Golfers raise funds for BC students at Gator Classic

The team of James Brown, Jacob Villarreal, Phillip Stewart and Blake Sullivan was the lowest gross scoring team at the Brazosport College Foundation’s Gator Classic. The tournament was held recently at The Wilderness golf course in Lake Jackson and funds from the event will go toward student scholarships at Brazosport College.   

A large field of golfers recently participated in the Brazosport College Foundation’s Gator Classic golf tournament at The Wilderness golf course in Lake Jackson.

Funds raised from the tournament, which is now in its 24th year, go toward student scholarships at Brazosport College. The presenting sponsor for the Gator Classic was Freeport LNG.

The tournament has been a major fundraiser for student scholarships at Brazosport College for more than two decades.

The team of James Brown, Jacob Villarreal, Phillip Stewart and Blake Sullivan, which was sponsored by James and JoAnn Brown, was the lowest gross scoring team. This is the second straight year the foursome has claimed the tourney’s top prize.

The Fergusen team (David Drewry, Shelton Delk, Neil Simpson and Dustin Newsome) finished with the first-place net score, followed by the KCGS team (Craig Kaspar, John Stark, Ben Nelson and Josh Krobot) with the second-place net score.  

Also finishing with a team accolade was the Kirksey team (Steve Durham, Jeff Newman, Brent Bowles and Miguel Sauceda) with a Wildcard award.

Golfers earning individual awards were:

• Alyssa Norris — Longest drive, women
• James Brown — Longest drive, men
• Alyssa Norris — Closest to the hole, women
• Kyle Unnasch — Closest to the hole, men

For more information about the Gator Classic golf tournament or to inquire about making a gift to the College’s General Scholarship Fund, visit Brazosport.edu/foundation or call (979) 230-3234.