By Brenda Valentine
First Lady of Hunting®
June 15, 2009

The gorgeous Gaylord Springs Golf Course was the setting June 13 for the Second Annual Porter Wagoner Conservation Cup to benefit NWTF Wheelin' Sportsmen Outreach Program. The four-man scramble tournament drew golfers from all areas of Tennessee. The event was sponsored by Gaylord Hotels, Bass Pro Shops, Jeanette Rudy and NWTF Tennessee State Chapter. Several members of the Porter Wagoner family were present to represent the country music celebrity who was a friend and supporter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.


Brenda doesn't golf but enjoyed visiting with those that did to raise money for Wheelin' Sportsmen.

Daylilies and other flowers were a riot of color at the Gaylord Springs golf course.

Golfers came in all sizes and ages to support the NWTF.

NWTF CEO George Thornton and TWRA Executive Director Ed Carter may not be golf pros but they managed to turn in good scores.

This team from Nashville won the "Having the Most Fun" award. Members are Brian Abrahamson, Greg Cole, David Olender, and Julie Schuster.

Beth Thornton and Tim Yates, NWTF Regional Director

Regional Directors, Charlie Tollett and Tim Yates proudly present the winners of the tournament with matching Knight rifles. A banquet and auction was held at the picturesque Gaylord Springs Club House immediately following the tournament. Special entertainment during the banquet was provided by Country Music artist Randall Haley. The Porter Wagoner family graciously donated a pair of Porter's cowboy boots to the Wheelin' Sportsmen fundraiser auction which were purchased by Bass Pro Shops.

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