UBGA 4th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic A Winner for All

By AAGD STAFF

The  4th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic hosted by the United Black Golfer’s Association was held on, Tuesday, August 8, 2018 at Dyker Beach Golf Course, 1030 86^th Street, Brooklyn NY 11260 and the tee off time was 1:30 pm.  Over 70 golfers attend the annual event that attracts a swath of players and supporters who come from all across the area.

The day’s contests drew strong competition among participants with on-course games for men and women that included: the longest drive, closest to the pin, and two Hole-in-One prizes–one for a beautiful 2017 Ford Fusion and another for the ripe winnings of $10,000.   The tournament’s main mission is to provide scholarships for students and successfully completing the cause, eight checks of $500 each were distributed to the winners:

1. Sabrina Khan, Young Leadership School of Astoria H S., attending St. John’s University, studying Computer Science
2. Abigail Leong, The Brooklyn Latin H.S, attending SUNY-Buffalo, studying Pharmacy
3. Gynavia Davis, York Early Collage Academy H.S., SUNY-Delhi, studying Culinary Arts
4. Courtney Long, Frank Sinatara School of the Arts, Ithaca College, studying Musical Theatre
5. Hannah Ellis-Gibbs, The World School H.S., Howard University, Undecided
6. Jewelle Browne, The Brooklyn Latin H.S., SUNY-Binghamton, Nursing
7. Nune Marukyan, Baccalaureate School for Global Education, Financial Economics
8. Myles Campbell, Eagle Academy for Young Men

The scholarship award recipients and their parents were in attendance at the dinner and each student stepped proudly to the front of the room to accept their award. “I am thrilled to be able to provide these scholarships to such worthy students,” said Vernell Bennett, UBGA president. “Each year, we strive to help better the lives of young people in our community and this would not be possible without the support of our members and loyal patrons.”

24 sponsors supported the UBGA 2018 Classic including:

• AFLAC, buffet award dinner sponsor
• Local 372-DC37, Shaun D Francois 1, President and Executive Board member
• Burger King (Laurelton NY) putting contest 
• Webb & Brooker, Inc.
• Apex Building Company
• State Farm Insurance, John Hogan Agency
• Jamaica Center Business Improvement District

“On behalf of the United Black Golfers Association, I would like to thank all of the sponsors that supported our 2018 Scholarship Golf Classic and, I give a special thanks to Michael Walker, owner, Fidel Photography and a member of UBGA, for providing all of the beautiful photos,” said Bennett.

Winners of the classic include:

Anthony Hooks, team won 1^st place and he also won closest to the pin and longest drive

Tina Lee, won team won 1^st place and she won the longest drive

James Merritt, won the putting contest

The United Black Golfers Association, Inc.is a Laurelton Queens Association, that was incorporated on March 3rd, 2014 as a 501(C)(3) Not-for-Profit organization.  The purpose of the association is to provide opportunities for golfers and individuals (men and women) who are interested in the game of golf, to meet and engage in activities that promote unity, personal growth and enrichment through the sport of golf. From 2016-2018 UBGA has distributed 22 scholarships to High School Seniors, with a total disbursement of $13,000.00 to date.