Ponte Vedra Beach, FL—The 14th annual FCA National Scramble Championship hosted nearly 350 players from all across the U.S. in November, 2007. This national championship golf tournament served as the culmination of 127 local and regional qualifying events. Teams from Georgia, Illinois, and Virginia placed first in each of the three divisions.
Similar to the former Buick Scramble, the three-day amateur event allows teams the chance to compete on one of the greatest courses in the country – THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship.
The final round marked a historical event in FCA National Scramble Championship history. A sudden-death playoff ensued between two teams in the Open Net Division tied for first with a total net score of 174 (-40).
Beginning on the par 3 17th “island” hole of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, all four from the Alabama team disappointingly sank their tee shots into the water. After the first three of the Virginia team’s tee shots landed in the water, the fourth tee shot breathlessly rolled to the back fringe just inches away from the wood on top of the piling surrounding the green. Virginia succeeded in securing their victory with a par, and the two teams embraced on the green to offer thanks to God.
In addition to the thrilling competition, another highlight of the tournament was banquet speaker Dr. David Cook – sports psychologist, motivator, and golf expert. He delivered an outstanding and inspirational message with principles that players could apply to their lives for real results. Each player also received a copy of his book, Golf’s Sacred Journey, which provides many great insights and a different perspective on the game of golf, then finishes with truth about life.  |
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This book comes highly recommended!
British Open Champion, Tom Lehman—"All golfers should read this book . . . it will change the way you think and the way you live."
Masters Champion, Larry Mize—"This is one of the best golf books I have ever read. It is a 'must read' for anybody, especially golfers."
U.S. Open Champion, Scott Simpson—"This book will give you more enjoyment, confidence, and help on your journey around the links, and for your journey to eternity."
PGA Champion, Shaun Micheel—"I began reading in hopes of finding the secret to lower scores. Instead, I found the secret to living a meaningful life"
Jose Alvarez, FCA TourLife Representative—"Golf's Sacred Journey is a book that not only has made a great impact on my life but on those that I have shared it with. From PGA and Nationwide Tour pros, to Major League Baseball and other professional athletes, to the average golfer regardless of handicap . . . each have said what a powerful impact this book has made on their life!"
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 | Virginia Team, FCA National Scramble Champions, Open Net Division
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 | 2007 FCA National Scramble Championship
- David McIver Photography
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 | 2007 FCA National Scramble Championship
- David McIver Photography
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" . . . (Golf's Sacred Journey) is without a doubt the best golf book I have ever read."
— Jim Esary, Executive Director, FCA Golf
You never really know when you might meet someone who will change your life. More importantly, you never know when your influence might change another's life. Golf's Sacred Journey is about influence. It is about a man who lived in a simple place but had extraordinary insight. He also had something else on his side . . . He had time to invest himself in the life of another who was lost on his journey.
This novel is based on the thousands of athletes and performers Dr. Cook has counseled and the great mentors and teachers from whom he has learned. He has compressed his 20+ years of peak performance coaching into a story of two fictional characters: a rancher with a passion for teaching truth and a young golf professional at the end of his rope. Come join these two for Seven Days at the Links of Utopia! It's a place full of wisdom for golf and life.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this book, please go to LINKSOFUTOPIA.COM to place your order.
If you are an FCA STAFF MEMBER and you are interested in providing this book as a giveaway item at your next golf event, contact Dawn Santo for special pricing.
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