Save the Date advisory: Bobby Nchols Scramble is June 5-6-7

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech athletics is issuing a “save the date” notice to golfers in the region, and those who enjoy a busy weekend filled with good times.

The dates to mark on your calendar are June 5-6-7, when Tech will host the highly popular Pepsi Bobby Nichols Scramble, presented by Budweiser. The tournament will be held at three area golf courses and feature approximately 500 golfers playing three rounds of tournament golf.

Another important date for the 2015 Bobby Nichols Scramble is Tuesday, March 10, when registration begins for the tournament. Golfers who register early will get the first choice of tee times and courses for play on Friday and Saturday. Registration will be available online, on the phone or in person at the Eblen Center ticket office.

The tournament is named in memory of former player, coach and Hall of Famer Bobby Nichols.

The field of 512 is expected to be completely filled for the tournament, so participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Over the past 34 years, the tournament has grown into one of the largest and most popular golf tournaments in the Southeast.

The Bobby Nichols Scramble, a major fund raising event for Tennessee Tech Athletics, is a two-person scramble that features 18 holes each of three days, with a championship flight and 17 additional flights determined following the first two rounds.

The tournament will be held at Ironwood Golf Course, Cookeville Golf Club and White Plains Golf Club.

"This three-day tournament is not only an exciting and enjoyable event, it is also an important fundraising event for the Tennessee Tech Athletics Department," said Mark Wilson, TTU Director of Athletics. "The primary purpose is to generate revenue for the athletic teams and student-athletes, while providing three great days of golf and fellowship."

Pepsi returns as the title sponsor for the 11th year with Budweiser in the 10th year as the presenting sponsor.

The competing golfers can take advantage of three practice rounds – one at each of the three courses - anytime after they have paid their registration in full for the tournament.

In addition to the three days of golf and three practice rounds, participants will also receive a ticket to Doc Fields' Friday night golf party/concert, and the Cumberland Insurance BBQ on Saturday night, a chance at hole-in-one prizes and a chance at a million dollar shot. The entry fee also includes golf carts each day during the tournament and a gift for each competing golfer.

The Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble, presented by Budweiser, will feature major hole-in-one prizes plus prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin contests. Gift certificates for winners in 18 flights will be returned to the golfers finishing highest in their flights.