaints go to Pege Vaughan.

AMATEURS VIII (2011) PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

Jack PierattResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Memphis TigerTeam Record 1-2Match Record 5-5-2Individual Match Play Record 3-0-0Amateurs: 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: Lowest handicap in Amateurs’ history; Played golf at Memphis; Answers important phone calls during surgery. Dislikes teammates in his swing path; loves competition; Maps greens for future Amateurs on work trips

Rivals: Dallas, JasonJacks dog’s rivals: Kennon

Kennon Vaughan Ph.D.Resides: Memphis, TNCollege: Auburn/Vandy/DTSTeam Record 3-2Match Record 14-5-1Individual Match Play Record 4-0-1Amateurs: 05, 07*, 08, 09, 10, 11

Notes: First person to ever repeat as captain. Unmatched ability to motivate teammates. Passion for competition is only superseded by passion for discipleship.

Rivals: Blake, Jack’s dog, Dallas

Scott WalkerResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Memphis TigerTeam Record 2-1Match Record 6-5-1Individual Match Play Record 2-0-1Amateurs: 08, 09, 10*, 11

Notes: Tore ACL & MCL playing golf; great teammate; 1st participant to send in deposit year after year showing strong commitment; steadily dropping handicap could mean he is peaking - could also backfire. banned from Galloway golfball fishing since in 2011.

Rivals: Chris, Tom

Matt WeathersbyResides: Memphis, TNCollege: Furman PaladinTeam Record 2-2Match Record 6-6-2Individual Match Play Record 3-1-0Amateurs: 05, 06*, 07, 10, 11

Notes: True competitor; Seems to come up with magic when its needed the most. First trip as a Daddy in ’10. Seems to only play golf at a mysterious course located on the LOST island called La Playa. Vaughanathalon Champion.

Rivals: Woody, Tom