Dabney Harrison pulled it together again for the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. With 36 players and 9 teams, the Texas Crab Festival Golf Tournament teed off on Saturday, November 8th, promptly at 9am. As the team golf carts wheeled around the golf course, the beverage carts kept up a steady pace, Gray and Terri on one side of the course with Bloody Marys and Tom and Georgia with Mimosas on the other side. The links and hot dogs were cooked back at the Club House by Bob Morgan, the Silent Auction was tended by Brenda McDonald, and Mac McDonald made sure everything ran smoothly. Lori Falk surprised us with some homemade Baklava – soaked in honey!

The teams charged on. By 3pm all teams were in, winners announced and cash awards presented. See below for all teams, winners and willing coordinators of this wonderful event benefiting another scholarship to be presented by the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to a deserving 2015 graduating senior.

36 golfers signed up for the tournament to help raise money for college scholarships.

Bidding was lively at the Calcutta held on Friday evening at TIKI Beach Bar & Grill.

First Place Team: Chris Pierce, Marlene Mallet, Hoss Strimple, John Milby

Second Place Team: Linda Taylor, Dewey Jones, Jason Pettit, Billy Tomlinson

Third Place Team: J.T. Greek, Lance Ferguson, Diane Lewis, George Flores

Closest to the Pin: Patti Atkins (Hole #3) and J.T. Greek (Hole #8)

Chef Bob Morgan kept the grill hot, cooking links and hot dogs for the hungry golfers.

What’s a golf tournament without the beverage cart? Actually, there were two. Thanks, Gray and Terri Hays and Tom and Georgia Osten.

I think George is adding up the scores…or is he ordering a pizza?

The Ladies: (front row) Vicki Giddens, Robin Kasiske, Diane Lewis, Margo Johnson, (back row) Marlene Mallet, Lanette Hardcastle, Linda Taylor, Patti Atkins, (not pictured) Georgia Maples

From: Mac McDonald
President, Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
I want to thank all the golfers for participating in the Chamber’s Texas Crab Festival Golf Tournament, benefiting the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.

Thanks to our sponsors: Crystal Beach Local News, Karen Riddles, Gabourel Insurance, McDonalds AC, Remax Real Estate, Jerry Parker Real Estate, Manley Builders, Samson Energy, Frontier Pest Control, The Big Store, Oilfield Welding & Fabrication and Billy Tomlinson.

Thanks to Robin Giddens – Sponsor of Closest To The Hole, Anne Willis – Swede’s Real Estate for the food and gifts to the golfers, McDonalds AC for the soft drinks, and Community Bank for the Water.

Thank you for auction items: Patricia Hagstrom, George Strong, McDonalds AC, Tropical Accents, Lori Falk, Lighthouse Krewe, Cunningham Living, Arbonne Nutrition & Cosmetics, Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation and Texas Crab Festival Charities.

A big thanks for all the help at the Tournament: Brenda McDonald, Bob Morgan, George Strong, Margo Johnson and Lori Falk. Thanks Dabney Harrison for helping get the course in good condition, signing up the golfers and for helping at the Calcutta. Thanks to Tiki for hosting the Calcutta. Thanks to Georgia & Tom Osten and Terri & Gray Hays for driving the drink carts and to DelPapa Distributing for their contribution.

A job well done by all!

(published 11/11/2014)