The Harrells Christian Academy annual golf outing saw more than 20 teams converge on the Coharie Country Club golf course in Clinton to enjoy a day of sport, eat good food and raise almost $30,000 for athletic programs at HCA.

“I’m happy to be able to help HCA and am grateful for the opportunity to give back,” said tournament host Bill Carone, owner of Bill Carone Chevrolet-Buick-GMC of Wallace. “I have a child who is a student athlete at HCA and know how important the athletic programs are.”

Over 40 businesses from Pender, Bladen, Duplin, New Hanover and Sampson counties sponsored holes and other elements of this day in the sun. Special thanks to the hole-in-one sponsor Rippy Cadillac of Wilmington and the awards sponsor DuBose Strapping of Clinton.

After the last hole was played, a lunch was catered by Clinton’s own Sandpiper Restaurant and sponsored by Hog Slat of Clinton.

Alex Huff, HCA board member and tournament participant, said, “Great tournament, beautiful day, competitive field. Well run by staff from HCA. Coharie CC was tough as usual, and they were gracious hosts. Great to see support from so many corporate sponsors representing 5-6 counties. I’m proud to be associated with a school that obviously has touched the lives of so many citizens and businesses in Eastern North Carolina.”

The Harrells Christian Academy 2017 was a great success, former board member Rich Phaneuf said.

“Under the leadership of Karen Burton, the school raised a record amount of capital, which is what we were there to do,” he stated. “Coharie Country Club did a tremendous job creating a fun experience on the renowned Ellis Maples golf course. Great day, great cause, great fundraising on a great golf course. I can’t wait for next year.”

Organizers offered their thanks to Burton and HCA officials for putting the event together for the benefit of the school’s students and the enjoyment of the general community.

The following teams and players posted the top scores of the day:

Flight 1

1st Place: Thornton Ventures

2nd Place: Huff Orthopaedic

Flight 2

1st Place: DuBose Strapping

2nd Place: Han-Dee Hugo’s

Flight 3

1st Place: Hog Slat

2nd Place: Burrows and Hall

Nearly $30,000 was raised for Harrells Christian Academy athletics thanks to a golf tournament at Coharie Country Club.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web1_HCAgolf-3.jpgNearly $30,000 was raised for Harrells Christian Academy athletics thanks to a golf tournament at Coharie Country Club. Courtesy photo

Over 40 businesses from Pender, Bladen, Duplin, New Hanover and Sampson counties sponsored holes and other elements as part of the HCA tournament.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/web1_HCAgolf5.jpgOver 40 businesses from Pender, Bladen, Duplin, New Hanover and Sampson counties sponsored holes and other elements as part of the HCA tournament. Courtesy photo

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