CCCC Foundation hosts successful 13th Annual Chatham County Golf Classic

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Playing under blue skies, golfers from across the region helped raise funds to support Central Carolina Community College during the CCCC Foundation’s 13th Annual Chatham County Golf Classic on May 28.

The annual tournament, which took place at the Golf Club at Chapel Ridge in Pittsboro, brought together local businesses, community partners, and supporters for a four-person captain’s choice competition. Teams competed across two flights during the tournament.

First Flight

First Place: Jack Haskell, Raymond Davis, Alan Dirk, and Mark Arrington — Score: 56
Second Place: Eli Starkey, Bo Adams, David Zizzi, and Steve Dreese — Score: 61
Third Place: David Belser, Chris Bunnell, Joe Scarano, and Trey Wilson — Score: 62 (Scorecard Playoff)

Second Flight

First Place: Sara Newcomb, Alexandra Dowdy, Zan Thornton, and Matthew Brown — Score:  65 (Scorecard Playoff)
Second Place: Bobby Powell, Jack Radley, Ronnie Brown, and David Von Canon — Score:  65 (Scorecard Playoff)
Third Place: Rick Gibbs, Bob Wynne, Tim Watkins, and Alan Cook — Score:  65 (Scorecard Playoff)

Special contest winners included Bill McGee for Longest Drive and Mick Hughes for Closest to the Pin.

Sponsors played a key role in the success of the tournament.

Platinum: Dr. Lisa M. and Jeffrey A. Chapman, Barber & Barbara Holmes, Reeves Farm, Wren Foundation

Gold: Astellas & Scoops – Sanford; Builders FirstSource; Carolina Commercial Contractors, LLC; CE Group, Inc.;  Charles Schwab Corporation; Chatham Park Investors - Preston Development Company; David Belser; Doug Jacobs, Broker, Coldwell Banker Advantage; Dr. T.E. “Bud” Marchant; First Bank; Julian and Cynthia Philpott; Lee-Moore Capital Company; Pinnacle Financial Partners; Steve Heesacker; Welford Harris Ford, Inc.

Silver: LJA Engineering, Ferguson Home, Wilkinson Chevrolet/Cadillac/Buick/GMC, a Tavolo Italian Eatery, Sanford Dermatology

Drinks were provided by Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Lunch was provided by Allen & Son Bar-B-Que.

Meggan Pollard served as tournament golf director, with support from tournament committee members Barber Holmes, Chris Ehrenfeld, Dr. Emily Hare, and Abby Walker.

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 college’s educational mission and assist students through scholarships and grants.

For information about donating to the foundation, establishing a scholarship, or participating in other fundraising events, contact Dr. Emily Hare, Executive Director of the CCCC Foundation, at (919) 718-7230 or ehare@cccc.edu. Information is also available on the CCCC Foundation website.