The United Way of Anderson County (UWAC) hosted its annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 8th at the Oak Ridge Country Club.

“The golfers always have a great time and give much needed support to our community through their generosity to United Way of Anderson County,” said David Wilson, tournament chairman. “Of course this would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, committee members Martha Drewry, Pete Peterson and Larry Garner, and our wonderful volunteers to make it such a successful event.”

Eighteen teams of four players competed for first, second and third place. The team of Dr. Brett Jaffrey, Hugh Nichols, Rick Hughes and Brad Landers won third place. Nucsafe, one of the tournament sponsors, won second place. Their team consisted of Pam Kreuz, Rick DeCosta, Doug Guinn and Steve Watson. UT- Battelle, also a sponsor, won first place. Their team consisted of Jimmy Stone, Greg Turner, Mike Emery, and Bryan Kendrick. Each player on the first place team received $125 pro-shop credit and an engraved, framed, and matted print of golf legend Bobby Jones. Second and third place teams received a certificate to be used as pro-shop credit at The Oak Ridge Country Club.

The registration fee included lunch and dinner, green fees, snacks and beverages, as well as a custom golf towel. Lunch was provided by Subway of South Illinois Avenue. Dinner was catered by Oliver’s Restaurant and Catering.
“The money we raise through special events, such as the golf tournament, goes a long way in helping support our community partners,” said Rick Morrow, executive director for United Way of Anderson County.

Additional prizes were awarded to Jerry Prudom, Mike Emery, Rick Hughes and Darryl Harshaw for closest to the hole on the four par 3’s. Rick Hughes also took home a prize for the putting contest. Sponsors for those contests included Kathy Wilson of Wilson Scientific & M.K. Wilson & Associates, Dr. Brett Jaffrey with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, First Tennessee, TNBank and Y-12 Federal Credit Union.

Sponsors for the over-all tournament were WSI – Oak Ridge, SAIC, UT-Battelle, Bechtel Jacobs, Nucsafe and USEC. Hole-in-one prizes were sponsored by Sexton Automotive Group, Peter’s Jewelers, Dr. Richard Hall, DDS and SunTrust Bank. Centennial Village Development, LLC sponsored the beverage cart. Towel sponsors were Ben’s Home Centers and Dr. Richard Hughes, DMD. Media sponsors included the Oak Ridge Observer and InsideAndersonCounty.com.

Hole sponsors were Jim Charles of Edward Jones, Comet Cleaners, Chuck’s Car Care, Powell-Clinch Utility District, Proforma DHJ Promotions, Y-12 Federal Credit Union, Staybridge Hotel Suites, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Gentry Trailways Charter & Tours, Comfort Inn, Olivers Restaurant & Catering and Enrichment Federal Credit Union.

Companies providing additional donations included Eagle and Cherokee Distributing, Belinda Aurin with Realty 100, Food Lion, Wal-Mart, Food City and Kroger.

UWAC and its 34 community partners address three core needs of our community: Basic Human Needs, Youth Development, and the Needs of Seniors.

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