The HLGU Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic was held at Norwood鈥檚 Golf Club in Hannibal last Friday, October 7.
Fourteen teams competed scramble-style for the winning title. This fundraiser brought in nearly $1,800 to support HLGU鈥檚 Annual Fund.
After 18 holes of golf, the Bethel Baptist team, comprised of Ron Wilde, Gary Holland 鈥�75, Al Groner, and Bob Mitchell 鈥�72 took first place with a score off 55 (par is 72). In second place, with a score of 56, was an alumni team which included Joe Brooks 鈥�08, Aaron Wooff 鈥�07, Austin McDowell 鈥�07, and Ben White 鈥�08. In third place with a score of 58 was the past winning team, 3-Peat, made up of Matthew Jones 鈥�06, Eric Abts, Josh Gottman 鈥�05, and Matthan Veanes 鈥�05.
The longest putt award went to Clay Biggs, closest to the pin went to David Dawdy 鈥�66, and longest drive was awarded to Austin McDowell 鈥�07.
A BBQ lunch was prepared by Alumni Director Lauren Youse 鈥�05 M 鈥�16 and her mom, Linda Youse 鈥�79.
鈥淥ur Golf Classic has grown into such a fun event,鈥� remarked Youse. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really become a reunion for some of our alumni. They plan their fall around attending this event. I am so thankful for their attendance, and the attendance of all of our HLGU friends, and support of this fundraiser.鈥�
Next year鈥檚 HLGU Alumni & Friends Golf Classic will take place on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Norwood鈥檚 Golf Club.