Please join me at the

2008 NCCAA Desert Pro-Am

December 4-7, 2008

CopperWynd Resort,

Fountain Hills, Arizona

featuring

Dr. Dennis Swanberg

America's Minister of Encouragement
 

Inaugural Desert Pro-Am Outstanding!  [Summary]  [Video]

REGISTER ONLINE

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call 864-250-1199,

or email info@thenccaa.org 

for more information!                                         
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Desert Pro-Am Brochure (downloads pdf)

The Field

Ministry

Purpose

Highlights

Just for Ladies [download brochure]

Site & Directions

Fees

Schedule

Register Online

Event Information

Tentative Friday/Saturday Tee-Times

Tentative Sunday Tee-Times

2008 Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities or download form

Auction Items

Prizes/Gifts

Event Photos

Join us for this tremendous weekend of friends, fellowship and golf. 

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The Field [Back to top]

Jeff Gove	Mike Nicolette	Stan Utley

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.

The Ministry [Back to top]

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 approximately 100 Christian colleges and universities, sponsoring 22 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 4,700 student-athletes in their missions endeavors around the world.

The Purpose [Back to top]

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!

The Highlights [Back to top]

The Site & Directions [Back to top]

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. 

The Fees [Back to top]

Your 2008 entry fee includes

1 Practice Round

3 Tournament Rounds

Tax Deductible Portion

3 Nights’ Lodging

8 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 48 golfers paid in full by 10/15/08

(A portion of each entry fee is tax deductible.)

Register Online

The Schedule [Back to top]

2008 TENTATIVE Schedule & Departure Information - 10/29/08 subject to change

Departure Information

Please schedule departure flights accordingly to insure your full participation in events (directions): 

Information for 2007 Guests [Back to top]

Friday/Saturday Tee-Times [Back to top]

2008 Friday & Saturday Tee Times

College Scholarship Rounds

December 5 & 6

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

Tee Time            

FRI/SAT        Institution                     Team Members (w/ handicaps listed for Friday @ 100% and Saturday @ 60%)

10:00/9:02       Indiana Wesleyan        Kyle Bloom (0), Troy Walters (20/12), Dennis Swanberg (10/6), Chad Swanberg (15/9)

10:08/9:10       Trinity Christian           Rich Ozinga (6/4), Scott Pothoven (7/4), Jack Strong (10/6), Bill Moore (18/11)

10:16/9:18       The Master’s                Paul Berry (16/10), Luke Cherry (24/14), Terry Metzger (6/4), Ben Harrison (24/14)

10:24/9:26       Philadelphia Biblical    Dr. Sherrill Babb (22/13), George Miller (11/7), Jason Fick (4/2), Earl Wheeler (28/17)             

10:32/9:34       Oklahoma Wesleyan   Roger Skelly (10/6), Dave Spilman (16/10), Pete Ginnegar (18/11), Rob McCloskey (18/11)

10:40/9:42       Southern Wesleyan     Mike Pereyo (16/10), Jon Claudepierre (12/7), John Gaillard (10/6), Darin MacDonald (0)

10:48/9:50       North Greenville           Tommy Hancock (20/12), Grover Todd (9/5), Brian Todd (8/5), Glenn Bridges (28/17)

10:56/9:58       OPEN

Format

• Two-day team competition is (2) low net scores for the group using the handicaps indicated above & on scorecard. 

• In Saturday’s Shamble format, teams will scramble off the tee (not on par 3’s) and with each member completing the hole from that point with their own ball. Handicaps will be reduced to 60% for all amateurs for Saturday’s play.

• The USGA Equitable Stroke Control Index will be used both days as follows (Saturday’s handicap may affect range!)

Handicap Range                     Maximum Score Allowed On Any Hole

  0-9                                         Double Bogey

10-19                                        7 regardless of Par

 20-28                                       8 regardless of Par

28-up                                        9 regardless of Par

Rules/Reminders

• Tee markers: Gold=amateurs under 60, White=Amateurs 60 & older, and Red=ladies 

• PLAYERS ONLY NEED TO HOLE OUT IF THEIR SCORE WILL BE ONE OF THE TWO BEST NET BALLS TO BE RECORDED.  IF YOUR MAXIMUM SCORE HAS BEEN REACHED, PLEASE PICK UP TO HELP THE PACE OF PLAY. 

• USGA rules govern all play except for allowing all players to improve their lie one club length except in hazards.

• Remember to participate in the Putting Contest on Saturday after completing  #18.

• Total and turn in scorecards to NCCAA staff after completing round.                                 

(11/25/08 2:40 PM)                 

Sunday Tee-Times [Back to top]

2008 Tee Times

Will be posted Friday, December 5 following the Team Draw

Sunday

Worship

9:30 AM Shotgun - Desert Pro-Am at SunRidge Canyon 

2008 NCCAA Desert Pro-Am Sponsors  [Back to top]

Please contact (864-250-1199) the NCCAA or click sponsorship opportunities to learn how you can sponsor this event.

2008 Event: 

Hole Sponsors

Chick-fil-A

CopperWynd Resort & Club

Dan & Kelly Wood

John & Jody Wheeler

Kyle Bloom’s Golf Shop

oobe

Renaissance Agencies, Inc

Roger & Donna Skelly

The Master’s College

Tommy & Jill Hancock

Meal Sponsors

Saturday Lunch - Chick-fil-A

Tee-Off Dinner - Roger & Donna Skelly

Sunday Brunch - John & Jody Wheeler

Prizes & Gifts

Kyle Bloom Golf Shop

Auction Items:

08 Desert Pro-Am Auction Items

Surprise Box #1

(Dozen golf balls and more)

San Diego Golf package

3 days/2 nights in condo with golf including Torrey Pines

Winner’s choice of irons

(up to $750 via Hillcrest CC)

US Kids clubs

ages 3-5 and ages 6-9

Indianapolis Golf package

3 days/2 nights with golf and lodging

(Hillcrest Country Club + 2 additional courses)

3 day/2 night stay at Copperwynd Resort

With $250 spa credit included

Winner’s choice of Driver

(up to $300 via Hillcrest CC)

Sunday Shootout spots (6 available)

3 day/2 night stay at Hammock Beach Resort

Surprise Box #2

(Dozen golf balls and more)

Arizona Amethyst Necklace

Arizona Amethyst Earrings

Sponsor an NCCAA Mission Trip (6 available)

Be sponsor of NCCAA member school’s trip and

Receive a written summary, photos,

and prayer requests throughout the trip

2008 NCCAA Desert Pro-Am Summary  [Back to top]