Ravens Roost #44 seeks sponsors, participants for 2025 Scholarship Golf Tournament
(March 7, 2025) Ocean City Ravens Roost #44 will host its 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Ocean Pines Golf Club.
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Ravens Roost #44 scholarship fund.
This year, the nonprofit will award six $2,000 scholarships to graduating students from Indian River High School, Stephen Decatur High School, and Worcester Preparatory School. With this year’s awards, the organization will have distributed a total of $270,900 in scholarships to local students.
Tournament organizers are seeking players, sponsors, and donations to support the event. Several sponsorship opportunities are available, including:
Participants can register for the tournament at a cost of $135 per golfer or $540 per team. The event will include a continental breakfast, lunch, a putting contest with a $500 prize, and a cash raffle with a $250 prize.
Merchandise, gift cards, and other items are also needed for the silent auction held after tournament play. Monetary donations to the scholarship fund are also welcome.
To download tournament forms, visit www.ocravensroost44.com.
For more information or to become a sponsor, contact a Scholarship Golf Committee member:
Ravens Roost #44, Inc. is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 52-2160752.
For additional information on tournaments and other events at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, visit www.oceanpinesgolf.org.
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Ravens Roost #44 scholarship fund.
This year, the nonprofit will award six $2,000 scholarships to graduating students from Indian River High School, Stephen Decatur High School, and Worcester Preparatory School. With this year’s awards, the organization will have distributed a total of $270,900 in scholarships to local students.
Tournament organizers are seeking players, sponsors, and donations to support the event. Several sponsorship opportunities are available, including:
- $2,000 Scholarship Sponsor – A co-named scholarship awarded to a high school of the sponsor’s choice (Indian River, Stephen Decatur, or Worcester Prep).
- Signature Sponsor ($2,000 with team entries; $1,400 without team entries) – Includes two team entries, four tee signs, and recognition on the tournament banner.
- Major Sponsor ($1,000 with team entry; $700 without team entry) – Includes one team entry, two tee signs, and recognition on the tournament banner.
- Tee Sponsor ($125) – Includes a tee sign on the course.
Participants can register for the tournament at a cost of $135 per golfer or $540 per team. The event will include a continental breakfast, lunch, a putting contest with a $500 prize, and a cash raffle with a $250 prize.
Merchandise, gift cards, and other items are also needed for the silent auction held after tournament play. Monetary donations to the scholarship fund are also welcome.
To download tournament forms, visit www.ocravensroost44.com.
For more information or to become a sponsor, contact a Scholarship Golf Committee member:
- Don McMullen: 443-388-2941
- Anita Satterfield: 443-743-6359
- Gary Miller: 443-618-9972
- Marc Grimes: 302-222-0159
Ravens Roost #44, Inc. is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 52-2160752.
For additional information on tournaments and other events at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, visit www.oceanpinesgolf.org.
2025 Ocean Pines Opening Day Scramble to kickstart golf season
(March 7, 2025) The Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association (OPMGA) and Ocean Pines Ladies’ Golf Association (OPLGA) are pleased to announce the eagerly awaited 2025 Ocean Pines Opening Day Scramble.
Golf enthusiasts are invited to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 5, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m.
The scramble will feature four-person teams, but golfers can sign up as individuals or groups of two, three or four players. Organizers will help fill empty spots to make up teams.
With the scramble format, each player contributes to the team's success and participants will enjoy a challenging yet inclusive game. Women will tee off from the Charcoal (formerly Red) tees, while men will take on the course from the Orange (formerly Gold) tees. Those over 80 may also opt to play from the Charcoal tees.
Each player's drive must be utilized at least once, adding an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the game.
A variety of prizes awaits the victors, including awards for the Best Overall, Best All-Women Team, and Best Mixed-Gender Teams.
Lunch will be provided, and a cash bar will be available for refreshments.
Tournament entry fees are as follows:
For inquiries or to secure your spot, contact Dave McGregor at 703-975-7876 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Entries, along with checks, must be submitted by March 21.
Golf enthusiasts are invited to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 5, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m.
The scramble will feature four-person teams, but golfers can sign up as individuals or groups of two, three or four players. Organizers will help fill empty spots to make up teams.
With the scramble format, each player contributes to the team's success and participants will enjoy a challenging yet inclusive game. Women will tee off from the Charcoal (formerly Red) tees, while men will take on the course from the Orange (formerly Gold) tees. Those over 80 may also opt to play from the Charcoal tees.
Each player's drive must be utilized at least once, adding an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the game.
A variety of prizes awaits the victors, including awards for the Best Overall, Best All-Women Team, and Best Mixed-Gender Teams.
Lunch will be provided, and a cash bar will be available for refreshments.
Tournament entry fees are as follows:
- Ocean Pines Golf Members with cart package: $40
- Ocean Pines Golf Members without cart package: $55
- All Others: $70
- Lunch for nonplayers: $30
For inquiries or to secure your spot, contact Dave McGregor at 703-975-7876 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Entries, along with checks, must be submitted by March 21.
17th annual Veterans Memorial Tournament raises funds for education programs
(Sept. 27, 2024) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation hosted its 17th annual Veterans Memorial Tournament on Sept. 18 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, raising crucial funds to support educational programs for Worcester County students.
The tournament, which serves as the major fundraiser for the Memorial Foundation’s education initiatives, brought together 132 golfers, marking a successful event that supports an important cause. Highlighting the day was Mickey Lobb, who scored a hole in one on the fifth hole — a first in the tournament’s history.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit programs that provide local fifth-grade students with the opportunity to tour the Worcester County Veterans Memorial grounds. The field trips are part of a long-standing collaboration between the Worcester County Board of Education and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, which has sponsored the trips since 2010.
The tours, led by volunteer docents, offer students a chance to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans, the history of American military service branches, and proper flag etiquette. Junior ROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School, and Pocomoke High School provide additional support by demonstrating flag handling and folding, fostering meaningful connections between generations.
In addition to the hands-on learning, each student receives an activity guide designed to reinforce the lessons learned during the tour and encourage further discussions about their family’s military service history.
The Veterans Memorial Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 20-3130695). Those interested in giving back to the community can volunteer to become a docent. Training begins in April, ahead of the annual student tours in May and October.
For more information about the Veterans Memorial Foundation or how to get involved, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To learn more about the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, visit wocovets.org.
The tournament, which serves as the major fundraiser for the Memorial Foundation’s education initiatives, brought together 132 golfers, marking a successful event that supports an important cause. Highlighting the day was Mickey Lobb, who scored a hole in one on the fifth hole — a first in the tournament’s history.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit programs that provide local fifth-grade students with the opportunity to tour the Worcester County Veterans Memorial grounds. The field trips are part of a long-standing collaboration between the Worcester County Board of Education and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation, which has sponsored the trips since 2010.
The tours, led by volunteer docents, offer students a chance to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans, the history of American military service branches, and proper flag etiquette. Junior ROTC cadets from Stephen Decatur High School, Snow Hill High School, and Pocomoke High School provide additional support by demonstrating flag handling and folding, fostering meaningful connections between generations.
In addition to the hands-on learning, each student receives an activity guide designed to reinforce the lessons learned during the tour and encourage further discussions about their family’s military service history.
The Veterans Memorial Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 20-3130695). Those interested in giving back to the community can volunteer to become a docent. Training begins in April, ahead of the annual student tours in May and October.
For more information about the Veterans Memorial Foundation or how to get involved, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To learn more about the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, visit wocovets.org.
Hops Scramble nets more than $2,600 for local charities
(Aug. 27, 2024) The Ocean Pines Golf Club on Aug. 23 played host to the annual Ernie Stiles Memorial Bavarian Hops Golf Scramble.
The 17th annual event paid homage to the late Ernie Stiles, who founded the event in the early 2000s as a fun fundraiser for local charities.
During the tournament, players teed off for a nine-hole experience.
Ed Kessler earned the coveted “hops hat” with his closest-to-the-pin shot of two feet, three inches on the seventh hole – he also made birdie.
Proceeds this year of $1,336 went to Diakonia and a $1,286 donation went to the Worcester County Humane Society. The tournament has raised more than $35,000 for local charities since its inception.
Organizers Patty Curtin and Don McMullen thanked the golfers and in-kind donations from patrons that made the event possible.
