Sixteen teams of golfers drove, chipped, and putted their way around Veenker Memorial Golf Course to support the AASV Foundation during the golf outing held in Ames, Iowa on August 23rd. Setting a new record for participation, the 65 golfers enjoyed sunny weather and strong competition. For the second year in a row, AVMA-PLIT’s team of Mike Albian, Andrew Vernon, Drew Maconachy, and Dustin Furnari took the event’s top honors with a team score of 61, followed by the Merck-hosted team of Dave Bomgaars, Chris Bomgaars, Jeff Blythe, and Dave Iverson, scoring 64.
The annual fundraiser provides support for AASV Foundation programs including veterinary-student scholarships, travel stipends to assist students attending the AASV annual meeting, research grants, swine externship grants, distinguished member videos, and more.
During the pork-chop dinner that followed the golfing, event organizer Dr. Ron White recognized the sponsors whose support enhanced the outing for the participants: Dinner Sponsor Pfizer Animal Health, Lunch Sponsor Clarcor Air Filtration Products, Beverage Sponsor Harrisvaccines, and Golf Hole Sponsors Alltech, Elanco Animal Health, Insight Wealth Group, and NPPC. A brief program featured Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Lisa Nolan, who presented an overview of the CVM, including the opening of the remodeled companion animal wing. She invited the golfers to stop and take a tour, noting that they would not recognize the old large animal wing. She also commented that ISU is committed and supportive of the AASV and swine veterinarians. Additionally, Dr. Rodger Main presented an overview of the ISU Diagnostic Laboratory, including the addition of new staff members to solidify the lab as a first-in-class food animal diagnostic lab.
To conclude the event, the following team and individual contest winners were announced:
Championship Flight
First place team hosted by AVMA-PLIT (score 61)
Mike Albian, Andrew Vernon, Drew Maconachy, Dustin Furnari
Second place team hosted by Merck Animal Health (score 64)
Dave Bomgaars, Chris Bomgaars, Jeff Blythe, Dave Iverson
Third-place team hosted by Newport Laboratories (score 65)
Keith Wilson, Terry Metcalf, Steve Dudley, Lance Baumgard, Jim Lovin
First Flight
First place team hosted by NPPC (score 68)
Pete Houska, Dave Striegel, Kelly Sheets, Mike Macumber
Second place team hosted by Pfizer Animal Health (score 68)
Rick Swalla, Pete Thomas, Denny McKilligan, Jordan Graham
Third place team hosted by Pfizer Animal Health (score 68)
Duane Jordison, Darrell Neuberger, Deb Roggow, Brian Roggow
Second Flight
First place team hosted by Pfizer Animal Health (score 69)
Tim Stuart, Steve Schmitz, Michelle Sprague, Steve Sprague
Second place team hosted by MVP Laboratories (score 72)
Wes Johnson, Mark Weaver, Grant Weaver, Paul Ruen
Third place tea hosted by Merck Animal Health (score 72)
Steve Hall, Nathan Schaefer, Chase Stahl, Jon Van Blarcom
Third Flight
First place team hosted by Pfizer Animal Health (score 73)
Doug King, Nate Peterson, Al Frischmeyer, Kelly Coulson
Second place team hosted by Merck Animal Health (score 77)
Jack Creel, Bob Blomme, Josh Ellingson, Tom Hansen
Third place team hosted by NADC Swine Virology Group (score 77)
Marcus Kehrli, Kelly Lager, Susan Brockmeier, Patrick Webb
Individual Contests
Closest to the Line (hole #1): Sam Humphrey
Longest Putt (hole #2): Doug Weiss
Longest Drive (hole #4): Chase Stahl
Closest to the Pin (hole #8): Kelly Sheets
Longest Drive, Ladies (hole #9): Susan Brockmeier
Closest to the Line (hole #12): Steve Sprague
Longest Putt (hole #12): David Baum
Longest Drive (hole #14): Dustin Furnari
Closest to the Pin (hole #17): Eric Christianson
Longest Putt (hole #18): Deb Roggow