The Rotary Club of Blanco County held the Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament at Vaaler Creek Golf Course in Blanco on June 7. Joe Garcia, who passed away December 26, 2020, was the founder of The Rotary Club of Blanco County and made many contributions to the Blanco community. 65 golfers participated in the tournament and a silent auction was also held. Funds raised are used for scholarships, Project Graduation, Human Trafficking Awareness, Blanco Education Foundation, computers, books and other equipment for schools.
The winning team shot a 54 on the 72 par course while the second place team shot a 55 and the third place team 58. The winning teams and winners of other events are pictured below.
The Rotary Club of Blanco County would like to thank the sponsors, golfers, and those who donated items for the silent auction. The tournament was a great success!
1st Place Team: Paul Antrim, Drake Robinson, John Antrim and Ryan Watts
2nd Place Team: Roger Burton, Dave Spenny, Mike Robbins and Doc Blanchard
3rd Place Team: Bill Fusco, John Rogers, Ron Hubbard and Tuffy Burton
Longest Drive Winners: Kayla Wersal and Mike Robbins
Straightest Drive Winners: Karen Maxton and Richard Fryover
Putting Contest Winners: Ryan Watts (1st) and Joe Bono (2nd)
Closest to Pin Winner: Ron Hubbard