The inaugural Carolyn Cudone Invitational was held at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club on November 13, 2007 to honor one of the great champions of women’s Golf.

Lea Anne Brown of Mount Pleasant shot a 5-over par 77 to win by two shots over 2nd place finisher Jeannette Godwin of Pawleys Island in the first playing of this event. The overall low net winner on the 5,400 Robert Trent Jones design was Betty Christopher of Myrtle Beach with a 78.

Other gross winners in the 47-player tournament included Jeannette Godwin in the first flight with a 79, Jeannie Hillock of Kiawah Island in the second flight with an 86, and Jocelyn Burg of Columbia in the third flight with a 104.

Low net winners were Russell Holliday of Myrtle Beach in the championship flight with a 75, Inga Ivey in the second flight with a 75, and Evelyn Brandon of Myrtle Beach in the third flight with a 79.

The contest winners were: Closest to the hole # 9 - Sookie Harris, closest to hole #17 -Kim Abbott. Longest drive # 7 - Diane Belair, longest drive # 14 - Mary Chamberlin.

The day ended with a tribute to the honoree as Chief Justice Jean Toal, a guest speaker, outlined Mrs. Cudone’s many golfing accomplishments and her love for junior golfers.

The tournament benefited the Vicki Hillen Junior Golf Foundation, which is operated through the Women’s South Carolina Golf Association.

The WSCGA Vicki Hillen Golf Foundation would like to thank the Dunes Golf and Beach Club for hosting this event and to our many sponsors who helped make this tournament a huge success. A special thank you to Mrs. Cudone for all she has done to inspire junior golfers and dedicating her time and talents to see that every child has the opportunity to play the game of golf.