Adam Ashley was an old-school Golden Tee player who earned his reputation the best way possible — through his play. Quiet and reserved, Adam wasn't someone who needed to be the center of attention at a tournament. He generally let his game do the talking, and his game had plenty to say.

Adam was known for having some of the strongest and most accurate thumbs in Golden Tee. When Adam showed up for a tournament, he was virtually a lock to qualify for the main bracket. He was a talented, consistent player who had been part of the Golden Tee tournament scene long before Power Events came along.

He represented the old-school generation of Golden Tee players who welcomed and accepted PEGT as part of the new generation of promoters and tournament organizers helping carry competitive Golden Tee forward. And when it came to one of our most unique events, Adam was always there. He never missed an NIV tournament. Year after year, Adam made the trip and became part of what made those weekends at the Baja Bean so special.

Adam wasn't necessarily the guy who was going to walk across the room and introduce himself to everyone. But if you took the time to start a conversation and get to know him, he would open up. Behind the quiet personality was a genuinely good guy with a big smile and a love for competition. Adam didn't need to be loud to make an impression. His play, his consistency, and his presence did that for him.

Born January 22, 1979, Adam graduated from Forbush High School in North Carolina. Away from Golden Tee, he enjoyed real golf and playing pool, two more competitive outlets that fit him perfectly.

Adam passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2024, at only 45 years old. Those closest to him remembered that big smile and a man who was deeply loved by the people fortunate enough to know him.

Anthony Goertz — known to most in the Golden Tee community simply as "Pony" — was an extremely skilled Canadian player and, more importantly, someone remembered as simply a great person who enjoyed life. Another old school player who found his way to PEGT events in our very first year.

We didn't get to have Pony at Power Events tournaments nearly as often as we would have liked, but whenever he did attend, he was always a pleasure to have around. And when it was time to play, you had better respect the guy standing next to you at the machine. Pony had the ability to beat anyone.

His talent wasn't limited to virtual golf. Anthony was also an avid and accomplished real golfer who enjoyed the competitive side of both versions of the game. His fellow competitors remembered him as a formidable opponent while also being a compassionate, kind friend — a combination that says a great deal about the person he was.

Anthony graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science degree. With a natural affinity for mathematics, he turned that ability into a successful career in Actuarial Science. He was also a passionate sports fan, faithfully supporting his Toronto Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, and Raptors.

But Anthony's greatest dream had nothing to do with his career, sports, or Golden Tee. He wanted a family. Anthony was a devoted husband to his wife, Amy, and father to their young daughter, Alexandra. Tragically, his time with the family he had dreamed about was far too short. Anthony passed away on March 1, 2021, at only 46 years old.

Brad Litz was one of those people who made the Golden Tee community better simply by being part of it. Kind, caring, generous, and always willing to help — it was often said that the only thing bigger than Brad's stature was his generosity.

As an employee of Incredible Technologies, the makers of Golden Tee, Brad developed a reputation as one of the hardest-working people at the company. Power Events got to see that firsthand at our tournaments. When Brad attended a PEGT event, you might find him enjoying a game of Golden Tee with his close friends one minute and, not long after, find him with his head buried inside a Golden Tee machine helping us fix a problem. If something needed to be done, Brad never hesitated. He simply jumped in and helped. That was Brad.

At tournaments, he balanced being a player, a friend, and an ambassador for Incredible Technologies. He genuinely enjoyed competing and spending time with his friends, while also making himself available to players and interacting with everyone throughout the weekend. No matter what role he was filling at that particular moment, Brad was always a true gentleman.

His relationship with Golden Tee went far beyond simply working for the company that created it. Brad was part of the community. He understood the players, enjoyed the tournaments, and cared about the people surrounding the game. For those of us running Power Events, knowing Brad was there also meant knowing that if something went wrong, we had a friend who would do everything he could to help us fix it.

Brad's impact on Golden Tee was significant enough that the game itself continues to carry a tribute to him. Incredible Technologies honored Brad with the "Litz Bag," a golf bag players can purchase and use within Golden Tee. It's a fitting tribute to someone who gave so much of himself to the game and its community.

Brad's PEGT player page preserves his time competing at our events, but statistics could never properly represent what Brad meant to us. We remember the hardworking Incredible Technologies employee, the Golden Tee player, the problem solver, the generous friend, and the man who was always willing to lend a hand. Most importantly, we remember a genuinely good person and a true gentleman.

