FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2007

16th CSM Foundation Golf Classic Raises More Than $50,000 to Support Students

The College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s 16th Annual Golf Classic on Aug. 23 raised more than $50,000 for programs that will benefit CSM students. Held at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, the tournament hosted 130 golfers.

The foursome sponsored by Primary Residential Mortgage took home the first - place award. Team members were Eric Grainger, Kirk Smith, Warren Teets and Dave Ashton. The second place team, sponsored by Community Bank of Tri-County, was Greg Cockerham, Mike Middleton, Gordon O’Neill III and Joseph O’Neill. The King Electric team of Rob Hoferkamp, Tom Hejl, Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans and Joe Hudson finished third.

Other winners included Joseph O’Neill for the Men’s Longest Drive and Sara Middleton for the Women’s Longest Drive. The Closest to the Pin competition winners were Kirk Smith and Carol Sprague.

“We are fortunate to have Marrick Homes as the Grand Tournament Sponsor for this event for the fifth straight year. They have been a tremendous supporter of the CSM Foundation,” said Jane Loughran, CSM development director. Other corporate sponsors include Chaney Enterprises, Community Bank of Tri-County, Maryland Bank and Trust Company, NA and the Show Place Arena.

For information on the foundation, or to participate in next year’s tournament 301-934-7649, or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499, or 443-550-6199, Ext 7649.

The College of Southern Maryland is a regionally accredited community college that provides programs and services with a special focus on local workforce development to maintain and grow a healthy economy and community. CSM is the 2006 recipient of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Partner in Business Award. CSM consistently ranks above the statewide average of community colleges in Maryland for its four-year graduation and transfer rates among first-time, full-time entering freshmen classes. For information call 301-934-7766 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7766 or visit www.csmd.edu.

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