This year's Frank McDonald Memorial Golf Classic marked another successful tournament turnout, bringing together more than 40 teams for a fun and competitive day of golf at the Honors Course on October 10th. The fall tournament date was a welcomed change to the event, with generally overcast conditions and a crisp autumn breeze ensuring milder playing conditions for the golfers.A highlight of the 2011 year was reaching the monumental $1 million mark in contributions combined over the 13 year history of the classic. This celebrated benchmark honors the tremendous effort and dedication of those who have contributed to the continued success of the tournament.
"We are extremely pleased to reach this milestone goal for the tournament," said returning Classic Committee Chairman Mike Jenkins from Unum. "This would not have been possible without the participation of the players and support from our primary sponsors. We are very appreciative for the level of dedication each player and sponsor has brought to the tournament growth throughout the years."Mike also stated his appreciate for the leadership and staff at the Honors Course: "Henrik Simenson, Ashton Harris and their staff were invaluable to the success of this year's tournament, and we are tremendously grateful for the opportunity to host this event at the Honors each year."
The Classic also raked in a record number of donations for the 2011 year, totaling over $100,000 - a $20,000+ increase from the previous year. Proceeds for the tournament are contributed to the United Way of Greater Chattanooga to help fund community programs that advance the common good and build a stronger, healthier community.
Sponsors from the tournament were The Chattanooga Times Free Press, Coca-Cola, Bi-Lo, and Chattem, as well as Budweiser of Chattanooga and Kelly Auto Group. Also key to the success of the tournament were Classic committee members Gary Davis and Ryan May of Coca-Cola, Tanya Williamson from The Chattanooga Times Free Press, Mike Jenkins and Tom White from Unum, Mickey McCarnish, and Bill Webb.Click here to view photos from the 2011 tournament. Be sure to stay tuned for details about the 2012 tournament!
The 2011 Classic Winners are...
AM Round Winners
Longest Drive - Wayne Woofall
Straightest Drive - Phil Tippitt
Coca-Cola Flight:
1st Place - Health Care Strategies
2nd Place - Thyssen Krup
Times Free Press Flight:
1st Place - IBEW Local 175
2nd Place - Coca-Cola Charlotte
BI-LO Flight:
1st Place - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Doug Fisher's team)
2nd Place - Hazlett, Lewis & Bieter
Low Gross Winner - Unum
PM Round Winners
Longest Drive - Winston Brown
Straightest Drive - G. Pursley
Coca-Cola Flight:
1st Place - Pointer Management
2nd Place - 3H Group
Times Free Press Flight:
1st Place - Miller & Martin
2nd Place - Blue Cross Blue Shielf of Tennessee
Chattem Flight:
1st Place - Steam & Control Systems
2nd Place - Frank McDonald Architects
Low Gross Winner - Budweiser of Chattanooga
