The 2008 Viking Classic was a huge success. We had record crowds, a fantastic field, and a great champion in Will MacKenzie. Our charity numbers have surpassed over $5 million and that is thanks in part to our sponsors and to the thousands of volunteers who give tirelessly of their time and talents.
Next year's dates are October 5-11, so please go ahead and add that to your calendar. Don't miss out on Mississippi's premier professional sporting event.
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Golf Tip of the Month
Best Spring time tip: When playing in windy conditions, be sure to keep your tempo smooth and your swing full - ie., finish both your backswing and your forward swing. When putting, widen your stance.
About Me
- Randy Watkins
- I have lived in Mississippi since 1970 and consider myself a die hard Mississippian. I won the 1977 PGA National Junior Championship at age 15 and went on to play golf at Ole Miss from 1979-1983. I won the 1982 SEC Championship and received 1st Team All-SEC and All-American honors. In 1984, I qualified and played on the PGA TOUR and in 1985 the TPS Series of the PGA TOUR. I have been a Class A PGA Professional since 1990 and was the Golf Professional at Castlewoods C.C. in Brandon from 1985-1992. I currently own Whisper Lake C.C in Madison and Patrick Farms G.C. in Brandon and am the Tournament Director for the Viking Classic, Mississippi's only PGA TOUR event that is held at Annandale Golf Club. I also manage Quail Hollow G.C. located in Percy Quin State Park in McComb and The Dogwoods G.C. located in Hugh White State Park in Grenada. My Family: Wife - Carol, Daughter - Carley, Son - Thomas. Most Likely To See Me: Watching Thomas hit balls. Favorite Sporting Event: The Masters, by far. Most Fun For Me: Helping Junior golfers.
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6 comments:
Since the club grill is now within the City of Madison and serves to the public, do you intend to adopt the city's non smoking policy? If not, can a portion of the grill be designated non smoking?
On another topic, is there any chance the the Greek Chicken Salad will be returned to the menu?.
Thanks.
Randy
I just heard about a great deal offered from the 08 tournament which include 4day pass to the tournament and also trips to neighboring courses such as dancing rabbit and dogwood. If this is so could I take advantage of this deal and how?
Great job with the Viking Classic this year. It just keeps getting better. Also congradulations to Thomas and your whole family on his accomplishments. I know he had a tremendious battel with his recovery and I'm sure the family's support was very important to him. I will be looking for him in future events.
Sherrill said...
Congrats to Thomas and family. I know that Thomas deserves everything he has achieved. He has worked hard and has overcome a lot.
I will consider designating an area in the clubhouse as non-smoking beginning Jan. 1, 2009. I have also asked the food and beverage staff to consider the menu request, and we will offer it on a limited basis and as a special from time to time.
Sales for 2008 are “sold out” but we will be offering a similar “Hit the Fairways” program in 2009. In the meantime, you can purchase some “discounted” rounds of golf at Patrick Farms for $30.00. Normal rates are $42.00 weekdays and $52.00 weekends. You may contact me at my e-mail address if you are interested.
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