Golf Tournament
2016 Golf Tournament – Friday, October 14, 2016
The Joseph A. Champagne / Gene Bennett Memorial Golf Tournament The tournament originally began as the Saint Paul’s Alumni Golf Tournament some twenty-five plus years ago. Several years later in 1996, the tournament committee changed the name to honor long standing Saint Paul’s supporter, Joseph “Mickey” A. Champagne. As a founding member of the Saint Paul Athletic Association in the early ‘50s, Mickey was at the center-working and giving for the good of the students of Saint Paul’s. Over the past 60 years, he and his company, Champagne Beverage, have been instrumental in contributing to a myriad of school events. In fact, the school and the Alumni Association recognized “Mickey” for all his work and made him an Honorary Alumnus. Champagne Beverages, under the leadership of Mickey’s son, Joel (’75), has continued their support and great work.
In 2011, the tournament added to its name that of another loved and cherished icon of the Saint Paul’s Community, Coach Gene Bennett. Coach Bennett’s career at Saint Paul’s began in 1962. Gene, a dedicated man of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, was the consummate Lasallian and served Saint Paul’s in many capacities. Beyond a stellar career in the classroom, he was the winningest basketball coach in school history, athletic director, alumni director, and tenured golf coach.
Mission Statement: “In addition to giving thanks and honoring these two individuals, the tournament provides a fun and entertaining environment of golf, food and prizes for the purposes of community, fellowship, and fundraising. Net proceeds have contributed to technological improvements in the classroom, tuition assistance, campus organizations, and community service projects. This tournament enables The Saint Paul Alumni Association to further the mission of St. John Baptist De La Salle. The tournament is held each fall at the beautiful Tchefuncta Country Club and is well attended and supported not only by our alumni but by the local community at large.
2016 JAC/GB Sponsors
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GOLF CART Sponsor
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Thank you for your participation and sponsorship
of the 2015 JAC/GB Golf Tournament.
Tournament Winners:
Low Gross: 1st – Chris du Passage, Herb Flood, TC Ford, & Reid Uzee; 2nd – Larry Galloway, Hunter Rudolph, Myers Rudolph, Mason Rudolph; 3rd – Glen Durham, David Katich, Larry Schellang, Greg Waguespack
Low Net: 1st – Sean Bennett, Tim Keller, Trip Keller, Kiff Myrtle; 2nd – Robby Darrah, Billy McDougal, John Means, Ray Serpas; 3rd – Trey Kentzel, Reggie McIntyre, Danny Mott, Brad Piedescalzo
Longest Drive – Hole 18 – Kiff Myrtle
Straightest Drive – Hole 17 – Robert Klettrich
Closest to the Hole – #1 – Eric Sears
Closest to the Hole – #8 – David Briggs
Closest to the Hole – #12 – Greg Waguespack
Closest to the Hole – #15 – Steve Neal
2015 JAC/GB Sponsors
Gold Sponsors:
Burvant Family Denistry
Fire & Safeway Commodities
Ibos Roofing
Kehoe-France Schools
New Orleans Original Daiquiris
Blue Sponsors
Billiot Pest Control
Charles Schwab & Co., Ins.
Direct Tire Town
Fidelity Homestead
First Bank & Trust
FLWB Architects
Kent Construction
La Porte, CPA’s & Business Advisors
Mercedes-Benz New Orleans
Moran-Gulf Shipping Agencies, Inc.
NOLA Lending Group, a division of Fidelity Homestead
Oakview Carwash-Hwy 22
Parish Concrete, LLC
Pat O’Brien’s, New Orleans
Regions Bank
Resource Bank
Sciortino Financial
Standard Mortgage Co.
White Sponsors
Allstate Insurance-Ricky Walmsley
Bill McGehee Insurance, Inc.”
Blue Marine Transportation, Inc.
Curren Court Reporters
Former Player/Student of Coach Bennett
Joe’s Shoe Store
Liberty Self Storage, LLC
Mary and Paul Lea, Jr.
UBS Financial Svc. – Mason Rudolph
Driving Range Sponsor
Geophysical Pursuit, Inc.
Golf Cart Sponsor
CM Combs Construction
Putting Green Sponsor
Pine Grove Lighting and Electrical Supply
Thank you for your participation and sponsorship
of the 2014 JAC/GB Golf Tournament.
Tournament Winners:
Low Gross: 1st – Chris du Passage, Herb Flood, TC Ford, & Reid Uzee; 2nd – Chandler Cleveland, Jacob Greenberg, Tyler Stroble, & Michael Willem; 3rd – Lloyd Bagnell, David Derbes, Lonnie Fisher, & Mitch Smith
Low Net: 1st – Mark Beard, John Curren, Robert Flettrich, & Tim Wolfe; 2nd – Jeff Gernon, Greg Mitchell, Larry Schellang, & Greg Waguespack; 3rd – Chris Alvarez, Juan Martinez, Ben Morant, & Eric Sears
Longest Drive – Hole 18 – Travis Briggs
Straightest Drive – Hole 17 – Mitch Abide
Closest to the Hole – #1 – Ben Morvant
Closest to the Hole – #8 – Gene Garcia
Closest to the Hole – #12 – Chris Combs
Closest to the Hole – #15 – Trey Babin
2014 JAC/GB Sponsors
Gold Sponsors:
Burvant Family Denistry
Fat Tuesday/New Orleans Original Daiquiris
Fire & Safeway Commodities
Kehoe-France Schools
Blue Sponsors:
Charles Schwab & Co., Ins.
Direct Tire Town
Eric Weller ’08 – Standard Mortgage Co.
FLWB Architects
IBOS Roofing
La Porte, CPA’s & Business Advisors
Lucien T Vivien, Jr. and Associates
Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.
NOLA Lending Group, a division of Fidelity Homestead
Oakview Carwash
Parish Concrete, LLC
Sciortino Financial
White Sponsors:
Admiral Security Services
Bill McGehee Insurance,Inc.
Curren-Landrieu Court Reporters, LLC
Elmer’s Candy
Joe’s Shoe Store
Liberty Serlf Storage, LLC
Mayor Mike Cooper ’71
Millimedia LLCBayne ’75 and Troy ’80 Million
P&W Indusatries
Premier MRI 4U
Roy K. Burns ’67
Star Services, Inc.
Talley, Anthony, Hughes, & Knight, LLC
Golf Cart Sponsor:
CM Combs Construction,LLC
Driving Range Sponsor:
Pine Grove Lighting & Electrical Supply
Putting Green Sponsor:
Geophysical Pursuit, Inc.
