By Suzy Alstrin
Thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors, participants, and supporters, the 37th Annual Dave Henritze Golf Classic raised more than 132,000 for scholarships. The University also extends gratitude to the Henritze committee team for driving educational opportunity, one swing at a time.
The spirited competition took place on May 6th, 2025, at the prestigious Capital City Club-Crabapple in Milton, Georgia. Master of Ceremonies Brad Jovaag remarked, “This event is more than a tournament—it is a tradition rooted in purpose. It brings together community, generosity, and opportunity in a way that transforms lives.”
This golf classic honors David Henritze (1923-2000) who served as a member of the Reinhardt University Board of Trustees. He believed in the power of education and the importance of giving back and established the event as a way to gather people around a cause that changes lives.
Congratulations to the event winners:
1st place gross team: Kristian Jones, Tre Schmidt, Spencer Welch, and Tom Welch
1st place net team: Danny Johnston, Brandon Peters, Ryan Roberson, and Brent Troyer
2nd place net team: Jeff Dale, Tyler Belden, Brett Green and Jamison Yates
3rd place net team: Michael Gilreath, Rod Green, Karl Sadler, and Todd Sayres
Longest Drive: Laurie Ott and Todd Sayres
Closest to the Pin: Chris Fierbaugh, MJ Hodge, and Ryan Shelvin
Putting Contest: Josh Bridges
The University extends thanks to the Classic’s committee members Debbie Blount, Jeff Holt, Brad Jovaag, Adam Smith, Garrett Smith, Glenn Warren, and Fred Weir for their hard work and dedication to make this event a success.
The generosity of the event’s sponsors is also appreciated. Thank you to Northside Cherokee Hospital, Metz Culinary Management, Nelson Worldwide, Amerisure, the Henritze Family, National Resource Management, Debbie Blount, Coca-Cola North America, and many more.