Buddy Deese was simply a great guy — a larger-than-life personality, a strong family man, and someone whose love for both real golf and Golden Tee made him a natural part of the Power Events community. Buddy was one of those people who didn't need a championship or a Golden Tee record to make an impression. His personality did that for him.

Even the President of Golden Tee Adam Kramer would regularly make the simple observation about Buddy: "I really just like that guy." That probably sums him up better than anything we could write. He loved real golf. He loved Golden Tee. He loved his family and friends. And he was one of those larger-than-life personalities who made tournament weekends better simply by being there.

Buddy was from the Nashville area and was extremely proud of his family. One little detail that always seemed to say a lot about him was the "PAW PAW" license plate proudly displayed on the front of his car. Family was a huge part of who Buddy was, but so were his friends, golf, Golden Tee, and having a good time.

For years, Buddy kept after us about bringing a Power Events Golden Tee tournament to Nashville. He wanted his hometown to become a stop on the Tour and never seemed to miss an opportunity to remind us that we needed to make it happen.

Eventually, we found the right non-smoking location and finally brought Power Events to Nashville. Sadly, Buddy only got to enjoy one PEGT tournament in his hometown before suddenly passing away.

Dave Hollingshead — later known as Dave Schulte — was a skilled Golden Tee player with a genuine passion for the game, but his contribution to Golden Tee history went well beyond his tournament play. He was a talented and competitive player who brought his passion for the game to Power Events tournaments.

Dave holds the distinction of being the first-ever winner of Golden Tee's Design-A-Hole contest. His creation became the memorable waterfall hole on Black Hills, featuring one of the largest greens in Golden Tee history. His design combined creativity with strategy and helped set the standard for what future Design-A-Hole winners would try to accomplish. Dave didn't simply design a visually memorable hole — he created something that made players think about how they wanted to attack it. This Golden Tee legacy can still be seen right there on the screen. Every Design-A-Hole winner who followed was participating in something Dave Hollingshead started.

Within the Golden Tee community, Dave was also well known long before Facebook became the place where players gathered online. He was a regular presence on the old Golden Blab forum, where he became known for his many "interesting" stories and opinions. And if you knew Dave, you knew exactly what that meant.

Dave was never afraid to be truthful, honest, and sometimes blunt well beyond the point most people would have stopped. Whether telling a story, offering an opinion, or discussing Golden Tee, you rarely had to wonder what Dave was thinking. That honesty, along with his storytelling, became part of what made him such a memorable personality within the early Golden Tee community.

Golden Tee has changed tremendously over the years, from the days of Golden Blab to today's much larger online and tournament communities. Dave was part of that earlier generation of players who helped give the game its personality and culture.

Desmond Burke was much more than a Golden Tee player to Power Events. He was a close friend of the PEGT owners, a longtime supporter of our tournaments, and the kind of person who could walk into an event and seemingly become friends with everyone in the room.

Desmond even had the honor of staying at the "Power House" with the PEGT crew for one event. Unfortunately, Desmond couldn't stop being Desmond and decided that Van Halen at 4:00 AM was exactly what the house needed while everyone else was trying to sleep. We still loved him, of course, but his invitation to stay with us was officially a one-and-done.

Desmond grew up in Annandale, Virginia, and graduated from George Mason University in 1996. He went on to have an impressive career in technology, including working as a Network Systems Engineer with the U.S. Supreme Court. Outside of work, Desmond believed in enjoying life. He traveled extensively, completing more than 20 international trips, often accompanied by family and friends. He appreciated fine wine and bourbon, loved attending the Preakness Stakes, and was a passionate Washington Capitals and Dallas Cowboys fan. And, of course, he loved Golden Tee.

Desmond's obituary jokingly referred to him as a "World Champion in Golden Tee." He wasn't actually a World Champion — that was simply Desmond's family and friends having a little fun with just how much he loved the game. He competed regularly in Power Events tournaments, but his contribution to our events had very little to do with wins and losses.

Desmond was there for the people. He had a quick wit, a great sense of humor, and an adventurous personality that seemed to generate an endless supply of stories. He was also extremely direct. If Desmond had an opinion, you didn't have to wonder what he was thinking because he was going to tell you. That honesty was simply part of Desmond, and his friends wouldn't have wanted him any other way.

