Local Golfers Fair Well

at Crossville Team Championship.

By David Theoret

The Tennessee PGA's Crossville Team Championship was held earlier this week, on May 11th and 12th, at Lake Tansi Golf Course, and several local pros and amateurs fared well.

The team of Fairfield Glade PGA pros Adam Forgey and Logan Stewart, along with amateurs Rex Dale and Kyle Jackman, finished in a tie for second. The team of Jackson National Golf Club pro Mike Vance and Williams Creek's Lee Whitehead, along with amateurs Jeff Brasfield and John Slayton, edged out Forgey's team by one stroke to claim the title.

The team featuring Kelvin Bugin from Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain and local amateur Tracy Graham finished in a tie for 4th, while Fairfield Glade's Jeff Houston and Cody King, along with their amateur partners, finished in a tie for sixth.

Forgey had a great tournament, including "Low Pro" on both days (67); he also posted an eagle on the par-5, 18th hole, when he knocked it on the green in two and sank a 25-foot putt. His team also had the most "Par Breakers," a stat charted by the Tennessee PGA, with 21 birdies and Forgey's eagle.

Playing conditions at Lake Tansi were ideal, and Superintendent Todd Matthews had the greens rolling firm and fast. Several players I spoke with commented on the superior conditioning of the course and how green it is, regardless of the time of year. The only negative feedback was that there was too much sand in the bunkers, leading to buried lies, but, as Head Golf Pro Gavin Darbyshire says, "You're not supposed to be in the bunkers!"

Article Tags: Adam Forgey, Crossville Team Championship, Lake Tansi Golf Course, Tennessee PGA

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About: David Theoret

David Theoret has been in the golf and golf travel industry for over 10 years, primarily selling online advertising. For the past seven years, he has also been a golf writer, reviewing golf courses, resorts, destinations, equipment, golf apparel, and training aids - the latter of which never seems to help. David's articles and reviews have been posted on many golf travel and equipment websites.

Growing up in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, it was naturally assumed he would play hockey. Beginning at the age of 3 and continuing into his late 30's, he did just that. However, after one too many pucks to the head, he realized that golf was a lot easier on the body (whoever said hockey players were slow) and took the game up.

After moving to Florida and accepting a position with TravelGolf Media (now part of GolfNow) his love for the game grew exponentially. Most Saturdays you will find him on a course somewhere in Florida or on the practice range reinforcing his bad habits. David plays to a 10 handicap - unless there is money involved in which case it goes considerably higher. He currently resides in Lakeland, FL with his wife Belinda and their two "kids", Madyson and Molly.