RAMS HOST 9th ANNUAL O.D. BOUNDS CLASSIC |
The O.D. Bounds Endowment has netted well in excess of $100,000 in nine years of existence. “This was by far the best turnout we have ever had,” said Head Coach Kevin Millikan. “This tournament and its popularity is a great legacy to what O.D. Bounds and Bobby Cornett built in this program.”
The foursome of Jerry Wood, Gary Frankenfield, Roy Hill, and Larry Dark won the 1st-flight on a tie-breaker with a score of 124. The tournament was followed by a dinner in the clubhouse as well as a raffle and auction that included items such as a trip for four to Pebble Beach, golf clubs, several rounds of golf at area courses, golf bags, and Rangers tickets. The Rams also honored Doug Higgins at the dinner. Higgins, who graduated in 1950, was a standout athlete at Texas Wesleyan playing both golf and basketball and has since been a great supporter of the University. Higgins’ foursome (Higgins, Ray Jefferson, John Pisko, and Willard Young) also won the tournaments second flight with a score of 133. Fourty-one teams and 169 individuals participated in the event, which was attended by numerous alumni, friends, and family. It was the largest turnout in the tournament’s history and the golf program far exceeded its previous fundraising record.
Longest Put on 18 with Bounds’ Putter Steve Roberts Longest Drive Eldridge Miles Straight Drive Orville Person Closest to the Pin #2 – Matt Dunn #6 – Jeff Cates #12 – Garry Anderson #16 – Scott Fitzgerald
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FORT WORTH, TX: The Texas Wesleyan University men’s golf team hosted the eighth annual O.D. Bounds Golf Classic on Monday. The event, which had the largest turnout in its history, was held at Diamond Oaks Country Club, and all proceeds benefited the O.D. Bounds Endowment, which supports the golf program at Texas Wesleyan.
The tournament is named for Orrin Davis Bounds Jr. who served as head coach for the Rams for 40 years. Bounds was a legend at Texas Wesleyan and in NAIA golf and was one of the most respected men in the golfing world. He was the first coach to ever be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame and was the inaugural member of the Texas Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame. Bounds, who passed away in 2004, led the Rams to 109 tournament victories including three national championships. The Rams honored his memory throughout the day, and every player used his putter on the 18th green.
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