1st Place Team — Bill Willms, Jo Morasco, Colin Bundred, David Fingland
By Joy LarsenFreeport, Bahamas - The youth of Grand Bahama Island, and in particular, the high school scholarship students (currently 17) were the beneficiaries of the 7th. annual Grand Bahama American Women's Club (GBAWC) golf tournament, The Home Centre Classic, which was held on Saturday, February 20. Harsh economic times made the work of the organizing committee much more difficult, but the wonderfully resilient people of Freeport/Lucaya rallied to the challenge. Many local businesses and individuals took up the slack and eighty golfers enjoyed playing Our Lucaya Reef Course for this annual event.
Upon arrival participants were greeted by scholarship recipients and presented with a wonderful gift of Clarins beauty products.
2nd. Place Team — John Biggs, Gordon Ince, Margaret Ward, Chuck Madill
For 7 years Freeport Jet Wash & Auto Mart has added to the excitement by providing a car to be won by the first golfer to have a hole-in-one on the #4 par three — and each year the car has been driven back to the showroom. This year they also made it possible to win a substantial prize for a hole-in-one on the other par 3 holes at Our Lucaya Reef Course. Kendall Munroe, a golfer who came from Nassau especially to support the GBAWC was speechless when, on his second last hole, #8 he had a direct hit and his ball dropped into the hole! Congratulations Kendall on your first hole-in-one — his prize, a high end golf package.
The awards reception following the play was enjoyed by golfers, their "cheering section" and many volunteers and, as always. the eats were delicious. This year, not only did GBAWC members work their magic in the kitchen, but students at The College of the Bahamas Culinary Arts Division volunteered as, "Kids helping Kids" in the preparation of ingredients provided by GBAWC members and The Bell Channel Inn surprised everyone by donating a chaffing dish of mouth-watering conch fritters.
3rd. Place Team — Greg Vincent, Emily Galesowski, Brian Taylor, Greg Farrington
Then it was on to "Golf Jeopardy", as introduced by Martha Cartwright at The Home Centre Classic 2009 and, this year, conducted by GBAWC President, Lanelle Phillips — great fun!
Prior to the Awards Presentation, Mr Michael Weber, recently appointed, General Manager at Our Lucaya addressed the group and we are sure that he quickly learned what makes this tournament tick and just how very important it is in raising money to support and educate the youth of Grand Bahama Island.
There was a tie for 1st Place and the winners were decided by the lowest team score on hole #2.
The winning teams were:
1st. Place — Bill Willms
Jo Morasco
Colin Bundred
David Fingland
2nd. Place — John Biggs
Gordon Ince
Margaret Ward
Chuck Madill
3rd. Place — Greg Vincent
Emily Galesowski
Brian Taylor
Greg Farrington
Hole-in-One winner Kendall Munroe
In conjunction with the golf tournament a raffle was held — the premium prize, 3days/2 nights donated by Sandals International Resorts at any of their locations in the Caribbean, was won by GBAWC member, Rachael Jacquart.
