The MotorCoach Resort officially brought its 2025 - 2026 season to a triumphant close on Monday, March 16, with the highly anticipated End of Season Tournament. The event saw a strong turnout of 47 eager players ready to tackle 18 holes of competitive golf.
Despite a significant rainfall on Sunday that left the course a little wet, the tournament day itself kicked off beautifully. The morning offered dry conditions with a pleasant breeze and plenty of sun, though the threat of predicted afternoon rain lingered on the horizon.
Golfers were treated to a delicious Monday morning breakfast, fueling them up before heading out for the 9:00 AM shotgun start. Efficient logistics were a priority, with shuttle drivers stationed at hole 18 to seamlessly transport players over to hole 1 to ensure a smooth, simultaneous start across the course.
As the rounds concluded around 11:30 AM, players gathered back at the clubhouse for lunch. The menu featured Roast beef sandwiches, coleslaw, chips, and desserts, providing a great opportunity for socialization and discussion of the day's play while the scoring committee finalized the results.
Following lunch, the highly anticipated awards ceremony commenced for both the Net and Gross formats.
Gross Format Winners
In the Gross format, Bill Norris put on an impressive display of skill to capture first place, earning the honor of wearing the prestigious Green Jacket.
- 1st Place (Gross): Bill Norris (Green Jacket winner)
- 2nd Place (Gross): Jim Cantelon
- 3rd Place (Gross): Gary Wright
(Caption: Gross Winners from L-R: Jim Cantelon, Bill Norris, and Sponsor - Linnie Luoma)
Net Format Winners
The Net format competition, utilizing player handicaps, saw Mike Eggleston rise to the top of the leaderboard.
- 1st Place (Net): Mike Eggleston
- 2nd Place (Net): Jeff Bradford
- 3rd Place (Net): Damon Suglia
(Caption: Net Winners from L-R: Jeff Bradford, Mike Eggleston,
Sponsor - Linnie Luoma, Damon Suglia)
Special Thanks and Acknowledgments
The event also featured popular side games, including Closest to the Pin, Skins, and the exclusive Two's Club.
The MotorCoach Resort extends a massive thank you to this year's sponsor, Linda "Linnie" Luoma. We are incredibly grateful for her generosity in providing both the lunch and the prize money for the Net and Gross formats.
We also want to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers who helped make this tournament, and the entire season, such a success. Your dedication is appreciated.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on the course next year!
A Historic Moment on Hole 7!
Finally, a tournament of this size truly "takes a village." We want to extend a massive Thank You to our incredible shuttle drivers and the army of volunteers who worked behind the scenes. From managing the check-in to keeping the shuttles moving, your help is what made this year’s tournament such a resounding success.
The "clack" of the ball was accompanied by laughter, shared cookies, and even a few tears as neighbors took turns speaking about how Charlie touched their lives. Between the competitive rounds, players paused to view photos of Charlie and visit the newly dedicated memorial bench. Seeing the plaque, “In Loving Memory Charlie Burch,” served as a beautiful reminder that while he may no longer be on the course with us, his presence is felt in every handshake and every game played.
This year, the Sponsors and Committee took things to the next level. Thanks to their hard work, the course featured brand-new lighted flagsticks, tee markers, and hazard markers, creating a neon-lit path through all eighteen holes.
No great event is complete without refreshments, and our sponsors and neighbors truly stepped up to the plate.
An event of this scale wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our community partners. A massive shout-out to our sponsors: