There are only a few reasons the top executives in Atlanta would take a day off — at the top of the list: Golf.

During the 19th Annual George A. Lottier Scholarship Golf Tournament held on Monday, June 2, at the Country Club of Roswell, companies such as Georgia Power, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley came together to support the education of future journalists. The George A. Lottier Scholarship Golf Foundation was created to preserve the memory of George A. Lottier and his love for the game, as well as his dedication to helping students of color in the fields of communications, journalism and marketing.

The tournament began with the welcome ceremony, followed by the recognition of the summer scholarship recipient — Shekinah Harper. Harper is approaching her senior year at Florida International University as an honors student majoring in journalism and minoring in business administration.

After the welcoming ceremony, the games began. The golfers didn’t waste time getting into their golf carts and heading for the course. They were prepared for a day of avoiding sand traps, losing golf balls, and aiming for the green. Returning teams such as Georgia Power were determined to win, while others just came to play.

While the professionals were enjoying their lunch provided by Chik-fil-A, the golf clinic began for those who weren’t as experienced. In a less intimidating setting, beginners were able to improve their techniques with a professional instructor. After the practice some said they might be ready to play with the professionals next year.

After a strenuous day of competition, the golfers brought the heat inside and prepared themselves for a silent auction with high-stake items such as a spa package from Spa Sydell and a BlackBerry. The competition throughout the day didn’t divert attendees from the true goal of the tournament, to raise funds — to the tune of $6,000 — for the George A. Lottier Golf Foundation. AT

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TEAM WINNERS

1ST PLACE LOW NET Concessions International, LLC

Johnson, Charles Kevil, DeniseSimon, Kenneth Wiggins, Andre

2ND PLACE LOW NET Chik-fil-A

Parks, Karen Pope, Andre Salters, Candace Lesure, Darryl

3RD PLACE LOW NET Randstand USA

Gary, Todd Iatonna, Jesse Maddox, John Quinton, Tony

1ST PLACE LOW Gross Georgia Power

Jones, Royce McCrary, Chris McKenna, GlenHouston, Gina

2ND PLACE LOW GROSS Quik Action Plumbing

Chambers, Dave Keith, John Jackson, Aubrey Lewis, Levell

3RD PLACE LOW GROSS Bank of America

Clark, Derrick Davis, Zettie Jackson, Anthony Turman, Kenny

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The Home Depot

The Coca-Cola Co.

Bank of America

Citizens Trust Bank

Grey Goose

Prestige Design Group

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A. Stacy Stewart, Laurel Levy, Tara Cox, Latasha Brown, Tiffany Rogers, Jae Harrison, Angela Maxwell, Emmy McMullen, Rachel Lopez

B. Karen Webster Parks, Andre Pope, Candace Salters

C. Pat Lottier and Dikembe Mutombo D. Chris Lottier, Katrice L. Mines,

Shekinah Harper (scholarship recipient), Pat Lottier and Dr. Shawn Lottier

E. Golf clinic F. 3rd Place Low Gross winners -

Bank of America, Zettie Davis and Derrick Clark

G. 3rd Place Low Net winners -Todd Gray, Jesse Iatonna, and Tony Quinton

H. 2nd Low Gross - Quik Action Plumbing Team

I. George Perry, Rashaud Jefferson, Dr. Shawn Lottier

J. Mike Washington selling mulligansK. First Place Low Gross - Georgia

Power - Dr. Glenn McKenna, Gina Houston, Chris McCrary, Royce Jones

L. Ed Thomas, Gwen Thomas, Anita Thomas, George Thomas

M. Dikembe Mutombo N. Karen Webster Parks, Miriam

Salters, Candace Salters, Andre Pope

O. Murphy Alexander and Cynthia Alexander

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