Harvest Classic 2008

 

(AP) February 28, 2008 - The first round of the 2008 Harvest classic is in the books and Vern Shukoski is off to a commanding lead.  Vern chipped in for birdie on hole #1 at the South Course and there was no stopping him.  Vern shot 41 on the front nine as he putted with Tiger like precision.  Vern finished the back nine with a 42 shooting 83 for the round.  Vern refused to speak with the press following his first round stating that he needed to remain focused as he headed to strategize Friday's rounds.

The low round of the day belonged to Tom Hayes who shot a 75.  Tom had two birdies on #8 and #11.  Tom who is a two time winner of the Harvest Classic informed the press that he is not intimidated by Vern's 1 point lead. 

The next best round of the day belonged to Don Hayes who shot a 78.  Don played a steady round birding 17 on his way into the clubhouse.

After the first round the field remains extremely tight and it is still anyone's tournament to win.  The field will play 36 holes on Friday and will wrap up the tournament on Saturday morning with 18 holes.  Stay tuned to Hayesvision.com for all of your updates.

 

(AP) February 27, 2008 - Welcome to the 2008 Harvest Classic on Hayesvision.com.  This year the Classic moves to the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.  Innisbrook is home to four championship golf courses; Copperhead, Island, Highland North and Highland South.  The last time the Harvest Classic was held at Innisbrook, J.P. Hayes dominated the field to take home the title.  This year Vern Shukoski strategically planned the Classic to overlap with the Honda Classic to improve his odds of running away with the trophy in 2008.  In a press conference Vern was quoted as saying "After my domination this year they are going to rename the tournament the Shukoski Classic!" 

    For those of you that have followed along in years past you know that this is not a tournament to be taken lightly.  The competition is fierce and Saturday's play can get downright nasty.   Round one begins tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.  Check back at Hayesvision.com for all of your Harvest Classic updates.