GCAers in Tennessee

« **on:** February 01, 2006, 05:24:40 PM »

Hey guys I am trying to find out if there are any GCAers in the West TN area. I know there are a few guys in Knoxville, Chatanooga and Nashville.

I am in Memphis and I have not heard of anyone in this area. If so lets play golf! Maybe try and have a little golf outing or something

thanks,
Tucker

« **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2006, 05:33:07 PM »

One of my all time favorites ...........Memphis Country Club....have you ever played it? The Best in Memphis, along with Rendezvous dry Ribs..........

Martin
I live in east TN.....I get down to Memphis about 3 times a year. I have two good friends that are members at TPC Southwind

« **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2006, 05:34:55 PM »

Yes it is a great course. I have not played it in a few years. I am not a big fan of the TPC. Actually I am not a big fan of most golf courses in Memphis. There are just a few. If you down this way let me know.

« **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2006, 08:52:45 PM »

Tucker, I am moving to Oxford MS in a few months from Athens GA. Not too many options in area from what I can gather but I will be teeing it somewhere.

« **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2006, 08:59:42 PM »

Tucker, nice to meet you. I am a Tennessee native, but on the other side of the state. I live in Knoxville. Do you play any tournamnts? state events? If so let me know, maybe we can get together sometime.

« **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2006, 09:59:10 PM »

Matt,

I havent played any tournaments lately, I am trying to get my game back to a point where I can. You might know my younger brother, Reed Davis. He plays for Samford and plays a lot of amatuer tourneys in Tennessee and the southeast.

RE,

I am guessing you are a teacher?..Not too many options in Oxford.
The Tunica courses are ok and there is a Bob Cupp course near Oxford called Mallard Pointe. I have not played it but you can join for very cheap. Let me know when you will be coming to Oxford and maybe we can get a game going.

« **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2006, 08:01:00 AM »

Cottonwood at the Grande is a great course. Kirkwood is also good in Miss. Also, Chichasaw has a great layout and is a part of the Bear Trace group..........it is in Henderson, TN....a small drive from Oxford,

Martin

« **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2006, 08:23:15 AM »

Tucker,

We have already corresponded offline, but I wanted to be on record as a memeber of the Tennessee contingent. I'm in Knoxville.

You mentioned in one of your emails that you might be visiting this end of the state later in the year. It seems that GCA has several followers in East Tennessee. Maybe we could organize a game then.

Martin,

Noticed your separate post on your PB/MPCC trip. My brother and I made the same trip last year. Your photos made me want to do it again.

David

« **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2006, 09:29:33 AM »

I would do it again in a heartbeat.............I am good friends with another GCA'er here in Kingsport......we both belong to Ridgefields Country Club --- Donald Ross 1948.........Getting together for a game sounds like a good idea....we could host it

Martin

« **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2006, 09:36:03 AM »

When you guys pass through Nashville Contact me, We will find a game her atmy course Old Hickory or a few ohers I have worked on in the State.

Jerry

Ridgefield.... Was Roger Smith the Supt there for a while? I have not talked with him in a few years,is he still there?

« **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2006, 09:57:48 AM »

We need to figure out a game sometime in the Spring with all the TN guys. I am guessing it is probably a little cold in Kingsport right now.

« **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2006, 12:47:19 PM »

I'm familiar with Ridgefields but have never played there. My brother (Daniel) lives in Bristol and is a member at Bristol Country Club.

I belong to Holston Hills CC here in Knoxville (another Donald Ross) and would be glad to host a game as well.

« **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:03:24 PM »

I cant believe that out of all the people on here no one is close to Memphis. I have heard of a few guys in Nashville and one soon to be in Oxford.

« **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2006, 01:13:27 PM »

Quote from: David_Ownby on February 02, 2006, 12:47:19 PM

I belong to Holston Hills CC here in Knoxville (another Donald Ross) and would be glad to host a game as well.

Now I am excited. I play HH back 6-7 years ago with my Bro in law . BY FAR the best Ross in TN ( that I have seen)

Did the renovations on the greens effect her much?

« **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2006, 02:08:19 PM »

Jerry,
unfortunately Roger Smith has moved form the area. His assistant Brent Maples is now in charge, which I believe his father is the greens superintendent at Holston Hills........H.H. is one of my all time favorite courses. A few yeasrs back Holston and Ridgefields had Ryder Cup matches against each other. This was before I was a member.........

It would be nice to get that going again.
Martin

« **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2006, 02:09:36 PM »

Jerry,

I have only been a member for about three years, so all my experience is post green rennovation.

We are now in the midst of a bunker project which should greatly improve the playablity of the bunkers.

David

« **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2006, 02:10:22 PM »

Nice to see the Whole Hee Haw Gang come out of the closet.

Tucker, thanks for the IM. I owe you a reply.

Jerry, welcome to the site. I assume Joey Hickman is still the head professional at Old Hickory. I went to Ripley High School with Joey Hickman's older brother and went toe to toe with their father for the club championship after he retired from major league baseball with the Cubbies. Give my regards to Joey as I regret not looking him up in all my years in Nashville. I have gained 75 lbs and 15 strokes since I last saw him - it's been a while.

To all, please let me know when you're in the area. You are welcome to join me at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Young Tim Bert is new in town, working way too hard, and perhaps could join us as well.

Kindest regards,

Mike Hendren

« **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2006, 05:25:24 PM »

[quote author=Bogey_Hendren link=board=1;threadid=21741;start=0#msg395430 date=1138907422

Jerry, welcome to the site. I assume Joey Hickman is still the head professional at Old Hickory. I went to Ripley High School with Joey Hickman's older brother and went toe to toe with their father for the club championship after he retired from major league baseball with the Cubbies. Give my regards to Joey as I regret not looking him up in all my years in Nashville. I have gained 75 lbs and 15 strokes since I last saw him - it's been a while.

To all, please let me know when you're in the area. You are welcome to join me at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Young Tim Bert is new in town, working way too hard, and perhaps could join us as well.

Kindest regards,

Mike Hendren

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Joey is one of those few Great pros. Haveing been around many, I know. I will say hi to him for you.
A trip to the Legens is always fun. Seen any new effect from the new mgt.
Glad to see Joe Kennedy stayed on. Hope he is more involved there this year. He does an outstanding job.
Do not know Tim Bert. Is he a pro out at VLC?

Let pick a place to play soon.

« **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2006, 07:16:00 PM »

I say we try and get a game together in Nashville sometime. That is a central location and some of us could get there for a Saturday match.

I am up for whatever. I just want to play some golf courses across the state and get to know a few of you guys. I am getting a little tired of the Memphis golf scene.

« **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2006, 08:31:36 PM »

Tucker,
My Grandfather was from Memphis, as was my GGF and GGM and my GGGF and GGGM!

He was also served as a Confederate river boat pilot. My maternal family name is Lenow, who married into the McKnett's. Supposedly there is a town or used to be a town near Memphis actually named, Lenow. My Grandfather moved to California in 1920, just in time for Max Behr, George Thomas', Billy Bell, John Duncan Dunn, Norman MacBeth and Willie Watson's reign in the golf architecture world of Los Angeles!

« **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2006, 10:55:10 PM »

Hello to all Tennessee GCA'ers like Martin said anyone and everyone is welcome to play our course Ridgefields C.C. We also would love to host a get together sometime during the summer.

Lawrence

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