SANFORD - Golfers took their best shots at the Central Carolina Community College Foundation's 23rd Annual Golf Classic Sept. 19 and everyone came out a winner.

The 160 golfers enjoyed the great weather, the links at Sanford Golf Course, the camaraderie, and - for some - taking home a prize. The many sponsors of the event were winners for helping to make their communities and the college that serves them a better place to live.

"The biggest winners of all were the students who will be able to afford a college education at CCCC with the aid of scholarships that the Golf Classic helps fund," said Phil Bradley, CCCC Foundation Golf Classic chair.

The Golf Classic raised $36,000 for student scholarships and award programs that advance the mission of the college in providing quality education and opportunities for students and staff.

Forty teams of four players each participated in Captain's Choice tournaments in either the morning or afternoon. There were three flights in each tournament and first, second and third places awarded in each. However they placed, the golfers and team sponsors had a great time because it was for a good cause.

"We truly cannot thank our sponsors and players enough for their contributions to this tournament," said Emily Hare, CCCC Foundation associate director. "Without their invaluable support, the Foundation would not be able to provide financial help to so many students. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of our students and our community. "

The winners of the Captain's Choice Morning Round were:

Flight #1

First Place: The team of Dale Bryant, Dave Neff, Bobby Powell and Jack Radley, sponsored by Bobby and Linda Powell;

Second Place Tie: The team of Rod Brecheisen, Steve Carter, Deanne Hundley and Jim Ulrich, sponsored by Dr. Steven R. Carter; and the team of Bo Crooks, John Maness, John Perkins and Greg Sutton, sponsored by Frontier Spinning Mills.

Flight #2

First Place tie: The team of Robbie Cox, Del Jones, Ed Moose and Gordon Richardson, sponsored by Merrill Lynch/Gordon Richardson; and the team of Chris Carvelle, Peter Pentony, Michael Weaver and Greg Wester, sponsored by Southeastern Interiors;

Third Place tie: The team of George Langston, Jack Maxwell, Frank Thompson Sr. and Jim Turner, sponsored by Ted and Peggy Lanier; and the team of Jimmy Keen, Jimmy Martin, Cliff Stephens and Jerry Stephens, sponsored by Waste Management.

Flight #3

First Place Tie: The team of Ricky Byrd, David Howard, Brian Matthews and Danny Matthews, sponsored by Interim Healthcare; and the team of John Arthurs, Harry Goodwin, Barber Holmes and Ron Regan, sponsored by Holmes Oil Company;

Third Place Tie: The team of Buddy Lockamy, Ron Miriello, Tom Miriello and Danny Tyndall, sponsored by First Federal Bank; and the team of Joffree Bradley, Matt Smith, Thurman Tart and Dickie Wiggins, sponsored by Sears of Sanford.

The winners of other morning competitions were: Closest to Pin - #2-Jimmy Martin, #6-Deanne Hundley, #11-Bo Crooks, and #14-John Perkins; Longest Drive - Jack Radley; and Putting Contest - Tim Craven.

The winners of the Captain's Choice Afternoon Round were:

Flight #1

First Place: The team of Chet Chester, Dave Glabicki, Kel Normann and David Wicker, sponsored by Normann Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors;

Second Place: The team of Tom Eshbach, Wayne Freeman Jr., Kent Johnson and Andy Phillips, sponsored by Wilkinson Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC;

Third Place: The team of John Crumpton, Bob Heuts, David McNeill and Larry Shaver, sponsored by Progress Energy.

Flight #2

First Place Tie: The team of Buddy Dowd, Jimmy Poore, Matt Richman and Tom Travathan, sponsored by Bear Creek Fabrication; and the team of Adam Beal, Jeff Beal, Michael Daly and Jimmy Keen, sponsored by BB&T;

Third Place three-way tie: The team of Brantley Dewar, Bobby Womble, George Womble and Ray Womble, sponsored by Womble Rental Management; the team of Joffree Bradley, Matt Smith, Thurman Tart and Elmon Williams, sponsored by Sears of Sanford; and the team of Bobby Gilmore, Mike Laudate, David Spivey and Mike Thomas, sponsored by Jones Printing Company.

Flight #3

First Place three-way tie: The team of Randy Bosse, Chris Jackson, Paul Profio and Tom Savitski, sponsored by Cartridge Club; the team of Terry Andrews, Bill Milholen, Steve Palmer and Henry Smith, sponsored by Basic Machinery; and the team of Travis Bailey, Tom Dombrowski, Tim Goodwin and Harold Lassiter, sponsored by First Bank- Lillington;

Third Place: The team of Ronnie Graves, Helm Hanson, Blair Keeton and Ron Papa, sponsored by Trion.

The winners of other afternoon competitions were: Closest to Pin - #2-Elmon Williams, #6-Jonathan Murphy, #11-David Wicker, and #14-Michael Daly; Longest Drive - John Crumpton; and Putting Contest - Dave Glabicki.

The CCCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with, but independent of, Central Carolina Community 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 establishing scholarships or endowments, contact CCCC Foundation Executive Director Diane Glover, 919-718-7231 or dglover@cccc.edu, or Associate Director Emily Hare, 919-718-7230 or ehare@cccc.edu.