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The Field
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Jeff Gove |
Mike Nicolette |
Stan Utley |
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PGA
Professionals who have participated in NCCAA Pro-Ams
over the years: Pat
Bates, Bart Bryant, Bobby Clampett, Jeff Gove, Steve
Jones, Tripp Isenhour, Bernhard Langer, Tom Lehman, Kenny
Knox, Mike Nicolette, David Peoples, Don Pooley, Rick Price, Larry Rinker,
Lauren Roberts, Clarence Rose. Top Teaching Professionals
and club professionals: Mike Bender, Kyle Bloom,
Warren Bottke, Stan Cooke, Brian Fogt, Ralph Howe, Jamie
Howell, Chuck Kandt, LuAnn Kandt, Mike Liming, Brian
Mogg.
The
professional field has included PGA Tour Champions along
with other successful touring and teaching professionals. Over
the years, the field has included PGA winners Pat Bates,
Brad Bryant, Trevor Dodds, Joel Edwards, Steve Jones, Craig
Kanada, Tom Lehman, David Peoples, Clarence Rose, Paul
Stankowski and Stan Utley.
The
amateur field includes golfers of all ages and abilities
with players placed into three flights. Each amateur
foursome will compete for scholarship dollars for NCCAA
member schools on Saturday and Sunday.
The Pro-Am event is on Monday with PGA Professionals joining
each group.
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The
Ministry
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Since
1968, the NCCAA has provided ministry and outreach to
thousands of young men and women through intercollegiate
athletic competition
with a Christian perspective. Athletics are used
as a tool to impact and develop our young people into
leaders of tomorrow.
As
America's largest Christian intercollegiate athletic association,
the NCCAA serves 103 Christian colleges and universities,
sponsoring 21 national championships. It also sponsors
mission endeavors throughout the world, sharing the witness
of Jesus Christ through athletics.
The
NCCAA Pro-Ams provide a large portion of the annual financial
budget for NCCAA outreach. These events have assisted
over 4,300 student-athletes in their missions endeavors
around the world.
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The
Purpose
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For
over 20 years the NCCAA Pro-Ams have been conducted to help
support the NCCAA in both the general operations area and
in the support of student-athletes and coaches as they
travel the nation and world in sports ministry.
The goal of the
NCCAA Desert Pro-Am is to grow the NCCAA brand and relationships
with our western member institutions and friends. Your
participation will help us achieve this.
The
Pro-Am is also a time for its fellowship, spiritual renewal
and, of course, great golf. Special guests will minister to all those
attending by providing spiritual emphasis and fun throughout
the weekend!
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The Highlights [Back
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College
Tournament Round
Teams
compete for scholarships for NCCAA
member
schools in this two day event at SunRidge Canyon Golf
Club.
Shootout
Highest
bidding amateurs will partner with pros and celebrities
in
an alternate shot shootout at SunRidge Canyon Golf
Club..
Spiritual
Motivation
Throughout
the weekend, you will be blessed and
challenged
by the fellowship, speakers and music. Currently
scheduled is Kent
Bottenfield.
Pro-Am
This
marquee event of the weekend will pair each
amateur
threesome with a PGA Professional.
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Auction
Auctioneer,
Roger Skelly, guarantees that fun and funds will
be
raised
in this exciting event on Saturday evening.
Come ready to support the cause, not the cost of these
great items as we raise money for NCCAA sports outreach.
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The
Site & Directions
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Located just 30
minutes northeast from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport,
CopperWynd Resort and Club
rests in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. This AAA Four Diamond
resort property is noted as one of the best Arizona Resorts &
Spas. It offers breathtaking views of the Arizona desert and
mountain vistas.
The enchanting
European-inspired guestrooms offer luxurious accommodations, gas
fireplaces and private balconies where you can view spectacular
hues of Arizona desert sunsets.
DIRECTIONS
from Sky Harbor
International Airport (approximately 28 miles) — Take the 202
Red Mountain Freeway east 10 miles to Arizona State Route 87
east (Exit 13, Country Club Drive) exit. Left on Arizona State
Route 87 north 13 miles to Shea Blvd. Left on Shea, 3.2 miles,
right on Palisades Blvd. 1.1 miles then left onto N. Eagle Ridge
Drive. The resort will be on your right at the end of the
road. Approximately 30 minutes.
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The
Fees
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Your
2007 entry fee includes
PING
Custom Fitting Session
1 Practice Round
3 Tournament
Rounds
Tax
Deductible Portion
3 Nights’
Lodging
9 Meals
Outstanding
Gifts and Prizes
Single
entry/Double occupancy $2,550
Single
entry/Single occupancy $2,800
Single
Entry/Accompanied by non-golfing spouse $2,950
Married couples
both golfing $4,550
NCCAA Member
Personnel receive a 30% discount
Space is limited to the first 56 golfers paid in full
(A
portion of each entry fee is tax deductible.)
