The men's golf team won the first of two National Junior College Athletic Association championships in 1974, at Lehigh Acres, Florida. Holding the flag is medalist Mike Donald, of Hollywood. Donald, a two-time all-American at BCC, won a Chris Schenkel scholarship to Georgia Southern College and later played on the PGA Tour. He turned pro in 1978 and joined the PGA Tour in 1980. He won the 1989 Anheuser-Busch Classic and tied the Masters record for low first-round score (64) for a rookie.... Show moreThe men's golf team won the first of two National Junior College Athletic Association championships in 1974, at Lehigh Acres, Florida. Holding the flag is medalist Mike Donald, of Hollywood. Donald, a two-time all-American at BCC, won a Chris Schenkel scholarship to Georgia Southern College and later played on the PGA Tour. He turned pro in 1978 and joined the PGA Tour in 1980. He won the 1989 Anheuser-Busch Classic and tied the Masters record for low first-round score (64) for a rookie. Other member of the BCC championship squad are, from left to right, Don Beattie, Russ Hulser, John Duggan, and Bob Perlsanter. Show less
Former golf professional and famed instructor Bob Toski (left at podium) is pictured here with Gary Battersby as they address the audience at dedication ceremonies for the Toski-Battersby Golf Training Center at North Campus. Seated, from left to right, are Provost Dr. Larry McFarlane, trustee Michael Curran, and Dr. Holcombe.
The foundation's annual fund-raising activity is a golf classic. The second tournament was held in 1989 at Earl Morrall's Arrowhead Golf Club in Davie. Pictured from left to right are Fred Millsaps, Earl Morrall, Dr. Holcombe, Av-Med's Ludy Price, Broward schools superintendent Sam Morgan, and Dr. Larry McFarlane, who first envisioned the idea of a fund-raising golf tournament for the college. Dr. McFarlane conducted the event for its first few years. The 1989 tournament raised more than $15... Show moreThe foundation's annual fund-raising activity is a golf classic. The second tournament was held in 1989 at Earl Morrall's Arrowhead Golf Club in Davie. Pictured from left to right are Fred Millsaps, Earl Morrall, Dr. Holcombe, Av-Med's Ludy Price, Broward schools superintendent Sam Morgan, and Dr. Larry McFarlane, who first envisioned the idea of a fund-raising golf tournament for the college. Dr. McFarlane conducted the event for its first few years. The 1989 tournament raised more than $15,000 for scholarships and instructional aids. The tournament has also been held at Crystal Lake Country Club, the historic Fort Lauderdale Country Club, and Lago Mar Country Club. Show less