HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine hosted its 27th Annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, May 5, at Guyan Golf and Country Club, bringing together alumni, faculty, staff, stu5dents and community supporters. 

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and participants, the event raised nearly $20,000 to benefit the Class of 2026 endowment fund, which will support a first-year student scholarship and graduation week activities.  

The four-player scramble featured a putting contest, course games and prizes, with lunch provided by Buddy’s All American BBQ and dinner and awards following the tournament. Sponsors included Hammers Industries Inc. and OVP Health (putting sponsors); E.P. Leach and Sons (hole-in-one sponsor); Dunbar Athletic Boosters (beverage sponsor); Dr. David Denning, Holzer Health System, Drs. Sean Loudin ('05) and Jenna B. Dolan ('04), Marathon Marine, Network for Hope and UK King’s Daughters Medical Center (green sponsors).  

In-kind sponsors include: Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream, Breathe Wine & Culture Company, Christopher’s Eats, Guyan Golf and Country Club, LaFamiglia, Oscar’s Breakfast, Burgers & Brews, Sip Downtown Brasserie.  

A special thank you to head golf coaches Matt Grobe and Brooke Burkhammer for their donation of a Marshall University golf bag. 

“We are incredibly grateful for the alumni, faculty, sponsors and community members who support the Annual Golf Classic, which is an investment in the future of medical education at Marshall,” said Alec Phelps, president of the Marshall medical school class of 2026.” 

Event photos are available at: https://jcesom.smugmug.com/Events/2026-Events/27th-Annual-School-of-Medicine-Golf-Classic 

Next year’s School of Medicine Golf Classic is Tuesday, May 4, 2027.   

Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026