SALEM, Ore. – The 2009 Warrior Golf Classic was played on Monday at Creekside Golf Club in South Salem as 80 participants enjoying beautiful weather and helped Corban's athletic department bring in over $27,000 in gross income.
"This event has been and hopefully will continue to be an outstanding fundraiser and success for the Warrior athletic department," commented John Nelson, Corban's Director of Athletics and Golf Classic chairperson. "I would like to thank everyone that came out and competed this year, as well as a special thank you to every person that helped behind-the-scenes. The athletic teams at Corban will benefit greatly from the funds that were raised."
With 20 teams hitting the course, the low round was brought in by the team of Terry Williams, Nelson Zarfas, Tom Box, and Jeff Dunn. The foursome turned in a score of 18-under 54 to win the event by four strokes.
'09 Warrior Golf Classic winners (L to R)
Nelson Zarfas, Jeff Dunn, Terry Williams, Tom Box
In the runner-up position was the team of Mike Patron, Nate Carter, Tim Holstein, and Tony Holstein with a score of 14-under 58.
Finishing third with a score of 12-under 60 was the team of John Nelson, Jon Carey, Kelly Braaten, and Jim Green.
Rounding out the top four teams was the foursome of Ron Sisler, Mark Colachico, Ben Sisler, and Nathan Furumasu with an 18-hole score of 11-under 61.
Taking home the prize for high gross was the team of Dave Bale, Jerry Barnick, and Jordan Riffenberg with a "gross" score of 85.
Prior to the start of the tournament, David Keene won the putting contest while Ron Harvey captured the chipping contest with both winners holing their respective shots.
To conclude the event, an Awards Dinner and ceremony was held in which Tom Ferrin won the Brasada Ranch Golf Package Grand Prize raffle. A great time and great weather was had by all.
Be sure to mark your calendars so that you do not miss next year's Warrior Golf Classic on June 7, 2010!