After a two-year hiatus, the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Golf Tournament was held on June 21, 2021 at the Woodstone Country Club. The Tournament featured a full field of 142 golfers, a new record. Golfers were eager to return to normal and they were happy to get back to Woodstone.

The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, established in 2009 by a group of community volunteers, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose primary goal is to support and finance innovative programs that enhance the quality of education for Northampton Area School District’s K-12 students. The foundation provides the district’s teachers and administrators with funds that are used to extend learning opportunities and co-curricular experiences for the benefit of the entire school community. The foundation funds grant requests submitted by the district teachers and administrators that enhance the quality of K-12 education throughout the district. Since its establishment in 2009, the foundation has provided over $146,000 for projects.

Woodstone owner, Bruce Lack, was once again the title sponsor of the tournament. Mr. Lack has been the foundation’s number-one supporter not only for the golf tournament, but for other events as well.

There were a number of prizes awarded to golfers. There were three flights with first, second, and third places awarded for each flight. The first-place team in each flight received Vokey wedges, the second-place teams received golf shirts, and the third-place teams received $35.00 gift certificates to the Woodstone Pro Shop. Prizes were also awarded for five “Closest to Pin” holes and one “Straightest Drive” hole.

Woodstone provided a wonderful meal at their Woodstone Pit BBQ.

There were a number of sponsors in addition to Mr. Lack. They included Safeguard, St. Luke’s Sports Medicine, KCBA Architects, D’Huy Engineering, People’s Security Bank and Trust, Bio-Haz Solutions, Schisler Funeral Home, Assist-to-Sell (Tim Tepes), Jerdon Construction, and many more. In all, the Foundation raised about $17,000.00 to support its educational programs.

The foundation thanks all who were involved, including Gregg Myer, Director of Golf; Ray Silnik, Head Pro; Tim O’Neill, General Manager; Tony Cruz, Food Services Director; the golfers, and many volunteers.

Next year’s tournament is scheduled for June 20, 2022.