Great Day on the Links for 21st Golf Tournament
It was a great day for golf Monday, June 9, 2025, as Partners in Sports hosted its 21st scholarship golf tournament. The Club at Gettysvue hosted the event as 108 golfers hit the links to show their support for Partners in Sports. The event grossed nearly $30,000 including sponsorships, gifts-in-kind, and silent auction proceeds.
There was a great turnout of program alumni as well. Participating this year: Walt Clark (2009), Chad Culver (1999), David Elliott (1992), Bay Griffin (2025), Jennifer Hall (2000, 2002); Matt Hollifield (2013), Jack Ligon (2008), Todd McMinn (1997; 1999), Stan Norris (2016), Jason Pedone (1998); Derek Phillips (2016), Kirby Simpson (2022), Drew Sims (2013), Brandon Spurlock (2009), Allen Sitzler (2000), Todd Wakefield (2008), and Ryan Willis (2005). Partners in Sports founder Dr. Buck Jones was also on hand for the event.
An added feature to this year’s tournament was the coaching staff of the Tennessee Women’s Golf Team interacting with our players on the course. Special thanks to Anna Newell (2018), Diana Cantu, and Kristen Golightly on supporting the tournament.
Great job by the Championship Committee on planning and executing the event. Also, thanks to the Visit Knoxville Sports Commission, Tennessee Athletics, Steve Sams, First Bank, Chick-fil-A, The Wakefield Corporation, the Volunteer Club, and Rocky Top Materials for their continued support of the tournament.