Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament Set for August 18

Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament Set for August 18

July 14, 2022
Contact:  Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations

 MOUNT OLIVE- The Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Friendly Mart/Minuteman will be held on Thursday, August 18, at the Southern Wayne Country Club. This is the 36th annual event in memory of NC Highway Patrolman Michael Martin, a University of Mount Olive alumnus who was killed in the line of duty.

Tee times will be at 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM. The entry fee is $90 per player or $360 per team. There will be a raffle drawing and silent auction at the tournament, as well as golfer contests such as longest drive and closest to pin. Prizes include two flights. Golfers will receive goodie bags.  Food and beverages will be available including breakfast by Stevens Sausage served from 7:30 to 8:30 AM.

The deadline to enter is August 1. All contributions are 100% tax deductible.  Proceeds go directly to the Michael Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund and the University of Mount Olive Trojan Club. For more information, please contact Neil Price at (919) 738-7072 or at neil@friendlymartinc.com.

Minuteman Food Mart is a division of Campbell Oil Company. Campbell Oil is a third generation family owned and operated company since 1946. Minuteman Food Mart was established in 1976 for the purpose of operating convenience stores. Minuteman acquired Friendly Mart Food Stores on June 1, 2022.

The University of Mount Olive is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The University is sponsored by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists.  For more information, visit www.umo.edu.