Keeping with a philosophy of trying to retain the services of their existing free agents, The Hunt Club has retained their last remaining unsigned player, Wes Crump. Details of the contract were undisclosed but it is expected that Crump's deal is most likely a one year agreement with a club option for 2011.Crump, who made his debut as the only rookie in the field at last year's K.I., returns to the same team that made him an eighth round pick in the 2009 King Invitational Draft. Crump has an up-and-down performance during his freshman campaign, losing both team events. However, he came through with a crucial 6-and-5 victory over Jay Whitt in match-play to earn an important point for The Hunt Club.
More importantly, Crump used his stint at the King Invitational to buoy him to the 2009 TGA Rookie of the Year Award. And now, Crump returns to the King Invitational with the hopes of showing his first full season on tour was no abomination.
For The King's Court, as has become customary for 2010, they have gone a non-traditional route in filling their final roster spot for this season by signing unrestricted free agent, Tony Fritts. Fritts, like Crump, was a rookie on the TGA Tour in 2009. He becomes the second free agent signee this season for The King's Court, although they traded Gene Glass, their first free agent, in a sign-and-trade deal with The Hunt Club.
Unlike Glass, Fritts appears to have a solid chance to make the opening day roster for The King's Court and will become the first rookie player to tee it up for captain, Jackie King in the Cup's history.
"Tony showed a lot of heart last year," King said. "He came into the TGA season as an unknown and had to fight for respect. His confidence has never wavered and his attitude - Man, his attitude is refreshing. He brings lots of class and poise to our team and I think he will surprise lots of people."
- This will mark Wes' second appearance at The King Invitational
- Role with The Hunt Club: The Treasure Hunter
- If Wes were Superman, his greatest power would be: He would be the Joker
- If Wes were Superman, his kryptonite would be: Tryptophan, the sleep-inducing amino acid found in holiday turkeys
- Did you know? Wes taught fellow Hunt Club player, Lane "Turtle" Moore how to play golf
- PGA Golfer who most resembles Wes: Sandy Lyle
- This will mark Tony's first appearance at The King Invitational
- Role with The King's Court: Foreign Ambassador
- If Tony were Superman, his greatest power would be: Ability to woo younger women
- If Tony were Superman, his kryptonite would be: Being a Sugar Daddy
- Did you know? Tony's favorite saying is, "I may be the oldest TGA member, but I have the youngest wife."
- PGA Golfer who most resembles Tony: Tommy Armour III
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