BPC Hosts Golf Tournament
On Friday, March 19, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) hosted their 4th Annual Southern Classic Golf Tournament presented by Metter Ford at the Willow Lake Golf Club in Metter. Through the generous support of business sponsors and local teams, the event raised over $20,000. These funds will be used to transform the lives of the students academically and spiritually.
Sixteen teams competed in this year’s Southern Classic. Judge Howard Kaufold’s team placed first, followed by Walker Edge’s team in second with Team Handy Andy in third. The Southern Classic serves as a fundraiser for the college. Twenty community businesses supported BPC through various sponsorship levels.
BPC would like to thank all of the Southern Classic sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – Metter Ford; Champion Sponsor – Pineland TelCo; Partner Sponsors – Altamaha Bank and Trust, Chick-fil-A of Vidalia, Handy Andy, Lowe’s, Mount Vernon Bank, and Turnipseed Engineers; Friend Sponsor – Meridy’s Uniforms, and all the individual Hole Sponsors.
Chad Ritchie, BPC’s Director of Advancement stated, “After having to postpone the Classic last year ,we did not know what to expect. The support of local businesses and individuals was overwhelming. I am amazed at the generosity of our community and encouraged by their continued partnerships. BPC looks forward to growing the tournament each year. We are grateful to all of the sponsors and players who made the 2021 BPC Southern Classic a huge success.”
“Education is the single greatest force enabling people worldwide to improve their lives and make a difference in their communities,” said Steven Mc-Comas, MPA, MBA, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer for Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer for Responsive Technology Partners, Inc. “Through our sponsorship of the annual Brewton-Parker College golf tournament, we're honored to assist deserving students achieve their dreams of higher education. We are pleased to play a role in Brewton-Parker College and its mission to provide biblically-centered educational programs for its global students. The future is bright for Brewton- Parker College!”
