MACOMB, IL - The 48th Annual Leatherneck Club Golf Classic was held this week on Monday, June 1 at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course at Western Illinois University in Macomb. A total of 136 golfers participated in this event with 34 teams competing in two flights.
With the Championship Flight team of Mike Woodrum, Brian Kinman, Tim Bainter, Mike Eckhardt declared winners with a low gross score of 53. Taking 2nd Place in the Championship Flight went to the team of Seth Minter, Jake Mann, Matt Lawver, Paul Runser with a score of 55.
The winning team in the First Flight had to be determined through a score-card playoff with multiple teams tied with a 65. After a scorecard playoff based upon handicapped holes, 1st Place in the First Flight was awarded to the team of Mason, John, Mike, and Larry McCormick while 2nd Place in the First Flight went to the team of Jon Meckler, David Alton, Ty Griswold, and Alexa Robertson.
This year's winner of the Battle of the Banks Traveling Trophy had to also be determined by a score-card playoff with multiple teams tied with a 60. Ultimately it was the team of Robb Creasey, Scott Knupp, Scott Meyer, and Louie Zinn representing Compeer Financial!
The Leatherneck Golf Classic hosted multiple on course contests throughout the day with those being:
Hole 2 - Longest Drive - Men
Winner: Jamie Cousins
Hole 5 - Longest Putt - Women
Winner: Mari Silva
Hole 7 - Longest Putt - Men
Winner: Jamie Cousins
Hole 8 - Closest to the Pin
Winner: Chey Hopping
Hole 11 - Longest Putt - Women
Winner: Connie Garner
Hole 12 - Closest to the Pin
Winner: Jimmie Koller
Hole 16 - Longest Drive - Women
Winner: Mari Silva
Hole 18 - Longest Putt - Men
Winner: Neil Armstrong
WIU Director of Athletics Paul A. Bubb shared his appreciation for all of the sponsors, participants, and volunteers who helped make the day a great success.
"The impact of this event goes far beyond a great day on the course," said Director of Athletics Paul A. Bubb. "Even greater than the financial support generated from this event for our student-athletes, the Leatherneck Golf Classic represents nearly a half-century of the community, our athletic alumni, and parents coming together to support the Leathernecks. We are truly grateful for everyone who plays a role in making this possible."
This event has consistently been able to raise over $10,000 for the Leathernecks over the past three years, which greatly benefits the department and its student-athletes. The 49th Annual Leatherneck Golf Classic is now scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2027. Hope to see you there next year!
To view photos from this year's Leatherneck Club Golf Classic, click the following link. Photos
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