The PDCA Texas Chapter drew a near capacity crowd for its Sept. 24, 2024 golf tournament, this time at Eagle Point Golf Club in Mont Belvieu, TX. It marked the second annual run for the popular event that benefits the Chapter's scholarship fund.

The morning began with registration and breakfast, then an shotgun start kicked off the competition. The event concluded with a luncheon feast and awards ceremony.

Chapter President Condon Verble opened the tournament by convening all golfers for announcements and rules. Then, teams fanned out around the course to their assigned, starting tee boxes. The competition escalated as they played through all 18 holes.

There were various individual competitions available. Those included a men's and women's 'longest drive' contest, as well as a men's and women's 'closest to the pin' challenge. Additionally, there were some opportunities for extra fun and fundraising, such as a competition on chipping accuracy and an opportunity to forego one playing hole by donating to the Chapter and firing your drive shot with a replica AR-15.

Most of the holes that the golf teams encountered featured generous exhibitors, many of whom provided the players with a variety of refreshments to suit all their needs. Thanks to the outpouring of events sponsorship, you can see photos and coverage of all sponsors and exhibitors on a standalone blog post. Click here to be redirected, now.

When the golf finished, players made their way inside to some welcome air conditioning, a lunch buffet, a bar, and plenty of time to tell 'lies' about their conquests on the course during the preceding hours. It was also an ideal time for visiting with friends and colleagues and even conduct a little business networking. 

During lunch, Texas Chapter Vice President Mickey Thatcher called attention to those assembled for brief announcements, an awards ceremony, and raffle prizes. But first, he introduced PDCA Executive Director Frank Peters who provided the audience with an announcements from PDCA, including updates on upcoming events taking place throughout the country, encouragement to members to visit their new member accounts in The PDCA Connection, and a warm salute to the Texas Chapter for the important work it is doing in the driven pile marketplace in the Lone Star State.

Leadership of the Texas Chapter, including President Verble, VP Thatcher, Secretary Mike Leal, and Treasurer Derek Brodnax stressed that this successful event would not have been possible without the tireless work of the PDCA Texas Chapter Planning and Events Committee, along with a handful of volunteers. Those included Shiri Foster from Lodge Lumber, Erica Ferens from J.D. Fields & Co., Kyrsten Garcia from Russell Marine LLC, and Hanny Verble.

Enjoy the following photo gallery of the golf award winners:

First Place went to a team sponsored by Associated Steel Fabricators which brought four 'ringers' from Russell Marine LLC to play the tournament: Emcee Mickey Thatcher awards Russell Marine colleagues Brandon Bicknell, Cameron Toups, David Taylor. Josh Drachman (middle) is from the sponsor.

 

2nd Place was CPS Houston and included Andy Badeaux, Jenny Ellis, Tony Glynn, and Jack Mott. Emcee Thatcher and event coordinator Shiri Foster are also pictured.	3rd place finishers were Frank and Tina Peters from PDCA, and Nathan Stocktan and Colby Blackman from Sutherland Pipe & Supply
Emcee Thatcher also awarded men's and women's, closest to the pin. (Far right) Hannah Schorr from Pipe & Tube Supplies, Inc.	And with no women entries, Chad Kresta of McCarthy Building Cos. won men's longest drive.

See who was SPOTTED at the PDCA Texas Chapter Golf Tournament and luncheon: