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31 Teams Compete in Annual Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Scholarships and Adult Literacy

Posted on Oct 06, 2026 at 14:37 PM

31 teams participated in the 2026 J. David Russell Memorial Golf Tournament at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, all to support scholarships and the adult education program at Ogeechee Technical College (OTC). 

The OTC Foundation extended special appreciation to this year's sponsors, including Title Sponsor: Citizens Bank of the South, and Diamond Sponsors: Bubba Golf Custom Clubs & Repair, GAF, Pinnacle Financial Partners/Synovus, and Vallant Bank.

“Congratulations to our winners and thank you to every team that came out to help advance student scholarships and the Adult Education Program,” said Larry Mays, Vice President for College Advancement. “The money raised at our tournament will help cover the cost of GED exams for eligible students, provide Integrated Education and Training (IET) opportunities, and bolster scholarship opportunities for students looking to achieve their academic and career goals.”

Gross Winners:

1.    Bulloch First: Jake Maples, Wilson Andress, Logan Martin, Cade Windham
2.    Vallant Bank: Cliff Wildes, Greg Olliff, Michael Jackson, Rett Polk
3.    Synovus+Pinnacle: Chad Wiggins, Ryan Quick, Ric Roderick, Larry Mays

Net Winners:

1.    Franklin Toyota: Kyle Sherfesee, Kyle Kamppi, Zach Williams, Mike Sumner
2.    Savannah Wealth Group: Morell McCaskill, Dennis Allen, Andy Knox, Baron Fowler
3.    Bulloch Solutions: Greg Vickers, Matt Meyer, Jeffrey Beck, Chris Jones

For more information about the adult education program, call 912-871-1721 or visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/adult. 


For more information about the OTC Foundation, visit https://www.ogeecheetech.edu/foundation/make-a-donation.

About J. David Russell
The annual tournament is held in memory of Joel David Russell, a beloved Statesboro educator and civic leader who served as the Vice President of Economic Development at Ogeechee Technical College. Following his passing in 2005, the tournament was established to honor his profound dedication to workforce development, technical education, and community growth. Over the last two decades, the event has carried on his legacy by raising vital funds to support OTC student scholarships and adult literacy programs, directly impacting the lives and careers of thousands of students in the region.

About Ogeechee Technical College:

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.

Contact Information

Sean Payne
Executive Director for Public Relations & Marketing
912.871.8559 | spayne@ogeecheetech.edu

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