The Hopkinsville Community College Foundation is celebrating after a successful 34th annual Mike Foster Golf Scramble last week.
According to a news release, the fundraising event is set to benefit the students of Hopkinsville Community College with resources such as textbook scholarship, Pathfinder Food Pantry, the Goode Emergency Fund and the Laptop Loaner Program.
Winning first place and $600 was Planters Bank—team members were Scott Hancock, Josh Ryan, Tyler Gilland and Clayton Smithson. Second place and $500 went to Wilsons and Friends. Sixth place and $300 in prize money was captured by Henderson Realty, and the $100 prize for half the field went to Judge Jim Adams and Friends. Men’s Longest Putt winner was from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and Women’s Longest Putt winner Heather Powell both received Casey Jones gift bags. Women’s Closest to the Pin winner Kate Blair and Men’s Closest to the Pin winner Craig Coran received a Kentucky basket with HCC swag. Women’s Longest Drive winner Megan Tucker and Men’s Longest Drive winner Mike Hester received Bluetooth speakers and HCC swag bags.
HCC President and CEO Dr. Alissa Young says, “This year is HCC’s 60th Anniversary. It’s noteworthy to acknowledge the staying power of this event and the fact that it’s been happening 34 of those 60 years. We are fortunate to live in such a giving community. I’m thankful our generous supports and devoted Foundation board members,” she continued. Mike Foster also welcomed teams and thanked players and sponsors for their continued support of the college and the golf scramble.”
The fundraiser was renamed 14 years ago for Mike Foster, a long-time supporter of the college and alumnus of the first graduating class of HCC. Mr. Foster plays in the scramble each year and co-chaired this year’s event along with Austin Calvert, Todd Morris and Greg “Jumbo” Pryor.