Words from the Director of the Carter County Boys & Girls Club
The 14th annual Dino Senesi Golf Classic was certainly one to remember. The weather was perfect, the course was beautiful and of course the food was outstanding. The day began with Chicken, Ribs, salad and rolls from The Outback Steakhouse and a special welcome from Congressman Phil Roe. As the players prepared to teeoff, most wearing the now famous Dino Senesi Golf shirt provided by Citizens Bank, Director John Malone reminded the teams of why we were all here. The Dino Senesi Golf Classic has raised more than $250,000 over the years for the Boys and Girls club of Elizabethton/ Carter County. The tournament funds help allow the Boys and Girls Club to serve more than 1200 kids a year in our community. "This is our biggest fund raiser of the year, and one of the best golf tournaments in the area."
This year's field included several special guests including, Condridge Holloway, Al Davis and Eddie Brown and Coach Dave Ryder. This year also set the record for the lowest total score ever turned in for the tournament. The team led by Chris Guy turned in a final score of 21 under par, 51. Congratulations! There were many great scores and many more memorable moments on the course this day.
The day could not have been possible without the support of our many sponsors, with 8 first time sponsors, including Climate Controllers who provided an assortment of gifts for every golfer, and more than 50 returning sponsors, the 2009 Dino Senesi Tournamnet will reach its goal of raising $20,000. A special thank you to Friendship Hundai for providing an exciting opportunity on the 8th hole to win a new car, and to Fast Track car wash for giving away hundreds of dollars worth of free car washes. Also, to Coca Cola for providing free drinks throughout the day and to Bojangles for the 19th hole chicken dinner.
As the day was closing, the golfers gathered around the clubhouse for the door prize giveaways. Several great prizes were donated by Ingles and many local restaurants and businesses, and there was an auction that featured some great University of Tennessee autographed memorabilia. It was great day and great success for the Boys and Girls Club. We are already looking forward to the 15th Annual and it promises to be even better.
To our sponsors, players and special guest we say thank you for making the 14 Annual Dino Senesi Golf Classic one of the best ones yet.