Courtesy EDC Warren County
The disc golf tournament held by EDC Warren County on Sept. 17 at Crandall Park in Glens Falls raised nearly $10,000 for the newly established Edward M. Bartholomew Jr. Memorial Fund to be used for internships at Warren County nonprofits and small businesses.
The fund is known as The Ed.
“We had such a wonderful event,” said EDC spokesperson Amy Potter. “For the majority of the players, it was their first time trying the sport. We know Ed was proud of this park as it keeps growing, adding a diverse attraction to the city of Glens Falls.
“Thank you to the Crandall Park Beautification Committee, Elizabeth Little Hogan, and her family for tending to the course just hours before tournament time to make sure the players had the best experience. Course steward and co-host Greg Hill from Innova provided the necessary structure to run a successful event while also providing pro tips to the players. We thank all our volunteers, Ed’s family and close friends, and the event sponsors as we look forward to launching the internship program.”
EDC Warren County board chair and disc golf player Matt Fuller said the event “was absolutely fantastic. You would not have known it was a first-year event and Ed would have loved this.”
There were many local dignitaries on hand at the event as part of the outpouring of support as EDC Warren County President, Jim Siplon, spoke after the tournament honoring Ed’s legacy.
“You are all here today, to not only play great disc golf at this great place, but you are here because Ed has touched your life in one way or another. He would have been so proud of this crowd here today and for the support of his family,” he said.
Discs commemorating the event will be sold at Fountain Square Outfitters, while supplies last, with the proceeds going to the fund.