More than 100 golfers scramble for a win at annual LWRBA event
By
Amanda Sebastiano
| 2:13 p.m. April 17, 2015
East County
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their family and friends grabbed their golf clubs and hopped in golf carts April 17 for the 7th annual Ranch Scramble golf tournament, held at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. More than 100 participants competed on an 18-hole course for a range of prizes, such as a new car. The first person to get a hole-in-one on hole no. 15 won the vehicle and bragging rights.
Rick Bennett, Chris DeLeonardo, Bill Baker and Nick Lanese celebrate a birdie.
Janet Arena and Barbara Zdziarski show off one of the day’s prizes — a bag filled with golf equipment.
Mike Babinec admires his shot off the green and toward his target.
Kimberlie Buchanan is an avid golfer who goes out on the green as often as she can.
Jeff Corl focuses on his swing in hopes of reaching his target in just a few shots.
Kevin Custer golfs as often as he can.
Jeff Deehr, Chris Leach, Anthony DiDomenico and Colin Demers enjoy a few minutes of downtime before the tournament starts.
Colin Demers lines up his ball with the intended target before grabbing his club or putter.
Brian Ellerson takes a few practice shots before competing in the tournament.
Rodney Gaumitz participated in the event with his father-in-law.
Golfers stock up their best clubs and putters for the annual event.
More than 100 participants played din the golfing tournament.
Tom Herrmann and Chris Gorrell pose for a photo opp. before their turns at the tee.
Brian Keegan doesn’t golf often, but he enjoys the sport.
Alliance member John Laurie enjoys golfing and being outdoors.
Alliance founder Lou Marinaccio and Executive Director Heather Kasten talk event specifics before the tournament starts.
Tom McOmber isn’t a member of the alliance, but he doesn’t miss an opportunity to golf.
Bill Vargas hits his ball of the tee with full force.
Past alliance Chairman Brian Volner shows his support for the group, while also enjoying an afternoon of golf.
