(Batesville, Ark) – The 29th Annual White River Health (WRH) Foundation Golf Classic raised $121,205 for White River Health’s Oncology and Infusion Center expansion.

 On Friday, September 12, 32 teams competed at The Course at Eagle Mountain. The tournament was sponsored by 49 businesses and individuals in the community.

 “Thanks to the dedication of our sponsors, players, volunteers, and community partners, the 2025 Golf Classic was a success,” said Michele VanWinkle, Executive Director of Marketing, Foundation, and Volunteer Services. “We appreciate Lucy-Q BBQ and The Course at Eagle Mountain for helping make this year’s event possible.

 The WRH Foundation would like to extend our gratitude to this year’s top sponsors. Presenting Sponsor: First Community Bank; Eagle Sponsors: Outlaw Snax, Pepsi, Smith Plumbing, Wann Office Supply, & White River Medical Center Auxiliary; Photo Sponsor: Signet Healthcare; Cart Sponsors: Centennial Bank & The Intermed Group; Hat Sponsor: FARCO; Towel Sponsor: Citizens Bank & Wade’s Heat, Air, & Electric; 19^th Hole Sponsor: Precise Heat & Air; Lunch Sponsors: American Fidelity & Survival Flight; Dinner Sponsors: Carpet Corner & Randy Reichardt Insurance; Closest to the Pin: Bank of Cave City, PECO Foods, Inc., & RxPreferred; Men’s Long Drive: RxPreferred; Ladies Long Drive: AceOne Technologies; Putting Contest: Citizens Bank & Precise Heat & Air; Straightest Drive: Wright, Lindsey & Jennings; Hole in One: Scott Wood Crysler; WRH Foundation would also like to thank all the hole sponsors, players, and supporters.

 In addition, approximately 40 WRH employees and friends volunteered at the tournament.

 “We are thankful for everyone who joined us in making this year’s tournament a resounding success,” said Steven Webb, FACHE, WRH President & CEO. “The incredible support from sponsors, players, and volunteers is truly inspiring and plays a crucial role in the expansion of the WRH Oncology and Infusion Center.”

 Since 1995, the WRH Foundation Golf Classic has raised more than $1.7M to advance healthcare missions and growth at WRH.

 For more information about the WRH Foundation and ways to contribute, contact Michele VanWinkle, Executive Director, Marketing, Foundation & Volunteer Services at (870) 262-6033 or mwood@whiteriverhealth.org.

Championship Flight

1^st Place: Rawk Imprinting – Parker Bridwell, Ben Hopper, Jake Shell, & Jeff Tosh

2^nd Place: First Community Bank – Boris Dover, Billy Keedy, Jordan Perry, & David Wood

1^st Flight

1^st Place: AceOne Technologies – Randy Bolin, Tommy Murphy, Manu Nair, & Keith Porter

2^nd Place: First Community Bank – Riley Caraway, Joey Markowski, Pete Roulier, & Bill Oliva

Closest to the Pin:

            #3: Tanner Ring

            #6: Wesley Gay

            #13: Travis Hon

            #15: Brandon West

Women’s Longest Drive: Lorie Pinkard

Men’s Longest Drive: Tanner Vinson

Putting Contest: Arch Jones

Straightest Drive: Tanner Vinson

White River Health (WRH) is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system serving residents throughout North Central Arkansas. White River Health includes White River Medical Center in Batesville, Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, outpatient facilities, primary care, and specialty physician office practices. WRH is a member of the Premier Alliance, the American Hospital Association, and the Arkansas Hospital Association and licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

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Group Photo with Check

L to R: Dale Cole, First Community Bank Chairman & CEO; Steven Webb, WRH President & CEO; Janie Starnes, President of WRH Foundation Board of Trustees; Michele VanWinkle, WRH Executive Director of Marketing, Foundation, and Volunteer Services; and Randy Cross, WRH Board President.