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Praying Colonels Invitational raises money for Centre athletics


May 20, 2010
PCI 2010 Each spring, members of the Centre community and friends of
the College take part in the Praying Colonels Invitational, which
raises money for Centre College athletics.

PCI 2010 Mike Hall (left, with Herb McGuire) was named 1st Low Gross
Champion during the 2010 tournament.

President Roush One of the biggest fans of Centre athletics, president John Roush
(right) was on hand during the event.

On Monday, May 17, Centre athletes and College supporters gathered at the Danville Country Club for the 33nd Annual Herb McGuire PCI Golf Tournament. Each year, the tournament raises money for the Centre College athletic and recreation programs. This year's event produced more than $20,000 for Centre athletics. The results of the tournament are as follows:


1st Low Gross Champion – Mike Hall
1st Low Net Champion – Tommy Thompson
1st Low Net Team Champion – John Brenzel, John Farris, Chris Steward

1st Flight
1st Low Gross – Jack Prewitt
2nd Low Gross – Chris Hill
1st Low Net – John Rodes
2nd Low Net – Tom Hobbs

2nd Flight
1st Low Gross – John Brenzel
2nd Low Gross – Bennett Clark
1st Low Net – Sean McCormick
2nd Low Net – Tom Lynch

3rd Flight
1st Low Gross – Jim Bean
2nd Low Gross – Patrick McClure
1st Low Net – Chris Floyd
2nd Low Net – Roy Beard

4th Flight
1st Low Gross – Tony Kurlas
2nd Low Gross – Tim McDaniel
1st Low Net – Matt Durham
2nd Low Net – John English

5th Flight
1st Low Gross – Joe McDaniel
2nd Low Gross – Neal Taul
1st Low Net – Ken Mardick
2nd Low Net – Hugh Hines Jr.

6th Flight
1st Low Gross – John Bruner
2nd Low Gross – Brian Phadt
1st Low Net – Mike McGuinty
2nd Low Net – Rick Hudson

7th Flight
1st Low Gross – Tom Fisher
2nd Low Gross – John Atchison
1st Low Net – Joe Sass
2nd Low Net – Jamey Leahey

Consolation Prize – Mal Wightman
Traveled the Farthest – Bill Morrison

Closest to the Pin
Hole #2 – Neal Taul
Hole #9 –Bill Morrison
Hole #12 – Brian Little
Hole #16 – Chris Hill

Straightest Drive – Mark Knight (Hole #11)
Longest Drive – Tom Hobbs (Hole #4)
Longest Putt –Jack Cody (Hole #7)

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