Annual Doug Potts BEAF Golf Classic Raises Funds for BEAF Benefiting Bolivar Students

The greens at Silo Ridge Country Club were packed with purpose on July 13 as 43 teams gathered for the annual Doug Potts BEAF Golf Classic for Kids — an event that blends friendly competition with community impact. Hosted by the Bolivar Educational Advancement Foundation (BEAF) in partnership with the Potts family, the tournament continues to grow in size and significance, raising funds for classroom grants, scholarships, and the Doug Potts Liberator Pride Scholarship, which supports students in the Bolivar R-1 School District. “This tournament is more than just a round of golf,” said BEAF Board President Brady Vestal. “It’s a chance for our community to come together in Coach Potts’ memory to directly impact students and teachers right here at home. From alumni to local businesses, the generosity shown is incredible.” The tournament is the largest fundraiser for the foundation each year. “It means so much to see this event thrive,” said Brett Potts, son of Coach Doug Potts. “My dad would be so proud — not because of the turnout, but because it’s still about helping kids. That was always his mission.” Results from the Golf Tournament: Championship Flight: In the championship flight, the team of Garrett Dowling, Brett Davis, Griffen Locke, and Alex O’Brien from Branco Enterprises took home top honors. The Neighborhood Real Estate team of Dusty Ross, Bryan Daniels, Mike Scott, and Cody Gibson took second place. Third place went to the Gardner/Whitesell team, Jackson Gardner, Jason Whitesell, Jim Whitesell, and Tim Gardner. The team from CPI Technologies made up of, Derek Powell, Josh Glover, Ryan Hilton, and Casey Staudt rounded out the championship flight in fourth place. A Flight: In A Flight, the team from Veregy — Jeremy Shivers, Chip Arnette, Joshua Haase, and David Grey — finished in first place. Second place went to the Hampton Family team, made up of Chase Hampton, AJ Lynn, Adam Campbell, and Jim Wilson. The team from Conco Companies with golfers Greg Griesemer, Charles Emery, Mike Dill, and Weston Humble placed third. The Flat Branch Mortgage – Jenni Williams team, consisting of Fisher Williams, Easton Chasteen, Brayden Long, and Blaine Chastain, finished fourth. B Flight: B Flight results include, first place to Haden Stevens, Josh Condren, Bo Banner, and Chapel Banner with OakStar Bank; The City of Bolivar team - Thomas Relford, Todd Schrader, Charlie Welch, and Stephen Rose finished in second place. Southwest Baptist University Team of Brandt Merritt, Leon Wirth, Kevin Marcum, and Sean Smith finished third. John Tweedie, Dwayne Tharp, Vicki Tharp, and Darryl Wells with Tweedie Chiropractic team placed fourth. Special Honors: Robert Clardy with Bolivar R-1 Schools team, claimed the Closest to Pin Hole 2 honors, Longest Drive Hole 7 went to Alex O’Brien with the team from Branco Enterprises. Skins winner was Branco Enterprises. Watch the BEAF Facebook page for the date of the 2027 Doug Potts BEAF Classic for Kids and sponsorship information. To donate to BEAF, visit bolivarschoolsfoundation.org. Since 1991, more than $2 million has been gifted to the Bolivar Schools through BEAF.