OLD BARNWELL, May 6, 2024

The Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success; everyone had a fantastic time. The short burst of rain did not dampen anyone's competitive spirit; it just cooled the atmosphere enough to provide the golfers with ideal weather to walk 18 holes.

The Aiken Horse Park Foundation is truly fortunate to have the support and enthusiasm of many who traveled near and far to participate in this year's fundraiser. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Gordon and Lauren Lawson for their exceptional efforts in organizing the event and to Nick Schreiber and his team at Old Barnwell for their warm hospitality.

Seventy-two golfers started the day on the course in a shotgun start and arrived back at the Pro Shop about four hours later to be greeted by a hearty lunch and an awards presentation.

This year's winning team, which included Patrick Turner, Stephen M Schuster, Jacob Karamol, and our very own Board Chair John Stephens, posted a score of -21. Matt Mills, TJ Washburn, Johnny Dubbs, and Nick Cullen were runners-up after posting -19.

The Longest Drive Award went to Todd Wilkinson, and Closest To The Pin went to Bill Shea.

Between the Golf Tournament and the well-received Silent Auction, which featured exclusive golfing destination packages, we estimate that the Foundation will realize just about $70,000 from the proceeds.

TOURNAMENT WINNERS

RUNNERS-UP

CLOSEST TO THE PIN

Bill Shea recieves his trophy from Nick Schreiber, and an exquisite Black Bay 58 Tudor watch, donated by Jack Weztel

LONGEST DRIVE

Nick Schreiber presents Todd Wilkinson with his trophy for the longest drive and an Old Barnwell bag donated by Gordon Lawson.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's event, our generous sponsors, all of the young men and women who enthusiastically embraced caddie duties on our behalf, the incredible staff at Old Barnwell who prepare the course to exceptional playing standards every day, and the AHPF team that support all of the details behind the scenes of every event.

2024 TOURNAMENT SPONSOR

 As a competitive equestrian, I’ve ridden at Bruce’s Field since day one and I take such pride in my role as an ambassador for the Aiken Horse Park and also the greater Aiken community. As a 20+ year veteran Realtor here in Aiken, watching it grow to include dozens of exceptional public and private golf courses within about 15 miles of the town center makes Aiken truly a Mecca for the golf enthusiast at every level. But no matter whether your passions are horses or golf, history or food & wine, there is something for everyone here. I look forward to welcoming you and working together on all of your Aiken real estate needs. Thank you for golfing in support of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation. It promises to be a fantastic day of great sport and southern hospitality!

- Deirdre Stoker Vaillancourt

LUNCH SPONSOR

MATT MILLS, Executive Vice President

As a senior member of the development team for Southeastern, Mr. Mills has been responsible for the development of various commercial and residential projects throughout the eastern United States. On each of these projects, he is responsible for overseeing budgeting, financing, construction, leasing, and sales activities. 

Matt serves as the qualifying broker for Southeastern and is responsible for assuring that the firm and its affiliated licensees comply with the laws and provisions for each state that the company operates in. 

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Wall's Lawn Care is an established Landscaping Services business offering complete solutions to clients throughout the local and surrounding areas South Carolina. The company, which is located in Williston(South Carolina), and the Jeremy, Wall has many years' of experience in the Landscaping Services trade. Established in 2004, Wall's Lawn Care has many years of experience in Landscaping Services. WALL'S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE is the official lawn maintenance service of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation.

HOLE SPONSORS

2024 PARK SPONSORS

2024 AHPF Partners

Board of Directors

John Stephens, Chair

Jack Wetzel, President

Tara Bostwick, Vice President

Robert Hottensen, Treasurer

R. Scot Evans, Secretary

Amy Boran, Director

Craig J. Duchossois, Director

Shallan Duchossois Hazlewood

Daniel Geitner, Director 

Gordon Lawson

Craig Phillips 

Administration

Tara Bostwick, Chief Operating Officer

John Maldonado, Director of Park Operations 

Kate Boggan, Director of Marketing and Communications

Dustin Bowles, Director of Programs and IT

Nina Wakefield, Assistant Treasurer

Debbie Taussig-Boehner, Director of Advancement 

Park Operations

John Maldonado, Marcos Castro, Jose Carmen Castro, Apolonio Castro

Sean Mouring

The MISSION of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation is to promote Aiken’s equestrian way of life and to encourage the community’s civic, educational, and charitable endeavors.

Promoting Aiken’s equestrian way of life and encouraging the community’s civic, educational,

and charitable endeavors.