West Plains – For Immediate Release
The annual Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament took place on Friday, May 1st. Players began Shot-Gun style at the West Plains Country Club to vie for raffle prizes, and a chance to make a hole in one shot for a ‘Mega Motorsports’ 2025 Spartan RZ-HD Zero Turn mower.
Golfers began the tournament with a ‘Burton Creek Rural Clinic/Davidson Insurance Powered by Inszone Insurance Services/Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply of West Plains/Ozarks Healthcare/Perennial Energy’ lunch. Everyone was able to warm up on the ‘West Plains Bank & Trust Company Driving Range AND Putting Green’ and enjoyed some tournament beverages compliments of Southern Bank. Water and soda were generously provided compliments of Ozarks Coca-Cola. Late afternoon appetizers were provided compliments of Central Trust Company and Jones Eye Center.
The winners of the ‘Butler Heating & Air Longest Drive Competition’ were Matt Wernsing and Mindy Trail. Ian Bergman and Taynia Kisner took the honors as the ‘Community First Banking Company’ Closest to the Pin’ champions. Dave Thomas and Whitney Mills cleaned up in the ‘J’s Razorback BBQ & Catering’ Longest Putt’ contest. There were no winners in the ‘Mega Motorsports Hole-In-One Contest. Grand Hole sponsors included: Adams Construction Company and Hardee’s of West Plains. The winning teams were:
Championship Flight
1st The team of Jonathan Smith, Mike Clark, Justin Nelson
2nd The team of Zack Lashley, Dennis Johnson, Michael Lunsford
3rd The team of Tyler Joyce, Joey Block, Matt Wernsing
Flight A
1st The team of Jerry Walker, Scott Corman, Randy McGinnis
2nd The team of Ron Grennan, Kim Grennan, Kanon Robinson
3rd The team of Greg Beykirch, Garrett Antoine, Dave Thomas
Flight B
1st The team of John Thomason, Harlan Hutchinson, Gary Taylor
2nd The team Dale Englebrecht, Thom Sheridan, John Grisham
3rd The team of Will Jett, Dennis Walton, Greg Weeks
The Annual Caddyshack Tournament fundraiser plays a vital role in supplementing member dues, helping to fund Chamber programs and seminars, enhance member benefits, support economic development initiatives, and foster community partnership events.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the “Shake of the Day,” proudly sponsored by Great Rivers Distributing! Your enthusiasm and support helped make it a fun and memorable part of the day. Thanks to you, the Chamber Foundation raised $470—funds that will go right back into supporting our community.
Chamber Director Jessica Collins expressed her gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who made the tournament possible: Ann Marie Newberry, Bryan Adcock, Justin & Louise Jones, Amy Thomas, John Neisen, Karen Eggert, Judy Ingalsbe, Pam Topliff, Melody Hubbell, Cynthia Hagler, Joanne White and Jennifer Dryer.
Collins thanked everyone who played in and sponsored the tournament and added “Chamber members sponsoring holes and donating gift bag and raffle prizes included; Adams Construction, All Pet & Equine Supply, Barker-Phillips Jackson – Jerod Hicks & Ron Murray, Brian & Joanne White, Brill Title Company, Brown Furniture & Appliance, BÜRO, Burton Creek Rural Clinic, Butler Heating & Air, Captain D’s, Caterpillar, Inc., Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill, Community First Banking Company, Country at Heart, Davidson Insurance, Dennis’ Specialty Cuts, Don’s Auto Service, Edward Jones – Heather Foster, Edward Jones – Kevin Brown, Edward Jones – Kevin Walker, Edward Jones – Mark Guffey, El Charro, FNBC Bank, Great Scrubs & More, Great Rivers Distributing, Grennan Communications Company, Grisham Properties, Guild Mortgage Company, Hardee’s, Hart Family Eyecare, Hawkins Home & Lawn, HB Boot Corral, Hibby’s Sports Grille, Hire Well Now, Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply of West Plains, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Hospice Compassus, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inszone Insurance Services, J’s Razorback BBQ & Catering, K Kountry 95/The Gift 1290 AM, KC’s Sports Bistro, KMC Creations, Knockout Tanning Salon, Koon Construction LLC, Larry & Shirley Butler, Linda Carter-Keller Williams, Mayfield Auto Repair, LLC, McFarland Spine & Sport Company, Mulligan’s Package Store, LLC, Nosari Home Mortgage, Ozark Cafe, Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, Ozark Pizza Company, Ozark Quick Lube & Ozark Quick Wash, Ozarks Summitt, Rasor Chiropractic, Shelter Insurance-Dave Thomas, Shoe Sensation, Silver Springs Storage, Simmons Bank, Sonic Drive-In, State Farm Insurance-Ramona Heiney, Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix, The Fuel House, Travis Smith, Unified Systems, Virtual Greens, LLC, United Country/Missouri Ozarks Realty, West Plains Downtown, Wiley Insurance Agency, LLC, Wiles Abstract & Title, Welch, Couch & Company, Wood & Huston Bank.”
“Thank you to our sponsors and players,” said Collins. “Your support fuels the Chamber’s ability to drive economic growth and invest in vital community development initiatives.”
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