Sep 4, 2025

37th Annual Coach Cave Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Funds (and Fun) for Piedmont Athletics

Gorgeous clear skies and warm weather set the scene at tee time for the 37th Annual Coach Cave Memorial Golf Tournament, held September 2 at The Orchard Golf and Country Club.

The tournament saw teams from a variety of organizations compete and help raise funds for Piedmont University athletics. Highlights included a visit from Charity Golf Guns, who gave competitors the opportunity to fire their ball from a launcher, and golf Lions Erin Donovan and Doug Gugel taking opening shots for players. To conclude the day, John Krippner hosted a live auction while the competitors enjoyed a delicious barbecue meal prepared by The Orchard.

The day would not have been possible without the use of The Orchard's beautiful facilities and golf course. Our sponsors, auction donors, auctioneer, volunteers, and competitors all played a critical role in the event's success. We are so thankful for your participation and enthusiasm for Piedmont student athletes.

Read on for a full list of winners, competitors, and sponsors!

WINNING TEAMS

1ST PLACE

Bob Carlson
Kevin McGovern
John Newman
Travis Shirley

2ND PLACE

Leo Angeles
Jacob Baker
Robert Baker
Mike Salmon

3RD PLACE

Chris Carter
Wesly Cash
Ben Purdy
Chad Sosebee

INDIVIDUAL WINNERS

Closest to Hole #2: Trey Martin
Longest Drive #5: Matthew Quigley
Closest to Hole #5: Bob Carlson
Closest to Hole #11: Travis Shirley
Closest to Hole #13: Richard Turner

ALL TEAMS

Bob Carlson, Kevin McGovern, John Newman, & Travis Shirley (1st place)
Leo Angeles, Jacob Baker, Robert Baker, & Mike Salmon (2nd place)
Chris Carter, Wesly Cash, Ben Purdy, & Chad Sosebee (3rd place)
William Morris, Daniel Duhart, Walter Jackson, & Purvis Presha
Andrew Cartwright, Matthew Goodall, Matthew Howell, & Matthew Quigley
Doug Mathis, Ryan Hudson, Mike Wilson, & Josh Hudgins
Scott Anderson, Andrew Buice, Adam Edwards, & JD McGuirt
Brad Spearman, Martin Burdette, Ben Lawson, & Stillman Mullen
Justin Faile, Taft Jimmerson, Shana Wood, & Kevin Wrigley
James Long, Kris McWhite, Kerry Waller, & Tripp Woods
Jeff Lowery, Richard Turner, Trent Iverson, & Steve Waldrup
JC Cavin, Zach Czulada, Tim Duton, & Trey Martin
Grayson Adams, David Elrod, Kolby McEntire, & Calvin Stafford
Jim Hlavacek, Jimmy Sease, Kerry Smith, & Paul Turner
Alex Childers, John McCloskey, John Rowlett, & Hastin Simmons
Brian Akin, Terry Dooley, Joe Foster, & Blake Watson