The New England Chapter hosted its 31st annual golf outing at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, Connecticut. In total, 143 golfers attended. Together, they enjoyed a day of competition, networking, and fundraising.
Winning Teams and Tournament Highlights
To begin with, the Lloyd & Bouvier team—Michael Tucker, Darren Tucker, Joe Yabba, and Gibson Yabba—secured first place. They finished with an impressive 15 under par. Learn more at https://www.lloydandbouvier.com/.
Meanwhile, the Web Industries team took second place at 12 under. The team included James Evans, Trevor Lucas, Dave Morgan, and Jordan Pihl. Visit https://www.webindustries.com/.
Following closely, the Little Falls Alloys team earned third place with a score of 11 under. Team members included Jeff Lawrence, Mike Sarni, Jake Pelletier, and Sean Donnelly. Explore https://www.littlefallsalloys.com/.
Sponsored Events Throughout the Day
To kick off the day, James Monroe Wire & Cable Corp. sponsored the tee-off breakfast. As play continued, golfers stopped at on-course lunch stations. Teknikor (https://www.teknikor.com/) and Carris Reels (https://www.carris.com/) sponsored these stations.
Even though the competition stayed strong, players kept a steady pace. As a result, many participants praised the smooth pace of play.
Awards Ceremony and Scholarship Fund Impact
After the tournament, players gathered at the pavilion. There, they attended the dinner and awards ceremony. Organizers then presented the New England Golf Tournament trophy to the winning team.
In addition, the raffle drew strong participation. Golfers contributed nearly $4,000 to the scholarship fund. As a highlight, Chris McCormick of Lightera won the grand prize—a set of TaylorMade irons valued at $800.
Industry Support and Sponsorship
Importantly, the event received support from several industry leaders. These included https://www.jamesmonroewire.com/, https://www.geon.com/, https://www.reelex.com/, https://www.sikora.net/, and the Wire & Cable Manufacturers’ Alliance (WCMA) at https://www.wcmainc.org/.
Additionally, many other sponsors participated. Together, they represented key segments of the wire and cable industry. As a result, the event continued to grow as a valuable networking and fundraising opportunity.
Leadership and Volunteer Recognition
Finally, Jim Evans led the tournament organization. He also recognized the efforts of the volunteer committee. Because of their work, the event ran smoothly and delivered a well-organized and enjoyable experience for all.
