Air Capital Classic notes: Kapaun student Eric Ewers helps Rob Oppenheim win as his caddy
Eric Ewers, a 17-year-old golfer and Kapaun Mount Carmel student, posed for pictures with Rob Oppenheim after the Air Capital Classic. He also got to hold the tournament’s unique propeller trophy and stand in front of TV cameras for interviews.
Why?
Ewers served as caddy for Oppenheim throughout the event. Ewers, a Crestview Country Club member, has intimate knowledge of the course and works there as a cart boy. He also caddied for Oppenheim last year. He might caddy for him in the future.
Who knows, maybe he will caddy for him again at other locations.
“We have already talked about it,” Oppenheim said. “He is a great kid, great caddy. He knows the course well. He is a big Royals fan and we play in Kansas City in maybe a month or so. We may bring him up there and give him a road trip.”
Ewers said he had fun all week, and could tell Oppenheim was on his way to a big finish the way he hit the ball Sunday.
“I didn’t do too much,” Ewers said. “I just let him do his thing and helped read some greens.”
Oppenheim said Ewers will receive a nice gift for his efforts.
“He will get a nice check, a little more than he makes in the bag room out here,” Oppenheim said. “Nothing makes you more happy than to write a check to a kid like that.”
Best on tour — Roy Turner, tournament director for the Air Capital Classic, had many compliments for his staff at the conclusion of the tournament.
Crestview Country Club saw record attendance this season, and finding parking spots was a challenge. But they found a way to accommodate everyone.
“If I started saying thank you to everyone I needed to I would be here all night,” Turner said. “This was a great event. We now have the capabilities to become the best event on tour.”
Best finish — Wichita State alum Ryan Spears shot a 71 Sunday to finish in a tie for 14th at 7-under par. It was his best finish at the Air Capital Classic. The top 25 result moved him into 28th place on the Web.com money list with $86,732.
Quadruple trouble — Kevin Foley started the day eight shots back, but he briefly worked his way into contention Sunday by making six birdies in his first 11 holes to reach 11-under. A strong finish would have kept him in the mix, but he quadruple bogeyed the par 3 12th hole and went on to shoot 69.
Reach Kellis Robinett at krobinett@wichitaeagle.com. Follow him on Twitter: @kellisrobinett.
This story was originally published June 28, 2015 at 7:11 PM with the headline "Air Capital Classic notes: Kapaun student Eric Ewers helps Rob Oppenheim win as his caddy."