Register
Online
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The
Schedule
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2007 Schedule & Departure Information
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Friday, 11/30 |
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9:30-10:30 AM |
Practice Round |
SunRidge Canyon |
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1:00-5:00 PM |
PING club fitting |
SunRidge Canyon |
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2:00-5:30 PM |
NCCAA check-in |
Lobby area |
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6:00-7:30 PM |
Tee-off Dinner |
Lower lawn |
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7:30-9:00 PM |
NCCAA check-in |
Lobby area |
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Saturday, 12/1 |
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7:00-9:00 AM |
Golfer's breakfast |
Alchemy |
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8:00-10:30 AM |
PING club fitting |
SunRidge Canyon |
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9:00-10:30 AM |
Ladies Brunch/Devotional |
Alchemy/Sonoran View Room |
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9:30-11:00 AM |
College Round 1 tee times |
SunRidge Canyon |
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10:30 AM |
Ladies leave for Old Town Scottsdale |
Lobby |
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6:00-8:00 PM |
Auction Dinner |
Lower Lawn |
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Sunday, 12/2 |
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7:30-8:25 AM |
Worship |
Sonoran View Room |
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8:30-9:30 AM |
Brunch |
Lower Lawn |
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10:15-11:15 AM |
Shootout |
SunRidge Canyon |
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12:00 PM |
College Round 2 shotgun |
SunRidge Canyon |
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6:00-8:00 PM |
Event Banquet |
Firerock Country Club |
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Monday, 12/3 |
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6:30-7:30 AM |
Golfer's breakfast |
Alchemy |
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7:30 AM |
Golfer's to course |
Firerock Country Club |
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8:15 AM |
Welcome/Instruction |
Firerock Country Club |
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8:30 AM |
Pro-Am shotgun |
Firerock Country Club |
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1:30-2:30 PM |
Awards Luncheon |
Firerock Country Club |
Departure
Information
Please
schedule departure flights accordingly to insure your full
participation in events (directions):
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Sky Harbor
International Airport |
35-40
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5:00 p.m. |
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Friday
Tee-Times
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2007 Friday Tee
Times
9:30-10:30 Practice
Round at SunRidge Canyon
(All times
scheduled by NCCAA)
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Saturday/Sunday/Monday Tee-Times [Back
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2007
Tee Times
Saturday
9:30-11:00 AM -
College Scholarship Round 1 at SunRidge Canyon
Sunday
10:15-11:15 AM -
Shootout Contest at SunRidge Canyon
12:00 PM Shotgun -
College Scholarship Round 2 at SunRidge Canyon
Monday
8:30 AM Shotgun -
Desert Pro-Am at Firerock Country Club
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2007
NCCAA Desert Pro-Am Sponsors
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Please
contact (864-250-1199) the NCCAA or click
sponsorship opportunities
to learn how you can sponsor this event.
2007
Event:
PING Fitting Sponsor
Courtesy of Mike
Nicolette
Hole
Sponsors
Chick-Fil-A
Tommy & Jill
Hancock
Oobe
Ping
Renaissance Agencies, Inc
John & Jody Wheeler
Dan & Kelly
Wood
Meal
Sponsors
Friday Welcome
Dinner - Terry & Connie Metzger
Saturday Dinner - Roger & Donna
Skelly
Sunday Brunch
- John & Jody Wheeler
Prizes & Gifts
Auction
Items:
Desert Pro-Am
Auction Items
(subject to change)
Arnold Palmer
autographed Masters collectible
Surprise Box #1
Avon gift basket
3 day/2 night stay
at Copperwynd Resort
Sunday Shootout
spots (8 available)
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Rain Doesn't Damper Desert Pro-Am [photo
gallery]
 “You could not pick a better time to come to
Scottsdale than early December. It never rains and temperatures will
be in the mid 70’s.” This statement made by our sales contact in
February 2007, only confirmed our conclusions that we had chosen a
great venue to begin the Desert Pro-Am event. Beautiful, green golf
courses, dinner under the stars each evening and invigorating warmth
all day would certainly help us launch this new endeavor.
Well, we certainly picked a wonderful venue and
the courses were certainly green. But, take our advice, and never look
for a weather person when in Scottsdale! After gorgeous days leading
up to our event, rain took center stage from midday Friday until late
in afternoon Saturday. Coupled with temperatures in the mid 60’s, we
did not quite get the warmth we hoped for from the skies.
