by Jessica Schroeder, U.S. Trotting Association Outreach

Columbus, OH — Golfers braved the extreme heat of central Ohio on Wednesday (July 20) to compete in the 14th annual USTA Charity Golf Tournament at Foxfire Golf Club in Lockbourne, Ohio.

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Mike McNeely and TC Lane show off their championship trophies.

The annual event benefited the USTA’s youth outreach programs.

The champions were Mike McNeely of Van Gundy Insurance Agency, Inc. and the USTA’s TC Lane, posting a score of 61. Second place went to Terry Warner and Mike D’Amico, followed in third place by Skip Hoovler and Mike Heyne.

Proximity trophies were handed out to Mike McNeely who hit the Longest Drive, Monty Paschal for Closest to the Pin and Greg Martin for Longest Putt.

The USTA would like to thank the following persons and organizations for their generous support:

Corporate Sponsors: Freeman-Heyne Financial Services, Ray Schnittker, Tioga Downs/Vernon Downs, and White Birch Farm.

Hole Sponsors: Joe Anderson, Ivan Axelrod, Blooded Horse Sales Co., John Campbell, Delaware SOA, Harrington Raceway, Hazel Park Harness, Hoosier Park, Phil Langley, Matt Kakaley, Maid In The Mist, Andy and Julie Miller, Monticello Casino and Raceway, North American Gentlemen Drivers Association, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, Chris Schick, USTA/HTA Members Benefits, Van Gundy Insurance and Western New York HHA.

Door Prizes: Delaware County Fair, Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown, Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and Post Printing.