FINDLAY, OH — The second annual Werk-Brau Golf Classic to benefit Construction Angels was held recently on the Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club. The event raised over $100,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The sold-out field of 36 foursomes included contractors across the state — from small operations to nationally known companies like Kokosing, Miller Brothers, George J. Igel, and Shelly Company as well as construction suppliers and those allied to the industry. In addition to the low score medalist honors, the day’s festivities included a “closest to the pin” contest, as well as a unique putting contest using a compact excavator fitted with a Werk-Brau tiltrotator and putter head attachment.
“The construction industry in Ohio showed up big time,” said Neil Recker, Werk-Brau Regional Manager and Golf Outing Chairman. “Thanks to the golfers, sponsors, customers, partners, and volunteers who made the day a resounding success. Many Ohio families of fallen construction workers will be helped because of your tireless efforts. Thanks to everyone who made it a great day.”
Construction Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial support and grief counseling to the children and spouse when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the job site. OSHA reports that there are well over 5,000 work site deaths each year in the U.S. and over 20 percent are in the construction industry. This is approximately 4.5 construction workers killed per working day.
“Huge thank you to the entire Werk-Brau team for another awesome event. Your hard work and dedication mean so much to the Ohio families that we serve,” said Kristi Gibbs, Construction Angels CEO and Founder/National Executive Director. “Events like this take a lot of time and effort, and Neil and the crew at Werk-Brau always go above and beyond. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to the years to come.”
The team from Shelly Company took home medalist honors with a 56 in the closely contested scramble format, followed by Stoepfel Drilling in second and Rudd Equipment in third, which were determined by a score card playoff tied at 57. Leeco Steel and FST America Machinery Division were Raffle Prize Sponsors, while Progressive Mechanical, Inc., donated prizes. Quanta Infrastructure Raffle prizes included many summer essentials including grills, coolers, dining experiences, and more.
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Werk-Brau was the Presenting Sponsor, with Murphy Tractor and Alta Equipment stepping up as Platinum Angel Sponsors. Ohio Cat was the Gold Angel Sponsor, and Kalida Truck Equipment, Kokosing, Inc., Miller Bros. Construction, Rudd Equipment, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group were Silver Angel Sponsors. Though there were some close shots, no one carded an ace on the $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge, which was featured on every par three. Southeastern Equipment, Associated Equipment Distributors, Valley Tool and Manufacturing, and Worldwide Logistics started off the day as the Breakfast Sponsors.
Columbus Equipment, Exact Crane & Equipment Corp., and NPK Construction Equipment sponsored the beverage cart, while lunch was sponsored by Marmon and Shelley Company. Black Cat Wear Parts, Chicago Tube & Iron, Tenna, and Weir Group sponsored beverage stations.
The scorecards were sponsored by Jarrett Logistics, while Trinity Products and Black Cat Wear Parts were Cigar Sponsors.
IC-Fluid Power, Inc., Ohio 811, Air GET, Valley Tool & Manufacturing, and Chicago Tube & Iron were Pin Flag Sponsors for the event. Hole Sponsors included Chicago Tube & Iron, Clouse Construction, M-B Companies, Olympic Steel, Stoepfel Drilling, Unified Technologies, Ideal Steel, Wahl Marketing Communications, Sure Grip Controls, Velosio, Lehman Daman Construction, Valley Tool & Manufacturing, and National Tube Supply.
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National Sponsors of Fallen Angels include Advanced Drainage Systems, J. Alexander Law, John Deere, Dobbs Equipment, United Rentals, Friedman Legal, SimForMotion, Core & Main, Total Teks Group, Flagger Force, Wirtgen Group, GRH, U.S. Pipe, Heritage Construction & Materials, Werk-Brau, Case Construction, PSS Industrial Group, Bomag Fayat Group, Linder, and American Traffic Safety Services Foundation.
