13th Annual Martin Hospitality Open Raises $143,000 at Gearhart Golf Links

13th Annual Martin Hospitality Open Raises $143,000 at Gearhart Golf Links

Gearhart, September 25th, 2015. The 13th Annual Martin Hospitality Open drew 72 golfers to the Gearhart Golf Links. The event raised $13,000, adding to the more than $143,000 raised since the inception of the tournament. Mike Thayer, Kristy Thayer, Sarah Burton and Jim Caughlin enjoyed the event. All proceeds benefit the Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides support for educational opportunities that Steve Martin supported at The Dalles High School, Seaside High School and Mt. Hood Community College.

Stephanie Snyder and her longtime friend and supporter of the tournament, Sydney Van Dusen, at the 13th Annual Martin Open.

Stephanie Snyder and her longtime friend and supporter of the tournament, Sydney Van Dusen, at the 13th Annual Martin Open.

Casey Corkery, Dave Butler, Jay Halderman, Ron Logan

Casey Corkery, Dave Butler, Jay Halderman, Ron Logan

Fred Hamel, Larry Perkins, Paul Tadei, Ron Williams

Fred Hamel, Larry Perkins, Paul Tadei, Ron Williams

Jason Kunde, Kevin Lacoste, Kyle Walker, Michael Smith

Jason Kunde, Kevin Lacoste, Kyle Walker, Michael Smith

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The tournament chair was Marcy Wood

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Martin Open plaque

The net proceeds from the 2015 Martin Open was donated to the newly established Catherine Bigelow Gullickson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will provide nursing students with four year scholarships and an endowment for nursing scholarships into perpetuity. Jeff and Catherine Gullickson have been longtime friends of the Martin Hospitality family.