GOLF: 19th Annual Darren Wilson Classic set
take place at the Center Country Club on Saturday, June 11.
This event has raised over $100,000 for the Darren Wilson
Scholarship Fund over the last 18 years. (Photo courtesy of
Lola Wilson)
Golfers from throughout the East Texas area and beyond will converge on the Center Country Club on Saturday, June 11, to help raise money for a worthy cause as the 19th Annual Darren Wilson Golf Classic takes place in Shelby County.
According to Lola Wilson, who is the mother of the late Darren Wilson, the annual tournament has raised over $100,000 in the past 18 years, which has gone to the Darren Wilson Scholarship Fund and benefits area high school students to further their college educations.
The Darren Wilson Golf Classic was started by a group of Darren's friends who wanted to keep his momory alive by means of helping others as he did, Ms. Wilson stated.
In addition to the 18-hole golf tourney, there will also be a large silent auction during the day-long event, with proceeds going toward the scholarship fund as well.
"This year's event promises to be fun not only for the golfers but for the entire family," Wilson stated concerning the event. "Please come and join us for a full day of fun, good food and fellowship.
"I also urge participants to sign up early to ensure a spot in the tournament."
Darren Wilson was a Center resident who died at a young age in a tractor accident on Nov. 15, 1990. He had a passion for golf and his friends wanted to not only remember Wilson, but to assist in other area students to have the ability to further their education through the scholarship fund, is the reason for the event's inception, Wilson stated.
"Our family has been honored that Darren's friends have honored him with this tournament, Ms. Wilson stated. "
The format for the tournament will be a six-man scramble, with an entry fee of $80 per player. Wilson said this fee covers green fees and an eight-iron shot off one of the par-5 holes. Lunch will be served by the Shelby County Cookers before the tournament kicks off.
For more information on the 2010 event, contact Larry Horn, Glen Cordray, Kenneth Jones or Joe Whittlesey at the Center Country Club. Contact phone numbers are (936) 598-7415 and (936) 598-5515.