RLC Foundation hosts 36th Annual Golf Outing

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2016) - Nearly 150 golfers teed off at the 36th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing last week in a fundraising effort for the RLCF, and the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams.

The outing, held at the Rend Lake Golf Course in Whittington, raises thousands of dollars every year for the Foundation and the teams. Foundation CEO Kay Zibby-Damron said she’s thrilled with the success of the event this year.

“Our golf tournament was very successful. We received a tremendous amount of support from local businesses, community members, RLC alums, and the RLC faculty and staff,” said Zibby-Damron. “With Rend Lake College recently being ranked the no. 1 community college in Illinois, I believe our supporters recognize that investing in our institution and our students will yield positive results. The proceeds from our tournament directly benefit students receiving scholarships and our Warriors and Lady Warriors golf teams.”

Winning the first place championship plaque was a team comprised of Vicki Rowland, Trent Hudgens, Eli Cox, Larry Giaconni, Jeannie Martin, and Andrew Mitchell. The second place championship team included of Beth Stedelin, Rich Stevenson, Bo Cook, James Gullen, Trent Timmons, and Steve Prather. Both teams shot a 61 with a scorecard playoff determining the winner.

Championship first place team Rowland included captain Vicki Rowland, Trent Hudgens, Larry Giaconni, Jeannie Martin, and Andrew Mitchell. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

Placing second overall was team Stedelin with captain Beth Stedelin, Rich Stevenson, Bo Cook, James Gullen, Trent Timmons, and Steve Prather. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

In the A flight, first place went to First Mid-Illinois Bank’s team of Duane Gulley, Mike Carbonaro, Brett Hall, Jason Ohley, Travis Pinkston, and Matt Reynolds. Second place went to RLC Women’s Golf Head Coach Cindy Corn’s team, including Gina Atchison, Jan Cook, Cookie Drew, Melody Mauer, and Lexie Shoemaker.

For B flight, first place went to Don Nelson Advertising Company’s team of Kitty Irvin, Hillary Esser, Bob Feltmeier, Bruce Hapeman, Doug Hester, and Laurie Robertson. Second place went to RLC’s Team ATC, including Kathy Craig, Colin Jones, Paul Jones, Austin Lovelady, and Zach Vahlkamp.

Individual winners included Lloyd Boone for Men’s Closest to the Pin, Kitty Irvin for Women’s Closest to the Pin, Andrew Mitchell for Men’s Longest Drive, and Missy Reed for Women’s Longest Drive.

To learn more about the RLC Foundation, call 618-437-5321, Ext. 1214 or email foundation@rlc.edu. To view all the team images from the day, visit RLC's Flickr account at www.flickr.com/photos/rendlakecollege. For all things athletic at The Lake, visit www.rlc.edu/athletics.