SANFORD - The 22nd Annual Central Carolina Community College Foundation Golf Classic teed off Sept. 21, with 172 golfers, making the 2011 tourney the best one to date.

The Golf Classic, held at the Sanford Golf Course, raised $40,000 for student scholarships and award programs that advance the mission of the college. Teams participated in Captain's Choice tournaments in either the morning or afternoon.

"The 22nd Annual Golf Classic was a tremendous success," said Phil Bradley, chair of the foundation's golf committee. "A big thank-you goes out to each sponsor and player who participated this year. It is because of you that we are able to make a difference in the educational lives of students from the area. CCCC is such a vital part of our community and it feels great to know that we can make an impact on these students."

Mark your calendars now for next year's 23rd Annual Golf Classic, which will be held in mid-September 2012.

Morning round:

First Flight

• First Place - Charles Mellette, Joe McCoy, Robert Reives and Linel Williams, sponsored by Wilson and Reives of Sanford.
• Second Place (tie) - Joffree Bradley, Phil Bradley, Ronny Jenkins and Matthew Smith, sponsored by Sears of Sanford; and Gary Adcock, Travis Bailey, Tim Goodwin and Harold Lassiter, sponsored by First Bank of Lillington.

Second Flight

• First Place - Dale Bryant, Dave Neff, Bobby Powell and Jim Putrell, sponsored by Bobby and Linda Powell of Sanford.
• Second Place (tie) - John Saunders, Michael Weaver, Brett Matthews and Greg Wester, sponsored by Southeastern Interiors; and Bill Harris, Cory Lewis, Cynthia Lewis and Jennifer White, sponsored by Coty US of Sanford.

Third Flight

• First Place (tie) - John Arthurs, Harry Goodwin, Barber Holmes and Ron Regan, sponsored by The Holmes Oil Company of Pittsboro; and Dale Gregory, Randy Melvin, Mike Oglesbee and Shannon Panky, sponsored by Pepsi Bottling Ventures of Winston-Salem.
• Third Place (tie) - George Langston, Ted Lanier, Jack Maxwell and Frank Thompson, sponsored by Ted and Peggy Lanier of Sanford; Del Jones, Bill Richardson, Gordon Richardson and Jim Turner, sponsored by Merrill Lynch of Raleigh; and Jay Boyette, Herbert Gaines, Mitch Peele and Paul Sherman, sponsored by Julian and Cynthia Philpott.
• Other morning winners were: Closest to Pin: #2 - Jack Maxwell, #6 - Pat O'Malley, #11- Jennifer White, and #14 - Jim Purtell; and Putting Contest - Billy Elkins.

Afternoon round

First Flight

• First Place - Brandon Honeycutt, Bobby Lundy, Jack Radley and Keith Thomas, sponsored by Progress Energy of Aberdeen.
• Second Place - Lucas Bryant, Brad Craven, Don Marks and Mark Midford, sponsored by Farm Bureau of Sanford.
• Third Place - Tex Brown, Chan Campbell, Robby Campbell and David Wicker, sponsored by First Bank of Sanford.

Second Flight

• First Place (tie) - Joffree Bradley, Phil Bradley, Ronny Jenkins and Matthew Smith, sponsored by Sears of Sanford; and Adam Beal, Michael Daly, Jimmy Keen and Carson Willis, sponsored by BB&T of Sanford.
• Third Place (tie) - Mikeal Basinger, Chad Delaney, David Foushee and Stewart Forbes, sponsored by First Bank of Sanford; and Robert Jeffries, Paul Profio, Tom Savitski and Shep Sheppard, sponsored by the Cartridge Club of Sanford.

Third Flight

• First Place (tie) - Tony Guerra, Ron Graves, Keith Huxley and Tony Quick, sponsored by Trion of Sanford; Jimmie Boggs, Robert Garrison and Wayne Robinson, sponsored by Steven R. Carter, M.D; and Badgett Womble, Ray Womble, Jr., Bob Womble and George Womble, sponsored by Realty World-J.E. Womble & Sons.
• Other afternoon winners were: Closest to Pin: #2 - Jan Stewart, #6 - Jan Stewart, #11 - Tom McSwain, and #14 - Brad Craven; and Putting Contest - Brandon Honeycutt.

The CCCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, but independent of, the college. It receives donations of money and equipment on behalf of CCCC and uses them to promote the educational mission of the college and assist students through scholarships and grants. For information on the Foundation, contact Diane Glover at (919) 718-7231 or dglover@cccc.edu.