Bob Torgan Captures Senior Net Division at 2008 Tour Championship of the International Players Tour

Nov. 27, 2008 - PRLog -- As part of the 2008 IPT Tour Championship at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, TX held November 20-23, 2008, Bob Torgan defeated the other 25 entrants in the Senior Net Division Competition, and earned a grand total of $5137 for his weekend performance. Torgan’s solid performance also earned him a 4th place finish in the Net Division Championship, which was won by Jay Mitchell from East Texas.

Torgan’s consistent play on the tough layouts of the Ram Rock and Apple Rock courses bested the efforts of 2nd Place finisher Bill Harris of Killeen, TX and 3rd Place finisher Herb Joiner of Plano, TX. The Senior Net competitions have become a popular mainstay on the IPT, providing senior players of all skill levels a place to compete for cash prizes with players of similar age. Ron Beaman, Founder & CEO of IPT, expressed his thoughts on Torgan’s performance, stating “Bob has been one of the most consistent players on our Tour for many years, and this is certainly a great win for him. He should enjoy the winter ahead with a nice trophy and some cash!”.

The 2008 Tour Championship culminated a successful year for IPT, which conducted over 220 competitions in 15 metro areas throughout a ten state region around the country. Total purses for 2008 will reach nearly $600,000, setting another annual tour record. IPT members of all skill levels compete both at scratch and with a proprietary handicap system, creating a unique “inside the ropes” experience generally seen only in a PGA Tour environment.

For additional information, visit IPT web site at www.ipgtour.com.


Contact Information:
International Players Tour
Bill Conwell
704.366.2047
bill.conwell@ipgtour.com
www.ipgtour.com

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About International Players Tour (IPT)
IPT was launched in January 2008 to bring PGA style competition to avid golfers everywhere. The origins of the IPT go back to April 2002 under the banner of the Champions Golf Tour (CGT), which was founded by Ron Beaman in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. IPT provides passionate recreational golfers a chance to play in an environment similar to major tour events – “inside the ropes” for significant prize money – utilizing a proprietary handicap system.

After conducting its first event in June, 2002, CGT followed with 17 tournaments in 2002 and awarded nearly $60,000 in prize money. Significant and sustained growth has occurred in subsequent years in player participation, number of events, and prize money. In 2008, the IPT will conduct 200+ events in fifteen different metro areas, culminating in the Tour Championship at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, with the winner taking home $20,000 in GUARANTEED first place prize money!