(l to r) Back Row: Tom, Phil, Dick, Mike
Front Row: Jon, Deacon, Joe

1st Round



(l to r) Phil, Jon, Deacon, Mike, and Dick on First Tee.



1st Day: Phil just hit a good drive on the First Tee of the Fighting Joe Course.

(l to r) Jon, Phil, and Joe

After the first day, Phil buys the drinks and tells a joke.
(l to r) Deacon, Joe, Mike, and Jon

First Day Group Photo:. Some have been friends forever (See Here)

2nd Round

Deacon is about to drive it long. Dick and Joe are making noises...

Phil tries a difficult Par 3 over water, and against the wind....

2nd Day Round of Drinks.

Joe and the Woodrow Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River, Florence, Alabama



Dinner at the Marriott Tower, Florence, Alabama

Phil providing a few thoughts on the day's round. Tom is in a trance.

Deacon is pleased with his day on the course. Joe, Dick and Jon are hungry.

3rd and 4th Rounds

Joe, Phil, and Jon...The Three Musketeers

(l to r) Tom, Deacon, Dick & Mike

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The Banquet

The Banquet was held at the Marriott Hotel....Phil (Banquet Director) provided a thoughtful summary on the group's long-term fellowship.

The Banquet Director made presentations to:

Joe - for Bringing us Together again and for Planning the Tournament,

Dick - for Being an all round Nice Guy,

Jon - for Providing Fellowship & for His Extra Effort to Improve his Game,

Tom - for Providing a Good Example and for Performing the
Difficult Duties as Tournament Director,

The Deacon - for Being the Deacon and for Improving his Game
(w/ the Help of Dr. Dennis), and for Providing, once again,
the Commemorative Golf Shirts,

Mike - for Being another all-round Nice Guy and for Providing
the Golf Record Booklets,

and thanks to

Gary - for Lending his Steady Golf Scores in absentia so Mr. Statistic
could Balance the 2007 Tournament Records.

 

Tournament Director (Tom - "Mr. Statistic") Announces the Results
of the 72-Hole Competition for 2007:

Skins Game Winner: Phil w/ 8

Skins Game Runner-Up: Mike w/ 7 (Most Winnings)
& Dick w/ 7 (2nd Place Winnings)

Low Gross Score: Tom (Also won in 2006)

Low Net Score: Mike

Low Net Score Runner-Up: Jon

Longest Drive: Hole 17 (Schoolmaster): Approx. 320 yards: Mike
(Up, Over and Down Hill, with the Wind, and Excellent Placement)

Most Improved Game: A Tie - Jon and Deacon

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Return of Hazelton Alabama Golf Trust Trophy Ceremony

Deacon, the 2006 Winner of the Hazelton Alabama Trust Trophy,
hesitates to give the trophy back to the Director...for good reason.

Something is amiss with the trophy....

The what?

(Note: There was a slight pause in the proceedings while the Director
chastised the Deacon for piracy and regained his composure.)

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The Banquet Finale: The Trophy Award Ceremony

The Director announces the Winner of the 2007 Hazelton Alabama Golf Trust Trophy:

Michael D. Campbell

(Sounds were heard of a cheering crowd)

awarded in a yearly event for the individual's superior:

Merit
(He Played Outstanding Golf, Occasionally)

Integrity
(He Counted Most Stokes)

and

Humor,
(He Served as a Good Audience for Deacon, Phil, Tom, Joe, Jon, and Dick on and off the courses),

and for other achievements as recognized by the Director.

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2007 Recipient

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Restored to its original stature, the Hazelton Alabama Golf Trust Trophy
now resides in a place of honor at Mr. Campbell's office in Houston, Texas until 2008:

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Backplate of Trophy Showing Previous Winners
(Click on Image to Enlarge)

 

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Official 2007 Portrait