KDS Golf Tournament a Big Success

Thanks to the gorgeous fall weather, generous sponsors, and some 60+ golfers, the 2025 Patriot Scramble Golf Tournament was a huge success. The 3rd annual tournament took place on November 6 at Gunter's Landing Golf Course, with proceeds supporting the KDS DAR School Annual Fund.

Congratulations to tournament champions Jim Simpson, Kenneth Downs, Robert Martin, and Rick Wheeler.

Congratulations to runners-up Landen Harbin, Riley Chandler, Will Bailey, and Luke Martin (not pictured).

Congratulations to our third place finishers Chad Calvert, JoAnna Stewart, Mitch Arbaugh, and Karen Arbaugh.

Congratulations to Blake Jones for winning closest to the pin on hole #10 at 1 inch! Blake also won longest drive on hole #9.

Congratulation to Will Bailey for winning the longest putt on hole #18 at 21 feet, 3 inches.

We extend our gratitude to Stephen Worthy, Head Golf Professional at Gunter's Landing Golf Course, and his team for their efforts to ensure the tournament ran smoothly and was enjoyable for the players.

Special Thanks is extended to our generous sponsors whose support made this event possible:

Driving Range sponsors:

• RJA Randy Jones & Assoc.

• Dennis Foodland

Lunch sponsors:

• COLSA

• Redstone Federal Credit Union

• Alaco Discount Pharmacy

Course Game sponsors:

• Avion

• Grant Pharmacy

• H&R Block

Tee Gift Sponsor:

• Scout Program Management

Awards Sponsors:

• Clay Irrigation, Inc.

• Citizens Bank and Trust

• Grant Memorial Chapel

• First State Bank Grant

Beverage/Snack Cart Sponsors:

• Scout Program Management

• First Southern State Bank

• MDA Professional Group

• Alabama Farm Credit

• First South Farm Credit

• Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce

• Barnes Cantrell Mortgage Group

• Rita Horton

• Peoples Independent Bank

• Clay Webber

• GTO at Waterfront

• Elite Engraving

Participants enjoyed a delicious lunch sponsored by COLSA Corporation, Redstone Federal Credit Union, and Alaco Discount Pharmacy.

Thank you to Scout Program Management and Coca-Cola for sponsoring our beverage and snack cart.

Thank you to Clay Irrigation, Inc., Citizens Bank and Trust, Grant Memorial Chapel, and First State Bank Grant for sponsoring this year's awards. The winner's trophy was sponsored by Elite Engraving.