Robert Price and Trey Howard fired a 10 under par round of 62 to win the annual Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce 2-Man Scramble Golf Tournament played Saturday, June 1st at the Jackson Parish Golf Course. 

The winning total was one better than the 63 shot by championship flight runner-up Leigh Cathey and Justin Morris and two strokes ahead of third place finishers Rex Johnson and Ricky Huckaby.

Marvin and Sharlis Underwood came away victorious in the first flight by winning on a scorecard playoff over Wayne and Chandler Hay after both teams shot 66 on the par 72 hole course. Dwayne “Snook” Harrell and D. J. Harrell, who also won the putting contest to earn a prize, came in third after finishing with a 67. 

The championship of the second flight went to Shannon and Eli Brown whose 69 was two strokes better than the 71 shot by Heath Murry and Ross Girtman. Scott Murry and Paul Mims came in third with a 73. 

“It was a beautiful day for a golf tournament and we had a great turnout,” said Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Director Wilda Smith. “The tourney was very successful in raising funds for our projects this coming year. On behalf of all the Chamber members we are thankful and appreciative of the support given by everyone.”

Smith went on to recognize other individuals who played a big part in the success of the tourney.

“Thank you goes to all our hole sponsors and to the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Andy Brown  for furnishing the meat, buns, chips, and charcoal that allowed us to grill for our players. We also want to recognize Jimmy Walker for cooking and to the following board members for their support and contributions: Glen Kirkland, Randy Layfield, Cheryl Holder, Karen Tolar, Dean Rushing, Barbara Johnson, Vernie Meeks, Darrell Avery, Jimmie, and Marylin Walker. A “shout out” also goes to Tommy Cruse for being there with us all day and to Jackson Parish Recreation Department Director, Tommy Smith and Susan for working with us and addressing all of our needs for the day.”