Converse Athletics Holds Fifth Annual Golf Tournament
The Converse University Athletic Department held its fifth annual golf tournament on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
This annual fundraiser benefited more than 400 Converse University student-athletes as they compete at the NCAA Division II level.
“The energy and spirit throughout the day truly reflected what makes the Converse community so special.”
Jenn Bell
This year’s tournament saw a total of 22 teams and 84 golfers in the field. All proceeds from the tournament go towards enriching the student-athlete experience at Converse University.
“The fifth annual golf tournament was a wonderful celebration of community and competition,” Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Jenn Bell said. “We’re incredibly grateful to our title sponsor, Gibbs International, Inc. and Mr. Jimmy Gibbs, as well as to all team sponsors and participants for their generosity and support. Their continued support and partnership help us create meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes to grow, compete, and lead both on and off the field. The energy and spirit throughout the day truly reflected what makes the Converse community so special.”
The first-place team in this year’s tournament was Republic Finance: Cooper Simmons, Travis Crocker, Trenton Crocker and Cason Mabry.
The second-place team was First Horizon Bank: Kin Britton, John Natale, Austin Herbert and Billy Jackson.
Contest Winners:
- Putting Contest – Robert Grier, Streaking Birdies
- Closest to the Pin – Ralph Bowman, George Bowman Team
- Longest Drive (Female) – Lainey Head, Morgan Corporation
- Longest Drive (Male) – Trenton Crocker, Republic Finance