CHESTERTOWN — Chester River Yacht & Country Club was the venue for the Kent County Chamber of Commerce’s third annual golf tournament on June 15, bringing together the business community for a day of networking, camaraderie and friendly competition.
The chamber’s signature event continued its tradition of fostering connections among local businesses while providing players with contests, prizes, refreshments and plenty of opportunities to enjoy a beautiful day on the course.
“We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous support we received from our sponsors, golfers, volunteers and committee members,” said chamber of commerce Executive Director Sarah King.
“The tournament continues to grow each year, and its success is a reflection of the strong partnerships and community spirit that make Kent County such a special place to live and do business,” King said in a statement.
The Chesapeake Bank and Trust team of Bob Altieri, Justin Varga, Rob Thompson and Peter Heller took the top prize.
The Connect Wealth foursome of Rusty Poisson, Paul Burns, Frankie Smith and Kyle Dixon was the second-place team, and the Peoples Powered by Hanscom Federal Credit Union/Fleetwood Insurance Group team of Creg Fleetwood, Spencer McAllister, David Bowman and Sean Crawford placed third.
On-course winners are printed here.
Longest drive: Barry Byers and Erin Gillespie
Closest to the pin: Rob Thompson and Brooke Maier
Straightest drive: Nick Fox and Genie Wootton
King said the chamber of commerce extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses and organizations whose support made the tournament possible. They include: title sponsor, Cross Street Realtors; beverage sponsor, Chesapeake Bank and Trust; “Transfusion/Crush Station” sponsors, Peoples Powered by Hanscom Federal Credit Union and Fleetwood Insurance Group; beverage cart sponsor, Gillespie & Son/Gillespie Precast; golf cart sponsor, Biggs Fuel Company Inc.; lunch/grill station sponsor, The Gunston School; golf ball sponsor, Avalon Energy Services; golf tee sponsor, Kent School; putting contest sponsor, Riley’s Mill Ale Works; and tee sponsors, Connect Wealth, Mid-Atlantic Facility Services, The Wharf at Handy Point and Todd’s Sales, Rentals & Towing.
The chamber also thanked the CRY&CC staff and members of the Business Development & Events Committee for their dedication and hard work in planning and executing another successful tournament.
This year’s tournament “once again demonstrated the power of connection, collaboration and community among Kent County businesses and organizations,” King said. “The chamber looks forward to building on this momentum and welcoming participants back in 2027.”
To see pictures of the 2026 event, go to https://www.kentchamber.org/golftournament.
