Golf Outings

Monday, June 7, 2010
The Danville Golf Club

Registration - 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Tee Time - 1:00 pm

Sponsorship Packages
Primary Team Package/Red Tees...............................$1,040
Primary Team Package.............................................$1,000
*Playing Spots/Privileges: Four spots (one team)
Playing spots available on first-come, first-serve basis.
*Corporate Recognition:
  - Official Sponsor Board listing
  - “Primary Team” listing in the Chamber Connections
  - “Primary Team” listing in the 2011 golf brochure
Hole Sponsor ...............................................................$200
*Corporate Recognition:
  - Official Hole Sponsor signage at tournament
  - Sponsor listing in the 2011 golf brochure

For more information, call 434-836-6990 or email chamber@dpchamber.org

Education came out on top at the Ed Steffey Memorial Education Open golf tournament which took place in September at the Goodyear Golf Course. All proceeds from the golf tournament go into a pool of money from which educators and educational institutions in our region may request grant monies. This year, proceeds from the Ed Steffey Memorial Education Open Golf Tournament were used to fund grants ranging from $200 - $800 for educational projects and/ or programs in our region. The Chamber’s Education Committee reviewed over 25 grant proposals requesting a total of more than $92,000. The committee was able to award over $5,000 to 13 grant applicants. “While economic conditions hampered our participation in this year’s golf tournament, we continued to build on the strong foundation of this tournament to support collaborative projects that benefit our students,” commented Chamber President Laurie S. Moran, CCE.

The weather tried to put a damper on this year’s Ed Steffey Memorial Education Open golf tournament, but even the occasional showers didn’t cloud the golfers’ determination to have a great outing while raising money for education in our region.
 “Eighteen years ago former Goodyear plant manager Ed Steffey had a vision.  A fervent supporter of education, Ed saw financial needs within our educational system that were not being met through traditional funding methods,” explained Goodyear-Danville Plant Manager Andrew Harper.  “Ed joined with what is now the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce to start this annual golf tournament with proceeds designated for education needs.”
Over the past 17 years the Education Open golf tournament has raised more than $235,000 for classroom projects in local classrooms, grades K-12 and beyond.   Funds are distributed by the chamber of commerce.  The final proceeds from this year’s tournament are still being tabulated.
 This year’s tournament featured 28 teams vying for top honors in the captain’s choice tournament.  Capturing first place honors was the Designed Benefits of Virginia, Inc. team with a score of 57.  Team members included Stacy Yeatts, Elvis Phelps, Rudy Yeatts and Jeff Yeatts.
 With a tie for second place with scores of 58, the Aaron Johnson Auction & Realty team won by matching cards.  Team members included Ramsey Yeatts, Butch Cassada, Ridge Gibson and Vaden Wright.  Finishing in third were Tommy Rogers, Greg Haymore, Chad Anderson and Benny Redd representing the Bojangles – Mountain Food Service team.
 Fourth place honors went to the Kevin P. Snow, DDS team with a score of 59.  Team members were Kevin Snow, Knox Milligan, Mark Shields and Ricky Lawrence.
 In honor of the tournament’s 18th year, a prize was also given to the 18th place team.  The winner was Nestle USA with team members Vickie Oakes, Gene Bowles, James Adams and Johnnie Lynskey.
 The winner of the closest-to-the pin contest on hole #2 was Rudy Yeatts who won a $50 gift certificate to the pro shop and a golf bag courtesy of USW Local 831.  Ricky Lawrence won closest-to-the-pin on hole #10, receiving a $50 gift certificate and tickets to the Michael Adcock performance.  Other closest-to-the-pin winners were Ridge Gibson, Elvin Phelps and Wayne Mitchell who each received a $50 gift certificate to the pro shop.
 “I am thrilled with the overwhelming support of area businesses and individuals for this tournament,” Harper commented.  “What makes this golf tournament possible is a community that supports education and values its importance."

Capturing first place honors was the Designed Benefits of Virginia, Inc. team with a score of 57.  Team members included Stacy Yeatts, Elvis Phelps, Rudy Yeatts and Jeff Yeatts.

The competition was tough, and the fun was abundant.  It was a great combination for the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s 19th Annual Chamber Classic golf tournament on Monday, June 1.  With ideal weather conditions, golfers enjoyed a fun networking event that also provided some close final scores.
   “This year’s tournament was a tremendous success with strong businesses support through sponsorships, prizes, players and volunteers,” according to Brian Finney, chairman of the Chamber Classic golf committee. The tournament, which had an afternoon flight, featured a captain’s choice format.
   Capturing first place gross was the Danville Register & Bee team of Howard Kowitz, Chad Mitchell, Eric Moehling, and Andrew Tilley with a score of 55.
   Second place gross winners were Ramsey Yeatts, Daniel Mayhew, Jeff Leatherman, and Richard Meadows representing the Aaron W. Johnson Auction & Realty team.  They shot a 56 and finished in second after matching cards.
   The third place gross winner was the Columbia Forest Prodcuts team with team members Andy Shaw, Mike Lee, Tony Marsh, and John Kellum who also shot a 56.
   Fourth place gross winners were Floyd Merryman, Andrew Shimpock, Bobby Lovelace, and Lee Lovelace with a score of 58.  They were representing the team of Sonny Merryman, Inc.
   Rounding out fifth place in gross score with a 59 was the Piedmont Big Sale team of Jay Barker, Jim Eggleston, Bill Barker, and Steve Daniels.          
   Capturing first place in net score with a 54 was the Hargrave Military Academy team of Wheeler Baker, Walter Sullivan, Frank Martin, and Gerry Burnett.
   The EMBARQ team of Anthony Porch, John Adkins, Shane Brackin, and Wayne Porch took home second place net honors with a score of 55 after matching cards as the result of a three-way tie.
   Third place net winners with a score of 55 were Warner Hall, Charlie Bowman, Robert Workman, and Robert Nichols, representing the Coca Cola Bottling/Apple Market team.
   The team of Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co. won fourth place net with a score of 55.  Team members were Mark Foster, Stephen Gay, John Neal, and Vaden Wright.
   Finishing in fifth place net with a score of 56 was the Dewberry team of Larry Hasson, Jeffrey Bond, Buddy Rawley, and Benny Summerlin.
   Danny Cline of Danville Regional Medical Center was closest to the pin on hole #6, winning a keg roaster from Davenport Energy.  Glen Gillispie of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative won a photography package from Jinks Perspective Group, LLC for being closest to the pin on hole #16.
   While Barkhouser Ford Lincoln Mercury donated a new Ford Flex and Ben David Jewelers donated a one carat diamond for a hole-in-one, no lucky golfer was able to walk away with one of the big prizes.
   “The 19th Annual Chamber Classic Tournament was successful due to the outstanding support from the Chamber members and affiliated businesses. We appreciate their support and commitment to the Chamber in our efforts to energize the region by creating exceptional business growth and profitability in a vibrant, customer-centered culture,” stated Finney.

First place gross was the Danville Register & Bee team of Howard Kowitz, Chad Mitchell, Eric Moehling, and Andrew Tilley.

First place net was the Hargrave Military Academy team of Wheeler Baker, Walter Sullivan, Frank Martin, and Gerry Burnett.