A tournament record 37 foursomes came out to play in the 6th Annual ARAMARK Golf Classic on July 24, taking part in the four-man scramble that has become one of the premier golf tournaments in western Georgia.
Athletic Director Daryl Dickey takes a shot on hole 14.
The 37 teams at Oak Mountain Championship Golf Course were treated to food throughout the day from various corporate partners of UWG Athletics, including Chick-Fil-A, Jimmy John's, Shane's Rib Shack, American Pie, Papa John's, and ARAMARK. There were two closest to the pin holes as well as two long drive holes along with one of the favorite moments of the tournament, the "Drive Like A Lady" hole.
The foursome of Scott Duncan, Tyler Lipscomb, Alan Thomas, and Jake Underwood were the 2015 ARAMARK Golf Classic tournament champions, followed by a three-way tie for second and third place. After the scorecard playoff, the team of Ron Butler, Mark Butler, Jay Willis, and Wayne Huff were named as second place. In third place was the team of Andy Alston, Jessie Cunningham, Chuck Thompson, and Jim Chandler.
In the specialty holes, Doug Shaw was the long drive champ at No. 2, and Shannon Christian took home the long drive trophy at No. 13. Blake Brindle was the closest to the pin at No. 5, and Casey Pollard took the closest to the pin shot at No. 12.
"UWG Athletics would like to thank all those who participated with us on this wonderful day of golf at Oak Mountain," said Athletic Director Daryl Dickey. "We are especially grateful to all the corporate partners and sponsor who contributed to help make this a must-play event in the western Georgia area."
The date for the 2016 Wolves Golf Classic is set for July 22, 2016, with more information set to be released early next summer. The bulk of the fall sports will begin play on the weekend of September 5, with football, volleyball, and soccer reporting on the week of August 12 to prepare for the 2015 season.
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