In 2022, Desmond lost his courageous battle with ALS at the age of 50. As the disease progressed and eventually prevented him from traveling to PEGT events, Desmond was still there in spirit. He could regularly be found in the livestream chat watching, joking, and supporting everyone from home. He would also text the PEGT team before or during events just to tell us to have a great weekend and let us know he was following along. Even while fighting his own incredibly difficult battle, Desmond remained positive and supportive right to the end.

Hayden Smith was a member of the Golden Tee community whose competitive spirit fit naturally with a life spent pursuing excellence in the things he enjoyed. Golden Tee provided another outlet for Hayden's competitive side. He competed in Power Events tournaments and became part of the friendships and competition surrounding our events.

Born January 4, 1986, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Hayden lived in several places growing up, including Oklahoma City, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, and Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Putnam City North High School in 2004 before studying Business Administration at James Madison University. After spending time in Northern Virginia, Hayden eventually returned to North Carolina and made his home in Wilmington.

One of Hayden's greatest passions was bodybuilding. For him, it went far beyond simply working out. He dedicated countless hours to understanding the science, physiology, and nutrition behind the sport. That same curiosity and attention to detail carried over into another passion — cooking. Hayden was an excellent cook who loved preparing meals, discussing different techniques, and sharing his extensive knowledge of seasonings, spices, and ingredients.

Those who knew Hayden will remember his big heart, warm smile, wit, and yes, even his stubbornness. He loved to laugh, joke around, and simply have a great time with the people around him. Family and friendships were extremely important to Hayden, and his playful personality and sense of humor were a big part of what made spending time with him memorable.

Jeff Brown only competed in one Power Events Golden Tee tournament, but sometimes one weekend is all it takes for someone to make a lasting impression.

In many ways, Jeff represented exactly what makes the Golden Tee community so unique. He was an incredibly accomplished and educated man, earning multiple degrees, including an MBA from Texas A&M University, while building a successful career with some of the largest telecommunications companies in America. Yet when it came time to play Golden Tee, none of that mattered. He simply enjoyed stepping up to the machine, competing, and being part of the same community as everyone else.

Jeff truly transcended the stereotype of what a Golden Tee player might be. That's one of the special things about this game — it brings together people from completely different backgrounds, professions, education levels, and walks of life. Once everyone gathers around the machine, those differences disappear. They're simply Golden Tee players sharing a game they love. Jeff Brown was a perfect example of that.

Jeff graduated from Pittsburg High School in Kansas in 1984 and was also an exceptionally talented musician. An accomplished trumpeter, he played first chair in both high school and college. He went on to earn undergraduate and master's degrees from Sam Houston State University before receiving his MBA from Texas A&M. His professional career included positions with CompuServe, Qwest, Southwestern Bell Telephone, and AT&T, where he was working at the time of his passing.

Despite building his professional career in business, music remained one of Jeff's greatest passions. He never passed up an opportunity to play the trumpet, performing at weddings and churches and spending 16 years playing with the Billie Ledbetter Orchestra. He also toured with the Sky Ryders Drum & Bugle Corps in 1987.

While attending Sam Houston State University, Jeff met and married the love of his life, Michelle Long, and together they had their daughter, Madison JoAnn Brown. His family was at the center of his life, surrounded by what was described as an almost endless list of friends.

Jeff Denton was a member of the Kansas City Golden Tee community and part of the early years of Power Events. Although his time with us was cut far too short, his connection to the Golden Tee community continues today through his wife, Kerstin (Denton) Franco, and many of the friends who played alongside him and still attend PEGT events.

That continued connection is a true testament to Jeff's place in our community. The friendships built through Jeff and Golden Tee didn't end with his passing. Kerstin and many of Jeff's longtime friends remain part of the Power Events family today, continuing to attend tournaments and keeping those friendships and memories alive.

Jeff was born February 18, 1972, in Shawnee, Kansas, to James and Claudia Denton. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1990 and later attended Fort Hays State University. He married Kerstin Arnold on January 15, 2010.

Jeff was known as a hardworking man who was extremely dedicated to his job with Prieb Homes, but he understood that his most important role was being a husband and father. His family meant everything to him. He loved spending time with family and friends, entertaining, and working in his backyard garden.

Those who knew Jeff remembered him as a genuinely good and respected man. Jeff stood for what was right, a quality that was evident throughout his life in the way he treated people, the friendships he built, and the devotion he showed to his family.

