GOLF PLAYDAY 2026 RECAP

INTRODUCTION

Community members, local businesses and golfers gathered at The Country Club of South Carolina on Wednesday, May 20, for Field Fastener’s 4th Annual Golf Playday to Improve Lives, raising $24,000 for United Way of Florence County.

“This is always one of those days we look forward to because it brings together so many people who care about this community. We’re grateful for every team, sponsor and volunteer who helped make this year’s Playday a success." said Richard “Rich” Rowlett, General Manager at Field Fastener.

He continued, “It’s a fun day of golf, but at the heart of it, it’s about giving back and supporting the work United Way is doing for families across Florence County. Seeing the event continue to grow and knowing those dollars will stay right here in the community makes it really special.”

For United Way of Florence County, Golf Playday is about more than a day on the course. It is one more way we can bring people together to help address some of our community’s most pressing needs, including youth opportunity, community health and financial security. Every dollar raised helps us invest more deeply in Florence County through nonprofit grants and direct services, including our Barriers to Employment program.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Field Fastener for continuing to champion this event and for bringing so many businesses, teams and community members together in support of Florence County,” said Cameron Campbell, President of United Way of Florence County. “Every sponsor, player and volunteer helped turn a fun day on the course into real support for programs and partnerships that impact individuals and families across our community.”

From left to right: Julia Fulmer, Richard "Rich" Rowlett and Cameron Campbell.

OUR TEAMS

This year, Golf Playday hosted teams from Anderson Brothers Bank, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee, Campbell Forest Products, Complete Utilities, Duke Energy, First Bank, First Reliance Bank, GE Healthcare, Otis, PDTRA, Pepsi of Florence, QVC Group, Santee Electric Cooperative, Smurfit WestRock, Southeastern Freight Lines, The Continuum, Vette Riderz and Xylem Tree Experts.

GOLF PLAYDAY WINNERS

Campbell Forest Products won the tournament after finishing 18 strokes under par. The winning team included Michael Campbell, Joe Campbell, Marion Ford and Randy Godbold. Mason Myers won Closest to the Pin, and Katie Thomas won Longest Drive.

Raffle winners were also announced during the event, with Desiree Harrell winning the $2,500 first-place prize, Gabby Perla receiving the $1,500 second-place prize and Tony Ellis winning the $1,000 third-place prize. Ellis opted to donate his winnings directly to United Way of Florence County.

SPONSORS & NEXT GOLF PLAYDAY

Aside from Field Fastener serving as the presenting sponsor, Niagara Bottling generously joined as the Registration Sponsor, while the hole sponsors were Anderson Brothers Bank, Complete Utilities LLC, The Continuum, Pepsi of Florence, PGBA/BlueCross BlueShield, QVC Group, Raines Hospitality, Smurfit Westrock, White Swan Cleaners and Xylem Tree Experts. Cart sponsors included First Bank, First Reliance Bank, Florence County Economic Development Partnership, Jebaily Law Firm, Santee Electric Cooperative, and Vette Riderz.

The next Golf Playday is scheduled for May 19, 2027, at The Country Club of South Carolina. Team registration will open in the beginning of 2027, but until then, those interested in learning more or viewing our full gallery of recap photos of the 2026 event may visit uwflorence.org/golf-playday.

ABOUT US

United Way works to create positive change across Florence County by deeply and strategically investing in local nonprofit programs that support youth opportunity, community health, and financial security.

United Way brings together donors, businesses, nonprofits, and residents to address the community’s greatest needs and create lasting impact. In addition to offering nonprofit grants, the organization connects residents to important services through the 211 resource referral line, supports nonprofit collaboration through the Florence County Collective, and organizes Day of Caring, the county’s largest annual volunteer event. For more information, visit uwflorence.org/what-we-do.