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August 19, 2008 For More Information Contact: Kelli Armbruster at 816-383-5175 or karmbruster@angusfoundation.org Angus Enthusiasts Tee-Up for the Eighth Annual Golf Tournament Sunshine and a little bit of wind kept things interesting for the 73 players that took to the greens to support the Angus Foundation. A record number of golfers came out to support the Angus Foundation at its 8th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, Iowa. “With
a new record of 73 players, this year’s golf tournament was another
successful fundraiser for the Angus Foundation,” said Angus Foundation
President Old and young golfers alike were challenged by the scenic course and were happy to return to the club house to enjoy a Certified Angus Beef® steak lunch at the award ceremony, compliments of Freedman Meats, Houston, Texas. The winners of Flight A, representing Iowa, included players Jerry Carrico, Redfield, Iowa.; Jean Burch, Runnels, Iowa; Josh Barnes and Troy Tickner, both of Adel, Iowa. Winners of Flight B, representing South Dakota and Colorado, included Scott Bush, Britton, S.D.; Dick Rogen, Brandon, S.D.; Chris Styles, Brentford, S.D.; and Jeff Creamer, Montrose, Colo. Winners of Flight C, representing California, Kentucky and Texas included Carole Silveira, Firebaugh, Calif.; Calvin Levisay, Creston, Calif.; Jon Malmborg, Bowling Green, Ky.; and Kyle Kemp, Bridgeport, Texas. “We’re
very appreciative of the players and sponsors who help make this event
possible for the Angus Foundation and who allow us to advance our education,
youth and research activities for the betterment of the entire Angus breed,”
Jenkins said, “We invite others to share in this fun activity with us
in The Angus Foundation was established in 1981 as a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the American Angus Association® at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation.org. ### A complete list of tournament sponsors follows: Event Sponsor Opperman Cattle Company, Sandy, Ore. Club House Sponsors Greenacres Farm, Cincinnati, Ohio Werner Angus, Cordova, Ill. Hole-in-One Sponsor The Hill Family: Paul, Lynn, Sarah and Neenah, Bidwell, Ohio Gift Sponsor* Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, Ark. Tee Box Sponsors American Angus Association Regional Managers CAB® Steak
Sponsor Freedman Meats, Houston, Texas Hole Sponsors Conover Auction Service, Baxter, Iowa Dobson Pulpwood Farm, Campti, La. Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas Drew & Kaylar Howard/Paradox Farms, Sycamore, Ga. Fernvale Angus, Mineral Point, Wis. Georgia Angus Association Green Mountain Angus Ranch, Ryegate, Mont. Haywood Cattle Company, Union, Iowa Jim & Linda Shirley, St. Joseph, Mo. Lantz & Dickinson Angus, Congerville, Ill. Lazy JB Angus Ranch, Montrose, Colo. Lee Agri Media, Mandan, N.D. Macedon Farms, Madison, Ala. Milo’s Tea Company, Bessemer, Ala. Norman & Vicki Garton, Nevada, Mo. Petteway Citrus & Cattle, Zolfo Springs, Fla. Richard & Kathy Tokach, St. Anthony, N.D. Schnoor Sisters, Chowchilla, Calif. Steve Dorran, Hyannis, Neb. Sydenstricker Genetics Inc., Mexico, Mo. Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, Mont. Flag Sponsors Aristocrat Angus Ranch, Platteville, Colo. Austin John, Schertz, Texas Britt Angus Farm, Jefferson, Ga. Davis Farms, Doerun, Ga. Harry Bachman, Auctioneer, Annville, Pa. Heldermon Sales Company, Inc., Sulphur, Okla. In memory of Lyle Haring Jarrell Angus, Butler, Ga. Jerry Lehmann, Columbia, Mo. Jim Baldridge’s Secret Seasoning, North Platte, Neb. Laboube Farms, Hermann, Mo. Triple 3 Bar S Angus, Lampe Family, Scott City, Kan. *Other prizes and golf tournament registration gifts provided by Titleist, Callaway, and
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