Golfers from around New England converged on the links at Wawenock Golf Club in South Bristol on a warm and steamy Saturday, Sept. 6, to enjoy a round of scramble-format golf, a variety of golfing contests, and an all-round good time.

The eighth annual Shamrock Classic, organized by the Knights of Columbus men’s group at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Newcastle, also produced its best-ever fundraising — all of which will support scholarships for local youth moving on to continue their post-high school education.

The foursome with the lowest gross score 57 was the Team Pemaquid Trail, comprising Stan Kahl, Conor Kahl, Ryan Kahl and Stan Wade; the lowest net scoring foursome was David Cleaveland, Cody Cleaveland, Brandon Lutterman and Cole Lutterman, playing under the banner of Wiscasset Redskins.

The winning teams will enjoy dinner at King Eider’s Pub in Damariscotta (and bragging rights for a year) as a reward for their participation and accomplishment.

Second place (gross) team was Team Foley #2 (gross), more generally recognized as Irene Foley, Ben Foley and Nathan Foley; second place (net) was secured by Paul Foley, Aidan Foley, Richard Burt and Scott Ferrel of Team Foley #2.

Rounding out the best of the pack were Patriot Nation, scoring the third lowest gross scorecard based on the performances of Robert Vachon, Kevin McNay, Ray McConnell and Kurt Raucher; and United Nations, with Paul Kelleher, Kieren Kelleher, Kevin Strozinider and Seyhmus Yuksekkaya recording the third lowest net score.

The threesome of Bill Maloney, Francis Plourde and Ed Schultz, golfing as Geezer Patrol, was pronounced “most honest” team during the post-tournament lunch at the Wawenock Bar and Grill.

“But the real winners are the local youth whose future educational endeavors will be supported by the scholarship funds generated today,” said event Chairman Paul Foley.

Individual competitions within the tournament yielded men’s and women’s longest drives Stan Wade and Irene Foley, straightest drives Cody Cleaveland and Irene Foley, and tee shot closest to the hole David Cleaveland and Nowelle Brosche).

Hole-in-one prizes (including a beautiful Jeep Wrangler from Newcastle Chrysler Plymouth Jeep, a $10,000 security system from Northeast Security, a vacation package, and a 2015 membership at Wawenock) tempted the golfers at every hole, but remained unclaimed at the end of the day.

Other major sponsors of the Shamrock Classic included Creekside Dental in Bristol, and Dow Furniture in Waldoboro. The putting contest was won by Paul Stevens. Watch for the opportunity to claim more prizes, and to challenge this year’s winners, about the same time next year.

The success of this year’s Shamrock Classic would not have been possible without the generous support of the local businesses and individuals sponsoring the event. The Knights of Columbus extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the event sponsors; as well as to the volunteers, the golfers, and the great staff at Wawenock Golf Club, for their participation and support.