A Perfect Week

          The Biggs Cadillac-Buick-GMC Classic played at Albemarle Plantation’s Sound Golf Links last week delivered beyond everyone’s expectations.  The weather was perfect every day, the course was in splendid condition, and the golf was exciting, right down to the finish.

          Frank Adams III of Laurinberg, NC, who entered the final round three strokes ahead of the field gave up his lead on the 12^th hole, but regained it with an impossible birdie on the 17^th hole and sealed the victory with another birdie on the last.  For his victory, Adams pocketed $30,000 of the $200,000 purse, eGolf Tour’s largest.
          While the golf was superb, it wasn’t the biggest story of the week.  That has to be the reception 122 golfers from 30 states and four foreign countries received from Plantation residents.  Every single one of the golfers, plus their family members, friends, and caddies who came along were housed in Plantation and local homes.  That made the event a great big family affair that guaranteed a gallery of spectators that continued to build throughout the week and numbered several hundred spectators at the end.  Happily, Plantation residents were joined by many people from Hertford and surroundings.
          Maybe the real story is that this golf tournament, with its tremendous sponsor support from so many businesses in the area, has put Hertford, Perquimans County, and this corner of Northeast North Carolina on the sports map.  That eGolf Tour chose to stage such a prestigious event here is a feather in our cap.  That it was such a huge success shines another bright light on what this area of great natural beauty has to offer.