(Millsboro) (October 19, 2020) — There couldn’t be a better day for golf at The Peninsula on The Indian River Bay for The Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, October 19, 2020. It was perfect Indian summer weather. The sun was shining. The air was crisp. Originally scheduled for June, The Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club decided to take their chances and postpone the event until the fall, versus canceling this critical fund-raising event, and were delighted by the turnout and levels of partnership support. This charity golf tournament is the club’s main fund-raising function, where all proceeds are used to support local organizations serving youth, veterans, adult literacy and programs to stem and care for victims of the opioid epidemic as well as Rotary’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This year the tournament is projected to net approximately $24,000 from the event sponsors and 103 golfers.
The tournament included a $5,000 putting contest sponsored by Eric Blondin of State Farm Insurance. Isreal Eleazar won the initial $270 putting prize but failed to make the putt for the $5,000 grand prize which would have been split with the Oak Orchard Boys and Girls Club. First Place Team with a score of 56 for the best ball style tournament play included Kevin Yingling, Gary Cripps, Frank Bowman & Brent Elkzy. Prixes included a round of golf for 4 at Bayside and $100 gift card to Agave. The first place Rotary Team went to Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club represented by Steve Grossman, Justin Grossman, Isreal Eleazar and Wes Hood. Prizes included a round of golf for four and $100 gift card to JD Shuckers. Other foursome winners included:
- Second Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ Baywood Greens – Dennis Silicato, Bruce King, Ken Branner & Joe Shockley
- Third Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ The Peninsula –Cathy Bassett, Zach Evans, Ralph Travis & Bruce Mooney
- Fourth Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club – Chuck Desch, Temple Carter, Chris Brosius & I.G. Burton
- Fifth Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ Rehoboth Beach Country Club –Chip Lank, Matt Lank, Charlie Towers & John Spandikow
- Sixth Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ Ocean Resorts Golf Club—Rich Graves, George Bodmer, Steve Penska & Chris Breslen
- Seventh Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ Hooper’s Landing Golf Course – Shane Breakie, Dave Eppes, Dave Kropiewnicki & Steve Andrews
- Eight Place Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ The Salt Pond –Gary Checchett, Jeff Sylvester, Chris Herrmann & Mike Starkey
- Need More Practice Team: Round of Golf for 4 @ Eagle’s Landing Golf Club –Kevin McCahill, Timothy Powell, Michael Bond & Richard Mihalik
On-course competitions include Four “Holes in One“ sponsored by Terry Megee of Megee Motors with no winners this year. Other on-course winners include:
- Closest to the Pin (women): $50 Gift Card Brick Works –Diane Karbonik
- Closest to the Pin (men): $50 Gift Card Brick Works – Wes Hood
- Straightest Drive (women): $50 Gift Card Giant – Dina Law
- Straightest Drive (men): $50 Gift Card Giant – John Mandato
- Longest Drive (women): Gift Basket from Community Bank of Delaware –Debbie Schulenburg
- Longest Drive (men): Gift Basket from Outback Steak House in Rehoboth Beach – Trent Thomas
The day was capped by a plated and served gourmet dinner at the Peninsula to minimize contact. In recognition of COVID 19 guidelines, all golfers and their guests were advised to stay in their seats during dinner and to wear masks when moving about the restaurant. Prizes where delivered to the respective tables. Next year’s tournament is scheduled for June 14, 2021.