56th Annual Golf Scramble raises more than $27k

AUGUSTA, ME—United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) is thrilled to announce that it raised $27,621.49 to support community-impact initiatives at its 56th Annual Golf Scramble, presented by Charlie’s Family of Dealerships. This marks a more than 10% increase from last year—making this year’s event the most successful to date. The tournament, held on August 10 at the Augusta Country Club, saw participation from 30 teams and received sponsorship from 29 businesses.

The proceeds from this successful event will contribute to United Way’s annual fundraising campaign, benefiting United Way’s community impact initiatives that last year supported 58 nonprofit and school-based programs and impacted 37,451 people across Kennebec County.

2026 United Way Golf Scramble Winners: 

1st Gross: Katie Doherty, Chris Doherty, and Steve Whitney, representing KV Chamber and All Around Fence.

A huge congratulations to Steve Whitney for getting a hole-in-one on hole 2!

2nd Gross: Daniel Benson, Max Welt, Kris Welt, and Jeff Seavey, representing Goose River Golf Club LLC.

1st Net: Bob Dube, Danielle Martin, Mike Rankin, and Bill Mitchell, representing Wipfli.

2nd Net: Sue Clary, Carol Bradel, Mark Morisette, and Dan Littlefield, representing Central Maine Power.

Course Challenge Winners: 

Air Cannon (sponsored by Cross Insurance): Harry Wolfington, representing Charlie’s Family of Dealerships.

On the Green (sponsored by cPort Credit Union): Ethan Bickford, representing J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print.

Closest to the Pin (sponsored by Emily Theriault, Portside Real Estate Group): Steve Whitney (with a hole-in-one!), representing All Around Fence.

Closest to the Fence (sponsored by All Around Fence): Dan Littlefield, representing Central Maine Power.

Putting Contest (sponsored by Milestone Funeral Partners): Harry Wolfington, representing Charlie’s Family of Dealerships.

Longest Drive: Rhonda Kaiser (women), representing Educare Central Maine; Paul Van Savage (men), representing Team EJP.

50/50 Raffle Winner: Harry Wolfington, representing Charlie’s Family of Dealerships, who generously donated the money back to United Way!

Charlie’s Family of Dealerships served as the presenting sponsor and also sponsored the hole-in-one challenge. Central Maine Power was the exclusive cart sponsor. Golfers enjoyed lunch provided by Core-Mark, J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print, and Performance Foodservice–NorthCenter. The event banquet was generously sponsored by Gosline Retirement Planning.