C Cool Open

Western Division

The C Cool Open for 2024 as an 18-hole, stroke-play, net-score event and is sponsored by Chuck Withey in memory of Tour regular and beloved friend Chris Cooley, who was the original creator and sponsor of the C Cool Open. 

  In 2021 the Tour lost Chris who was a great competitor and friend. Chris passed away from a brain tumor that he had fought courageously for over a year. Chris had a great laugh and was always a fun playing partner. Though he had a reputation for playing the widest part of the golf course, including adjoining holes, when he was on his game he was a fierce opponent. In a 7 year Tour career he set the rookie record for money winnings in 2015 while posting 2 Major wins that year. In 199 starts he cracked the $1000 winnings club, ranking 10th on the all-time money list and 7th in wins with 15. Remarkably 6 of those wins came in playoffs, and 8 of his 12 2nd place finishes came in playoff losses. Chris won 3 Major Titles including the 2015 Tour Championship. Fate brought him together that year with fellow rookie Chuck Withey who partnered with him to win the Memorial that year and again in 2018. The two were fast friends and playing partners right up to the last time Chris was able to play. Their winter golf video clips are legendary.
It has been said that everyone is young in heaven.
I bet all the drives go straight too.
Rest in Peace Chris.
 

For this event we have added 2 mulligans which can be used anywhere but the green.  Funds raised will be used to support brain illness research. 

We will continue Chris' tradition of on course prizes  including Closest to Pin on all par 3's.

Drop Zones will be marked on Holes 2,5,7,9,11,13,15,17, and 18.

Quick Links:

visit Beacon Hill GC website

Tournament History