Family Circle Tennis Center, Island House, and Spirit of South Carolina Partner to Assist Youth.

The Family Circle Tennis Center, Bauer International’s Island House, and the Spirit of South Carolina presented the first annual Captain’s Cup charity golf tournament on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Daniel Island Club.  All proceeds from this event will be used to establish a long-term training program for youth of the Cainhoy Peninsula aboard the Spirit of South Carolina.  A limited number of foursomes were available for tax deductible purchase, with all proceeds benefiting Cainhoy youth. 

The event generated $28,000 to provide twenty-five children with a one-week experience aboard the Spirit of South Carolina, in accordance with the mission of the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, where they will receive an effective, unique educational opportunity focusing on the history, math, science and literature of South Carolina's water resources to encourage personal responsibility, contribution to community, and stewardship of environment. Children will be chosen to participate in this program based on a combination of financial need and academic performance at their school.


(L-R) Ken Bauer - Bauer International Owner / CEO, Bob Moran - Family Circle Cup / Tennis Center Sales & Business Development Director, Robin Reynolds - Family Circle Cup / Tennis Center Tournament & Facility Director, Matt Sloan -  Daniel Island Company President.

“On board a tall ship at sea, educators come to understand how quickly shipboard life on the open water focuses students’ learning faculties and draws forth a sense of discipline,” noted Tony Arrow, Captain of the Spirit of South Carolina.

The exciting day of golf and entertainment began at 11:30 am with a buffet lunch in the Daniel Island Club’s luxurious dining room before each foursome set sail with a shotgun start commencing an exclusive Captain’s Choice round of golf on the Club’s Tom Fasio signature Beresford course.  An evening cocktail reception aboard the Spirit of South Carolina continued this charitable event immediately following play and featured a tropical / nautical themed award ceremony including hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a reggae band on the docks at Daniel Island.

“Our dedication and commitment to the Charleston community is very important to us, and what better way to make a difference here in this community than to use an event like this to benefit children who need it most.” stated Bob Moran, Sales & Business Development Director of the Family Circle Cup and Tennis Center.

The first place team received gifts including a game improvement getaway golf weekend for four at PGA of America Headquarters in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and a name plate on the wood and brass ship’s wheel trophy to be engraved with the winner’s names and prominently displayed at the South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation.  Duffers also competed for prizes from Bauer International’s Island House of Charleston including Closest to the Pin honors rewarded with a beautiful rattan and mahogany gondola bar with brass and leather top, including three bar stools, and a personal club and shoe locker awarded for the Longest Drive.  Each participant received gift bags full of items from the Family Circle Cup and South Carolina Maritime Heritage Foundation.

“We are excited to be a part of this special fundraising event that will directly impact the families who live in the community surrounding the Charleston Island House, our flagship location,” commented Ken Bauer, Founder / President – Bauer International. “We’re proud to partner with other organizations who understand the importance of helping children to develop to their potential through special programs such as this.”
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Foursomes relaxed with a Dark & Stormy, "Bermuda's national rum drink", on fine furnishings provided by Bauer International's Island House at the 17th tee.  *To properly replicate a 12 oz serving of this maritime beverage click here, or simply combine 2 oz of Gosling's® Black Seal rum with 8 oz ginger beer over ice, and garnish with a lime wedge.
        

Group 1: Matt Sloan - Jimmy Bailey - Don Davis - Jim Merrill


Group 2: Joe Welch - Bob Jerome - Philip Davidson - Jim Rardin


Group 3: Bryan Richard - Deb Mangolt - Randy Mangolt - Rob Eppelsheimer


Group 4: Paul Meierer - Bob St Onge - Jack Mercer - Charlie Wellman


Group 5: Perrin Lawson - Peter Steketee - Don Singletary - Shannon Odom


Group 6: John Kim - Brian Connolly - Grey Simpson - Mike Tuttle


Group 7: Jim McClellan - Rick Hall - Jeff Hall - Mark Murff


Group 8: Peter Mueller - Bobby Collins - Rob Fifield - Charlie Castner


Group 9: Robert Bradham - Charlie Moore - Fred Rappaport


Group 10: Kyle Hoyt - Jeff Williams - Chad Frampton - Gary Bereyni


Group 11: Teddy Turner - Jay Bowen - Jeff Fitzhugh - Ron Schearer


Group 12: MItchell Davis - Conn Leithauser - Thomas Upshaw - Andrew Roskill


Group 13: Kevin Futrell - Wendy McPhail - John Wallace - Henry Golabek


Group 14: Jeff Taylor - Greg Jones - Trey Thompson - Richard Patrick


Group 15: Tim Smith - Tony Bakker - Linda Bakker - Michael Andrews


Group 16: Brendan Magee - Brad Blair - Matt Norton - Jamie Bruce


Group 17: Chris Drury - Mike McManus - Rocky Stelling - Jim Stuckey


Group 18: Jamie Drolet - Tyler Gibbons - Ben Morgan - Hunter Taylor

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Cocktail reception featuring island music at the Daniel Island docks & aboard the Spirit of South Carolina.

Winners

1st Place:
Top honors went to Jeff Williams, Chad Frampton, Kyle Hoyt, and Gary Bereyni

2nd Place:
Joe Welch, Phillip Davidson, Bob Jerome, and Jim Rardin

3rd Place:
Chris Drury, Mike McManus, Rocky Stelling, and Jim Stuckey

Closest To The Pin:
#9 Chad Frampton
#15 Matt Sloan
#17 Hunter Taylor

Longest Drive: 
Women: Wendy McPhail
Men: Richard Patrick