Nancy & Bob Ford
Mylan Classic’s “A Tribute to the King” Dinner Beth & Calvin Lane
Dr. Gene Danko, Matt Danko
Golfers took a rest from hitting the links during the Mylan Classic to pay tribute to “The King of Golf,” WHIRL’s August cover star Arnold Palmer! Approximately 300 guests filled Southpointe Golf Club for the dinner celebration. The club served filet and panseared Chilean sea bass, accompanied by featured wines and local peach crème brûlée for dessert. During the meal, “Arnold Palmer: Golf’s Heart and Soul,” a Golf Channel documentary, played, which followed with speeches by Horizon Properties CEO Rod Piatt and Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack, who attested to the king’s greatness on and off the course. Oakmont Country Club golf professional Bob Ford conducted a 90-minute fireside chat with Palmer, where he shared career stories. The silent auction boasted two fabulous golf trips to Florida, a meet and greet with Palmer, and VIP tickets to the World Golf Hall of Fame. The evening contributing to the overall success of this year’s Mylan Classic and to the tournament’s charitable impact. “This year, the Mylan Classic raised more than $690,000 for charity and reached the $2 million mark in giving since 2010,” says Tournament Director Chase McClain. “We were blessed with good weather, marquee entertainment, and a gracious champion, Ben Martin, who will now move on to the PGA Tour in 2014.” — K.C.
Diann Stout, Dr. Ron Salvitti
Scott Cunningham, Jim Duratz, George Trucco
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