Jeff was taken far too soon, leaving behind a family and group of friends who loved him deeply. We are grateful that Golden Tee allowed Power Events to be a small part of Jeff's life, and perhaps even more grateful that the people he brought into our community remain part of our family today.

Jeff Smith was only part of the Power Events tournament community for a couple of years, but in that short time he left a very simple impression on us: he was one of the nicest guys to ever come to one of our tournaments.

Jeff loved Golden Tee and traveled throughout the Midwest to compete. During his time playing in PEGT events, he quickly became someone we were always happy to see walk through the door. He enjoyed the competition, but his friendly, laid-back personality was what stood out most.

Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, Jeff graduated from Valley High School in 1989, where he participated in debate, played trumpet in the marching band, and became an Eagle Scout. He later began a remarkable 30-year career with Heart of America, working at hotels throughout Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin and eventually serving as Chief Operating Executive of the Fairfield Inn in Altoona, Iowa.

Friends and coworkers consistently remembered Jeff for his kindness, intelligence, loyalty, wit, and sense of humor. He was the type of person who could make stressful situations easier and who valued personal relationships above business. One friend described him as someone you might not see for years, but when you finally got together again, it felt like you were best friends.

Jeff also loved traveling, visiting National Parks, discovering local brewpubs, kayaking, sports, and taking rides in his Jeep Wrangler. He had been planning a dream trip to Alaska with his Jeep and camper.

Most importantly, Jeff was a devoted family man. He married his wife, Sherry, in 2001, and their children, Jacob and Natalie, were the light of his life.

Jeff passed away on April 21, 2023, at just 51 years old. Although our time with him at Power Events was relatively brief, we are grateful Golden Tee gave us the opportunity to know him.

Some people don't need decades to make an impression. Jeff was simply a good guy — friendly, funny, kind, and someone you enjoyed having around.

There are people who participated in the history of Power Events, and then there are people without whom that history might never have happened. Jeffrey "Jefe" Allums was one of those people. Jeff owned the Baja Bean Co. in Richmond, Virginia, and his support of Golden Tee and willingness to open his doors to us played a major role in the creation of what eventually became the PEGT Tour. Baja Bean hosted Power Events tournaments even before the official Tour began, and when we launched the PEGT Tour, Jeff and his bar were there during our very first season.

Jeff already had his own legendary Golden Tee tournament called the NIV — "Not In Vegas." Instead of protecting what he had built, Jeff welcomed us in, allowed Power Events to take over the tournament, and essentially said, let's do this together. That generosity was simply who Jeff was.

The NIV became an event unlike anything else on the Golden Tee calendar. Free beer on Friday night — yes, actually free beer for everyone. A free burger and taco buffet on Saturday. Then came Sunday, when Jeff would spend much of the weekend preparing and cooking a 120-pound pig so everyone could finish the tournament with a pig roast. Oh and a free t-shirt for everyone as well. Jeff wasn't sitting back watching someone else do the work. He was the host. He was cooking, serving, talking with players, helping his staff, solving problems, and making sure everyone else was having a great weekend.

And somewhere during all of that, you were probably getting one of the legendary "Jefe Hugs."

Jeff had a huge personality, an even bigger belly laugh, and truly never met a stranger. Yet one of the things that made him such an incredible tournament host was how calm and cool he remained no matter what was happening around him. That attitude carried over to his staff, many of whom returned year after year and became part of the extended Power Events family themselves.

For us, Jeff wasn't simply another bar owner hosting a tournament. He was one of the main reasons there was a Power Events Tour to begin with. When what we were building was still just an idea, people like Jeff believed in it, supported it, gave us a place to play, and helped prove what a Golden Tee tournament weekend could become.

After our 2019 event, Baja Bean closed its doors. That final tournament was an emotional weekend because we knew an incredible chapter of Power Events history was ending. We weren't just saying goodbye to a location. We were saying goodbye to Jeff as our host and to a tournament experience that could never truly be duplicated.

Jeff always talked about getting away from Richmond and coming to another PEGT tournament simply to hang out with us. Unfortunately, through changing jobs and everything else life threw his way after Baja Bean closed, the timing never seemed to work. We always thought there would eventually be another weekend spent with him. Sadly, there wasn't.

