(Memphis, TN) – After 36-holes on the old style Donald Ross course at Memphis Country Club we have a champion. Over the two rounds 37 Assistants from across the section teed it up for their chance to claim one of two spots in the 2022 National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship. The course proved to be difficult as players had difficulty posting scores under par.
Chase Harris (Memphis, TN) a former assistant professional at Memphis Country Club fired a 3-under (67) to win the National Car Rental Tennessee Assistant PGA Championship by three-shots. “It feels good to get my first professional win,” said Harris. “Makes it even more special that it came at a course that means so much to me.” Harris would be the only competitor to finish the 36-holes under par at 1-under overall.
Lee Whitehead (Louisville, TN) and Jordan Harre (Nolensville, TN) tied for second after finishing 2-over par overall. Whitehead started his second round hot, making the turn at 4-under par. He played the back-nine 2-over to slide back to 2-under for his final round. Harre carded back to back rounds of 71 (+1). Harre carded 7 birdies through his 36-holes.
Congratulations to our qualifiers for the 46th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship Chase Harris and Jordan Harre. They’ll tee it up November 17-20, 2022 in Port St. Lucie, Florida at the PGA Golf Club Wanamaker Course. Alternates for the event will be Chris Baker, Ryan Young, and Cody King.
The National Car Rental Tennessee PGA Championship is a level one Rolex Assistant Player of the Year points event.
A special thank you to all of the staff at Memphis Country Club for their tremendous hospitality.
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About Memphis Country Club
Since its creation 1905 by a small group of friends, The Memphis Country Club has grown to become one of the country’s outstanding private clubs. Our Donald Ross designed, par 70 course, has held many prestigious local and national events including four USGA Men’s and Women’s amateur championships and proudly hosted the first Women’s amateur in 1937 won by golfing legend and Memphis Country Club member, Margarite Gaut. Memphis Country Club is fortunate to have a full, supportive, and generous membership with an incredibly talented staff.
About Tennessee PGA
The PGA of America is the world’s largest sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in teaching and growing the game. Founded in 1916, the PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by conducting premier spectator events – PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – as well as significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions.
Formed in 1968, The Tennessee Section PGA is one of the 41 sections that comprise the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. It is one of the largest sections, with over 500 members and associates. Tennessee PGA seeks to elevate the standards of the professional golfers’ vocation, to promote the interest in the game of golf, to protect and advance the mutual interest of the Members, to conduct tournaments and offer educational opportunities for the employment and benefit of the Members and to promote good relations with clubs and communities within the Tennessee Section’s boundaries. For more information, contact Brandon Moore, Marketing and Communications Manager, at 615-686-3397 or bamoore@pgahq.com