GOLF TOURNEY PROVIDES A DAY OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP, AND FUNDS FOR THE FLYING QUEENS

Events

In the midst of a hot, dry summer, golfers and former Queens gathered for what turned out to be a beautiful day at the Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation Golf Tournament, held on August 28, 2023 at the Texas Star Golf Course in Euless, Texas.

Why We Golf

More than 50 golfers and a dozen teams participated to raise money to support the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens basketball team. A special thanks goes out to the golfers, former Queens, friends, and supporters who bought 35 $100 hole sponsorships.

The Foundation netted more than $9,000 to support the Flying Queens during the 2023-24 season.

This year marked the sixth time Texas Star Golf Course hosted the tournament and the seventh year the Foundation has hosted the golf tournament has been held as a major fundraiser.

the night before the tournament . .

Several former Queens joined other Wayland alumni for a Blue and Gold Alumni event at Saltgrass Steakhouse. The group heard an update on the university from Wayland President Bobby Hall and news about alumni events and some new opportunities from Jeffrey Vera, director of alumni affairs. Vera even brought a team to the golf tournament!

Cherri Rapp handled credit card payments. Cherri has helped organize the tournament since its inception.
Rosemary Brown Bowser and Valerie Goodwin-Colbert volunteered, helping with registration and on the course.
Betty Donaldson (red visor) started the HFQF golf tournament about seven years ago. This year WBU President Bobby Hall joined in the fun as a spectator!
L-R: Cherry Rapp has helped organize the tournment since its inception; Rosemary Brown Bowser and Valerie Goodwin-Colbert (center) volunteered; (right) Betty Donaldson (red visor) has been the driving force for the tournament for the past seven years. This year Wayland Baptist President Bobby Hall spent a good bit of the morning encouraging the golfers, including the Hurricane Creek golf team in the blue tops.

Here are the results from the 2023 tournament:

First Flight Winners – Tie for 1st at 11 under par

Declared First by a Scorecard PlayoffSecond Place
Skylar Vincent
Ritch Hernandez
Sylan Dobbs
Brian Darmis		Kem Barrett
Jan Rapp
D’Lynn Mccoppin
Lori Thomas

Second Flight Winners

First PlaceSecond Place
Mike Grotegut
Chris Doman
Kelly Mills
Gary Gilbreath		Michalyn Rains
Billie Kendrick
Denise Taylor
Suzanne Cole

Closest to the Hole (3 holes)

No. 3 – Betty Donaldson

No. 8 – D’Lynn Mccoppin

No. 16 – Michael Rains

Elaine Shulte Barnes, Kathy Booth Loter, Marie Kocurek-Montgomery, and Kathy Harston.
Coach Dean Weese and wife JoAnn watched the action from the porch!
Volunteer Terri Henry sold raffle tickets and mulligans!
The Foundation premiered its new banner supporting fundraising for the Flying Queens Museum.

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