Jeff passed away after a difficult four-month medical battle. He left behind his wife, Liz, and daughters, Abi and Charlotte, along with a tremendous extended family and an almost impossible number of friends. Being a Girl Dad was one of his proudest roles, and he enthusiastically embraced everything that came with it — from Taylor Swift and cheesy movies to swim meets and field hockey games.

His family described him perfectly: full of life, equipped with a huge belly laugh, someone who loved hard and always tried to be of service to anyone who needed him. That's the Jefe we knew.

Power Events has had many great tournament hosts over the years, but there will never be another Jefe Allums. There will never be another NIV quite like the one at Baja Bean. And there will never be another host cooking a 120-pound pig all weekend, giving away beer and food, handing out Jefe Hugs, and somehow making hundreds of Golden Tee players feel like they were guests in his own home. Jeff didn't just host our tournaments. He helped make the PEGT Tour possible.

For that, and for his friendship, generosity, laughter, hugs, and belief in what we were trying to build, we will forever be grateful.

Joe Ferguson was the kind of person who never knew a stranger. Friendly, outgoing, and armed with a sarcastic sense of humor, Joe had an ability to make people laugh and quickly became a familiar face and friend within the Power Events Golden Tee community.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Joe eventually made his home in Beaufort, South Carolina, with his wife, Melissa, and his best four-legged buddy, his French Bulldog, Mugsy. Professionally, Joe worked as a Territory Sales Manager for Performance Foodservice — and anyone who attended PEGT tournaments with him knew that his job didn't necessarily stop just because it was Sunday and he had Golden Tee matches to play.

In fact, one of our favorite memories of Joe became almost a tournament tradition. On Sundays, while everyone else was focused on match play, Joe could usually be found off in a corner working with his clients and handling their food orders. Inevitably, we'd have to track him down and remind him that he actually had a Golden Tee match to play. That was Joe. He loved Golden Tee and enjoyed competing, but he was also dedicated to his customers and his work. Somehow, even in the middle of a tournament weekend, he found a way to do both.

Joe competed in numerous Power Events tournaments over the years, becoming part of the friendships and camaraderie that make these weekends about much more than the results on the screen. His PEGT player history will always preserve his time competing with us. (pegttour.com)

Joe passed away on August 1, 2025, at only 53 years old. He left behind his wife Melissa, his mother Juliann, his brothers and sisters, extended family, many friends, and of course Mugsy.

For those of us at Power Events, we'll remember the sarcastic humor, the laughs, the friendship, and the guy we routinely had to hunt down on Sunday because his customers apparently didn't care that he had a Golden Tee match waiting for him. Most of all, we'll remember a genuinely friendly man who enjoyed being around people and made our tournaments better simply by being there.

Some people can walk into a room quietly. Korlee Adams was not one of those people. Korlee was lively, colorful, funny, and larger than life. He had a bold personality, an unmistakable presence, and an ability to bring energy into a room. More importantly, behind that personality was a genuinely caring man who loved his family and friends deeply.

Above everything else, Korlee was a devoted father to his son, Austin Adams. Family meant everything to him. Those closest to Korlee remember someone who showed up — for the important moments and all the moments in between. He was a loving father, brother and uncle, and a best friend to countless people.

Korlee was also unmistakably a Georgia sports fan. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves, and, of course, The Masters. Those passions were simply more pieces of the colorful personality that made Korlee who he was.

Professionally, Korlee spent 12 years with Taylor Hyundai, serving as Finance Director and helping more than 10,000 customers purchase vehicles during his career there. His coworkers didn't simply describe him as someone they worked alongside — they considered him part of their family. His personality and willingness to connect with people allowed him to touch thousands of lives both professionally and personally.

And then there was Golden Tee. Korlee unfortunately only became part of the Power Events Golden Tee Tour community and competed in PEGT events for one singular event. But as is so often the case with the people we remember here, the numbers aren't the important part of Korlee's story. Golden Tee tournaments are about competition, but Power Events has always been about the people surrounding that competition. Korlee fit naturally into that environment. He was social. He was fun. He was memorable. He was the kind of person whose personality added something to the weekend whether he was playing a match, talking sports, laughing with friends, or simply hanging around the tournament.

Those who knew Korlee repeatedly described the same qualities: his love for his family, his loyalty to his friends, his larger-than-life personality, and the positive impact he had on the people around him. If Korlee considered you a friend, you knew it. His personality was bold. His heart was big. And his absence is impossible not to feel.

