Ironman 2024
The 36th edition of the Ironman Golf Championship is in the books. Weather was incredible and so was the competition. We gave an Ironman send-off to Oleander and look forward to welcoming back Pine Lake during next year’s tournament. We plan to welcome the newly designed Great Dunes course in 2026.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to a great weekend, starting with our Champions Dinner and ending with our awards ceremony. Special thanks to Martin Tinkler, who actually flew into Orlando on Tuesday, prior to Hurricane Milton. Martin’s flight consisted of twenty first responders and himself, with the first responders carrying search and rescue equipment off the plane and Martin carrying his clubs. Fortunately, Central Florida was spared, and we were able to drive up to Jekyll on Thursday.
Congratulations to our winners!
- Champion – Connor Fussell – steady play throughout the weekend allowed Connor to cruise through his Sunday round – well deserved!
- Big Money Bob – awarded to Dean Baker. During the four-hour Skins round on Oleander, Dean spent 3 hours 53 minutes hunting for his shots.
- A new award – Memories of Oleander – goes to Richard Belinc. Your Chairman was coaching Mr. Belinc throughout his Egg round, reminding him that Driver is not advised with the Egg. However, when the foursome requested that the Chairman pick up beer for them at the turn, Mr. Belince could not resist the urge to pull the driver out of the bag and then proceeded to bury the Egg deep in the woods on 11. Well-deserved Richard!
- Last, but not least, congratulations to our Green Jacket winner – Jim Hardin.
Mark your calendars - the 2025 Ironman will be held October 10 - 12, 2025. See you next year on beautiful Jekyll Island.
Steve Weimer
Chairman
