Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Dr. Ernest P. Buxton III Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday March 9

James River Country Club
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Registration& Box Lunch – 12 p.m.
Shotgun Start – 1 p.m. - 9 Holes
 
Hampton Roads Academy
Senior Project -Trip Gilmore - Class of 2016
My grandfather, Dr. Ernest P. Buxton III, was a significant part of the Hampton Roads community for the majority of his medical career. He started the first gastrointestinal laboratory in Newport News in 1974. This led to the opening of Peninsula Gastroenterology in 1976 with Dr. John R. Stephens. Dr. Buxton practiced medicine until his retirement in 2007.
One of his favorite activities after his retirement was playing golf with his friends, wife and grandson (me: Trip Gilmore). He was and still is a major part of my life. He introduced me to golf. We played countless rounds together at James River Country Club.
In September of 2011, he fractured his neck and had a long recovery. The day before his accident, I was fortunate to play a round of golf with him and G.G. Even more fortunate was that it was not our last round together. He told me that his accident improved his game, because it kept his head down.
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December of 2014 and passed away in March 2015. My idea is to honor my grandfather’s memory by organizing a golf tournament in his name for my Senior Project at Hampton Roads Academy.  Please join us in a special
9 Hole Tournament on March 9, 2016.
 -       Trip Gilmore
Registration Form
Admissions Fee is $65.
Club sandwich and drink are included for lunch.
Prize presentation in Golf Museum after play.
Four members per group-invite your friends.
Number in group (including yourself): ______
Place me in another group: ______
Names of participants in my group:
1. _________________________________
Email: _____________________________
2. _________________________________
Email: _____________________________
3. _________________________________
Email: _____________________________
4. _________________________________
Email: _____________________________
Total Amount: $_______
Register online by sending an email to tripg@cox.net or register by mail with the following address:  
Mr. Trip Gilmore
2 Assembly Court
Newport News, VA 23606
Make check out to “John Gilmore III” and put “Senior Project” in the memo section. Any profit will be donated to Pancreatic Cancer Research.
You may pay by mail or pay on day of event.


 
 
 

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