Savannah, GA (May 5, 2009) – The sun finally broke through the clouds to welcome United Way supporters as they took to the greens during the 17th Annual United Way Golf Tournament at Savannah Quarters Golf Club.  Each year, the golf tournament is instrumental in jump-starting the United Way fundraising campaign, as it builds awareness of the community based programs and agencies that United Way supports throughout its four county communities.

“Generous United Way supporters, corporate partners and friends enabled us to have another successful golf tournament to raise funds for the United Way to provide services to help others better their lives” notes Rex Cress, United Way’s Golf Tournament Chair. 

A total of 17 golf teams joined together to enjoy an afternoon of fun competition and camaraderie during the tournament.  Prizes were awarded to Top 3 Net Teams and Low Gross, 18 hole challenge winners, as well as an Eagle Chance drawing and raffle prizes.

Special thanks go to a number of local businesses for generously donating prizes for winning participants.

All proceeds benefit United Way of the Coastal Empire whose mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

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A complete list of winners and tournament sponsors is as follows:

Low Gross Team: 
Savannah Coca-Cola
 
Top 3 Net Teams:
1. Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU)/JBK Associates
2. Critz, Inc.
3. Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf

Gold Teams:
1. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
2. Kole Management
3. Wachovia Insurance Services

Silver Teams:
1. Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU)
2. Colony Bank
3. Georgia Eye Institute
4. Publix Super Markets
5. The UPS Store

Bronze Teams:
1. Georgia Power
2. Hunter Maclean
3. International Paper
4. Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU)/JBK Associates
5. Jim Stevenson Team
6. Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf

In-Kind Sponsors:
1. AT&T the Real Yellow Pages
2. Critz, Inc.
3. Savannah Coca-Cola