Former Players Honor Davis at Welcome Banquet
By GARY STALLARD
AC News Service
Before the first tee shot on Saturday, Angelina College’s 19th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin got off to a rousing – and emotional – start by honoring the tourney’s namesake.
During Friday’s “Welcome Banquet,” a crowd of well-wishers, including family members and a number of Davis’ former players, took time to pay tribute to the man who first began his coaching career at AC 50 years ago back in 1976. For 46 years, Davis served as both head men’s basketball coach and Athletic Director; he’d notch more than 500 wins in his coaching career while overseeing the overall growth of the college’s athletic programs.
One of Davis’ first team captains, Jim Sandridge, presented “Coach” a plaque listing all the players from Davis’ very first Roadrunner team.
At Saturday’s golf tournament, 50 teams consisting of five players each competed in a scramble format featuring two shotgun starts (morning and afternoon starts). AC athletes, coaches and staff assisted in various roles throughout the tournament, with their duties including setting up the course, manning the holes, driving carts, keeping scorecards and shooting team pics.
Team Can’t Handicap Heart in Flight 1 topped the field after shooting a -25 for the day. Team members included Jack Kennedy, Cragg Todd, Josh Zeleskey, Matt Courtney and Ryan Self.
Following are the remaining winners of each flight, along with their final scores:
Flight 2, TTJ Equipment (-18): Brad Franks, Brandon Williams, Marty Hensley, Trey Hensley and Reid Hensley.
Flight 3, Morgan Insurance Company (-18): Shawn Woods, Jeffery Horn, Jason Haskins, Allen Chhay and Katie James.
Flight 4, R&R (-13): Chris Rupp, Donnie Randell, Kyle Hollister, Kyle Van Hook and Rusty Pendergrast.
Flight 5, Ford (-11): Chase Ford, Greg Nobles, Kyle Guevara, Travis Elizalde and Kade Ford.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit all the Angelina College athletics programs. The Roadrunner Foundation hosts the event every year, with members including Mark Weidenfeld, Wes Welch, Josh Tindall, Trey Hensley, Josh Ridings, Blake Cook, Grady Hughes, Jack Kennedy and Jim Barrett. In addition, numerous sponsors throughout the area contribute vital resources to ensure the tournament’s success.
The email address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.
Photo captions:
Guy and Dorothy Davis with Plaque and Former Players:
Former players gathered to pay tribute to legendary Angelina College coach and athletic director Guy Davis (holding plaque) during Friday’s “Welcome Banquet” for the 19th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin. Davis began his 46-year career at AC back in 1976. (Gary Stallard photo for the AC News Service)
Plaque Presentation:
Former Angelina College basketball player Jim Sandridge (far right) presents a plaque to legendary AC coach and athletic director Guy Davis during Friday’s “Welcome Banquet” for the 19th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin. Davis began his 46-year career at AC back in 1976. (Gary Stallard photo for the AC News Service)
Action 2 Team Ubank:
A member of Team Ubank hits an approach shot during Saturday’s 10th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin. A total of 250 golfer participated in the tournament, which benefits all Angelina College athletics programs. (Gary Stallard photo for the AC News Service)
Action 4 Lawton Trekell Celebration:
Lawton Trekell of Team Ubank celebrates after draining a birdie putt during Saturday’s 10th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin. A total of 250 golfer participated in the tournament, which benefits all Angelina College athletics programs. (Gary Stallard photo for the AC News Service)
Team 14 Can’t Handicap Heart:
Team Can’t Handicap Heart shot -25 to finish atop the leaderboard at Saturday’s 19th Annual Guy Davis Golf Tournament at Crown Colony Country Club in Lufkin. A total of 250 golfer participated in the tournament, which benefits all Angelina College athletics programs. Pictured are (L-R) Lady Roadrunner softball player Eastyn Wilkie, Ryan Self, Matt Courtney, Josh Zeleskey, Cragg Todd and Jack Kennedy. (Maryane Pala photo for the AC News Service)