There are great Golden Tee players, there are champions, and then there are the rare players whose accomplishments change the standard by which everyone else is measured. Mark Stenmark was one of those players. To many in the Golden Tee community, Mark was simply The GOAT — the greatest to ever play the game. And when you look at what he accomplished, it's difficult to argue.

Mark was a two-time Golden Tee World Champion, capturing the game's ultimate prize in 2017 and 2019. His record with Power Events was equally remarkable. He won an astonishing 77.4% of his matches in PEGT events, captured two Top Gun Championships, once won five consecutive tournaments, and at one point put together an almost unbelievable streak of 34 consecutive match-play victories. Twelve times, Mark won a tournament without losing a single match. His PEGT player history documents years of elite finishes and victories against the very best players in the game.

Those numbers are extraordinary. But anyone who watched Mark play understands that the numbers only tell part of the story.

Mark played Golden Tee with absolutely no fear. His style was aggressive regardless of the opponent, the hole, the score, or what was at stake. Where another player might protect a lead or choose the safe shot, Mark saw an opportunity to attack. That mentality wasn't recklessness — it came from an extraordinary understanding of the game and complete confidence in his ability to execute. Mark's understanding of Golden Tee was simply on another level. Mark understood angles, conditions, clubs, spins, risks, course strategy and the countless subtleties of the game at a depth very few players ever reached. He didn't simply know how to make incredible shots — he understood why they worked.

He was a genuinely brilliant man. You didn't have to talk with him for very long before realizing just how intelligent he was and how quickly he could understand almost anything. Yet for all of his accomplishments and intelligence, that isn't necessarily what his friends will remember first. They'll remember Mark's sense of humor.

Mark was exceptionally funny. He could make a room laugh, bring people together, and turn a tournament weekend into something people talked about long after the final match ended. That personality is a major reason he developed such an enormous network of friends throughout the Golden Tee community. He could be fiercely competitive at the machine and still be someone people genuinely wanted to spend time with when the match was over.

He was also a kind-hearted person and a fiercely loyal friend. Mark loved his friends, and they loved him back. He loved the music of Tool. He had an almost legendary appreciation for the McRib. Those little things became part of the personality and stories that made Mark uniquely Mark.

Family was equally important to him. Mark came from a close and supportive family, and anyone who attended enough tournaments remembers seeing his mother, father, and other family members at events, proudly supporting him. His success wasn't something he experienced alone — his family was there to share many of those moments with him.

For Power Events, Mark will forever occupy a special place in our history. We had the privilege of watching one of the greatest players the game has ever produced compete at the highest level, tournament after tournament. We watched the winning streaks. We watched the championships. We watched the fearless shots that made everyone in the room stop and see what Mark was about to attempt. And somehow, more often than not, he pulled them off.

Records will eventually be challenged. New champions will emerge. Someone may someday approach some of the numbers Mark put together. But there will never be another Mark Stenmark.

He will be remembered as a champion, a brilliant Golden Tee mind, a loving family man, a loyal friend, a hilarious personality, and one of the kindest people you could meet.

And he'll be remembered as arguably the best damn Golden Tee player to ever play the game.

Paul Donald Lima was more than a Golden Tee player to the Power Events community. He was one of our own — a local player, friend, and early supporter whose connection to Power Events went back to the formative years of the PEGT Tour and our signature location, The Powercade.

Known in the Golden Tee community by the nickname “ELIMANATOR!”, Paul competed on the PEGT Tour during its early years. His tournament history includes appearances at the St. Louis events from 2011 through 2014, where he compiled five match-play victories. His PEGT record reflects a player who was part of the Tour when it was still establishing the foundation for what it would eventually become.

But Paul's importance to Power Events went well beyond tournament results. Being from the same local community as Power Events, he supported what we were building from the beginning. Players like Paul helped create the atmosphere and camaraderie that defined The Powercade and eventually became part of the identity of the PEGT Tour. He wasn't simply someone who showed up to compete — he was part of our history.

Paul was born November 30, 1978, and passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2019, at only 40 years old. He was the loving father of Isabel Rose Lima and Carson Paul Lima, and above everything else in his life, his children were his world.

Those who knew Paul remember a man who never met a stranger. He always had a story to tell, enjoyed making people laugh, and had the kind of personality that could turn competitors into friends. His competitive interests stretched well beyond Golden Tee. Paul loved golf, was an accomplished billiards player, and was also a Neo Geo U.S. Champion. Whether it involved a pool table, an arcade game, Golden Tee, or simply spending time with friends, competition and fun seemed to follow him.

