Former Tiger Trahan wins Monday After the Masters Tournament
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH — D.J. Trahan was not among the golfers who competed in the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club this past week.
The former Clemson standout did not receive a green jacket or even have the opportunity to land a shot on the green.
But on the day after the tournament concluded, he walked away a champion.
Trahan led the six-person group that won the 16th-annual Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort and Golf.
The PGA Tour golfer and his playing partner, country music singer Steve Azar, led their group to a round of 18-under par, one stroke ahead of the field.
Like Hootie & the Blowfish, the Monday after the Masters enjoyed humble beginnings as a small get together among friends to raise money for junior golf.
“It’s nice to come out and support an event that raises so much money for charity,” Trahan said. “These guys have been doing this for a lot of years now and have raised a lot of money for the state of South Carolina. So it’s a great event and certainly something you want to be a part of.”
Proceeds from the tournament go to the Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation, which supports the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation and children’s educational needs in South Carolina. In its history, the event has raised over $4 million for the cause.
The tournament draws some of the top names in golf and entertainment. Some of the competitors in this year’s event included former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, PGA Tour veterans Jim Furyk and John Daly, and Hollywood actor Tom Berenger.
But the field is also filled with folks who have local ties, like Bishopville native Tommy “Two-Gloves” Gainey and former Coastal Carolina golfer Dustin Johnson, who just completed the Masters.
Johnson, whose group was among five teams to tie for second at 17-under, says the tournament holds a special meaning to him because of its proximity to his Myrtle Beach home.
“Well, it’s a good chance for me to come out and play for some of my fans here in Myrtle Beach and hang out with some of my buddies,” he said. “I get a lot of support from my community and I like to give back or come out and play for them. It’s great.”
Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer Darius Rucker’s group, which included Furyk, was also among those tied for second.
Rucker felt the event was successful — not because his group finished second, but because the celebrities and pro golfers showed their support.
“That’s what makes the tournament work is getting those guys to come out every year and do something special for us, and play golf and come to the parties and play the shows,” he said. “That’s what makes it special and makes people come out.”
Rucker and the other members of Hootie and the Blowfish attended USC, but they weren’t the only ones representing the Gamecocks. Former USC receiver Sterling Sharpe and 1980 Heisman Trophy winning running back George Rogers also teed off in the event. So did LPGA golfer Kristy McPherson, a Conway native who played at USC.
“It’s always a tournament and event that’s special to my heart,” she said. “It’s good to be back near home and having a good time and getting the hometown crowd and raising money for some good causes.”
THE MYRTLE BEACH YEARS
The MAM’s most recent run has taken the tournament to “Where the world goes to golf...” Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With major support from Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and a recent title partnership with the Intel Corporation, this venture to The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort has been flourishing. From 2003 – 2008, the tournament has raised close to 2.5 million dollars, bringing its total charitable contributions to over 4 million dollars.
Below are the recaps of our time spent in Myrtle Beach, with the help of Al Blondin and The Sun News...
2009 Tournament Recap
2008 Tournament Recap
2007 Tournament Recap
2006 Tournament Recap
2005 Tournament Recap
2004 Tournament Recap
2003 Tournament Recap
THE KIAWAH YEARS 2001-2002
THE COLUMBIA YEARS 1995-2000
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH — D.J. Trahan was not among the golfers who competed in the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club this past week.
The former Clemson standout did not receive a green jacket or even have the opportunity to land a shot on the green.
But on the day after the tournament concluded, he walked away a champion.
Trahan led the six-person group that won the 16th-annual Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort and Golf.
The PGA Tour golfer and his playing partner, country music singer Steve Azar, led their group to a round of 18-under par, one stroke ahead of the field.
Like Hootie & the Blowfish, the Monday after the Masters enjoyed humble beginnings as a small get together among friends to raise money for junior golf.
“It’s nice to come out and support an event that raises so much money for charity,” Trahan said. “These guys have been doing this for a lot of years now and have raised a lot of money for the state of South Carolina. So it’s a great event and certainly something you want to be a part of.”
The tournament draws some of the top names in golf and entertainment. Some of the competitors in this year’s event included former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, PGA Tour veterans Jim Furyk and John Daly, and Hollywood actor Tom Berenger.
But the field is also filled with folks who have local ties, like Bishopville native Tommy “Two-Gloves” Gainey and former Coastal Carolina golfer Dustin Johnson, who just completed the Masters.
Johnson, whose group was among five teams to tie for second at 17-under, says the tournament holds a special meaning to him because of its proximity to his Myrtle Beach home.
“Well, it’s a good chance for me to come out and play for some of my fans here in Myrtle Beach and hang out with some of my buddies,” he said. “I get a lot of support from my community and I like to give back or come out and play for them. It’s great.”
Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer Darius Rucker’s group, which included Furyk, was also among those tied for second.
Rucker felt the event was successful — not because his group finished second, but because the celebrities and pro golfers showed their support.
“That’s what makes the tournament work is getting those guys to come out every year and do something special for us, and play golf and come to the parties and play the shows,” he said. “That’s what makes it special and makes people come out.”
Rucker and the other members of Hootie and the Blowfish attended USC, but they weren’t the only ones representing the Gamecocks. Former USC receiver Sterling Sharpe and 1980 Heisman Trophy winning running back George Rogers also teed off in the event. So did LPGA golfer Kristy McPherson, a Conway native who played at USC.
“It’s always a tournament and event that’s special to my heart,” she said. “It’s good to be back near home and having a good time and getting the hometown crowd and raising money for some good causes.”
THE MYRTLE BEACH YEARS
The MAM’s most recent run has taken the tournament to “Where the world goes to golf...” Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With major support from Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and a recent title partnership with the Intel Corporation, this venture to The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort has been flourishing. From 2003 – 2008, the tournament has raised close to 2.5 million dollars, bringing its total charitable contributions to over 4 million dollars.
Below are the recaps of our time spent in Myrtle Beach, with the help of Al Blondin and The Sun News...
THE KIAWAH YEARS 2001-2002
THE COLUMBIA YEARS 1995-2000