On Friday, May 16, the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce hosted its much-anticipated Annual Golf Classic at the picturesque Simsbury Farms Golf Course. With the early morning rain giving way to sunny skies, more than 100 local business leaders gathered for a day filled with camaraderie, competition and commitment to community.
The golf classic is a hallmark event for the chamber, combining fun and fundraising in support of local commerce initiatives and the chamber’s scholarship program. The event featured a variety of activities, including raffle prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, mulligans and golf contests—all contributing to the chamber’s mission of fostering regional economic development.
Winners on the green
Golfers competed in both individual and team categories, showcasing impressive talent across the board. Mark Blomberg won Closest to the Pin. Joe Salvak (Men’s) and Brooke Goff (Women’s) won the Longest Drive.
In the team categories, the first place Gross Score went to Chris DiPentima, Dallas Dodge, Pete Myers and Joy Avallone. The second place Gross Score was awarded to Bob Marx, Mike Mooney, Steve Couchon and Scott Graham.
Bob Blomberg, Mark Blomberg, Cody Becker and Pete Orletzkiy had the first place Net Score. And second place Net Score went to Curt Smith, John Hacia, Danny Hacia and Ryan Hart.
Honoring a legacy
The event is held annually in memory of Joseph B. Nilsen, a dedicated community member and Chamber supporter. His legacy lives on through the friendships, business connections and opportunities that this tournament continues to cultivate each year.
Sponsors who made it happen
The success of the event was made possible through the generosity of community-minded sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Liberty Bank, along with Garrity Asphalt, Windsor Federal, Northwest Community Bank, State Line Oil and Propane, Mitchell Auto Group, Affinity for Alliance, BodyFit Physical Therapy, ARK Healthcare and Rehabilitation, DutchPoint Credit Union, Evans Automotive, Burke Precision Machine Co., Matt Martin State Farm Insurance, CT Physical Therapy Specialists and Capture The Concept.
As one of the chamber’s most spirited events, the Annual Golf Classic once again proved that when local businesses come together—whether on the fairway or off—great things happen for the community.
Submitted by Rebecca Taylor