Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble a driving success
By Judy Williams
The coveted golf towels await the winning teams.
The 27th annual Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble, held July 30 at the Hankerd Hill Golf Course in Pleasant Lake, was a huge success. The money raised from the golfers and area business sponsors will be used to help fund the Stockbridge High School athletic programs.
The day started early, with a 7 a.m. registration and breakfast followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start. While some golfers were guzzling coffee in an effort to wake up, the more energetic headed to the driving range or the putting green to practice.
The excitement was high as the 160 golfers loaded in 80 golf carts headed to their assigned tee box. At several holes, the golfers were greeted by Stockbridge High School athletes.
“Welcome to the Vegas hole. Would you like to double your money?” one student said. The students’ presence was a welcome change from last year’s event, when there were no student workers because of COVID.
“What a perfect day,” said Jeremy Killinger, one of the event organizers. “Beautiful weather and 40 teams of golfers. It doesn’t get any better than this.”
Killinger credited those who worked behind the scenes at the annual fundraiser.
“It takes a team to pull off a successful event like this and our group of organizers, Steve Allison, Darren Hejnal and Jeff Trapp know how to work together to get things done,” he said.
The 27th Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble now is history, but there is little rest for the organizers. Soon they will begin planning for next year. Golfers, mark your calendars for July 29, 2022, to play in the event.
Hearing Depot came in first place in the coed category. The team was made up of Coti Gee, Stephanie Gee, Amanda Jarson, and Scott Jarson, with a winning score of 67. Second place win went to Fore Williams, made up of MacKenzie Williams, Shon Williams, Judy Williams, and Bob Williams with a score or 68. Third place was The Dexter Drivers, Tim Kuzma, Katherine Kuzma, Bob Opland, and Carol Opland with a score of 69.
Big Shooters came in first place in the senior men’s category. The team was made up of Matt Allen, AC Allen, (not in photo Bob and Tom,) with a winning score of 62. Second place went to Bradford Bunch, made up of Greg Ciponaer, Robert Vliano, Stewart Kelly, and Kevin Wilson with a score of 65. Third place was Gordie’s Power Equipment, Gordie Kunzelman, Dan Wilson, Gary Hicks, and Frank, with a score of 68.
Golfing #itches came in first place in the women’s category. The team was made up of Chris Decriox, Allison Cole, Kim Fullerton, and Jane Ambs, with a winning score of 63. Second place went to Par Tee Time, made up of Beth Mclellan, Connie Spadafore, Jan Jacobs, and Susan Daily, with a score of 72. Third place was 3 Old Chicks & Lena, Lena Jackson, Julia Jackson, Melisa Dilley, and Kathy Dilley, with a score of 77.
For the third year running, Willoughby Veterinary Clinic came in first place in the men’s D1 category. The team was made up of Paul Newhouse, Luke Bramlett, B.J. Castleberry and Tom Houk, with a winning score of 54. Second place went to Links of Novi, made up of Jeremy Zimmerman, Aaron Hopper, Conner Weidman and Jeff Brown, with a score of 57. Third place was Sneaky Good Golf with Joey Pena, Rob Dancer, Steve Allison and Phillip McLellan, with 68.
BelFost Construction came in first place in the men’s D2 category. The team was made up of Todd Pybus, Louis Salow, Don Ray, and Kenny Ransom, with a winning score of 66. Second place went to 4 Jackers, made up of Brian Spadafore, Chris Cummings, Travis Powers, and Sean Peck, with a score of 68. Third place was The Bullets, Al Decroix III, J. Towner Decroix, Karl Swarthout, and Matt Breijak, with a score of 68.
Lyn St.Dennis won the longest putt competition for women.
R. Frinkle won the longest putt competition for men.
Kelly Woodland won women’s closest to the pin.
Mark Shelhart won men’s closest to the pin.
The women’s longest drive was won by Lena Jackson.
The men’s longest drive was won by Jeff O’Brien.
Jeremy Killinger enters the scores.
50/50 tickets selling like hotcakes. Smooth running day, thanks to the help of Denise Barker, Lissa Avis, and Kim Killinger.
Smiling students after a long day working the event.
