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Nicholls State University held its alumni tournament, the Colonel Golf Classic, March 13 at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild near Patterson. Barbera Chevrolet finished first with a 60, while Mayor Tommy Eschete's team was second with a 62 and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. was third with a 63. Above are Barbera Chevrolet team members Tommy Talbot, Bobby Barbera Joey LeBlanc and Daniel Boudreaux. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild)

Deon Brent, left, and Willie Edwards teamed to record this week's lowest score, a 6-under par 30 to win the Tuesday Night Scramble at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild near Patterson. The format was a Better Ball Shamble. Brent said of the team's score: "It could've been better had a few putts gone in." Their card featured birdies on holes 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9, with pars on the remaining holes. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild)

Bill Marin and Cade Thibodeaux teamsed to win the first Tuesday Night Scramble of the season at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild near Patterson last week. The tournament was played on the back nine, and beginning at Hole 10, Marin and Thibodeaux combined for eight 3's on their card before making a par on Hole 18 for a score of 28 and an easy win. Plans are to host the Tuesday Night Scrambles weekly, which include prizes and a steakburger buffet after golfing. The field is open to the public, and tell time each week is 5:30 p.m. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of The Atchafalaya at Idlewild)