Date Posted: October 28, 2025
The Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation hosted its annual Drive “Fore” Education Invitational Golf Tournament on October 22, 2025, at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club in Locust Grove. Fourteen teams participated in the Lauderdale-style tournament, presented in partnership with Impact Office Interiors.
Early estimates show that the event raised more than $31,000 to support Southern Crescent Technical College, including student scholarships, campus expansion, and other critical needs.
SCTC President Dr. Irvin Clark expressed his appreciation before the 10 a.m. shotgun start, stating, “Your attendance here today shows your commitment to the mission and purpose of Southern Crescent Technical College, and we cannot thank you enough for supporting our students and helping to make their career dreams a reality. We take great pride in building strong students, strong careers, and strong communities, and your support is a vital part of the success of the College.”
The success of the event was thanks to the dedication of participants, sponsors, and donors who generously contributed financial support.
Foundation Chair Jack Bowdoin further shared his gratitude, saying, “The College deserves the very best we can offer in our support, and the communities have surely risen to the occasion with their attendance and their donations. The golf tournament proceeds are the basic blood life line for SCTC’s scholarship program. We are very thankful for their generosity and the opportunities it affords the students of Southern Crescent Technical College.”
Teams represented a wide range of business and industry partners from across the College’s eight-county service area.
Congratulations to our first-place team, Impact Office Interiors (Team 1) — Chip Jones, Jonathon Kimbell, Buster Franklin, and Tyler Whitehead — for taking home the top honors at this year’s Drive Fore Education Golf Tournament!
Montrese Adger Fuller, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Southern Crescent Technical College, commented, “We were beyond thrilled with the participation and support we received for the Southern Crescent Technical College Drive ‘Fore’ Education Invitational Golf Tournament. Team representation and sponsorships covered each of the eight counties we serve, and the Foundation trustees were proud to host this tournament as a way to bring our external stakeholders together to support the needs of the College and our students.”
Tournament sponsors included the following:
Partner Sponsor: Impact Office Interiors
Eagle Sponsors: ARI Packaging and Rubio & Son Interiors, Inc.
Hospitality Sponsor: United Bank
Birdie Sponsors: Jack Bowdoin, Technical Training Aids, Upson Regional Medical Center, Central Georgia EMC, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Beacon Security, Norcom, Tom & Gail Gardner, McLeRoy, Henry County Development Authority, Smith & Sons Funeral Home
Driving Range Sponsor: Structor Group
Longest Drive Sponsor: Southern Rivers Energy
Putting Sponsor: First National Bank
Hole Sponsors: Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC and Truist
Additionally, the tournament had tee box sponsors from area businesses and individuals. Tee-box sponsors included: AJK – Abbott, Jordan & Koon; Georgia Banking Company; Hammond HVAC; Pinnacle Advertising; Rooks, Waltz, Jackson & Esary, Inc.; and Thomaston Prescription Shop.