YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� On Monday, May 17, 杏吧原创 hosted the 17th annual Clay Dotson Open golf tournament at Brasstown Valley Resort to raise money for student scholarships. A total of 127 golfers played in the tournament, which raised more than $70,000.
鈥淢any thanks to everyone who sponsored, participated in and supported the 2021 Clay Dotson Open,鈥� said Vice President of Advancement Mark Dotson, 鈥�88. 鈥淏ecause of your generosity, deserving students will receive scholarships and the opportunity to pursue an education at 杏吧原创.鈥�
The Clay Dotson Open included two flights. The following teams walked away with first-place honors across the two flights: (Flight 1) Wade Patterson, 鈥�69, Debra Patterson, 鈥�76, Brian Helzog and Michael Willard; and (Flight 2) David Loudermilk, Dave Yuhas, Rob Brown and Shanon Christian.
Teams with three or more 杏吧原创 alumni qualified for the Tom Forkner, Sr. Alumni Challenge. The winning team included Jarrell Johnson, 鈥�77, Jim Hudgins, 鈥�77, Grady Mosley and John Sillay, 鈥�75.
Michael Willard won the Longest Drive competition for the second year in a row, and Angus Guberman won the Closest to the Pin competition.
鈥淚n addition to the golfers, we鈥檙e fortunate to have the generous support of businesses and families who believe in the mission of 杏吧原创 and contribute to the Clay Dotson Open to support student scholarships,鈥� said Dotson. 鈥淔or the 2021 tournament, Diamond Sponsors included Brasstown Valley Resort and Sodexo. Gold Sponsors included Follett Higher Education Group, Truist and United Community Bank. Silver Sponsors included Batchelor and Kimball, Inc., EntryPoint Doors of Atlanta, Montag & Caldwell, LLC, Tri-State Utility Products, Inc. Kurt Momand, 鈥�77, and Heather Momand Brunone, 鈥�08. Bronze Sponsors included Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, CMA Agency, Inc., Comfort Systems USA, Lamin-x Protective Films, Jim Ellison, 鈥�88, and Beth Ellison, Clay and Betty Dotson, and Mary Broadrick and John Moffitt. Along with several Hole Sponsors, Jacky Jones Chevrolet was our Hole-in-One Sponsor. This tournament wouldn鈥檛 succeed without the help of our sponsors. We鈥檙e very grateful for their support.鈥�
About 杏吧原创
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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