It was a spectacular fall day on Friday, September 5, as 108 golfers gathered at the Sussex Golf Course for the 29th annual Kingswood Golf Classic. More than just a tournament, this event is a powerful way to invest in the mission of Kingswood University by raising funds for financial aid and student scholarships.
This year was one for the history books—together, our golfers, sponsors, and supporters raised a record-breaking $81,000!
Celebrating Individual Achievement
The day was filled with friendly competition and remarkable performances:
- Longest Drive (Hole #1): Peter Beckwith
- Closest to the Pin (Hole #6): Linda McGuigan
The coveted Top Church Trophy went to Saint John First Wesleyan, who rallied six teams and raised more than $9,300 to support the cause.
Scholarships Named in Honour and Memory
One of the most meaningful outcomes of the Golf Classic is the creation of scholarships named by our top fundraising teams. This year, the top three fundraising teams earned the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students by awarding scholarships in honour or memory of loved ones:
- $3,000 Scholarship – Hugh, Don, and Dave Memorial Scholarship
Named by Tony Benson’s team, raising over $9,000. This team included Linda McGuigan, Dave McCrea, Barry Grimmer, and Al Stewart.
- $2,000 Scholarship – Greg Mann Honourary Scholarship
Named by Team Beckwith from Fredericton, raising $4,605. Team members included Peter Beckwith (27-time Classic participant!), Ken Hooper (21-time participant), Ron McArthur, and Bob Wood. This scholarship honours Greg Mann for more than 30 years of faithful service in Kingswood’s food services.
- $1,000 Scholarship – Margot “GoGo” Perry Memorial Scholarship
Named by a Saint John First Wesleyan team of Nathan Perry, Jordan Violette, Adam Theriault, and Rod McNutt, who raised $3,850. This scholarship honours Nathan Perry’s grandmother.
Special congratulations go to Nathan Perry, who was the top individual fundraiser with $3,700. Runners-up were Linda McGuigan and Ken Hooper.
Best Team Scores
- First Place (Score 59): Back Nine Bandits – Justin Allen, Brad Chugg, Cecil Van Buskirk, and Levi Younker
- Tie for Second/Third (Score 61):
Kings Halifax – Jerry Schmuland, Seth Fancy, Brandan Sakar, and Brian Harder
Team Nelson – Dave Graham, Jay Guptill, Mark Moore, and Doug Nelson
Thank You
The 2025 Kingswood Golf Classic was more than just a great day on the greens—it was a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when a community comes together with purpose. Because of your generosity, Kingswood students will receive scholarships that make a Christ-centred education accessible and life-changing.
Thank you to every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who made this year’s Classic a success. Your investment is making a world of difference in the lives of students who will go on to make a world of difference for Christ.