Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
MT Moore/Turnbow Cup set for April 3
3/27/2017 11:08:00 AM | Men's Golf
Serves as fundraiser for men's golf
MURFREESBORO – The 2nd Annual Franklin American Mortgage Moore/Turnbow Cup will be held April 3, 2017 at The Grove Club in College Grove, TN to help raise funds for the Blue Raider men's golf program. The event is named in honor of former head coaches Johnny Moore and Whit Turnbow for the impact they made in collegiate golf at Middle Tennessee.
The prestigious Grove Club is also the site of the 2017 NCAA Regionals.
"I am extremely excited for the 2nd Annual Franklin American Mortgage MT Cup," said current head coach Brennan Webb. "The response from the Middle Tennessee community has been outstanding and I am excited to see that we have built on the momentum of last year's inaugural event. The money raised from the event is going to be instrumental in the success of the program, allowing us to continue to travel and compete in the best tournaments in the country. I am proud that we are able to honor Coach Moore and Coach Turnbow as well, thanking them for all they have done to make Middle Tennessee golf one of the best programs in the country."
Moore, who played golf and football at Middle Tennessee, is a member of the Blue Raider Hall of Fame. The Nashville native led the MT golf program for 18 years, guiding them to their first-ever NCAA Tournament, five conference championships and nine tournament wins.
Turnbow, currently the senior associate athletic director at MT, has been a player, assistant coach and head coach at his alma mater. As head coach, Turnbow led the Blue Raiders to six NCAA regionals, one NCAA National Championship appearance and a conference title.
Former Blue Raider golfers and current Web.com Tour members Kent Bulle, Rick Cochran, Jason Millard, and Chas Narramore will be on hand for the event.
"Really looking forward to this unique event," said Narramore. "It's great to give back to the program and honor two great coaches in Johnny Moore and Whit Turnbow. Both guys have made the golf program what it is today and this event will only help make it even better. It should be a great day."
The tournament format will be an 18-hole shamble where every player tees off and selects the best ball. Each player will then play their own ball out from that point. Participants can enter as a team of four or as an individual. The winning team will receive the Moore/Turnbow Cup at the conclusion of play.
"We are proud to partner with Franklin American Mortgage and The Grove Club because both are leaders in their industry and tremendous friends of Blue Raider athletics," said Turnbow. "First class customer service is the hallmark of both organizations and we look forward to providing a special day for the supporters of the Middle Tennessee men's golf program. With the addition of the Web.com Tour members, April 3 will be a unique opportunity for the community to see how they impact the lives of our student athletes through their giving."
Registration will begin at The Grove Club pavilion at 11 AM with lunch and a warm up clinic from 11 AM to Noon. The 18-hole Shamble will get underway at 12:15 PM with a trophy presentation and hor d'oeuvres at 5 PM.
This year also sees the addition of a private benefit concert at The Alley on Main on Sunday night before the event featuring two of Nashville's leading songwriters, Deric Ruttan and Jimmy Yeary. Both have written numerous Number 1 hits as well as outstanding careers as performers themselves.
The prestigious Grove Club is also the site of the 2017 NCAA Regionals.
"I am extremely excited for the 2nd Annual Franklin American Mortgage MT Cup," said current head coach Brennan Webb. "The response from the Middle Tennessee community has been outstanding and I am excited to see that we have built on the momentum of last year's inaugural event. The money raised from the event is going to be instrumental in the success of the program, allowing us to continue to travel and compete in the best tournaments in the country. I am proud that we are able to honor Coach Moore and Coach Turnbow as well, thanking them for all they have done to make Middle Tennessee golf one of the best programs in the country."
Moore, who played golf and football at Middle Tennessee, is a member of the Blue Raider Hall of Fame. The Nashville native led the MT golf program for 18 years, guiding them to their first-ever NCAA Tournament, five conference championships and nine tournament wins.
Turnbow, currently the senior associate athletic director at MT, has been a player, assistant coach and head coach at his alma mater. As head coach, Turnbow led the Blue Raiders to six NCAA regionals, one NCAA National Championship appearance and a conference title.
Former Blue Raider golfers and current Web.com Tour members Kent Bulle, Rick Cochran, Jason Millard, and Chas Narramore will be on hand for the event.
"Really looking forward to this unique event," said Narramore. "It's great to give back to the program and honor two great coaches in Johnny Moore and Whit Turnbow. Both guys have made the golf program what it is today and this event will only help make it even better. It should be a great day."
The tournament format will be an 18-hole shamble where every player tees off and selects the best ball. Each player will then play their own ball out from that point. Participants can enter as a team of four or as an individual. The winning team will receive the Moore/Turnbow Cup at the conclusion of play.
"We are proud to partner with Franklin American Mortgage and The Grove Club because both are leaders in their industry and tremendous friends of Blue Raider athletics," said Turnbow. "First class customer service is the hallmark of both organizations and we look forward to providing a special day for the supporters of the Middle Tennessee men's golf program. With the addition of the Web.com Tour members, April 3 will be a unique opportunity for the community to see how they impact the lives of our student athletes through their giving."
Registration will begin at The Grove Club pavilion at 11 AM with lunch and a warm up clinic from 11 AM to Noon. The 18-hole Shamble will get underway at 12:15 PM with a trophy presentation and hor d'oeuvres at 5 PM.
This year also sees the addition of a private benefit concert at The Alley on Main on Sunday night before the event featuring two of Nashville's leading songwriters, Deric Ruttan and Jimmy Yeary. Both have written numerous Number 1 hits as well as outstanding careers as performers themselves.
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