Father John Marconi, pastor of Our Lady of Holy Souls in Little Rock, was inches away from winning a $5,000 prize on a hole-in-one at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Father John Marconi, pastor of Our Lady of Holy Souls in Little Rock, was inches away from winning a $5,000 prize on a hole-in-one at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.

Catholic Charities of Arkansas benefits from 40 four-person teams who took the course

Chris Price, Arkansas Catholic Staff
November 3, 2021 No Comments
Father John Marconi, pastor of Our Lady of Holy Souls in Little Rock, was inches away from winning a $5,000 prize on a hole-in-one at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Father John Marconi, pastor of Our Lady of Holy Souls in Little Rock, was inches away from winning a $5,000 prize on a hole-in-one at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Father Bill Elser, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Hot Springs Village, leads golfers in prayer before their shotgun scramble start of the afternoon round at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Father Bill Elser, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Hot Springs Village, leads golfers in prayer before their shotgun scramble start of the afternoon round at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Dennis Lee, chancellor for administrative affairs, and Greg Wolfe, diocesan finance director, share a laugh before afternoon play at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Dennis Lee, chancellor for administrative affairs, and Greg Wolfe, diocesan finance director, share a laugh before afternoon play at the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic tournament director Dave Tingquist greets golfers at the scoreboard before the awards presentation Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic tournament director Dave Tingquist greets golfers at the scoreboard before the awards presentation Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Joe Kleine, a member of Christ the King Church in Little Rock and a former Arkansas Razorback and NBA basketball star, laughs on the putting green as teammate Jerry Smith (left) looks on Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Joe Kleine, a member of Christ the King Church in Little Rock and a former Arkansas Razorback and NBA basketball star, laughs on the putting green as teammate Jerry Smith (left) looks on Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Golfers head to the links with a shotgun scramble start to begin the afternoon session of the 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Golfers head to the links with a shotgun scramble start to begin the afternoon session of the 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village.
Forty four-person teams took to the course at Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village for the 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18. Golfers enjoyed clear blue skies and a chilly start, which gave way to near-perfect temperatures for the event.
Forty four-person teams took to the course at Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village for the 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18. Golfers enjoyed clear blue skies and a chilly start, which gave way to near-perfect temperatures for the event.
Forty four-person teams took to the course at Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village for the 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18. Golfers enjoyed clear blue skies and a chilly start, which gave way to near-perfect temperatures for the event.
Forty four-person teams took to the course at Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village for the 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 18. Golfers enjoyed clear blue skies and a chilly start, which gave way to near-perfect temperatures for the event.

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After a one-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic returned, raising an expected $35,000, Oct. 18 at the Diamante Country Club in Hot Springs Village. The 26th edition of the tournament, which supports Catholic Charities of Arkansas, featured 40 four-person teams who took to the course in a shotgun scramble start with tee times at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Team prizes were flighted, allowing three winning groups per session. In the morning, David Nichols and Beth Walker won the longest drive competition, Gary Wolfer won closest to the hole and Steve Moothart and Teresa Miceli hit the straightest drives. Father John Marconi, pastor of Our Lady of Holy Souls in Little Rock, was inches away from winning a $5,000 prize on a hole-in-one, but Bill White was able to sink his shot in one try from the fourth tee to claim the cash. In the afternoon, Lita Baker and Craig Vick won the longest drive competition, Tim Reilly won closest to the hole and Melina Prince and Jim Timmerman has the straightest shots.

More than 30 organizations and individuals sponsored the tournament, including CHI St. Vincent. The golf tournament was named in honor of the late Bishop Andrew J. McDonald, who served as shepherd for the Diocese of Little Rock from 1972 to 2000.

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