13th Annual Martin Hospitality Open Raises $143,000 at Gearhart Golf Links

Mike Thayer, Kristy Thayer, Sarah Burton, Jim Caughlin

Gearhart, September 25th, 2015. The 13th Annual Martin Hospitality Open drew 72 golfers to the Gearhart Golf Links. The event raised $13,000, adding to the more than $143,000 raised since the inception of the tournament. Mike Thayer, Kristy Thayer, Sarah Burton and Jim Caughlin enjoyed the event. All proceeds benefit the Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides support for educational opportunities that Steve Martin supported at The Dalles High School, Seaside High School and Mt. Hood Community College.

Stephanie Snyder and her longtime friend and supporter of the tournament, Sydney Van Dusen, at the 13th Annual Martin Open.

Casey Corkery, Dave Butler, Jay Halderman, Ron Logan

Fred Hamel, Larry Perkins, Paul Tadei, Ron Williams

Jason Kunde, Kevin Lacoste, Kyle Walker, Michael Smith

The tournament chair was Marcy Wood

Martin Open plaque

The net proceeds from the 2015 Martin Open was donated to the newly established Catherine Bigelow Gullickson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will provide nursing students with four year scholarships and an endowment for nursing scholarships into perpetuity. Jeff and Catherine Gullickson have been longtime friends of the Martin Hospitality family.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.