Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club held its 15th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 24, 2024 at The Peninsula on The Indian River Bay. Despite heavier than normal winds, the golfers were able to hit the green and finish their holes in what resulted in a fun day of golf. The club realized a total of $28,435 in profits from local and regional partners as well as from the putting, wiffle ball and Pot of Gold contests, mulligans, and 50/50s.
“This event is our club’s major fundraiser, and as such our committee works diligently throughout the year to secure partnerships and work with The Peninsula on the day’s details,“ remarked Barry Henry, who chaired the event this year along with his wife, Lynn Henry. “We are delighted that those who participated viewed the day as successful and that the proceeds we were able to generate will once again allow us to support the many local organizations and causes serving those in need.”
Proceeds from this tournament have been earmarked for the following:
- Four Service Above Self Scholarships for graduating seniors at Sussex Central High School
- Monthly birthday bash and pizza parties at the Oak Orchard Boys and Girls Club
- Rotary Reads program at Long Neck Elementary School
- Literacy Delaware
- Great Futures Funds for Boys and Girls Club
- Beebe Hospital
- Bayhealth
- Warrior Community Connect
- Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad
- Indian River Volunteer Fire Company
- Tunnel to Towers
- Working with Rehoboth Beach Sunrise to support an AED project
- Rise Against Hunger
Tournament participant awards were presented to the top five foursomes in the “best ball” style tournament play along with on-course contest winners. These included:
- First Place Team with a score of -15 included Ben Hammond, Mel Frank, Thom Hammond and Trevor Kirchner
- Second Place Team with a score of -14 included Amber Genco, Keith Genco, Stephen Clark and Adam Hartzell
- Third Place Team with a score of -14 included Jack McCahan, John McCahan, Jonathan Storck and Johnny Martin
- Fourth Place Team with a score of -12 went to Zack Evans, Lee Evans, Tyler Majchrzak and Jimmy Sweet
- Fifth Place Team with a score of -12 went to Max Cividini, Marlon Palmer, Jason Hurlock and Izzy Eleazar
- Putting Contest Winner was Jim Martini who won with a putt closest to the pin
- Wiffle Ball Contest Winner was Trevor Kirchner
- Men’s Closest to the Hole Winner was Joe Gianetto
- Ladies’ Closest to the Hole Winner was Amber Genco
- Men’s Longest Drive was Michael Sauder
- Ladies’ Longest Drive was Sharon Pierson
- Men’s Straightest Drive was Jason Hurlock
- Ladies’ Longest Drive was Jenn Hubbard