91ӣƵ Foundation’s 39th Annual Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Scholarships
The first-place winner in the first flight of the ECC Foundation Golf Tournament was the team, Edmondson Insurance, with team members (l-r) Curtis Edmondson, Charlie Harrell, Lee Edmondson and Johnny Edmondson.
The 39th annual golf tournament hosted by the 91ӣƵ Foundation, raised $36,472 to support student scholarships and Foundation operations. The tournament was held Sept. 25 at Maccripine Country Club in Pinetops. Thirty-seven teams participated, and 148 players were featured in the tournament.
Edmonson Insurance took first place in the first flight, with team members Curtis Edmondson, Charlie Harrell, Lee Edmondson and Johnny Edmondson.
Kendall Strickland’s team placed second in the first flight, with team members Kendall Strickland, Cole Jeffreys, Jarin Abrams and Jerry Abrams.
The team, DeLoatch & Hinton, PLLC placed third in the first flight. Team members were Blake Hinton, Chad Hinton, Edwin Crute and Jonathon Cobb.
The first-place winner in the second flight of the ECC Foundation Golf Tournament was Astemo, with team members (l-r) Christopher Layton, Jeremy Joyner, Tim Bunn and David Harrelson.
In the second flight, Astemo placed first, with team members Christopher Layton, Jeremy Joyner, Tim Bunn and David Harrelson.
Placing second in the second flight was LS Cable Team 1, with team members Ed Scott, Taewon Son, Brian Jo and Inkuyng (Ryan) Park.
Edgecombe County came in third place in the second flight, with team members Ray Wilson, Timmy Whitehurst, George Whitehurst and Michael Peters.
“Thanks to the tremendous support of players, companies, volunteers and other community members, the ECC Foundation raised funds that will impact the lives of many students,” said Tameka Kenan-Norman, executive director of public information and institutional advancement at ECC. “It is undeniable that when our community comes together for a significant cause, it results in extraordinary success.”
Thanks to the following sponsors. Astemo and LS Cable were corporate sponsors for the ECC Foundation’s 39th annual golf tournament. Silver sponsors included First Carolina Bank of Rocky Mount, DeLoatch & Hinton, PLLC, Barnhill Contracting, ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, Hartcom, UNC Health Nash Hospital, Town of Tarboro, Infinity Link and Piedmont Natural Gas. Fairway sponsors were Fountain, Roberson, Anderson Insurance (Deanna Mayo Anderson). Kanban Logistics and EP Mart were also fairway sponsors. Tee Sponsors were Providence Bank of Rocky Mount, Jinesh S. Patel DMD PA, In Memory of JV Cobb, Allegra, True Local Realty (Jay Cutler), Small Town Landscaping, Vitalink, Multipostal Solutions, Red Shark Digital, Doug Henry Chevrolet of Tarboro, Henderson Lumber Company, Max Avent of Century 21 Sterling Combs, CES Mail and Dry Cleaning by Wayne.
Additionally, thanks to the many individuals, organizations and companies who contributed prizes and gift cards.
To see team photos from the tournament, visit edgecombe.edu/golf. Next year’s tournament will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 at Maccripine Country Club.