GolfCarolina.com Scorecard:
The Sprint Long Drive Contest of the Midlands

GolfCarolina.com Staff Report

JUNE 19, 2001 - Par Tee Golf Center in Cayce hosted the 2001 Sprint PCS Long Drive Contest of the Midlands this past Saturday.

The event was a huge success, not only for the participants but also the kids in attendance who received free golf instruction.

Over 100 kids from around the area, along with some Special Olympics participants were reached this day through the teaching of Chris Miller, Robert Parker, and David Seawell.

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The event raised approx. $4000 for the SC Junior Golf Association. The funding will be directed towards the operations at Junior Golf Land, as well as scholarships for the youth of South Carolina. A special thanks to all involved, and the results follow.

Ladies Amateur:
1st place: Emma Taupin- 150 yds.

Ladies Senior Amateur:
1st place: Glenda Clifton- 130 yds.

Boys 12 & under:
1st place: Will Ovenden- 213 yds.
2nd place: Johnny Pinel- 202 yds.
3rd place: Alex Harwell- 194 yds.

Boys 13-18
1st place: Brandon Costlow- 241 yds.
2nd place: Corie Matthews- 223 yds.
3rd place: Mike Neel- 162 yds.

Mens Amateur: 18-29
1st place: Brett Murray- 316 yds.
2nd place: Lonnie Neese- 294 yds.
3rd place: Brian Clifton- 289 yds.

Mens Mid- Amateur: 30-49
1st place: David Shealy- 343 yds.
2nd place: Mark Webster- 325yds.
3rd place: Ron Emmons- 319 yds.

Mens Senior Amateur: 50+
1st place: Mike Porth- 321 yds.
2nd place: Wayland Hiott- 317 yds.
3rd place: Richard Todd- 283 yds.

Celebrity Division:
1st place: Sterling Sharpe- 358 yds.
2nd place: Matthew Musolf- 278 yds.
3rd place: Seth Boyer- 275 yds.

Professional Exhibition:
Jim Costlow
Chad Roberts
Ray Rende

Total Participants: 55 (not including celebrities)
Total Attendance: Over 40