Chamber enjoys annual Golf Classic

VW independent staff/submitted information

The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Chamber Golf Classic at Willow Bend County Club last Wednesday, July 15. 23 teams enjoyed a great day on the golf course that included some fun games as well as an excellent meal provided by Willow Bend.

AM flight results

• First Place: Van Wert Manor with a score of 53        
• Second Place: Cooper Farms with a score of 54
• Closest to the Pin: Gregg Bashore
• Longest made putt: Zach Collins
• Longest Drive (men): Tyler Turnwald
• Longest Drive (ladies): Danielle Monfort
• Putting contest: Kevan Unverferth

PM flight results

• First Place: Advanced Insurance Group: 54    
• Second Place: Alexander and Bebout: 58       
• Closest to the Pin: Donovan Delong
• Longest made putt: Sloan Whitaker
• Longest Drive (men): Zach Army                
• Longest Drive (ladies): Jennifer Klinker

The team from Van Wert Manor from the morning flight were overall champions with a score of 53.

“Michelle Sperry and the team at Willow Bend Country Club were great to work with,” Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Verville said. “We would like to thank our lunch sponsor QTS as well as the Advanced Insurance Group and First Federal Van Wert who sponsored our hole in one contest.”

To see a listing of all of the event sponsors and to learn more about the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce, go to www.vanwertchamber.com or check the Chamber’s Facebook page.