Chris Couch - 2005
Rheem Classic Champion


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Camilo Villegas of Medellin, Columbia prepares for the first round of tournament action beginning today. The Golf Channel on-air broadcaster Brian Anderson (left) with analyst Curt Byrum. Both will be covering the Rheem Classic live. A Golf Channel cameraman tests equipment at the 18th hole on Wednesday. Wednesday Pro-Am marks beginning of Play.
Interview with Coach Shula. The Rheem Air Conditioning Division Home Comfort Center was a popular place for free prizes and product demonstrations. The Home Comfort Center Andrew Dahl, a former University of Arkansas standout sinks a putt. Dahl gathered an impressive following of fans over the weekend.
Volunteers arrive for duty. Over 800 people volunteer their time to make the Rheem Classic such a huge success. An outside view of the Rheem Home Comfort Center. A Golf Channel employee prepares for live satellite feed at the Rheem Classic. Camilo Villegas of Medellin, Columbia started Sunday as the leader, but struggled Sunday with a 1-over par and tied for third place.
A crowd follows local favorite Andrew Dahl. Andrew Dahl being interviewed by a Golf Channel representative. A Mercury Mariner was given away during the Rheem Classic. The greens were so quiet that one could hear a golf ball drop.
A standard bearer displays the scores of Dean Pappas and Craig Lile both University of Arkansas graduates. A Golf Channel employee goes over final checks before the first day of the Rheem Classic. Electronic scroing was introduced for the 2005 Rheem Classic allowing instant scoring access after each putt or drive. A Golf Channel employee checks all driving range microphones before setup the day before the Rheem Classic.
A Nationwide Tour player takes a practice swing during the Rheem Classic. A Nationwide Tour player takes a shot toward the fairway during the Rheem Classic. Rheem Classic fans flocked to the Rheem Home Comfort Center to learn about Rheem products and services as-well-as signup for prize drawings. A Golf Channel camera records the scenes of the 2005 Rheem Classic.
A crowd starts to form Sunday to watch the final round of the Rheem Classic. Chris Couch walks off the final 18th hole knowing he just captured the 2005 Rheem Classic. Jack Sinkler, Vice President, marketing for Rheem Air Conditioning Division hands Chris Couch the winning check. Chris Couch, the 2005 Rheem Classic champion, addresses the crowds.
     
The crowds were packed on Wednesday to see the Rheem Classic ProAm.     

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