For those of us at Power Events, Paul's passing meant losing someone who was there during an important part of our beginning. As the PEGT Tour has grown from those early days into a national community, we haven't forgotten the people who supported it before anyone knew what it might become.

Paul Lima was one of those people.

His scores and tournament results remain part of the PEGT Tour record, but his real legacy is found in the people who knew him, the stories they still tell, the laughter he created, and most importantly, the two children he loved more than anything.

Scott Jeffrey Belina was one of those people whose presence was impossible to miss. A longtime member of the Minnesota Golden Tee community, Scott brought personality, laughter, and friendship wherever he went. To those who knew him, he was a character in the very best sense of the word — someone who wanted everyone around him to have a good time.

Born in Lubbock, Texas, Scott made his home in Burnsville, Minnesota, graduating from Burnsville High School in 1987 before earning his bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. He later worked in the mortgage department at Wells Fargo before retiring. Most importantly, Scott was a husband and father. He shared more than 27 years of marriage with his wife, Kelly, and was the proud father of Mari and Clayton "Clay" Belina.

Scott came from a Minnesota Golden Tee community that holds a special place in the history of the game. The region has produced some of the greatest Golden Tee players ever to step up to the trackball, but just as importantly to us, Minnesota players have supported Power Events from day one. Scott was part of that community and part of the friendships that have made the PEGT Tour about much more than simply winning and losing Golden Tee matches.

On the PEGT Tour, Scott competed under the unforgettable nickname "Turd Ferguson." His PEGT record shows appearances at the Wisconsin Open in both 2023 and 2024. In 2023, he earned a match-play victory with an impressive -24 on Easter Island. His qualifying rounds over those two Wisconsin events included multiple rounds in the -20s, with a best recorded qualifying score of -23.

But Scott's scores aren't what people will remember most.

Friends described Scott as the life of the party, someone who was always trying to make sure everybody else was having fun. His smile was memorable, his personality was unmistakable, and behind all of that humor was someone who was willing to help another person whenever they needed it. Those qualities fit perfectly within the Golden Tee community, where tournaments eventually become reunions and competitors become lifelong friends.

Scott passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 22, 2024, at the age of 55. His loss was felt deeply by his family, friends, and the Golden Tee community that had shared so many laughs and memories with him.

Stephen Salvatore Wismann — known to most simply as Steve — became part of the Power Events family only for a few short years, but it didn't take long for him to leave a lasting impression. Through The Rock House in Tybee Island, Georgia, Steve and his best friend, Josh Navon, helped introduce and promote Golden Tee within their small island community and began bringing their Rock House entourage to Power Events Golden Tee tournaments in 2025.

Steve was born January 4, 1974, in Oxnard, California, and grew up in Camarillo. Sports and competition were part of his life from an early age. He loved soccer and basketball — especially his Los Angeles Lakers — and became an accomplished bowler, rolling two perfect 300 games. Later, poker became another passion, and he spent countless nights around the table with close friends.

Steve moved to Tybee and became General Manager of The Rock House, a restaurant owned by that best friend, Josh Navon. During his two years there, It was at The Rock House that Golden Tee became another part of Steve's life. He learned the game both on and off the clock, and before long, Steve, Josh, and their group were taking their enthusiasm beyond Tybee Island and traveling to compete at Power Events Golden Tee tournaments beginning in 2025. Their group brought with them exactly what we want our tournaments to represent — friendship, camaraderie, competition, laughter, and people simply enjoying being together. We wish we had been given many more years and many more tournaments together, but we are thankful for the time we did have.

Those who knew him consistently spoke about his kindness, compassion, humor, and unmistakable personality. One tribute described how his kindness positively affected everyone he met and inspired people around him to become better versions of themselves.

Behind everything else, however, Steve was most proud of his family. He was a son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Those closest to Steve remember him as an incredible father and grandfather — someone who was always just a phone call away when his family needed reassurance, advice, or simply someone to listen. They also had the opportunity to watch him spend his final years doing something especially meaningful: living the life he wanted to live and genuinely enjoying it. Between his life on Tybee, his friendships, Golden Tee tournaments, and cruises and trips with family and friends, Steve was happy.