ARLINGTON, TX -
The 1st Annual Arlington Baptist University Golf Tournament Fundraiser was a tremendous success, bringing together 35 teams for a day filled with friendly competition, fellowship, new friendships, and support for ABU Athletics.
Held at Lake Arlington Golf Course, the tournament was about much more than golf. From the first tee to the final putt, the day provided an opportunity for alumni, supporters, coaches, athletes, friends, and members of the community to come together in support of Arlington Baptist University. Most importantly, the tournament reflected the heart of ABU as faith remained at the center of the event.
"We are incredibly thankful for everyone who helped make this tournament possible," said ABU Director of Athletics Coach Larry Tidwell. "The Lord blessed us with a beautiful day, great fellowship, and an incredible group of players, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters. We are grateful for everyone who came out and helped make this an event to remember."
Congratulations to Our Tournament Winners
The tournament featured two competitive flights, with the top three teams in each division receiving outstanding BSN Sports gift certificates.
Red Division
1st Place: David Rubinson, Ben Rubinson, Ross Bailey, Scott Christensen
2nd Place: Jeremy Pevehouse, Michael Tidwell, Matt Mancino, Jordan Fain
3rd Place: Katrina Harmon, Jason Harmon, LZ Harmon, Mike Jump
Blue Division
1st Place: Tim Hogan, Rick Baldwin, Danny Dixon, Ray Scott
2nd Place: Dennis Wright, Mark Schuetz, Mike Crnkovich, Bill Poole
3rd Place: Scott Doores, Eddie Kilmer, Bubba Jennings, Steve Helms
A special thank-you goes to BSN Sports for their generous support and for providing the gift certificates for the tournament winners.
On-Course Contest Winners
Players also competed in men's and women's long-drive and closest-to-the-pin contests throughout the day.
Women
- Long Drive: Leslie Odom
- Closest to the Pin: Katrina Harmon
Men
- Long Drive: Damien Angel
- Closest to the Pin: Willie Mumphrey
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The success of the inaugural tournament would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. These businesses, organizations, families, coaches, alumni, and friends of ABU truly made a difference.
Gold Sponsors
- BSN Sports
- Scott Doores
- Kent, Molly & Mike Colvin
- Coach Joe Betancourt
- Victoria Betancourt Foundation
- James "Gym" Moore
- Larry Tidwell Family
Silver Sponsors
- Hellas Construction, Inc.
- Universal Coin and Bullion – Michael Fuljenz
- Candlelite Inn – Darrell Wood
- Marmac Roofing
- Carlos & Sandy Ratliff
- Jeremy Pevehouse
- Arlington Sports Commission
Bronze Sponsors
- Cindy & Alan Powers
- Coaches Jeff Walz & Mike Bradbury
- Denton Eskimo Hut – Cory Hamm
- Audi Fort Worth
- Moritz Kia
- Texas Girls Coaches Association
- Ronny Becknell
- Mark Caffey
- Dr. Richard Reedy
- Gateway Church
- Magic Mornings Vacations – Sarah Dixon
- Men Serving God
- Dan Olson Collegiate Basketball Report
- Shalin Hoops – Dave Neely
- Jorge's Restaurant – Sammy Citrano
- Referees Ralph Pickett & Tommy Salerno
- Coach Vance & Paula Morris
- Jambos BBQ
- Coach Bill Fennelly
- WBAP 820 – Hal Jay & Ann Harbuck
- Chris Sodek Family
- Coach Don Newsome
- Vertical Raise – Leslie Odom
A Special Thank You to Everyone Behind the Scenes
ABU also extends a heartfelt thank-you to Lake Arlington Golf Course and Directors Adena Wallace and Chance Fields for helping provide an outstanding venue for the tournament.
Additional thanks go to Metro Golf Cars, Tournament Supervisor Eric White, and photographer Skye Roach for her work throughout the day.
The tournament was also made possible through the efforts of ABU coaches Brad Bass, Jackson Lee, Bubba Jennings, Kristi McDaniel, Reese Ness, Samantha Griffeth, Jason Venable, Derek Vierling, and Corbyn Torti, as well as Patriot athletes Alex Werbeck, Preston Scott, Davion Allen, Garrison Connell, Eric Longnecker, and Zach Grafe.
A Day to Remember
The inaugural ABU Golf Tournament was ultimately about more than scores, prizes, or competition. It was about bringing people together around a shared appreciation for Arlington Baptist University and its mission.
ABU is grateful for every player who participated, every sponsor who invested, every volunteer who served, every coach and athlete who helped, and every alumnus and supporter who continues to believe in the mission of ABU.
God bless each and every player, worker, sponsor, and Patriot alumnus who helped make the 1st Annual Arlington Baptist University Golf Tournament an event to remember. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
