By TTU Sports Information
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Budweiser is back and better than ever for 2017, with a brand new, golfer-friendly format for Tennessee Tech's fundraising event announced and set to take place June 2-3.
Based off the feedback from our participants and fans and in an effort to create the best event possible, the newly restructured fundraiser will now span two days, featuring 18 holes of golf on both Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3. The tournament will remain at Golden Eagle Golf Club, Ironwood Golf Course and White Plains Golf Club, just as in years past.
Registered golfers will still receive one practice round at each of the three participating courses leading up to the event anytime after they have paid their registration in full for the fundraising tournament.
The Bobby Nichols Scramble will kick off Friday morning with the first round of play, with the annual barbeque dinner, contests and door prizes to follow that evening. Flighting will occur based off Friday's results and tee times will be set accordingly and communicated to each participant.
Following the conclusion of the championship flight's final round on Saturday, all participants will receive a ticket to attend Doc Fields' annual golf party/concert.
Pepsi returns as the title sponsor for the 13th year with Budweiser in the 12th year as the presenting sponsor.
Registration will open Tuesday, March 7 for golfers interested in playing in one of the largest golf fundraising tournaments in the Southeast. Those who register early will get their first choice of tee time and course for play on Friday. Registration will be available online, on the phone or in person at the Eblen Center ticket office.
The field of 512 is expected to be completely filled for the fundraiser, so participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. With a new and exciting tournament format, the Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Budweiser will continue to be one of the largest and most popular golf events in the region.
Tournament applications will be mailed to all past participants, former Tennessee Tech athletes and alumni in the surrounding areas.
For additional information, visit the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center or call (931) 372-3940.
