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Golfers swing fore school

Forty golfers donated $100 to play in Braden River Elementary's golf tournament, fund basic school supplies.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:04 p.m. April 18, 2015
  • East County
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To raise dollars for Braden River Elementary School’s basic supply needs, such as batteries and making copies, parents united to create an inaugural Golf Tournament, held April 18, at the Links at Greenfield Plantation. Forty golfers participated in the tournament, which spanned 18 holes. Attendees wore dresses while golfing at hole No. 2, and participated in other activities along the course.

 

Larry Hayden has been golfing for more than 18 years.
Larry Hayden has been golfing for more than 18 years.
Nick Arthur, of Crossfit Lena, enjoys practicing with his friends and co-workers before the event.
Nick Arthur, of Crossfit Lena, enjoys practicing with his friends and co-workers before the event.
Toni Clarke and Katie Kawcak relax under the shade of their golf cart.
Toni Clarke and Katie Kawcak relax under the shade of their golf cart.
Josh Davis focuses on putting during practice.
Josh Davis focuses on putting during practice.
Gerry den Boggende isn’t afraid to golf in a dress — a requirement for hole No. 2.
Gerry den Boggende isn’t afraid to golf in a dress — a requirement for hole No. 2.
— Forty golfers came together to participate in the school’s fundraiser.
— Forty golfers came together to participate in the school’s fundraiser.
David Hernandez focuses on the shot.
David Hernandez focuses on the shot.
Josh Kawcak is a manager at Hendrick Honda Bradenton, a major sponsor of the event.
Josh Kawcak is a manager at Hendrick Honda Bradenton, a major sponsor of the event.
Phuong, Brendan and Robert Lam participate show support for the East County school.
Phuong, Brendan and Robert Lam participate show support for the East County school.
Dave McCulla, Andrew Lundin and Sean Keenan wait for the shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Dave McCulla, Andrew Lundin and Sean Keenan wait for the shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Mike Meadows and Spencer Rasnake get their clubs and putters secured before heading onto the course.
Mike Meadows and Spencer Rasnake get their clubs and putters secured before heading onto the course.
Justin Randolph tests out the vehicle for the event alongside Chase and Mike Polivchak.
Justin Randolph tests out the vehicle for the event alongside Chase and Mike Polivchak.
Gerry den Boggende photo bombs a photo of his friends, Sean Wood and Jim Chalmers.
Gerry den Boggende photo bombs a photo of his friends, Sean Wood and Jim Chalmers.
Richard Wood doesn’t let a dress district him from bringing his best golf game to the tournament.
Richard Wood doesn’t let a dress district him from bringing his best golf game to the tournament.

 

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