20th Oregon Mid Amateur Championship, Chad Cota Celebrity Shootout, Rogue Valley Manor Foundation and Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championship headline busy tournament season
MEDFORD, OREGON – Upon opening in May of 2006 the John Fought-designed Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Oregon immediately became a popular venue for golf tournaments, group outings and competitive events. The summer of 2008 was no different with Centennial hosting the 20th Oregon Mid Amateur Championship, the annual Chad Cota Golf Shootout, the Rogue Valley Manor Foundation Tournament and the popular Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championship.
“In just a couple of years, Centennial Golf Club has quickly created a decorated tradition of hosting premier events,” said Dave Goff, vice president of operations for OB Sports, the management company at Centennial. “From helping raise tens of thousands of charitable dollars to the execution of top-notch competitive events, our team of professionals at the club has established Centennial as the premier golf tournament venue in Southern Oregon and beyond,” added Goff.
Below is a recap just of few of the 2008 events that is highlighted yet another busy tournament season for Centennial Golf Club:
20th Oregon Mid Amateur Championship
Centennial Golf Club was honored to host the 20th Oregon Mid Amateur Championship earlier this summer. Established in 1988, the Mid-Amateur Championship is a 36-hole stroke play event conducted by the Oregon Golf Association. The minimum qualification for entrants is a handicap index of 10.0 or less for men and 22.4 or less for women. The 2008 event featured some excellent scoring with the Men’s division champion, Jeff Nielson of Gresham, OR, shooting 67, 69 for a two round total of nine-under 136. Nielson edged out Bend resident, Todd Strible by two strokes who shot 70-68, 138. Lara Tennant of Portland, earned her second Oregon Mid-Amateur title in the Women’s division after shooing even par 71-73, 144. Tennant was five shots clear of Medford resident, Trina Rasmussen who placed second by shooting 73-76, 149.
“Thank you to Centennial Golf Club…for providing a tremendous venue and experience for the players and staff that took part in the Oregon Mid-Amateur Championship,” stated Eric Yaillen, director of marketing and communications for the Oregon Golf Association. “The hospitality you and your staff showed all of us, truly made the trip special. I certainly look forward to the opportunity to be a part of another event at Centennial,” added Yaillen.
For a complete list of final results, photos and more information on the Oregon Mid Amateur Championship, visit http://www.oregonmidam.org/
Chad Cota Golf Shootout – Presented by InfoStructure
The Chad Cota Golf Shootout, presented by InfoStructure benefits the Chad Cota Foundation and a number of charitable organizations including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, CASA of Jackson County, local school athletics and the Bulldog Boxing Club. Founded by retired NFL professional Chad Cota (who played football Ashland High and was a first team all Pac 10 safety for the University of Oregon Ducks) this event has played host to a number of celebrities an athletes including former NFL players such as Ronnie Lott, Josh Bidwell, Cade McNown and University of Oregon Head Football Coach Mike Bellotti, to name a few. The 2008 event included a private VIP concert with country recording artist Jimmy Wayne and two free kid’s football camps held at area schools. In five years, the tournament raised a quarter of a million dollars for charity. For more information on the 2009 event visit www.chadcotafoundation.org
Rogue Valley Manor Foundation Benefit Tournament
The 16th Annual Rogue Valley Manor Foundation Tournament was a tremendous success raising over $135,000 for the community at this years event. This popular charitable has been played at Centennial for three consecutive years and raises money for: community housing for low income seniors, the foster grandparent program, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the RVM Health Center Operating Fund and transportation program. For more information on the 2009 Rouge Valley Manor Foundation tournament, visit www.centennialgolfclub.com/benefit or call 541-857-7366
2008 Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championship
At the end of August, Centennial hosted some of the region’s top golfers in the 2008 Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championship. This 36 hole stroke play event, was flighted to include Championship Division (gross only), Men’s Open Division, Men’s Senior Division (55 to 65), Men’s Super Senior Division (66 and up) and Ladies Divisions. In the Championship division, Medford resident, Kevin Klabunde captured his fourth city title shooting 147 to edge out Mike Barry by one shot. In other divisions, Stephanie Johns ran away with the women’s division carding a women’s course record of 68 on Saturday, followed by a 69 on Sunday to cruise to a 20-shot victory. Ken Peterson won the seniors with a 151, one stroke ahead of Greg Miller and Bob Harrell shot a 143 to claim the super seniors division. For more information on the 2008 Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championship call 541-773-GOLF (4653) or visit www.centennialgolfclub.com
For more information about Centennial Golf Club or to host your next tournament, golf group outing or charitable event at Centennial, please call 541-773-GOLF or visit www.centennialgolfclub.com
About Centennial Golf Club
Centennial Golf Club is a daily fee facility that features a spectacular 7,309-yard, par-72 layout, designed by two-time PGA Tour winner and 1977 U.S. Amateur Champion, John Fought. The golf course at Centennial was designed in a classic “Donald Ross style” and takes full advantage of the spectacular views of the Rogue Valley and the surrounding mountains. The name and theme of the project is a celebration of the many classic elements of the site and the bountiful Rogue Valley region. Other amenities at Centennial include an expansive practice facility and “The Pavilion” clubhouse that is home to the popular Centennial Grille.
Located on the former site of a historic pear orchard more than 100 years old, Centennial Golf Club is an affiliate of Medford-based Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), and is located adjacent to another PRS affiliate, Rogue Valley Manor. The Rogue Valley Manor is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that has received numerous national awards for providing outstanding services to residents and retired seniors. The Manor’s public 9-hole Quail Point Golf Course is also managed by OB Sports. For more information about Rogue Valley Manor, please call (541) 857-7214.
About Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.
Pacific Retirement Services, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation that develops, operates, manages, and markets a family of 46 retirement communities and service organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, and Texas. It has approximately 1,600 employees and provides housing and services to more than 4,000 seniors through its many affiliated organizations, including seven CCRCs, two managed retirement communities, and twenty-four affordable senior housing communities. To learn more about PRS, its communities, affiliates, and services, call (888) 724-6424 or visit www.retirement.org.
About OB Sports Golf Management
Centennial Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 31 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information on OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com or call (480) 948-1300.
Contact:
Vince Domenzain
(541) 773-GOLF (4653)
vdomenzain@centennialgolfclub.com
