A golfer lines up a putt while helping raise money. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Coupeville’s embrace of Bennett Boyles and his family continues.
The former hoops star, who fought valiantly against brain cancer as a middle school student, remains a vital part of Wolf Nation, his memory held aloft by those who knew and loved him.
Coupeville Sports Hall o’ Famer Bennett Boyles. (Photo courtesy Lucienne Rivera)
One of the best public tributes to Bennett is the annual memorial golf tourney named for him, now in its fourth year.
Spearheaded by CHS grads Mitch and Marc Aparicio, and sponsored by their business, Penn Cove Brewing Company, this year’s event raised $15,000.
Mitch Aparicio commands his ball to “get in the freakin’ hole!” (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
That’s up $6,000 from a year ago, and especially nice to see at a time when the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made putting on the tourney considerably more difficult.
The money will go towards scholarships for the CHS Class of 2022, which Bennett would have been a member of, and to support patients and their families through the WhidbeyHealth Foundation.
Playing for Bennett are, l to r, Helen Taylor, Molly McPherson, Sarah Flay, and Aaron Wiley.
There were 84 golfers at this year’s event, with a team made up of Todd Melnick, Robert Tercero, Lucas Horrobin, and Jeremy Amundson claiming the team title.
They combined to shoot a 54, holding off two teams tied at 61 strokes.
The other big winner was Coupeville teacher Jackie Saia, who drilled a 75-footer to claim victory in the putting contest.
Jackie Saia, sharpshooter.
Todd Melnick, Brenden Hansen, Shawn Blouin, and John Fish claimed awards for being “closest to the hole,” while Maria Reyes, Melnick, and Lucas Horrobin smashed the longest drives of the day.
Konni Smith gets ready to crank it.
Many people contributed to make the tourney a success, led by the event’s sponsors:
Diamond:
Whidbey Island Business Consulting, LLC
Platinum:
Cascade Custom Homes
Penn Cove Brewing Company
Ron Telles
Gold:
Benito (Papa) Rivera
China City
Greenbank Cider Company
Windermere Property Management
Windermere Real Estate
Silver:
Ciao
Humphrey Sign Company
McPherson & McPherson Law
Penn Cove Taproom
Porter Whidbey Insurance
Salon Blue
Seaside Spa and Salon
Terra Firma Wealth Management
Whidbey Golf Club
WhidbeyHealth Foundation
Whidbey Weekly and Printing
Raffle Prizes:
Callen’s Restaurant
China City
Cozy’s Roadhouse
Ebey Academy
Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway
Front Street Grill
Madrona Blossom
Orlando’s Bar and Southern BBQ
Penn Cove Brewing Company
Pizza Factory Coupeville
Prima Bistro
Seaside Spa and Salon
Tyee Restaurant
Union Tavern
Vail Wine Shop
Whidbey Golf Club
Willowood Farm
Wicked Teuton Brewing Company
Tim Grove (left) and Shawn Blouin enjoyed their day on the links.
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