SOUTHERN STARS FIGHT FOR BARROOM PRESTIGE

The Pub Championship has been perking the ears of hundreds of GT players across the nation, but it’s not the prize money that is garnering the attention, it’s the possibilities. This new and exciting format is proving itself as the GT contest for everybody - a fast-paced, make-or-break, single-elimination par-3 showdown.

History, stats, records, and reputations are meaningless in head-to-head closest-to-the-pin action.  Player vs. player, one hole and three swings - everyone can play and anyone can win.

The first two Pub Championship events have been comprised of a few familiar names but predominantly many more new faces.  And as the 50 barroom champions of the South faced-off, it was unknown who would top the field.

A blind-draw was used to seed the 50-players on a 64-man bracket, granting some lucky players byes in the first round.  Two machines were played at once, allowing spectators to watch the action on the big screen as they awaited their moment of CTTP glory. 

The final four was made up a some familiar names along with some new ones, including former Team USA member Sean Gervais of Tampa, FL and a GT community favorite, Baxter Stegall of Charlotte, NC.  Stacey Herring of Houston, TX and Jeff Geismar of Chattanooga, TN rounded out the top four.

While the GT newcomer, Geismar, appeared to be on a tear that was unstoppable, it didn’t prove enough against Stegall who edged the Tennessee shooter by mere inches to become Golden Tee LIVE Southern Pub Champion!    

 
In a post-victory interview, Stegall said, "I thought I had a shot, but closest-to-the-pin is so unpredictable.  I am completely shocked that I actually won this thing!"
 

Congratulations to Baxter Stegall on winning the Southern Open’s Golden Tee LIVE Pub Championship!
Jeff Geismar didn't see himself making it this far! Little did he know that he had what it took!	Baxter Stegall awarded Southern Pub Champ	Baxter enjoys his victory with a celebratory brewskie!	Baxter looking good $1000's richer!