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SMT Golf Tournament Another Success!

September 21, 2009

The 9th Annual SMT Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Monday, September 21, 2009.  Started in 2001, the Golf Tournament is the Foundation’s longest running event.  After holding the event at several clubs in southern New Jersey, the Foundation has made a long-term commitment to Laurel Creek Country Club at 701 Centerton Road in Mt. Laurel, NJ.  Designed by Arnold Palmer and modeled off of traditional links style courses found in Scotland and Ireland, this course features one of the regions more challenging links style layouts.

SMT Board Member Tina Paparone-Lutz, Co Founder Erin Taylor, Director of Events Diane O'Neill, and Volunteers Kristina Matkowsky and Diane Taylor

SMT Board Member Tina Paparone-Lutz, Co Founder Erin Taylor, Director of Events Diane O'Neill, and Volunteers Kristina Matkowsky and Diane Taylor

The day began with a beautiful clear, blue sky – perfect weather for a relaxing day of golf.  Guests arrived and were greeted warmly by enthusiastic SMT volunteers, as well as the very attentive, professional and courteous staff at Laurel Creek.  The shotgun start, best ball format play began at 9:30 am and concluded around 3:00 pm.  Unfortunately, no one won the 2010 White Jaguar XF that was offered as the hole-in-one car courtesy of Cherry Hill Classic Cars, though everyone tried!  After the round, guests were treated to a delicious rustic Italian luncheon served in Laurel Creek’s grand ballroom.  During the awards presentation, co-founder Jay Taylor informed guests that the event had raised almost $9000 and brought the foundation’s money-raised-since-inception to over $100,000 in nine years!

SMT Board Member Chris Tegley tees off.

SMT Board Member Chris Tegley tees off.

Co-Founder Erin Taylor spoke about some of SMT’s incredible scholarship recipients and the good work that they are doing in their various schools.  The day concluded with prizes awarded to the winning foursomes as well as the contest hole prize winners.  Guests left that day after an enjoyable day of golf, looking forward to next year’s tournament at Laurel Creek Country Club to be held on October 11, 2010. 

SMT Co Founders Jay and Erin Taylor with scholarship recipient Justin Wyatt.

SMT Co Founders Jay and Erin Taylor with scholarship recipient Justin Wyatt.

3 Responses to “SMT Golf Tournament Another Success!”
  1. admin Says:

    Can’t wait. Always a good time. Team McVeigh is going down!

  2. Team Delano St. Says:

    Are the rumors true? I heard that they are creating a special Tee Box (Pink Tees) for the sole use of Team McVeigh. And that will have a maximum distance of 30 yards from the hole.

  3. Scott M Says:

    Next year we’ll win it all.

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