Sunshine, swinging clubs, and a spirit of giving came together on Saturday, June 21st as local golfers teed off for the 1st Annual Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament, benefiting In His Name-Colleton, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness and hunger in Colleton County.
Hosted at Dogwood Hills, the event drew a spirited crowd of golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters, all united by a shared mission to uplift the most vulnerable members of our community. With teams from all across the state, the day was filled with competitive fun, fellowship, and a clear purpose.
“We’re beyond grateful, not only for the funds raised, but for the love and support our community continues to show. And the best part was having my family there to cheer us on!” said Executive Director Amanda Herndon. Golfers enjoyed a day of friendly competition, prizes, raffle drawings, a delicious meal, and swag bags filled with items from generous local businesses. The event was powered by partnerships with sponsors and the Fishers of Men Golf Club, who helped make the day run smoothly and meaningfully.
Funds raised during the tournament will go directly toward programs that provide food, hygiene essentials, case management, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness or crisis in Colleton County.
We want to congratulate our tournament winners:
First Place: Brandon Hiott, Cohen Crosby, Joe DeGraw
Second Place: Matt Avant, Randy Carmichael, Wes Robertson
Third Place: Casey Robinson, Mike Edwards, Keith Geibhart
Longest Drive: Alex Ellenberg
Longest Drive: Carroll Hoats
Closest to the Pin: Brandon Hiott
Closest to the Pin: Casey Robinson
Raffle: Kyle Coker
We would like to thank our generous sponsors who made this event possible:
Par Sponsors:
Lowcountry Collision
BNB Drone Solutions
Cook Design Studio
Birdie Sponsors:
Steedley Monument Works
St. Jude’s Church
Hole Sponsors:
Bee City
Wayne Brothers
Jennifer Ortiz State Farm
Edwards Insurance Agency
Carmichael Propane
Gehl Food & Beverage
Southern Oak Insurance
Walterboro Adult and Pediatric Medicine
Friends of In His Name - Colleton Sponsors:
Benton’s Feed & Seed
Bell’s Seafood
Sapp Law Firm
Pioneer Boats
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the businesses and organizations that contributed to our prizes and swag bags: The Plantation Course Edisto, Hyatt Place Mt. Pleasant Towne Center, SpringHill Suites Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, Genesis Healthcare, Lowcountry Urgent Care, Pillars4Hope, USC-Salk Walterboro, Colleton Civic Center, Lowcountry Nutrition, FOCCAS, Colleton Coffee, KK’s Krafting, Marvin’s Pizza, Mama Dukes Embroidery, Colleton Medical Center and Ivanhoe Family Cinemas.
“This isn’t just about golf, it’s about people coming together to make sure no one is forgotten. Being the hands and feet of Jesus as we assist our neighbors in a time of need. That’s what In His Name Colleton is all about. Thank you to all for supporting our community!” said Board Chair Jenice Massalon.
Plans are already underway for the next tournament, with organizers hoping to grow the event and make an even bigger impact in 2026.
For more information or to support In His Name-Colleton, visit www.inhisname-colleton.org
