Tournament players at the Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament take refuge under the shade of trees during the putt-for-cash competition. The temperature during the tournament was in the 90's.

Mike Carbone (left), director of EAES and Jack Skilling (right), PGA professional at Greenhill Yacht and Country Club discuss tournament details and order of play.

Joe Kostelac (far right), EAES board member and his team: Bruce Tortoreti, Ron Wesche and Justin Kostelac at the 2008 Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament.

2008 Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament

Signature Event Raises Over $7,500 For EAES

On June 9, 2008 the fifth Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament took place at Greenhill Yacht and Country Club. The hot and sunny weather favored us this year and we were very wise to keep plenty of donated Pepsi Cola beverages on hand for the thirsty tournament players. A Putt-For-Cash started the day of golf followed by 18 holes of golf. Jack Skilling and Mike Callender, PGA professionals and staff at Green Hill Golf & Country Club offered their experience and resources to help produce a successful tournament. Thank you very much gentlemen. Although the temperature was in the upper 90's the light breeze made for a pleasant outing on the course. In keeping with previous years the Fruitland Redmen Lodge participation was key in making this event so very successful. Thanks again Fruitland Redmen for your continued support of the tournament.

Several special event holes were on the course this year. There was a “longest drive” and “closest to the pin” hole(s). The possible prized hole-in-one 2008 Ford Focus was made possible by courtesy of Sherwood Motors. None of the players sunk the hole for the car --- but a few got very close!

With seventeen businesses (see following list), including restaurants and golf courses, donating gifts that were awarded to winning teams and players --- the tournament continues to be the signature fundraising event for this agency. Participating businesses include:

Atlantic Golf
Bay Creek
The Beach Club Golf Links
Cambridge Turf Club
The Cottage Cafe
Deer Run Golf Club
Eagles Landing Golf Course
Green Hill Yacht and CC
Hog Neck Golf Course
Nick's Original House of Ribs
Ocean Pines Golf and CC
Phillips
Pine Shore Golf
River Run
Seaford Golf & CC
Shawnee Country Club
Wood Creek Golf Links
Zia's Pastaria

Results

Hole #15 was longest Drive, Hole #11 was Closest to the Pin

Sandpiper Open Golf 2008 Winners

First Place: Naman Barnes, Stan Matthews, Paul Phillips, Harry White
Second Place: Rich Carrano, Ron Frew, Lew Frey, Charles Smith
Third Place: Nick Gentile, Vic Hall, Jim Pelrine, Paul Tishuk
Closest to the Pin: Ron Frew
Longest Drive: Shaun Lloyd

EAES would like to thank Green Hill Golf & Country Club for being the host course for the 5th Annual Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament, and all the individuals and businesses who made this tournament a success! A special thank you to Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Salisbury and Sherwood Motors for supporting the Sandpiper Open Golf Tournament.