ECC Golf Tournament Raises Over $24,000
The Edgecombe Community College Foundation’s 33rd Annual Golf Tournament raised more than $24,000 for student scholarships.
The tournament was held October 9 at Maccripine Country Club in Macclesfield. Thirty-three teams competed in the tournament, which is among the largest fundraisers for student scholarships held by the ECC Foundation.
“It was a beautiful day, the players enjoyed themselves, and the volunteers were tremendous,” says Lynwood Roberson, executive director of the ECC Foundation.
“The golfers have a great time, and our students are the beneficiaries. It’s a win-win event for everyone. We are so grateful for the support of so many, including the sponsors, golfers, and volunteers.”
Abrams took first place in the first flight, with team members Andy Harris, Joey Etheridge, Matt Harrell, and Justin Harrell.
TLS Pressure Washing was second in the first flight, played by Andy Harris, Eric Watts, Joey Etheridge, and Tommy Sherrod.
Institutional Interiors won first place in the second flight, with team members Mike Baskett, Tim Hill, Scott Seymour, and Don Skinner.
Carlisle Funeral Home placed second in the second flight, played by Mike Long, Mel Caison, David Anderson, and I.V. Thompson.
The Wooten Company placed first in the third flight, with team members Michael Matthews, Miles Galloway, and William Johnson.
Macclesfield Tire and Auto came in second in the third flight, with team members Jimmy Wooten, Sharon Wooten, Walter Dew, and Lawrence Wells.
Corporate sponsors of the golf tournament were Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant; DeLoatch, Hinton, & Peters, PLLC; Keihin Carolina System Technology; and Piedmont Natural Gas.