Supporters of the philanthropic efforts of the Island Country Club’s Charitable Foundation came out in force last Sunday. One hundred and forty golfers enjoyed an early lunch before heading out to the course in search of a great score. Participants were lucky to have the most favorable conditions while playing for a wonderful cause.

“I can’t tell you how happy I am to have this great turnout today,” said Aldo Palombo, who chaired the event for the Island Country Club Charitable Foundation (ICCCF). “The club’s staff and personnel have worked hard to make sure the course is in terrific condition, as well as providing the players with a great lunch before we start the day. When we come in many of us will be joined by our spouses and we will have dinner together and continue to bid on silent auction items, our 50/50 Raffle, as well as prepare for our live auction which is always fun,” said Palombo.

The day’s format was a four-person scramble where the best positioned ball would be in play, and all four players would play that ball. There were opportunities for hole-in-one prizes. Hole #2 carried with it a $10,000 cash prize, which was donated by the Darrow Automotive Group. Hole #13 had a prize of $10,000 and Holes #15 and #16, a new set of TaylorMade Clubs. 

Cash prizes were as follows: 1st Place = $3,000; 2nd Place = $2,000; 3rd Place = $1,000. Cash winnings from the best three foursomes were donated to their charity of choice. 

Upon completion of the match all the foursomes returned to the outside tented serving area, where they met their spouses and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres. When the serving line for dinner was opened, players and their guests had the choice of two cuts of beef and turkey, as well as many delicious side dishes.

The winners were then announced.

1st Place at 55 

• Jim Mogan

• Walt Nugent

• Ken Baer

• Dan Goldstein

2nd Place at 57

• Bill Laimbeer

• Bob Day

• Tom Linz

• Tim Brebender

3rd Place at 58

• John Dykema

• Jim Bursh

• Dan Kastholm

• Randy Novak

The attendees heard from longtime Island Country Club and Foundation Board Member Gary Landis. Landis expressed his appreciation for their contributions that make this event a continued success, and which in turn, helps our community many times over.