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DiMarco, Jason Dufner, Harris English, Kenny Knox and
Bubba Watson.
“The professionals love the historic nature of the course
with its pronounced undulating hills and fairways lined with
majestic longleaf pines,” says Middleton. “For our amateur
guests, the event offers them the opportunity to play along-
side current and past touring professionals, which always
makes for a fun time. You never know who the next Bubba
Watson or Harris English is going to be. Having a chance to
have played in a tournament with the likes of those two is
a real treat. We’ve been very fortunate to have had many
well-known tour players. It’s helped increase the popularity
of the tournament, and the amateurs really look forward to
playing with them.”
Foundation of giving
Even though the venue is rich in history and the
opportunity to play with great professional golfers is a
huge draw for tournament participants, the community and
Archbold supporters have not lost sight of the true pur-
pose of the event—to help fund the Archbold Scholarship
Program.
“Archbold is the largest employer in Thomas County and has
a tremendous economic impact in the communities the health
system serves,” says Archbold President and CEO Perry Mustian.
“One of the ways we give back to our community is to help
deserving students in our areas who are pursuing a career in
the health care field.”
Archbold offers individual scholarships to students
throughout the region who are taking health-related,
college-level courses. Additionally, scholarship support is
available for those taking technical school courses that lead
to registration or certification in the health care fields or
for those pursuing professional degrees in health-related
majors.
Clay Campbell adds, “I think, as a scholarship tourna-
ment, the Classic has had an untold impact on a great many
Archbold employees, as they were able to receive the mone-
tary help to pursue and grow health care careers. It helps
attach the community to our mission in a fun way, and that
was something Dad and Pat both talked about. I also think it
helps our employees to see the community rally behind the
place we work and care so much about.”
Foundation for education
Archbold’s first scholarships were awarded thanks to a
lasting gift made by Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Whitney of New
York. The Whitneys, owners of Greenwood Plantation in
Thomasville, created the Beard Scholarship program in 1956
to serve as a lasting memorial to their longtime manager at
Greenwood, Major Louie A. Beard.
Since then, the commitment to students pursuing degrees
beyond high school in health care professions has remained
strong. The pledge to cultivate the ambitions of individuals
pursuing health care careers has continued through the
years and has grown thanks to support from the Adrian and
Jessie Archbold Charitable Trust and generosity of many
supporters of Archbold.
Changing the future, together
“We are extremely fortunate to have the support of our
sponsors—many of whom have sponsored all 20 years of the
event,” says Archbold Foundation President Vann Middleton.
“Our sponsors help provide a philanthropic boost to the
foundation’s good work in our community. Having a desig-
nated cause to promote like the Scholarship Program only
helps lend a personal touch to their giving. They know that
they aren’t just writing a check, they are impacting some-
one’s future in a positive way.”
Want to help shape the future of health care? Consider
a gift to the Archbold Foundation, and help tomorrow
health care professionals get started today. For details, call
229.228.2924
or visit
www.archboldfoundation.org.
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Archbold’s first scholarships were
initiated in 1956 through the generosity
of Thomasville plantation owners
Mr. and Mrs. John HayWhitney.
Roger Pierce, 2002 Archbold
Scholarship recipient and
2013 Archbold Employee
of the Year, with Clay
Campbell, president of
Archbold Health Services