The Golf Classic — Presented by Niagara Bottling
The 17th annual event was held at O’Bannon Creek Golf Club in Loveland and netted more than $83,000 to support programs for people with disabilities.
It was a full day of fun and excitement, including mimosa and Fifty West Brewing Co. beer tastings sponsored by Cappy’s Wine & Spirits at hole 18, fresh-off-the-grill breakfast sandwiches in the morning by Patrick Shiels and a pizza and pasta lunch by Pizza Hut in the afternoon. Golfers also supported Stepping Stones by participating in a raffle and entering to win a selection of raffle packages, including 4 club seats to an upcoming FC Cincinnati game, a custom made sports coat by Romualdo Bespoke Tailoring, a bourbon basket, golf packages and more.
On the course, morning and afternoon flight golfers also enjoyed exciting hole challenges with luxury prizes. Jaguar and Land Rover Cincinnati sponsored a Closest-to-the-Pin challenge where golfers competed for the chance to win $1,000 cash and a weekend Jaguar lease. Congratulations to the winner Bill Sherman.
Following the afternoon flight, golfers relaxed at the club house and celebrated the day with a prime rib dinner and prize announcements. During the awards banquet, everyone also enjoyed special guest Marvin Dejean. Marvin’s son Sebastien attends our popular Summer Day Camp and Saturday Club programs and he spoke movingly about the impact Stepping Stones has had on his family’s lives.
On behalf of other parents, Marvin delivered heartfelt appreciation to the Golf Classic guests for supporting an organization that plays such an important role in so many lives.
Stepping Stones thanks all of the generous tournament sponsors, attendees and partners for joining us for a wonderful day and making the 2018 Golf Classic a record success. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Niagara Bottling and player gifts sponsor Republic Plastics.
Winners of the 2018 Golf Classic
Winning Morning FoursomeJohn Borchers, Jr., Aaron Haslam, Jack Oliver and Chad Wilson
Winning Afternoon Foursome
Bill McCarthy, Jon Friedmann, Patrick Shiels and Bill Stacey
Longest Drive Contest Winners
Female Winner: Anne Shanahan
Male Winner: RJ Foltz
Jaguar Land Rover Cincinnati
Closest-to-the-Pin Contest Winner
Bill Sherman
Richter & Phillips
Closest-to-the-Pin Winner
Bill Stacey
The Golf Classic 2018 Planning Committee
Committee Chair Steve Mennen, The Kroger Company
John Borchers, Jr., Roehr Insurance Agency
Jeff Caley, Eggland’s Best
Jonathan Friedmann, Supply Post Business Products
Joe Heller, Fifth Third Bank
Raj Patel, Comey & Shepherd
Patrick Shiels, Cornerstone Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
See Pictures from the 2018 Golf Classic, Below!
The Golf Classic chair Steve Mennen, Allen Goss, Player Gifts Sponsor Republic Plastics' Gino Inman and Presenting Sponsor Niagara Bottling's Doug Hillman
In the morning, Patrick Shiels volunteered to work the grill and make fresh breakfast sandwiches for guests.
Thank you to Deb Caley, Mary Gerson, Gail Croall and Sabrina Mennen for welcoming all of the day's golfers at registration.
On the course, Bill Katanik from the Niagara Bottling team takes a swing.
The morning flight experienced a little bit of rainfall, but Chris Stahl and Stepping Stones' board member Leo DalleMolle from the EY team came prepared!
Jose Perez from Breakfast Sponsor PepsiCo's team.
Teammates Matt Eltringham, Mike Witzeman, Thad Rhinehard and board member David Eltringham at lucky hole 13.
In the afternoon, two foursomes of ladies came dressed for the occasion in matching attire!
John Hassan, Trevor Rahill, Doug Geis and Al Koncius
2018 Bloom co-chair David Rogers shows off some hidden talent on the golf course.
Scott Elgin from Player Gift Sponsor Republic Plastics' morning team hopes for a hole-in-one.
First Place Morning Flight TeamAaron Haslam, Jack Oliver, Chad Wilson and John Borchers, Jr.
For the second year in a row, the Cornerstone Insurance & Financial Services team finished the afternoon flight in first place. Well done Bill Stacey, Patrick Shiels, Bill McCarthy and Jon Friedmann!
Female Longest Drive winner Anne Shanahan with Stepping Stones' executive director Chris Adams.
During the evening awards banquet, Marvin Dejean gave heartfelt thanks to golfers for supporting Stepping Stones and shared his touching story about the impact our programs have made in his family's lives. Marvin is the father of a talented young man who attends our summer camp and Saturday Clubs during the school-year.
