Corbin Mills started
the day two strokes off the lead after he finished day one with a 68. The
Easley, SC native came home with a 67 to win by two over Robert Register. A
back nine of 32 gave him the cushion he needed for his first major national
win. “Solid play and a good short game got me around on a tough day” said
the future Clemson Tiger. The 2008 Championship was graciously hosted by The
Carolina Country Club as the host site was under renovation. many thanks to
the membership and staff of CCC for a great event.
The tournament is held in honor of the late Robert H. Chapman, Jr. Chapman, a long time member of the Country Club of Spartanburg, was the only man to serve as president of both the South Carolina Golf Association & Carolinas Golf Association. He was an accomplished player and served the USGA in several capacities. In his business life, Chapman was a local and national leader in the textile industry. The tournament also benefits the Spartanburg Foundation and the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation. To date, over $100,000 has gone to scholarship recipients through both organizations thanks to the many kind supporters of the Bobby Chapman.