On Monday, Nov. 7 Lowcountry golfers teed up in the 11th annual Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Tournament to recognize veterans and raise money to support the Charleston Fisher House and the Ralph Johnson Veterans Hospital in Charleston. The event is sponsored by the Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club with the Seabrook Island Real Estate Company as a major contributor. During the opening ceremonies, the flag was presented by the St. Johns High School Jr. ROTC Color Guard and World War II veteran Ed Gillen was recognized for his service. The Seabrook Island Club hosted 200 golfers including 20 Wounded Warriors who wanted to show their support for veterans of all eras. The event raised over $28,000 for the Fisher House and Ralph Johnson Charleston Veterans Hospital.
The Ocean Winds Flight 1 winning team was composed of Paul Ricken, Constantine Constandis, Weston Mallon and Bryan Thomas. The Ocean Winds Flight 2 winners were Vic Evans, Cliff Williams, John Reock, and Wounded Warrior Mark Beaulieu. The Crooked Oaks Flight 1 leaders were George Fink, Bill Greubel, Wounded Warrior Barry McManus, and Wounded Warrior Shawn Whitmore. The Crooked Oaks Flight 2 champions were Martin Vincentsen, Barbara Vincentsen, Bob Burke, and Sally Burke.
The event in 2023 will be on Monday, Nov. 6