You weren't around when it was in Houston. There was the infamous
cruise ship. :) But yeah, I think the paid trips by school boards to
locations like New Orleans, DC, and Los Angeles are the only reasons
the top teams like Irmo and James Island and Walton go.... not to
mention they feel they have a chance to win, which is obviously
important.
Regardless, for those who don't already know, I think Brookwood is
going to Chip's tournament for the first time in a millennium (which
considering it's still a new millennium it isn't surprising), since
the team captain Andrew Moore wants to go. (I know Rick Barry is
disavowing this decision, for what that's worth on the humorous end
of things.)