2015 Clayton State Laker Club Golf Classic Photo Gallery

HAMPTON, Ga. – On a beautiful 70-degree day, more than 80 individuals played in the 2015 Clayton State Laker Club Golf Classic at Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club in Hampton, Ga. on Monday, August 31. All proceeds of the event benefit the ongoing educational pursuits of current and former Clayton State student-athletes.

Set as a best ball scramble for the format, the Classic also featured a number of special events and prize opportunities. Dixon Golf sponsored closest to the pin contests on Hole No. 5 and No. 17 and four holes had Hole-in-One contests.

Allan Vigil Ford sponsored golf apparel on Hole No. 2, a vacation trip and a Ford F-150 pickup truck on Hole No. 5 and two dozen golf balls on Hole No. 17. Also featured was a silent auction as well as a raffle for various prizes.

Following a showcase by long drive specialist Jason Chester of Gainesville, Ga. prior to the festivities the teams took to the course in a shotgun start. Chester then got things off with a bang in his long drive capacity on Hole No. 1. Following a practice shot, he proceeded to deliver a hole-in-one on the second swing of the day.

Also highlighting the day was lunch sponsored and provided by Marco's Pizza and the awards ceremony at close of day. Each of the top three finishing teams as well as the last place finisher received various prize packages from Marco's and Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club, just to name a few.

Winning the 2015 Clayton State Laker Club Golf Classic was the foursome of Willie Smith, Jason Schwendinger, Kelly Ieilding and Zack McMurry. Posting a runner-up finish were Joel Miller, Brad Smith, Melissa Siviter and Alex Shammas while Jim Baker, Jay Baker Frank Gasaway and Hannah Gasaway took third place.

Lisa Smith, Cephus Jackson, Lamont Houston and Donald Winston were also recognized, as were the Male and Female Long Drive winner. On the men's side, Ridge Purcell took home the honors while Hannah Gasaway did so on the women's side.

"What a great way to kick off the 2015-16 season", said Tim Duncan, Clayton State Director of Athletics. "We had a number of longtime supporters playing today and welcomed almost as many new friends to the program, all on a perfect day at a tremendous venue. I would like to thank everyone who came out and played as well as all of those individuals and companies that supported our student-athletes in so many different ways. We are already looking forward to hosting another great event next year!"

Award Winners

FIRST PLACE

Willie Smith, Jason Schwendinger, Kelly Yeilding, Zack McMurry

SECOND PLACE

Joel Miller, Brad Smith, Melissa Siviter, Alex Shammas

THIRD PLACE

Jim Baker, Jay Baker, Frank Gasaway, Hannah Gasaway

EFFORT AWARD

Lisa Smith, Cephus Jackson, Lamont Houston, Donald Winston

MEN'S LONG DRIVE AWARD

Ridge Purcell

WOMEN'S LONG DRIVE AWARD

Hannah Gasaway

2015 Clayton State Laker Club Classic Sponsors

Heritage Bank (Head Coach Level)

Diversified Fire & Safety (Head Coach)

Carter (Head Coach)

Marco's Pizza (Head Coach)

Atlanta Vending (Head Coach)

Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club (Head Coach)

Heritage Cadillac (Head Coach)

Fulton Kozak (Assistant Coach)

Georgia's Own Credit Union (Assistant Coach)

Coca-Cola (Assistant Coach)

Piper Jaffray (Assistant Coach)

Canara (Assistant Coach)

Clayton State University Athletics (Tee Box)

Allan Vigil Ford (Tee Box)

Abra Auto Body and Glass (Tee Box)

Pin Strikes (Tee Box)

The Vitamin Shoppe (Tee Box)

State Farm Rick Binfield (Tee Box)

Jeckil Promotions (Tee Box)

Loggins, Kern & McCombs (Tee Box)

Chris Cribb – No. 1 Clemson Tigers Fan (Hole Sponsor – No. 3 and No. 14)

Pirate Printing (Hole Sponsor – No. 4 and No. 13)