Nam Becomes the First Repeat Red Jacket Winner at WWO VIII

Ocean City Maryland has shown Chuck Nam some Southern hospitality. Nam won for the second time in his tour career -- all in the Blue Crab State -- doing so in a brutal battle against the wind and rain during World Wide Open VIII. It's his second WWO title.

After the presentation of the Red Jacket, Chuck was given the coveted WWO Plaque that will bear his name twice. Afterward, the past winners joined Nam to celebrate his victory and remember their own.

The players of the tour: Left to Right, Bill "The Mad German" Merryman (WWO 2006 Winner), Paul "Paulie" Switzer, Chuck "The Secret Asian Man" Nam (WWO 2003 and 2007 Winner), Nelson "The Assistant Commish" Cooney, Rob "The Canuck" Bowell (WWO 2001 Winner), Todd "The Commisioner" EauClaire (WWO 2002 Winner) , Eric "Sven" Newquist, Patrick "The Reverend" Ennis, Ray "The Falcon" Falcione (WWO 2004 Winner).

WWO Leader Board

Nam +1
Switzer +3
Newquist +5
EauClaire +7
Cooney +13
Bowell +22
Falcione +22
Ennis +23
Merryman +31

Team Event Standing - Final

Team Eauclaire, Cooney, Newquist : +25 - 1st place
Team Bowell, Merryman, Switzer: +30 - 2nd place
Team Nam, Ennis, Falcione - +31 - 3rd place

Free dinner for 1st!

Here We Go!!! The Schedule

Thursday (leave by 6:15am)

• First Round Tee Time: 8:56 at Hog Neck
• Second Round Tee Time: TBD at Hog Neck
• Dinner

Friday

• First Round Tee Time: 7:10am at Light House Sound
• Second Round Tee Time: TBD at LHS
• Dinner (Winning Team eats free)

Saturday

• Tee Time: 7:42am at Glen Riddle Man O' War

Breaking News! Chris “The Little Nicaraguan” Nelson has withdrawn from the WWO!!!

Claiming an injury to his right elbow, Chris Nelson's doctors have advised him against competing in this years tournament. Last year, Crissy (as he is affectionately known by the other tour players) complained of back injuries but was able to play with the help of steroids and cortisone shots. This year, however, some have speculated that his claim of an elbow injury is simply another cry for help. When asked about his elbow injury, Nelson simply replied, "It hurts," furthing speculation that he's really talking about his heart.
Chris (above) seen here preparing
his elbow for AromaTherapy.

The World Wide Open

A Tradition

Like No Other

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WWO VIII

Who will it be?

The Victory and Defeat

In Pursuit of The Red Jacket

2006 WWO VII: Merryman Proves His Mettle In the Mad German's Pursuit of the Red Jacket

Bill "The Mad German" Merryman shot a final round 95 Saturday to win the coveted Red Jacket at last year's World Wide Open VII - proving that a little anger can lead to better golf. It was the first major tour championship for the 37-year old Virginian.