DCWF
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Deep Creek Lake 100 Golf Classic a Swinging Success at Thousand Acres Golf Club Swanton, MD — The Deep Creek Lake 100 Golf Classic, held on Tuesday, July 8 at the stunning Thousand Acres Golf Club in Swanton, MD, brought together 96 golfers for a day of spirited competition, community camaraderie, and charitable giving. The sold-out event marked a major success for the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation’s centennial celebration of Deep Creek Lake.
The tournament was part of a larger celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of Deep Creek Lake. Festivities began the evening before with the DCL100 Kickoff ParTee at the beautiful Red Barn Inn, where guests enjoyed a festive Low Country Seafood Boil catered by Ace’s Run and lively, crowd-pleasing New Orleans-style jazz music by the Sugarfoot Stompers. The kickoff set the tone for a memorable and meaningful two-day celebration.
Under sunny skies and surrounded by breathtaking mountain and lakeside views, golfers competed across 18 challenging holes. Special contests kept things lively, and a number of standout performances were recognized:
Contest Winners:
- Shortest Drive – Women #1: Peggy Alexander
- Closest to the Pin – Men #3: Finley Wampler (Northern High School Golf Team)
- Longest Drive – Hole #8: Bill Weisgerber
- Longest Drive – Women #11: Frannie Fagan
- Closest to the Pin – Women #17: Terri Bosse
Top Finishing Teams:
- 1st Place (-13 / 59): Matt Kelly, Travis McCann, Bob Holcomb, Elliott Perfetti
- 2nd Place (-10 / 62): Mike Freiman, Steve Freiman, Adam Freiman, Bill Franklin
- 3rd Place (-8 / 64): Donald Hawk, Tom Harshberger, Mike Farris, Craig Yutzy
The Deep Creek Lake 100 Golf Classic was more than just a great day on the course—it supported ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the Deep Creek Watershed. The event was part of a broader series of celebrations recognizing the 100th anniversary of Deep Creek Lake.
Special thanks go to the staff at Thousand Acres Golf Club, the volunteers, sponsors, and all participants for making this tournament an unforgettable highlight of the summer. The key sponsors included Thousand Acres Golf Club, Law Offices of Phillips & Allen PA and Liz and Don Morin. The Morins hosted teams for both Northern and Southern high school golf teams. Thanks to all the local businesses who also supported this wonderful tournament!
Media Contact:
Deep Creek Watershed Foundation
Sandy Bello
sbello2524@gmail.com
240 321-2524