41st Annual Dr. Bud Charity Golf Tournament Raises Money for RN Scholarships
Seymour, Ind.—The team of Dave Self, Andon Self, Joe Bullard, and Tyler Bullard combined to score 54 and placed first in the 41st Annual Dr. Bud Graessle Golf Scramble at Shadowood Golf Course on June 29, 2022.
Eric Fish, MD, President and CEO of Schneck Medical Center, reported that 62 teams participated in the event—the most since the event has moved to Shadowood—to raise funds for the Dr. Bud Nursing Scholarship Fund.
The following teams were awarded golf prizes:
First Place: Dave Self, Andon Self, Joe Bullard, Tyler Bullard (54)
Second Place: Matt Lucas, Steve Bush, George Covey, Greg Musser (58)
Third Place: Greg Zabor, Emma Zabor, Matt Johnson, Max Otte (58)
Fourth Place: Derek Stuckwisch, Michael Davidson, Kyle Warren, Scott Jackson (58)
Fifth Place: Jeff Nolting, Marvin Veatch, JB Hackman, Brian Hamp (58)
Sixth Place: Travis Carlisle, Dave Geis, John Polly, Sam Hunter (59)
Longest Drive Women, Hole 9: Ashley Mitchell
Longest Drive Men, Hole 18: John Polly
Closest to Pin Women, Hole 13: Anne Carlin, “Hole in One”
Closest to Pin Men, Hole 2: Reuben Cummings
Longest Putt Women, Hole 5: Amanda Mitchell
Longest Putt Men, Hole 5: Brian Savilla
The Dr. “Bud” Scholarship program was established in honor of Dr. H.P. “Bud Graessle. Born in Seymour, Dr. Graessle was a practicing physician and surgeon for 53 years until his retirement in 1971. All proceeds from the golf scramble provide scholarships for registered nursing and nurse practitioner students in Jackson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington counties.
Individuals awarded Dr. Bud Scholarships this year include: Brandy Black, Ivy Tech; Mackenzie Byram, IU Southeast; Chloe Carlin, University of Evansville; Owen Chandler, Ball State University; Oliva Clark, Ivy Tech; Kaelen Eglen, IUPUC; Zoe Fountain, Indiana Wesleyan; Sarah Hayes, IUPUC; Lacey Hirtzel, Ivy Tech; Kennedy Hoffman, Otterbein; Emily Koch, Indiana State University; Tara Lowe, Ivy Tech; Laremie Maschino, University of Indianapolis; Sydney Musgrave, Purdue; Erin Nelson, University of Indianapolis; Jozie Nicholson, Ball State; Emma Grace Norman, Ivy Tech; Reina Puckett, IU Southeast; Payton Reasoner, Purdue; Shelby Reynolds, University of Indianapolis; Macy Sigman, IUPUC; Amanda Sinclair, IUPUC; Tyra Squibb, IUPUC; Emily Thompson, Marion University; Amy Voss, IUPUC; Akaya Walker, University of Louisville; Alexis Williams, IU Southeast
“To effectively meet our region’s need for nursing professionals, we must ensure nursing students graduate on time and enter the workforce where their expertise is greatly needed,” said Eric Fish, MD, President and CEO of Schneck Medical Center. “I thank all of the supporters of the Dr. Bud Golf Tournament for supporting nurses and the vital role they play in our hospitals, schools, clinics, and nursing homes.”
The Dr. Bud Scholarship and Golf Committee expresses its appreciation to the 2022 golfers and sponsors for supporting the Dr. Bud Scholarship Fund.