Golf tourney set for April
By Sandy Watkins
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Staff Writer
It’s time for the Georgia Highlands College 27th annual Dr. Wesley Walraven Golf Scramble.
“This is a great opportunity to come out and enjoy a great day of golf at a great rate and have the opportunity to win some great prizes,” says GHC Intramural Coordinator David Mathis.
The scramble is open to students and college employees and will take place on April 7 at the BEAA course located three miles north of the Floyd campus on Eden Valley Road, according to Dr. Ken Weatherman, physical education professor. Tee-off time is 12:30 p.m.
The cost of participation is $21 for those wishing to ride and $12 for those willing to walk. Participation fees will cover carts and green fees. Prizes of golf equipment will be awarded to first and second place teams. Refreshments will be provided to participants.
Registration is ongoing until 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 at the physical education department office, participants may call 706-295-6353 or email Weatherman at [email protected] for more information.
The scramble format of the tournament is team oriented, which means that when golfers hit a shot, they can opt to use the best shot of any of the team members instead of their own. That means that golfers of all abilities and levels will have an opportunity to progress through the course rather quickly.
Teams will be assigned by Weatherman prior to tee-off and will be comprised of a mix of student and faculty golfers of all levels.
The tournament is named in honor of the late Dr. Wesley Walraven, vice president emeritus of academics at Floyd College because of his unfailing support and lifelong contribution to the development of the college.
“Because Dr. Walraven was such an avid golfer, we can think of no better way to honor him for his contributions to the community through the college,” Weatherman said.
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