Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament

09/12/2026

Support the 2026 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsors!!!! Without their support the tournament cannot happen.

Also we still have plenty of team slots to fill. Check it out at

Each year, our tournament combines friendly competition with a shared commitment to giving back.

07/10/2026

The 2026 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament is in full "SWING". Please see the attached flyer and visit https://fredgesslermemorial.com.

10/19/2025

Thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers for a very successful 2025 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament. The event raised $14,000 for the Water4Mercy Mission.

As the tournament coordinator, I look forward to the 2026 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament. Mark your calendars for Monday, October 12, 2026.

Many blessings to everyone!

Matt

Photos and tournament results available at:

Thank you to all the golfs, sponsors, and volunteers for a very successful 2025 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf Tournament.  The event raised $14,000 for the Water4Mercy Mission. 

10/05/2025

Good day, Golfers:

We are a week away from the 2025 Fred Gessler Memorial Golf at Locust Hill Golf Course. The tournament now has 17 teams. We still have some openings. However, I will be cutting off registration on the evening of Wednesday, October 9th.

Lets Talk About the Events of the Day:

7:00 AM: Mass (EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!!!)
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM: Check-in, Light Breakfast, Putting Contest, Range Open
8:45 AM: Gather at carts for rules and blessing of the golfers and volunteers.
9:00 AM: Shotgun Start (Scramble Format)
1:30 PM: Lunch available as teams finish
After Last Team Finishes: Raffles and Awards

Games and Helpers for Purchase (Cash or Check Only):
Mulligans: $5 Each or 5 for $25 (Max. 5 per Golfer)
Tee Buster/Power Tee: $5 (1 per Golfer) (Gentlemen move up one tee and ladies tee off from the 200 yard marker)
Pro Drive: $20 (1 per Team)
Closest to the Pin (1 Per Side): $10 per Golfer
50/50

What's Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Beverages (Water & Soda)
Goody Bag
Snacks (UTZ Chips and Treats from The Preserve House)

Tees:
Ladies will play the red tees.
Gentlemen over 65 will play the gray tees.
Gentlemen under 65 will play the white tees.

On behalf of St. James and the Knight of Columbus, I thank for your participation in the event. It is a fund-raiser for St. James the Greater in support of the 2026 Water-4-Mercy Mission.

Lastly, I could not do this on my own. Please take a moment to thank the volunteers and sponsors that will be present at the tournament.

Now, let's have a great day of golf and fellowship. Don't forget cash or a check to purchase into the games and helpers. If you have any questions, please contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone (304) 261-4534.

Many Thanks and God Bless,
Matt

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