Seventh Annual WMHS Golf Classic Raises $50,000

The Seventh Annual Western Maryland Health System Golf Classic was held on September 12 at the Cumberland Country Club. A total of 216 golfers raised $50,000 for the WMHS Foundation's mission of providing the best possible health care, state-of-the-art equipment, health care programs and practitioners available. Over $20,000 worth of prizes was given away during the day, with gifts ranging from Rocky Gap Stay-and-Play packages to golf clubs, clothing, and gift certificates - many of which were donated by local businesses. In addition to a day of golf, each golfer received a commemorative wind jacket and a delicious steak dinner, plus beverages and food throughout the day.

Karen Johnson, Foundation Executive Director, credited the 11-member Golf Classic Committee, led by local businessman and chairman Don Moran, and the 4-member Corporate Sponsor Sub-Committee with a great deal of hard work in maintaining this year's income. " It was a great day, and it's a good feeling to be able to put $50,000 toward local health care. All these funds will stay here in our community, providing equipment and support for the programs of WMHS." Ms. Johnson also expressed special gratitude for the many sponsors of the event, led by Founding Sponsor Carl Belt, Inc. Planning has already begun for next year's tournament, which will be held on Friday, September 10.

WMHS Golf Classic Results

The team from OptionCare of Cumberland took first place in the gross division at the seventh annual WMHS Golf Classic held on September 12 at the Cumberland Country Club. The winning team, made up of John Balch, John Blank, John Robinson and Judge Fred Sharer, bested a field of 54 teams by shooting a gross score of 58. In the net division, the team from Potomac Highland Pathology Associates (Joe Litten, John Sensabaugh, Sam Sensabaugh and Dr. Jonathan Walburn) captured first place with a score of 52. Each of the team members received a titanium driver and a bronze wedge. The putting contest ending in a three-way tie for first place, with Greg Hare, Jim Murphy and Scott Robison - each making the putt and splitting the prize money. Other prizes included: longest drive, Matt Logsdon; straightest drive, Mike McCoole; closest to the pin, Slug Armstrong (#1), Vinnie Layton (#6), Jim Willis (#10), Mark Sullivan (#12), Barry Michael (#15), Richard Marshal (#18). This year's Golf Classic raised $50,000 for the WMHS Foundation, which provides financial support to benefit the work of the health system. Next year's WMHS Golf Classic will be held on Friday, September 10, 2004.