HTX Soccer News

Golf Outing 2023

Written by Simon Boddison | Mar 26, 2023 5:00:00 AM

The Woodlands Country Club - The Palmer again hosted this year's annual golf fundraiser, it was brought to you by SPB Consulting, on Monday, March 22, 2023. 

Proceeds from the day's activities raised over $90K. Fundraising from this event supports the club's ongoing field expansion and current facilities maintenance, which is vital to the development of 9,000+ youth soccer players within Houston and its surrounding communities. The Bob Bennett Award was presented by Lynn Bennett to James Barlow, Drake Barlow, Robert Hill, Randy Lance with a very competitive overall score of 24 under. The club would like to recognize the following partners that sponsored areas within the event:

Forty-four foursomes were present over 27 pristine golf holes of undulating and mounded terrain, surrounded by challenging bunkers and intricate water hazards. The event also hosted a raffle, silent & live auction, plus a par three contest with female professional players provided by Back Swing Golf Challenge.


CONTESTANT HOLE WINNER
Deacon Men's Longest Drive Ryan Thorpe
Deacon Women's Longest Drive Mendi LaRue
General Men's Longest Drive Drake Barlow
General Women's Longest Drive Blair Brame
Deacon Longest Putt Scott Peterson
King Longest Putt Eric Romero
General Longest Putt Robert Hill

The live auction consisted of Anchor of The Soul Beach House, United Airlines flight tickets, and a Bluejack National foursome. Phil Ebner, Recreational & Youth Academy Director, emceed the live auction. 

"We would like to thank all the golfers, sponsors, committee members, teams, club staff, team reps, and The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course for their valuable support throughout the event," said Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations. "A huge amount of work went into delivering a first-class outing for everybody involved, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly very positive. We look forward to hosting again next year.”

Save The Date for next year - Monday, March 18, 2024!

Bob Bennett Award winners - James Barlow, Drake Barlow, Robert Hill, Randy Lance (presented by Lynn Bennett)

Express Employment Professionals - Dinner Sponsor