With Claudette, the first storm to make landfall in the 2009 hurricane season, brewing off the Florida coast the Florida A&M University President's Cup Golf Tournament was resilient and emerged victorious. It was a very grey and damp morning at Golden Eagle Golf and Country Club in Tallahassee, Florida and the question on the minds of those coordinating and participating in this charitable golfing event was; would the storm impact the tournament? Miraculously the "Golf Gods" smiled favorably on the event and the cloud cover served as an insulator between the players and what otherwise would have been a brutally hot and humid, sunny day. Thanks Golf Gods!

Playing together were seasoned golfers and novices alike, from all over the southeast part of the U.S. This included dignitaries, sponsors, alumnus, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the University who came together for eighteen fun- filled holes with laughter, great conversation, and communal bonding was the thread that connected this charitable event.

Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Tallahassee's Mayor John Marks, FAMU's seventh President Dr. Walter Smith, and former quarterback Oteman Sampson were some of the dignitaries who graced all who attended with their presence, humor, and wonderful stories. The generosity of all who were there epitomizes the true values of what we, as a people and nation, need to fully embrace which is, "education is key."

Dr. James Ammons (c-l) and members of his dream golfing team which also included members of Turner the company that was the primary sponsor of the President's Cup again this year. 

Watch one of the Ammons/Turner team members on the fairway with his approach shot.

Golfbytez.com would like to congratulate FAMU's President Dr. James Ammons and members of his tournament's team which includes V.P. Carla Willis, Program Manager Tawana Anderson, and Men's Head Golf Coach Marvin Green for organizing and executing a flawless and first class tournament. We, at Golfbytez, will do everything possible to assist the University in reinforcing the positive influences of golf and how it transcends the many challenges of life.

V.P. Carla Willis (cl) and her team-mates before the tournament began.

This is Men's Head Golf Coach Marvin Green and Tawana Anderson, two members of the tournament team responsible for a very successful event.

 The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council President Sue Dick (r) with her fellow team-mates and friends sharing some quality time together before playing 18 holes of fun-filled golf.

  Here is Sue on the tee box.

These four golfers had a great time playing in the President's Cup.

Golfers chilling in their carts, waiting to have a blast before the start.

Check out this video of a great drive that went dead straight down the fairway. 

Prior to tournament start Mayor John Marks poses with his team.

The 2nd Annual President's Cup was sold out with 132 golfers participating. The winners for the second year were the Gmen with a score of -16 but the Culpepper team was a very close second with -15.

These are the members of the Gmen's team who won the tournament.

Here are members of the Culpepper's team who came in second.

The Florida A&M University's Golf Team before the tournament.

Members of FAMU's Golf Team teeing off on one of the holes.

Here are three golfers on the green with a very lush backdrop. 

This video shows a member of Bill Proctor's group who had a blast at the event.

Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor and his group taking time out for a photo op on the green at the President's Cup.  

  Please visit Gbytez Live! in the near future for the full production of this event.

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written by Club Byter on August 19, 2009

Yes in deed Bob, Derrick, Henry and I played a lot of golf and gave Bob a hard time. I forgot what our scoe was but even though the ground was wet from the rain the nite before we made some good golf shots. Dr. Amons, Carla, Marvin and Tawana were great hosts and hosteses. Great job FAMU we will see you all next year.

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