SANFORD — The 20th Annual Golf Classic of the Central Carolina Community College Foundation brought out duffers ready to compete for fun and fund raising.
The Golf Classic is the foundation’s biggest fundraiser. About $30,000 has been received so far from the Sept. 30 event at the Sanford Golf Course, with donations still coming in. In the last five years, more than $125,000 has been raised.
Funds raised through the event are used primarily to provide scholarships for students taking classes at the college’s campuses and centers in Chatham, Lee and Harnett counties or by distance education. The funds also help to sponsor summer technology camps for community youth and faculty training.
“We are so grateful for our supporters, particularly in today's challenging times when the college is experiencing declining public funding and rising enrollment,” said Diane Glover, foundation executive director. “The money raised will help serve those in need and will help advance the college's ‘Commitment to Excellence’.”
Local businesses, industries and organizations sponsored 146 players in foursomes for the competition. Two tournaments were held: Captain’s Choice in the morning and Best Ball in the afternoon. The winning teams were:
Captain’s Choice
Flight #1
First Place — Doug Gay, Paul Gay, Joey Weeks, and Ryan Weeks;
Second Place — Charm Braxton, Roy Eubanks, Bill Holland, and Mike Lilly; and,
Third Place — Joffree Bradley, Phil Bradley, Melissa Poe, and Thurman Tart.
Flight #2
First Place — Robbie Cox, Del Jones, Gordon Richardson, and Jim Turner;
Second Place — Brian Davis, Chuck McCarthy, Jody Smith, and Jerry Teague; and,
Third Place — Kevin Almond, Jerry Hamm, Mike Thomas, and Eric Vernon.
Flight #3
First Place — Jeff Alverson, Rocky Barnes, Terry Cox, and Jeff James;
Second Place — John Dixon, Dwight Edmonds, Tom Joyner, and Randall Staats; and,
Third Place — Jami Denton, Mike Rosser, Shelton Williams, and Jim Zieglmeier.
Other winners were: Closest to Pin: #2 — Joe Trageser, #6 — Jody Smith, #11 — Dwight Edmonds, and #14 — Daff Neff; Longest Drive- James Harris; and Putting Contest — Jerry Hamm.
Best Ball
Gross Division
First Place — David Foushee, John Johnson, Jimmy Martin, and Robin Williams;
Second Place — Chet Chester, Junior Cole, Dave Glabicki, and Kel Normann; and,
Third Place — Jeff Beal, Ashley Brown, Dale Fogarty, and Jon Hockaday.
Net Division
First Place — Ed Garrison, Mike Hendley, Dave Robinson, and Wayne Spivey;
Second Place — Matt Brown, Donnie Oldham, Richard Oldham, and Ian Scott; and,
Third Place — Mark Cauthen, Bill Easterling, Stacy Farrow, and Eddie Norman.
Other winners were: Closest to Pin: #2 — John Nieters, #6 — Ian Scott, #11 — Dave Glabicki, and #14 — Bill Milholen; Longest Drive — Keith Thomas; and Putting Contest — Donnie Oldham.