45th Annual Dr. “Bud” Golf Scramble Raises Money for RN Scholarships
45th Annual Dr. “Bud” Golf Scramble Raises Money for RN Scholarships
The team of Tyler Bullard, Andon Self, Joe Bullard, and Dave Self combined to score 55 and placed first in the 45th Annual Dr. “Bud” Golf Scramble at Shadowood Golf Course on June 24. Eric Fish, MD, President/CEO of Schneck Medical Center, reported that 55 teams participated in the event to raise funds for the Dr. “Bud” Nursing Scholarship Fund.
The 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 nursing students in Jackson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington counties.
The following teams were awarded golf prizes:
First Place: Tyler Bullard, Andon Self, Joe Bullard, Dave Self (55)
Second Place: Brandon Goecker, Ryan Chandler, Steve Bush, Mark Henley (55)
Third Place: Luke Warren, Colin Woods, Joey Napier, Meghan Warren (56)
Fourth Place: Shane Spray, Ray Eakins, Matt Lucas, Alex Brewer (56)
Fifth Place: Nathan Hagerty, Josh Goins, Caleb Hamilton, Jason Sutton (57)
Sixth Place: Chip Petro, Bill Hunt, Mel Barnes, John Polly (57)
Longest Drive Women: Jamie Grinstead
Longest Drive Men: Justin Pettit
Closest to Pin Women: Adrienne Farrow
Closest to Pin Men: Beau White
Longest Putt Women: Morgan Pyle
Longest Putt Men: Brad Willkie
Individuals awarded Dr. Bud Scholarships this year include:
Adelynn Anderson, Indiana University-Columbus; Andrea Bair, Indiana University-Bloomington; Carlie Bingham, Ball State University; Haley Bowman, Ball State University; Lucas Brown, Indiana University-Columbus; Grace Claycamp, Ball State University; Avery DeHart, Western Governors University; Carmen Emigh, Ivy Tech-Columbus; Valeria Galicia, Indiana University-Indianapolis; Betsahid Georges, Ivy Tech; Emma Green, Ivy Tech-Madison; Ashlyn Henderson, Ball State University; Eian Henderson, Indiana University-Indianapolis; Mackenzie Heuer, Ivy Tech; Madison Keith, Otterbein University; Rachel Kuhlman, Indiana State University; Bailey Lauster, Indiana University-Columbus; Avery Miller, Indiana University-Bloomington; Elayna Ord, Indiana University-Columbus; Taylor Robbins, Indiana University; Brooke Schafstall, Indiana University-East; Olivia Schrink, Indiana University-Indianapolis; Olivia Smith, Indiana University-Southeast, Zoie Suhre, Indiana University-Columbus; Elizabeth Wahlman, University of Indianapolis; Kayla Watts, Western Governors University; Kaitlin White, University of Indianapolis; Chantel Wilson, Indiana University-Columbus.
“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/CEO of Schneck Medical Center. “I thank all of the supporters of the Dr. “Bud” Golf Scramble 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 2026 golfers and sponsors for supporting the Dr. “Bud” Scholarship Fund.