Inaugural "David Robinson Classic" Tournament
(The following was placed in Central Baptist Church's Sunday bulletin in April of 1999, announcing a special change in the future of the best ball tournaments hosted by the church.)
Since 1982, our church has been commemorating the life of Oley Humphreys with an annual Best Ball Golf Tournament named in his honor. Oley, husband of Caroline Humphreys, was a charter member, deacon, faithful member, and golf enthusiast who went home with the Lord in 1979. The annual tourney became a bi-annual event in 1989, played every May and October.
One of our members who participated in many of these tournaments over these past 16 years, including the first one, was David Robinson, husband of Jean Robinson. David, our Christian brother and good friend, died of leukemia on April 14, 1998 at the age of 45. Because of his many years of participating in the tournament and for the bond of fellowship we enjoyed then, we have decided to honor David’s memory by naming the May event after him, while the October event will remain in Oley’s honor. The “1st Annual David Robinson Classic” will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the Melbourne Municipal Golf Course where the very first “Oley Humphreys Open” was held.
All golf enthusiasts are invited to participate (including the ladies). There is a sign-up poster in the church foyer. The cost for green fees and card are $19. Please contact Bill Brant or Gary Tuggle for more information.
Since 1982, our church has been commemorating the life of Oley Humphreys with an annual Best Ball Golf Tournament named in his honor. Oley, husband of Caroline Humphreys, was a charter member, deacon, faithful member, and golf enthusiast who went home with the Lord in 1979. The annual tourney became a bi-annual event in 1989, played every May and October.
One of our members who participated in many of these tournaments over these past 16 years, including the first one, was David Robinson, husband of Jean Robinson. David, our Christian brother and good friend, died of leukemia on April 14, 1998 at the age of 45. Because of his many years of participating in the tournament and for the bond of fellowship we enjoyed then, we have decided to honor David’s memory by naming the May event after him, while the October event will remain in Oley’s honor. The “1st Annual David Robinson Classic” will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the Melbourne Municipal Golf Course where the very first “Oley Humphreys Open” was held.
All golf enthusiasts are invited to participate (including the ladies). There is a sign-up poster in the church foyer. The cost for green fees and card are $19. Please contact Bill Brant or Gary Tuggle for more information.
Group picture taken on May 22, 1999 at the Melbourne Municipal Golf Course.