The 47th Annual Leatherneck Club Golf Classic was held on Monday, June 2 at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University in Macomb. A total of 136 golfers participated in this event with 34 teams competing in two flights. The Leatherneck club raised just under $12,000 during the event.
With the Championship Flight team of Seth Minter, Jake Mann, Matt Lawver, JD Gravina declared winners with a low gross score of 56. Taking 2nd Place in the Championship Flight went to the team of Mike Woodrum, Todd Gilliland, Tim Bainter, Mike Eckhardt with a score of 57.
The winning team in the First Flight had to also be determined through a score-card playoff with multiple teams tied with a 65. After a scorecard playoff based upon handicapped holes, 1st Place in the First Flight was awarded to the team of Mike Clemens, Gregg Snyders, Scott Lee, and Lucas Utter while 2nd Place in the First Flight went to the team of Marc Gamage, Nick Knowles, Steve Knowles, and Brain Spotts.
The Leatherneck Golf Classic hosted multiple on course contests throughout the day with those being:
Hole 2 – Longest Drive – Men
Winner: Sean Grosinic
Hole 5 – Longest Putt – Women
Winner: Jan Clough
Hole 7 – Longest Putt – Men
Winner: Mark Whyte
Hole 8 – Closest to the Pin
Winner: Bryant Salyers
Hole 9 – Closest to Rocky – For a BOB Crazy Beast Cooler Courtesy of G&M Distributors
Winner: Cain Fayhee
Hole 11 – Longest Putt – Women
Winner: N/A
Hole 12 – Closest to the Pin
Winner: Mike Woodrum
Hole 14 – Closest to Rocky – For a Michelob Ultra Golf Bag Courtesy of G&M Distributors
Winner: Curt Westen
Hole 16 – Longest Drive – Women
Winner: Carrie Van Vleet
Hole 18 – Longest Putt – Men
Winner: Jimmy Koller
WIU Athletics and Director of Athletics Paul A. Bubb appreciated all of the sponsors, participants, and volunteers who helped make the day a great success!
“The impact of this event goes far beyond a great day on the course,” said Director of Athletics Paul A. Bubb. “Every dollar raised directly supports our student-athletes and strengthens the foundation of our Division I programs. We’re truly grateful for everyone who played a role in making it possible.”
This event has been able to raise over $10,000 for the Athletic Department the past two years, which greatly benefits the department and its student-athletes! The 48th Annual Leatherneck Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, June 1st.
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