Tennessee Section of the PGA of America

(For Immediate Release)

June, 15, 2010(Hixson, TN) The final round of the 35th Annual Ira Templeton Classic concluded at Creeks Bend Golf Club in Hixson, TN.  The field consisted of 88 professionals and amateurs from all over the state battling for the honor to be named champion.  Conditions were extremely tough with temperatures rising to over 100 degrees both days. 

In the Senior Division Mike Poe from Athens, TN brought home the title after shooting a 68 (-2 under par) in round one followed by a 67 (-3 under par) in the final round. Poe finished at 135 (-5 under par) for the tournament which edged out Mark Houser, PGA Professional at Warriors Path Golf Club. Houser who finished first in the Senior Professional division went 69, 68 in his respective rounds which landed him at 137 (-3 under par) for the tournament.

In the Regular Division Mitch Brock, PGA Assistant Professional at Chattanooga Country Club and Sam Bedwell an amateur from Chattanooga, TN were named Co-Champions of the 2010 Ira Templeton Classic. Brock finished strong in round two firing a 66 (-4 under par) to catch the day one leader Bedwell. Bedwell in round one had a great round after shooting a strong 64 (-6 under par). Both finished with a two day total of 134 (-6 under par). Brock was crowned the Champion of the Regular Professional Division while Bedwell was Champion of the Regular Amateur Division. Congratulations to both and to the rest of the field for a great tournament.

Many thanks to all of the sponsors that help make this event happen every year. Also, special thanks to Buddy Templeton, Mike Nelms, Danny Tribble, and the rest of the staff at Creeks Bend Golf Club for their help.