Gunston Celebrates Successful 7th Annual Golf Tournament

May 3 2026

Golfing Fore Gunston VII Tournament Results 2026

The Gunston School held its annual Golfing “fore” Gunston tournament on May 1 at Queenstown Harbor, bringing together nearly 20 teams of parents, grandparents, alumni, board members, and community friends. The event raised $38,000 for the school’s annual giving program, which directly supports student and faculty programming.

The outing was led for the second year in a row by Event Chair Brigitte Stranahan, P’25’27, with support from a dedicated group of parent volunteers. Under clear blue skies and warm spring weather, golfers enjoyed optimal conditions across the 18-hole course.

“The support we receive through this tournament allows the school to secure vital resources and opportunities for our students and faculty,” said Head of School John Lewis. “We began this tournament during COVID when an outdoor fundraiser was the only option—in fact, as I recall, we had two golf tournaments that year! Now in its seventh year, I am always touched by how many players come back, and delighted to see all the new faces.”

The day began with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and featured several on-course highlights, including a “Hole in 2” challenge on a Par 5 with Professional Long Driver Scott Kalamar. Following the round, golfers gathered for an awards ceremony to recognize the day’s top performers.

Taking home the First Place Men’s Team title was the foursome of Gunston Board of Trustee member Tom Hipp, Rudy Laveran, Charlie Pilkington, and Chris Springer. In the Mixed category, the team from Easton Dermatology Associates—comprising Dr. Donald and Brigitte Stranahan, and Kim and Craig Zwobot—secured the top spot. Winners were awarded golf-club-shaped bourbon and vodka sets paired with Yeti shot glasses.

Individual skill awards recognized both power and precision on the course. Trent Riggs earned the Men’s Longest Drive and a new range finder, while Kristen Madairy took home a decanter set for the Women’s Longest Drive. Julie Dixon was awarded a future foursome at Queenstown for being Closest to the Pin, and the “Last Place” honors went to Dominic Rizzuto, Tod Smith, Jack Morris, and Ty Lannon, who received mini indoor desk golf sets and Fireball whisky.

The event’s success was made possible through the support of numerous local partners:

Tournament sponsors include Fred Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Easton (Janell & Jeffrey Frederick, P’23’25) and What’s Up? Magazine.

Grill Station Sponsors include Shore Industries (The Pugh Family, P’29), Joyce & Associates, LLC (Kevin & Christine Joyce, P’26’29), Easton Dermatology Associates, LLC (Brigitte & Dr. Donald Stranahan, P’25’27), and Dr. Horace K. Wood, DMD, PA - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Leigh & Dr. Horace K. Wood, P’24’27).

Award sponsors include McCallister, Detar, Showalter, & Walker (Adele & Ryan Showalter, P’25’27 and Melissa & Doug Walker, P’25’27), Paul Ewing’s Contractor Supply (Pam & Charlie Andrews, P’26), Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals, P’23’27), Shore United Bank (The Augustus Family, P’26’28) and Friends of Gunston.

Eagle sponsors include PepUp (Melanie & Nash McMahan, P’27’28), Molly’s (Nick & Katie Shajwani, P’26), The Dreeke Family, P’28, David A. Bramble Inc., (The Owings Family, P’29), Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals, Wye Gardens (Will Gordon, P’28’29), Ash & Ember (The Herr Family, P’28), Parker Counts Law Firm (Lee Gordon, P’28’29), and Callahans Gas & Appliances (The Callahan Family, P’22).

Birdie sponsors include Building System Solutions, Smith & Weston Construction, ShoreGate Partners (Chesley & Justin Nonemaker, P’27’29), The Malone Family, The Shifrin Family, P’21’21, Dr. Laurie & John Lewis, P’29, and our Contest Sponsor Thrift Private Wealth of Raymond James.

Hole Sponsors include Wye Mills Mechanical, LLC and Callahans Gas & Appliances (The Callahan Family, P'22).