Price Memorial Scholarship "Final Round" golf fundraiser raises $19,470

Twenty-six golf teams gathered at Timber Lakes Golf Course on Sept. 30 for the "Final Round" and celebration of Bob Price's life. The event raised $19,470 for Bob's scholarship fund. Two Illinois State Police trooper buglers were there to play the national anthem prior to tee off.

The golfers also had a chance to win a 2022 GMC Terrain sponsored by Bates Chevrolet Buick GMC for a hole in one. Although no one hit a hole in one, it created lots of buzz. Some golfers were there to compete and some just for the fun, comraderie, to remember Bob, and a "good cause."

Bob's family was present for the event, including sister, Carol Harrison from North Carolina; and brothers, Roger Price from Hillsboro, and Jerry and Keri Price from Washington; nieces, Crissi Harrison and Audra Harrison from North Carolina, and nephew, Jackson Price from Washington.

Cash payouts went to the first three places, and 21st place. First place, score 55, went to Team Jake Kellebrew, Denny Compton, Kevin Pinkas, and Jerry Spickerman. Second Place, score 58 went to Team Larry DeLuka, Matt DeLuka, Clint Luckett, and Brandon Lancaster. Third place, score 60 went to Team Mitch Scheller, Dave Scheller, Garth Garrels and Chuck Satterlee. Twenty-first place, score 73 went to Team Larry Rayburn, Greg Cowell, Josh Bruhn, and Jason Bowman. Longest Drive winner for men was Erin Sheedy and Longest Drive winner for the ladies was Theresa Riffey. Closest to the Pin winner for men was Hart Walker and Closest to the Pin winner for women was Lindsey Bearden. Mike Gillock (Nokomis) was the 50/50 winner. The winner of the cash/gun raffle was Curtis Lipe (Coffeen) and he chose the gun.

Although this was the last year for fundraising, scholarships will continue to be awarded until the funds are depleted. $12,000 in scholarships were awarded last year in Jerseyville, Carlinville, North Mac, Litchfield, Nokomis, Southwestern, North Greene, Gillespie, and Carrollton, with a total of 60 awarded in the past nine years. The scholarships are available to high school senior students in Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties.

For information about the scholarship contact Ginger Barnes at 217-825-9175. Donations can be made anytime to the Bob Price Memorial Scholarship fund at First National Bank of Raymond.

The community support the past 10 years has been amazing and helped make the tournament a successful event including golfers, all who helped sell and purchase raffle tickets, those who donated money, and the sponsors.