Golf tournament raises more than $80,000 for foundation

Linwood Paducah-Metropolis was the overall winner of the Western Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual tournament with a score of 56. Team members were Rick Kupper, (left), J.R. Maxam, Ron Kupper and Jeff Eickholz.

Western Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual golf tournament Monday raised more than $80,000 in contributions and in-kind donations to help expand and enhance patient care services in areas including cardiology, neurology and neonatal care.

“We were extremely pleased with this year’s event,” said Laurie Latham, director of Western Baptist’s business and fund development. “We truly appreciate the support from all of our golf teams, sponsors, volunteers and donors. Funds raised will benefit the hospital’s patient care services, including the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.”

The fourth annual tournament hosted 50 teams at the Country Club of Paducah.

Winners:

Morning

First Place – Holland Stivers

Second Place – Kentucky Dam Marina

Third Place – Tin Cup

Random Drawing – Honeywell

Closest to the Pin on Hole #2 – Tommy Thomas

Closest to the Pin on Hole #14 – Rick Leeper

Longest Drive – Tommy Thomas

Afternoon

First Place – Linwood Paducah-Metropolis

Second Place – Medical Accounts Receivable Systems

Third Place – Credit Bureau Systems

Random Drawing – BOHAN Advertising

Closest to the Pin on Hole #2 – John Hill

Closest to the Pin on Hole # 14 – Ted Turner

Longest Drive – Cathy Dougherty

OVERALL TEAM WINNER and winner of Traveling Trophy – Linwood Paducah-Metropolis – with a score of 56.

The foundation’s four tournaments have netted nearly $305,000 to benefit Western Baptist Hospital and help meet the healthcare needs of the area.To sponsor next year’s tournament or to learn more about the Western Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc., visit www.westernbaptist.com or phone (270) 575-2871.