The 1st Annual Mississippi Melons Golf Tournament was a huge success. We filled the tournament with 28 teams (as we had hoped), it rained and was extremely hot, but it was fun! The Oaks golf course was in great shape, the Hooter's girls were enthusiastic and the guys drank lots of beer...what more could you ask for? There will definitely be a 2nd Annual!I've never really cared much for abbreviations and I have now learned my lesson. The Mississippi Melons became Miss Melons thanks to the state abbreviation . And I am pretty sure a few golfers walked away with the assumption that I had at some point participated in a pageant to acquire that title. And that I am a former Hooters' girl. Neither are bad assumptions and I am a little flattered. Thanks guys...you made my day!
I would like to thank all of our sponsors and everyone who donated their time and energy to make this a successful, fun event. I cannot express my appreciation enough. I still do not have a final figure, but I know we raised enough money to pay the balance for all four Melons to walk (that alone is $8,800!) and then some! I am very, very grateful to all!
I'd like to say a special "Thank You!" to Peter from Hooters of Gulfport. My husband, Jim, mentioned the tournament to Peter in a conversation and he offered to help. His experience and resources are the main reason this tournament ran smoothly and was successful. He went above and beyond for this cause and I can not thank him enough. He is the reason this was a success.
I would also like to thank the beautiful Hooters' girls who volunteered their time. They are extraordinary girls!
We had some really great prizes donated, including a hole-in-one chance to win a convertible Ford Mustang, Susan G. Komen Edition! (Thanks to the guys at Charlie Henderson Ford for that) Jeremy McCollister delivered what most of us thought was an amazing shot, however leaving the ball inches (literally) from the pin and the Mustang on the tee box was not his idea of a great shot. He did get to take home a Hooters golf bag for shot closest to the hole. Not to mention his team won the tournament. Great job team McCollister!
Thanks to donations, we were able to give away 5 golf bags and 4 rounds of golf for 4. Team Watkins Ludlam took home the prize for most honest team turning in a score of 71. Par really is your friend guys. Team McCollister came in 1st and won a round for 4 at Fallen Oak. John Carter of Team Island View graciously forfeited 3rd prize and Russ was able to auction the round for 4 at the Oaks for $250.00. Sweet.
At the end of the day we were all exhausted, but satisfied with our efforts. And the red beans. Thanks for stirring the pot, Mama.
I'd like to say one BIG THANK YOU to the following folks for contributing to the tournament and sending the Mississippi Melons to Texas:I would like to thank all of our sponsors and everyone who donated their time and energy to make this a successful, fun event. I cannot express my appreciation enough. I still do not have a final figure, but I know we raised enough money to pay the balance for all four Melons to walk (that alone is $8,800!) and then some! I am very, very grateful to all!
I'd like to say a special "Thank You!" to Peter from Hooters of Gulfport. My husband, Jim, mentioned the tournament to Peter in a conversation and he offered to help. His experience and resources are the main reason this tournament ran smoothly and was successful. He went above and beyond for this cause and I can not thank him enough. He is the reason this was a success.
I would also like to thank the beautiful Hooters' girls who volunteered their time. They are extraordinary girls!
We had some really great prizes donated, including a hole-in-one chance to win a convertible Ford Mustang, Susan G. Komen Edition! (Thanks to the guys at Charlie Henderson Ford for that) Jeremy McCollister delivered what most of us thought was an amazing shot, however leaving the ball inches (literally) from the pin and the Mustang on the tee box was not his idea of a great shot. He did get to take home a Hooters golf bag for shot closest to the hole. Not to mention his team won the tournament. Great job team McCollister!
Thanks to donations, we were able to give away 5 golf bags and 4 rounds of golf for 4. Team Watkins Ludlam took home the prize for most honest team turning in a score of 71. Par really is your friend guys. Team McCollister came in 1st and won a round for 4 at Fallen Oak. John Carter of Team Island View graciously forfeited 3rd prize and Russ was able to auction the round for 4 at the Oaks for $250.00. Sweet.
At the end of the day we were all exhausted, but satisfied with our efforts. And the red beans. Thanks for stirring the pot, Mama.
Hooters of Gulfport for donating 4 golf bags, their time, hard work and well, Hooters ;)
The golf bags were given away on the 4 par 3s for shot closest to the hole
Woodfruittcher Grocery for donating the yummy food
Rex Distributing for the beer, hole signs and banners
Charlie Henderson Ford for the Mustang
Coca Cola Bottling for the beverages
Hollywood Casino for sponsorship and a round of golf for 4
Beau Rivage for sponsorship and a round of golf for 4
Grand Bear for a round of golf for 4
The Oaks Golf Club and Russ Bloom for hosting a great tournament and donating a round of golf for 4
(John Carter for giving up the round of golf so Russ could auction it off)
Ricky Brown and the Malt Beverage Assc. for donating a golf bag
Jennifer Fulcher for the great snapshots
Thanks to all of our major sponsors:
Watkins & Young, Jackson
Island View Casino
Desporte Seafood
Fox Everett Insurance
Shular Companies
Courtyard by Marriott
Roy Anderson
Sheriff Melvin Brisolara and the Harrison County Sheriff's Dept
Thanks to all our hole sponsors:
Bay Motor Winding
Biloxi Harbour Pointe Resort
Bob Short
Scott Drown, Gulf Shores Real Estate
Jim Simpson
John Holliday, GRI SRA ERA Gulf Realty
Mayor Chipper McDermott
Stephen Simpson, Commissioner of Public Safety ( and my wonderful brother-in-law;)
Watkins, Ludlam, Winter and Stennis PA
Walter Guillott, DMD
Leslie Granberry, Owen & Co. Realty
Rick Marshall, Owen & Co. Realty
Rep. Michael Janus
Sen. Billy Hewes
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Montgomery Barnett
The following folks donated door prizes:
FEB Distributing
Trapani's Eatery, Bay St. Louis
Lawler's Bistro, Diamondhead
Academy Sports
The Sun Herald
Mississippi Power
Bachus Liquor, Long Beach
Rosetti's Liquor Barrel, Bay St. Louis
Thanks to Lisa Noonan, fellow Melon for running around like a crazy person! Get on that treadmill girl!
And a special thanks to my husband for supporting me, standing behind me and driving the golf cart. And for pushing the stroller when we walk. I love you, Sweetie!
I am looking forward to bigger and better tournament next year and I hope to see you all there! Check out the tournament pictures here!