“A special thank you to our friends at the seventh hole cheering us on, to John O'Connor and the bag drop personnel for their work, and Judie and Grayson for their work at the Clubhouse Grille in making our 17th annual event a success,” they said.
The Ernie Stiles Memorial Bavarian Hops Golf Scramble is sponsored by the Ocean Pines Golf Members Council.
The 17th annual event paid homage to the late Ernie Stiles, who founded the event in the early 2000s as a fun fundraiser for local charities.
During the tournament, players teed off for a nine-hole experience.
Ed Kessler earned the coveted “hops hat” with his closest-to-the-pin shot of two feet, three inches on the seventh hole – he also made birdie.
Proceeds this year of $1,336 went to Diakonia and a $1,286 donation went to the Worcester County Humane Society. The tournament has raised more than $35,000 for local charities since its inception.
Organizers Patty Curtin and Don McMullen thanked the golfers and in-kind donations from patrons that made the event possible.
“A special thank you to our friends at the seventh hole cheering us on, to John O'Connor and the bag drop personnel for their work, and Judie and Grayson for their work at the Clubhouse Grille in making our 17th annual event a success,” they said.
The Ernie Stiles Memorial Bavarian Hops Golf Scramble is sponsored by the Ocean Pines Golf Members Council.
Annual Ocean Pines-Taylor Bank Golf Scramble returns for 40th year
(June 13, 2024) The Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council will host the 40th annual Ocean Pines-Taylor Bank Golf Scramble at the Ocean Pines Golf Club on Wednesday, July 17 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Players and sponsors are still needed, and the deadline for both is July 12.
The annual tournament benefits junior golf in the area by supporting junior golf clinics and an annual tournament for junior golfers.
The scramble also raises funds for scholarships for local high school seniors who have shown an interest in golf. In the last nine years, the Golf Members’ Council has raised almost $73,000 for local scholarships.
The public entry fee is $120 per person, which includes greens fee, cart, team prizes, men’s and ladies’ closest-to-the-pin prizes, door prizes, on-course refreshments and lunch at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille following the tournament.
Players may sign up individually or as a foursome. Individuals or incomplete teams will be paired.
Taylor Bank is the longtime event title sponsor. Platinum, gold, and silver level sponsorships are still available.
Tee sponsorships are available for $60 for businesses and nonmembers, $40 for golf members. The deadline for tee signs is July 10.
To download player or sponsorship forms, visit https://oceanpines.org/documents/20124/91011/2024+trifold+flyer+Updated+040524.pdf/9a502fa3-b74b-d32a-0d42-d2ca33acf63c?t=1717002996007. The sponsorship form includes a tax identification number for those providing sponsorships or donations.
Entry and sponsorship forms may also be picked up at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Fees may be mailed to Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council, PO Box 1356, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Checks should be made payable to “Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council.”
For more information, contact Steve Howse at 571-239-8469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Bob Long at 410-208-0606 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Players and sponsors are still needed, and the deadline for both is July 12.
The annual tournament benefits junior golf in the area by supporting junior golf clinics and an annual tournament for junior golfers.
The scramble also raises funds for scholarships for local high school seniors who have shown an interest in golf. In the last nine years, the Golf Members’ Council has raised almost $73,000 for local scholarships.
The public entry fee is $120 per person, which includes greens fee, cart, team prizes, men’s and ladies’ closest-to-the-pin prizes, door prizes, on-course refreshments and lunch at the Clubhouse Bar and Grille following the tournament.
Players may sign up individually or as a foursome. Individuals or incomplete teams will be paired.
Taylor Bank is the longtime event title sponsor. Platinum, gold, and silver level sponsorships are still available.
Tee sponsorships are available for $60 for businesses and nonmembers, $40 for golf members. The deadline for tee signs is July 10.
To download player or sponsorship forms, visit https://oceanpines.org/documents/20124/91011/2024+trifold+flyer+Updated+040524.pdf/9a502fa3-b74b-d32a-0d42-d2ca33acf63c?t=1717002996007. The sponsorship form includes a tax identification number for those providing sponsorships or donations.
Entry and sponsorship forms may also be picked up at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Fees may be mailed to Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council, PO Box 1356, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Checks should be made payable to “Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council.”
For more information, contact Steve Howse at 571-239-8469 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Bob Long at 410-208-0606 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..