Nashport, OH—The second annual Valley Cup, a fundraising tournament supporting the Licking Valley and Tri-Valley High School golf programs, was held last Saturday, August 17, at the Virtues Golf Club. The event saw great participation from the community, with 10 teams from each high school competing in the 18-hole scramble. Last Saturday, 8/17, the second annual Valley Cup was hosted at the Virtues Golf Club. The Valley Cup is a fundraising tournament for the Licking Valley High School and Tri-Valley High School golf programs. The event format was a Four-Golfer, 18-hole scramble, with the top four scores from each side contributing to the total team score. The team with the lowest total score claims the Valley Cup for the year.
The tournament format was as follows: each team consisted of four golfers playing a scramble format, and the top four scramble team scores from each school were combined to determine the overall team score. The team with the lowest score would take home the Valley Cup for the year.
Despite a brief delay caused by a passing storm, the event went off smoothly. “We were lucky the storm only delayed us by five minutes,” said the tournament organizer and head golf professional, Hung Chow. “After that, it was all smooth sailing.”
The competition was intense, with the lead changing hands several times throughout the day. In the end, Tri-Valley High School narrowly retained the cup, finishing with a score of 244, just ahead of Licking Valley High School’s 247.
In addition to the main event, the tournament featured an exciting one-hole playoff between Team Jou Chow and Team Jackson Gieseler, competing for the title of the lowest-scoring team. The playoff was marked by a sudden downpour, but both teams pressed on. In a dramatic finish, Michael from Team Jackson sank a miraculous birdie putt through a pool of standing water, securing victory for his team.
This year’s Valley Cup was more than just a day of golf; it was also a successful fundraiser. The event raised $4,000, which will be split between the golf programs of Licking Valley and Tri-Valley High Schools.
“I want to give a special thanks to Denise, Jaci, and Mike for their hard work in making sure everything ran smoothly,” said Hung. “And, of course, we couldn’t have done it without the support of all the participants and silent auction donors.”
The inspiration for the Valley Cup came from a community member, Rocky, whose passion for youth sports helped plant the seed for this now-annual event.
The tournament was not only a competitive and fun event but also a meaningful way to support local high school golf programs. Hung is already looking forward to next year’s Valley Cup, which promises to bring even more excitement and community involvement.
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