February 22, 2016 | IT Press Relase
TAGS: coin-op news, golf video game tournament, Golden Tee 2016, Golden Tee World Championship, Golden Tee Daily Contest, Club Lucky, Power Events, 2016 Amusement Expo, coin-op videogames |
PRESS RELEASE
Source: Incredible Technologies | Released Feb. 9, 2016x VERNON HILLS, IL -- February 9 -- Since last November, players from all over the country have been competing tirelessly on Golden Tee 2016 machines for the coveted Golden Tee World Championship title -- hoping for a shot at the $10,000 top prize. After 3 months of grueling and fierce competition, the field for the World Championship live event has been set.To qualify, players competed in the Daily Contest between Nov. 2 and Jan 15, 2016. The top 500 players each day were awarded points based on their rank. The point totals were used to determine the 30 players who will participate in the live Final event, alongside the Club Lucky tournament champion, and the Power Events player of the year.
These 32 highly skilled Golden Tee players will compete in head-to-head, double-elimination matches, live at the Amusement Expo this March. Prizes total nearly $60,000, with the first-place player bringing home a whopping $10,000. Operators are encouraged to stop by booth 623 during the show to watch all the action from some of the video sport's best players.
Andy Haas, Macedonia, OH -- Power Events Player of the YearMatchups for the double-elimination bracket are being determined by each player's World Ranking for the month of February. A live bracket on goldentee.com shows the pairings as they are determined in real time.
Mark Stenmark, Houston, TX -- Club Lucky Tournament ChampionAdam Ashley, Yadkinville, NC
Danny Beall, Wichita, KS
Brian Bernhardt, Alexis IL
Steven Cook, Glade Valley, NC
Steven Dakin, Katy, TX
Tony Dakis, Ramsey MN
David Duncan, Wilmington NC
Andy Fox, Apple Valley MN
Stu Fox, New York, NY
Sean Gervais, Wesley Chapel, FL
Ed Godfrey, Leander, TX
Evan Gossett, Camas, WA
Jeff Harlow, Florissant, MO
Graig Kinzler, Chicago, IL
Jeff Lannen, Spring Valley, IL
Chris Longino, Greenville, SC
Paul Luna, Houston, TX
Joe Massara, Ballwin, MO
Marc Muklewicz, Bloomington, MN
Tom Payne, Mount Airy, NC
Todd Penticoff, Lakeville, MN
Rodney Roberts, Danville, IN
Will Sandstad, Savage, MN
Gary Sheldon, Milford, OH
Seth Standefer, Hixson, TN
Jeff Sutyak, Eastlake, OH
Paul Tayloe, Wilmington, NC
Chris Thorbrogger, Anoka, MN
Jeff Vordahl, Ephrata, WA
Matt Welter, Pleasant Hope, MO
For more on the Golden Tee World Championship and Golden Tee 2016 visit goldentee.com