Eastern Florida State College Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Over $158,000 for Student Scholarships

By  //  November 18, 2025

Sponsored by Community Credit Union, Glover, Orndorf & Flanagan Wealth Management and Christie Family Foundation

The Eastern Florida State College Foundation’s 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic raised more than $158,000 to support student scholarships. Above, the first-place team was the Steel Erectors Association and included Paul Mette, Jeremy Black, and Tim Monroe.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Eastern Florida State College Foundation’s 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic raised more than $158,000 to support student scholarships.

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The event took place on Friday, November 7, at Duran Golf Club, drawing 108 players across 27 teams for a day of golf and philanthropy.

Tournament Winners:
1st Place: Mid Florida Steel Erectors Association (Paul Mette, Jeremy Black, Tim Monroe)
2nd Place: Merrill Lynch – The Coleman Group (Tyler Lawrence, Matthew Williams, Andrew Sanders, David Wahlraven)
3rd Place: Ajax Company (Amy Bitterling, Cranson Harris, Jim Mullin, Chase Burkhalter)

“Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported our annual scholarship golf tournament,” said EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey.

“Your generosity makes a real difference—helping us provide opportunities that empower students to succeed academically and beyond. This event is more than a game; it’s a commitment to shaping futures, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership in that mission.”

The Eastern Florida State College Foundation’s 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic raised more than $158,000 to support student scholarships. Above, the second-place team was Merrill Lynch – The Coleman Group, which included Tyler Lawrence, Matthew Williams, Andrew Sanders, and David Wahlraven.

Top Sponsors included Community Credit Union of Florida, Glover, Orndorf & Flanagan Wealth Management, and the Christie Family Foundation.

Additional Sponsors included Ajax Company, Boys Electrical Contractors, Charles Perry Partners, Inc., Cocoa Rotary, Health First, Mid-Florida Steel Erectors Association, Inc., Orlando Health, Progressive Cleaning, Starling Automotive: GMC, Ford, Honda, and Wharton-Smith.

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For more information about the EFSC Foundation, visit foundation.easternflorida.edu or call 321-433-7055.

The Eastern Florida State College Foundation’s 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic raised more than $158,000 to support student scholarships. Above, the third-place team was the Ajax Company, which included Amy Bitterling, Cranson Harris, Jim Mullin, and Chase Burkhalter.
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