Golf Tournament
Friday, October 4, 2019
The Joseph A. Champagne / Gene Bennett Memorial Golf Tournament originally began as the Saint Paul’s Alumni Golf Tournament. 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 basketball coach with the most wins 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, capital improvements, 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.
Thank you for your participation and sponsorship
of the 2019 JAC/GB Golf Tournament.
Tournament Winners:
Low Gross: 1st – Elroy Pabst, Laef Lowther, Jay Meral, and Chris Hnatyshun; 2nd – Chad Viator, Mike Rabalais, Doug Layman, and Michael Flynn; 3rd – Joel Burvant, Eric Cedor, Andrew Voelkel, and Brand Pierce
Low Net: 1st – Kyle Walters, Paul Palazzo, Miles Mick, and Matt Dean; 2nd – Trey Tantillo, Matt Saucier, Merrik Lanoux, and Scott Brame; 3rd – Craig Brewer, Christian Kelly, Dustin Goodwin, and Tom Wetzel
Longest Drive – Hole 18 – John Hemphill
Straightest Drive – Hole 17 – Mike Rabalais
Closest to the Hole – #1 – RJ Shea
Closest to the Hole – #8 – John Curren
Closest to the Hole – #12 – EJ Strain
Closest to the Hole – #15 – Mark Grush
Champagne’s Chips – Sean Garcia
Putting Green – Jay Meral
Hole in One Sponsors
GOLD Sponsors
BLUE Sponsors
WHITE Sponsors
FOOD Sponsors
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GOLF CART Sponsor
DRIVING RANGE Sponsor
PUTTING GREEN Sponsor
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FISH FRY Sponsor
Thank you for your participation and sponsorship
of the 2018 JAC/GB Golf Tournament.
Tournament Winners:
Low Gross: 1st – Herb Flood, TC Ford, Gary Hemphill, and Reid Uzee; 2nd – Sean Bennett, Cam Brower, Josh Frerman, and Laef Lowther; 3rd – Erik Germany, Kelly McHugh, Mike Rodasta, and Corey Theriot
Low Net: 1st – Colin Eley, Justin Greenleaf, John Hodgins, and Patrick McMath; 2nd – David Derbes, Gary Duke, Larry Palastina, and Mitch Smith; 3rd – Max Ferran, John Hemphill, Bryan Hodnett, and Ryan Orgeron
Longest Drive – Hole 18 – Eric Ankerson
Straightest Drive – Hole 17 – Bryan Hodnett
Closest to the Hole – #1 – Mark Richards
Closest to the Hole – #8 – Mitch Smith
Closest to the Hole – #12 – Reid Uzee
Closest to the Hole – #15 – RJ Marse
Thank you for your participation and sponsorship
of the 2017 JAC/GB Golf Tournament.
Tournament Winners:
Low Gross: 1st – Chris Hnatyshun, Brian Lowe, Reed Neelis, and Matt Vitale; 2nd – Max Ferran, John Hemphill, Bryan Hodnett, and Ryan Orgeron; 3rd – Trip Keller, Ryan Miranda, Fred Myrtle, and Kiff Myrtle
Low Net: 1st – Lloyd Begnell, David Derbes, Lonnie Fisher, and Mitch Smith; 2nd – Craig Brewer, John Fox, Caleb Stark, and Tom Wetzel; 3rd – Keith Dusang, Michael Rabalais, Jaired Shaw, and Chad Viator
Longest Drive – Hole 18 – Mike Pizzitola
Straightest Drive – Hole 17 – Jim Vidrine
Closest to the Hole – #1 – John Fox
Closest to the Hole – #8 – Mitch Smith
Closest to the Hole – #12 – Trip Keller
Closest to the Hole – #15 – Bobby Barousse
Thank you for your participation and sponsorship
of the 2016 JAC/GB Golf Tournament.
Tournament Winners:
Low Gross: 1st – Sean Bennett, Carl Barkemeyer, Laef Lowther, and Cameron Brower; 2nd – Jeff Kerr, Kris Kerr, Wyatt Ott, and Gustavo Leon; 3rd – Reid Uzee, TC Ford, Herb Flood, and Tim Dahlberg
Low Net: 1st – Tyler Stroble, Nick Ludwig, Chandler Cleveland, and Jacob Greenburg; 2nd – Glen Fritscher, Brent Ward, Chav Wilson, and Bryan Huval; 3rd – Reed Neelis, Matt Vitale, Chris Hnatyshun, and Billy Duncan
Longest Drive – Hole 18 – Chris Lizana
Straightest Drive – Hole 17 – Gustavo Leon
Closest to the Hole – #1 – Wyatt Ott
Closest to the Hole – #12 – Wyatt Ott
Closest to the Hole – #15 – Gustavo Leon