However, God made sure that warmth from within
was not a problem as 36 amateurs, 12 PGA professionals and 25 spouses and family members found no shortage of
blessings during the Pro-Am weekend. CopperWynd Resort rolled out the
red carpet, as well as the umbrellas, for us and simply assisted with
every need our guests had. This world class resort and spa will
certainly see NCCAA guests year round after the experiences had this
year.
Guests were ministered to by Dr. Sherrill Babb,
President of Philadelphia Biblical University and current NCCAA Board
member, on Sunday morning as he shared Four Key Principles of Life.
His personal test of faith in dealing with the passing of his wife,
Linda, in June from a battle with multiple sclerosis, gave such
credibility to his words of wisdom. Kent Bottenfield, former MLB All
Star and NCCAA Board member, allowed each guest to worship on Sunday
evening through his ministry of music and sharing.
The NCCAA owes a huge debt to PING Golf and
especially Mike Nicolette and David Estabrook. These two PING
employees saved the day on Saturday as each guest was invited to a 45
minute personal fitting session at PING’s indoor facility in Phoenix.
This turned into a highlight for all of our guests and the rain even
subsided while we there.
 Once the golf got underway on Sunday, the Lord
truly allowed our guests to enjoy two beautiful days on two
outstanding golf courses. Sunday’s College Scholarship event turned
into a one round sprint to the finish after Saturday’s rain out. The
team of John Wheeler, David
Wheeler, Kyle Bloom, Dan Wood, representing Taylor University,
won the competition by one shot over the team
from The Master’s College
Jim Rickard, Jimmy Rickard, Paul Berry, Meredith Seuss. The real winners will be the student-athletes selected
to receive the ministry scholarships that will be given to each
institution represented by the top 2 teams. Rounding out Sunday’s
winners was Ben Metzger, who along with PGA professional Ben Bost, won
the Shootout competition with a birdie on the final hole. The Putting
Contest was won by the Trinity Christian College team of Amy Strong,
Jack Strong, Jay Deboer, and Rich Ozinga.
Monday’s Pro-Am saw the best weather of the
weekend and FireRock Country Club course that was ready for a PGA Tour
event. Playing all of its length and with tour quality rough, it was
clear that a team would have to find its “A” game to win. The team of
Brian Mogg (PGA
professional), Dr. Sherrill Babb, John
Wheeler, and Jason Fick did just that as they fired a two ball total of 128 to win
the event by 4 shots over
Mike Nicolette (PGA Professional),
David Mobley, Pat Stillman, and Dr. David Miller. It should be noted that NCCAA
Pro-Am founder, John Wheeler, played on the winning team both Sunday
and Monday and the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche are already
busy at work! Actually, how fitting for this man who has poured himself into
assisting the NCCAA benefit so greatly from quality golf events since
1986.
When the event was over, one
thing was crystal clear. God had once again taken a group gathered
under the banner of this association and made it clear that we were
all better than we deserved due to His grace and mercy. What a great
beginning to an event that should grow and benefit the association as
a whole as well as our member schools in the western parts of the
country. Plans for the 2008 Desert Pro-Am are already underway and
information will be posted on the NCCAA website in February.
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Pro-Am Shootout PGA Professional Amateur
1 st
Place Ben Bost, PGA professional, Ben Metzger
2nd Place Kyle Bloom, PGA professional, Terry
Metzger
3rd Place (Tie) Kenny Knox, PGA professional
Jason Fick
Brian Fogt, PGA professional, Dr. David Miller
5th Place (Tie) Stan Cooke, PGA professional,
Paul Berry
Mike Nicolette, PGA professional, Walter Ali
7th Place (Tie) Darin MacDonald, PGA
professional, Kent Bottenfield
Chuck Kandt, PGA professional, Jimmy Rickard
College Scholarship Tournament
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
1st Place Taylor University John Wheeler, David
Wheeler, Kyle Bloom, Dan Wood 118
Taylor University receives $3,000 John & Jody
Wheeler Scholarship for 2008-09
2nd Place The Master’s College Jim Rickard,
Jimmy Rickard, Paul Berry, Meredith Seuss
119
The Master’s College receives $2,000 Jack & Amy
Strong Scholarship for 2008-09
Desert Pro-Am
FireRock Country Club
1st Place Brian Mogg (PGA
professional), Dr. Sherrill Babb, John
Wheeler, Jason Fick
128
2nd Place Mike Nicolette (PGA Professional),
David Mobley, Pat Stillman, Dr. David Miller 132
3rd Place Stan Cooke (PGA Professional), Terry
Metzger, Jack Strong, Amy Strong
133
Auction highlights
Total raised over $21,500
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