This year’s Memorial Golf Tournament, held on June 6, 2016 was the fifteenth year for this event. As before, the funds raised benefit students in the form of scholarships and teacher innovation programs in Lake Dallas ISD.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the 50+ volunteers who helped keep everything organized and flowing smoothly. The 160 golfers participated in four-person teams competing in a modified scramble. Thank to our generous sponsors, participants were given awards for lowest gross team score, longest drive, closest to the pin, and many other categories.
Not only did our golf teams have a great time, they raised more than $51,000 to continue the endowment of these scholarships and grants. Lake Dallas ISD principals expressed their gratitude:
“Words cannot express the depths of gratitude the Lake Dallas High School students and staff members have for the Lake Cities Educational Foundation. The opportunities you afford and place into motion through scholarship dollars for students and grants to teachers cannot be replicated by any other entity. Thank you for your belief in us and allowing us to believe in you.” Dr. Kristi Strickland, Principal LDHS
“All Lake Dallas Elementary teachers are committed to bringing out the best in every student. The direct support in the classroom that the Lake Cities Educational Foundation brings to our campus allows us to tap into the potential of every child and ensure his or her opportunity for success. Thank you LCEF for your continued dedication and commitment to our students, teachers and campus.” Dr. Jennifer Perry, Principal LDE
The day was split with half the teams playing in the morning and half in the afternoon. Awards were given for both time frames. Congratulations go to:
A.M. Winners
1st Place Team: Score: 53 GSC7: George Slack, Brian Lohse, Tommy Washington, John Pierce
2nd Place Team: Score: 56 Rivers: Ronnnie Rivers, Butch Warden, Joe Cumby, Kyle Hodges
3rd Place Team: Score: 56 TW Hicks, Inc.: Tim Hicks, Drew Pickard, Scott Head, Wes Eversole
Closest to the Hole: #4 #8 #12 #17: Lisa Pennington, Craig Bauley, Matthew Wright, John Miller
Ladies Long Drive: Lisa Pennington
Men's Long Drive: George Slack
P.M. Winners
1st Place Team: Score: 55 First United Bank: Jay Ross, David Riley, Kevin McKinney, Ross Davis,
2nd Place Team: Score: 58 CenturyLink: Danny Wells, Bill Martin, Ingo Smith, Raymond Perez
3rd Place Team: Score: 58 DMS Architects: Raymond Darrow, Stephen Darrow, Richard Ownby, Brian Ownby
Closest to the Hole: #4 #8 #12 #17: Andre Moore, Joe Gray Jr., Richard Ownby, Shannen Wodson
Ladies Long Drive: None
Men's Long Drive: Neal Williams