Association News- Dave Schulz Memorial Golf Tournament Sinks a “Hole in One”

Cindy Schulz, widow of Dave Schulz, with friends and family

The Dave Schulz Memorial Golf Tournament returned to the Lonnie Poole golf course at NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina, for the first time since the tournament was named for former SEAA President (2018-2019) and 2009 Person of the Year Dave Schulz. Schulz passed away in 2020.

“This homecoming would not have been complete without Cindy Schulz, Dave’s widow, and former president of Schulz Iron Works,” said David Deem, current SEAA President. Deem sported red tennis shoes in honor of Dave Schulz, who was a huge supporter of North Carolina State University and was frequently seen wearing red tennis shoes, even with a suit and tie.

Lonnie Poole Club Pro Scott Clagg also shared his fond memories of Schulz, having worked closely with him on planning the annual golf tournament for more than a decade.

“For the first time for as long as I’ve been involved in planning SEAA events, which is more than 20 years, we had someone make a Hole in One on #14, which was sponsored by Crane & Hoist Inspection Professionals,” said Carrie Gulajan, SEAA Vice President and chairperson of the Events Committee. “I’m told the whooping and shouting could be heard from several holes away,” she said.

Funds raised during this tournament and from the semi-annual Boom Lift Ball Drop, sponsored by United Rentals, support Safety & Education projects for the association.

Ron Coleman won $5,000 for his 165-yard hole-inone shot using an 8 Iron.

The following individuals drove for show and putted for dough!

1st Place Team

Representing United Rentals were Heath Crane, Derek Schafran, Summer Tate, and Terry Wilkerson. Schafran also scored one of the Closest to the Hole awards.

2nd Place Team

The Safran Law Offices team was comprised of Stephan Safran, Oliver Fleming, Tyler Harrelson, and Cole Hallum. Hallum also won one of the Closest to the Hole awards and recorded the Longest Drive.

3rd Place Team

Vision Contractors was represented by Matt Minetti, Ron Coleman, Jason Hopkins, Keith Rosling. Coleman won $5,000 for his 165yard hole-in-one shot using an 8 Iron.

4th Place Team

Pat Dunn of L&D Steel USA, Beau Brosseau and Stacy Good of Infra Metals, and Jon Barbee of Construct Inc., placed fourth. Good also drove for one of the Closest to the Hole awards.