Registration, tee time selection for Bobby Nichols Scramble now underway

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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Registration is now open for golfers interested in playing in the 2014 Pepsi Bobby Nichols Scramble presented by Budweiser. Golfers who register early will get the first choice of tee times and courses for play on Friday and Saturday. Registration is 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 tournament, so participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Over the past 34 years, the tournament has grown into one of the largest and most popular golf tournaments in the Southeast.

The Bobby Nichols Scramble, a major fund raising event for Tennessee Tech Athletics, will be June 6-8 at three area golf courses. The two-person scramble features 18 holes each day, with a championship flight and 17 additional flights determinted for Sunday's final round.

The tournament will be held at Ironwood Golf Course, Cookeville Golf Club and White Plains Golf Club.

"All indications are that this year's field will be completely full," said Leveda Dexter, tournament co-director. "We are encouraging golfers who are interested in playing to call or go online as soon as possible to ensure they get a space. The earlier you register, the more choices you'll have in tee times and course selection.

"Each course can only handle a limited number of teams each day, so having a choice of courses and times is the best reason to not delay," she said.

To register for the tournament, or for additional information, visit the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center or call (931) 372-3941. To register online, click here.

"This three-day tournament is not only an exciting and enjoyable event, it is also an important fundraising event for the Tennessee Tech Athletics Department," said Mark Wilson, TTU Director of Athletics. "The primary purpose is to generate revenue for the athletic teams and student-athletes, while providing three great days of golf and fellowship."

"The Scramble has been an absolutely fantastic time," said Watson Brown, Tech's head football coach. "As a fundraising tournament, it is vital to the success of Tech athletics."

Pepsi returns as the title sponsor for the 10th year with Budweiser in the ninth year as the presenting sponsor.

Tournament applications are being mailed to all past participants, former Tennessee Tech athletes and alumni across Tennessee. Golfers may also register online at TTUsports.com or by contacting the Eblen Center ticket office at (931) 372-3941.

One of the region's premier amateur tournaments for more than three decades, this year's scramble will continue to feature a competitive format.

With early registration, golfers will have the opportunity to choose -- until a limit is reached at each course -- which courses they will play for Friday's and Saturday's rounds along with their preference of tee times for those days. All teams will be placed in flights Saturday evening to determine which course they will play during the final round Sunday.

The Championship Flight will play at White Plains Golf Course on Friday, Ironwood Golf Course on Saturday and Cookeville Golf Club on Sunday. Participants in the Championship Flight must declare for the championship.

"The Championship Flight is the most prestigious two-man scramble championship in the South," said Dexter.

"Early registration benefits the golfers since they get to choose their courses and they get to play their practice rounds as soon as they register," she added.

The competing golfers can take advantage of three practice rounds – one at each of the three courses - anytime after they have paid their registration in full for the tournament.

"This tournament is extremely popular among the golfers who participate, and each year we've tried to find ways to make improvements," Dexter said. "Part of the reason for its popularity is the variety of activities in addition to the actual golf competition."

In addition to the three days of golf and three practice rounds, participants will also receive a ticket to Doc Fields' Friday night golf party/concert, and the Cumberland Insurance BBQ on Saturday night, a chance at hole-in-one prizes and a chance at a million dollar shot. The entry fee also includes golf carts each day during the tournament and a gift for each competing golfer.

The Friday night concert is sponsored by Dr. Gail Fields of Blackfoot, Idaho along with presenting sponsor Budweiser. The event includes free food and beverages, with a limited number of additional tickets available for sale to golfers and tournament sponsors.

Saturday night's highlight is the Barbecue Dinner, sponsored by Cumberland Insurance Group of Cookeville.

"We've been able to take feedback from participants over the past several years and use it to continue improving the tournament, and we hope to make the entire tournament an even more enjoyable event," Dexter said. "That goes for the players, the volunteers who help run the event, the many generous sponsors, and the people who participate without playing, such as attending the Friday night concert or the Saturday night barbeque."

The Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble, presented by Budweiser, will feature major hole-in-one prizes plus prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin contests. Gift certificates for winners in 18 flights will be returned to the golfers finishing highest in their flights.