The series of amateur golf tournaments held on 25 courses throughout nine states drew nearly 1,000 amateur golfers. The National Finals Event was held at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., on August 24-25.

After more than 12 weeks of competition on 25 courses, spanning nine states and drawing nearly 1,000 amateur golfers, the 2013 Troon Challenge recently culminated with an exciting National Finals Event held at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Troon Challenge is a series of amateur golf tournaments hosting two-person, modified best-ball (shamble) competitions at Troon Golf® facilities across the United States. Beginning May 2013, two-player teams competed in local qualifying events with a record total of 44 teams (88 players) eventually vying for the championship at the Troon North-hosted finals event held August 24-25, 2013.

“We appreciate the support of Callaway Golf and American Hole ‘n One in bringing the Troon Challenge to 25 locations across the country,” said Ryan Walls, Troon’s senior vice president, operations, sales & marketing. “This event will continue to grow as an important element of our ‘Play Troon’ programming, designed to grow the game of golf by offering players a diverse range of playing options.”

2013 Troon Challenge National Finals Results
Gross Division
1st – Katrina Delen-Briones & Miguel Camitoc:   65-59 = 124
2nd – David Bates & Pete Lugowski:              62-64 = 126
3rd – Jeff Koprivetz & Thomas Renli:            64-66 = 130
4th – Chad Hossack & Sean O’Malley:             65-66 = 131
5th – Dereck Allen & Eric Humphrey:             69-65 = 134

Net Division
1st – Chris Grieder & Robert Baker:            59-62 = 121
2nd – Douglas Schaefer & Roy Deki:              59-62 = 121
3rd – Dan Johnson & Jim Smith:                  62-60 = 122
4th – Zachary Winkler & Jason LaGrega:          62-65 = 127
5th – Jason Pierse & Greg Sharp:                63-65 = 128

For additional information on the Troon Challenge, visit www.troonchallenge.com