Golf Scramble

EVENT INFORMATION

The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its 42nd annual Golf Scramble at Kokopelli. on Friday, September 18th. Participants enjoyed networking, delicious food, and interactive games and contests. Proceeds from this event supports the Chamber’s mission and operation expenses.

2027 Winner: Southern Illinois Rejuvination

Additional Team Scores

• AISIN Illinois 62
• Anderson’s Furniture & Mattress 71
• Annual Banquet Silent Auction 56
• Bank of Herrin 61
• Banterra Bank 59
• Basi, Basi, Henson, Dunning & Associates 77
• City of Marion 61
• Deaconess Illinois Medical Center 69
• First Southern Bank 58
• Golden Eagle Distributing LLC 62
• Guild Mortgage 60
• Heartland Realty 72
• J&J Gaming / J&J Amusements 71
• John Stocklin 58
• Joyner Therapy Services 57
• Kemper CPA Group LLP 65
• Lawler Brown Law Firm 71
• Mediacom Business 76
• Murphy-Wall State Bank & Trust Company 56
• Northbridge I.T. Services 67
• Peoples National Bank 68
• ServPro of Carbondale-Marion 57
• SI Rejuvenation Center 54
• SIU Credit Union 65
• Southeastern Illinois Electric Cooperative 71
• Southern Trust Bank 63
• U.S. Bank 68
• Watermark Auto Group 59

CONTESTS, RAFFLES & GAMES 

Contests

Hole 11: Men’s Longest Drive (Non Dominate Hand) – Jamie Simmons
Hole 11: Women’s Longest Drive (Non Dominate Hand) – Kathy Lober
Hole 14: Closest to Pin – Micky Walker
Hole 15: Closest to Line – Randall Hammerslay
Hole 1:  Men’s Longest Drive – Ted Oxeudive
Hole 1: Women’s Longest Drive – Megan Robershaw
Hole 7: Longest Putt – Chad Schmidt

 Ball Fling

We are adapting the traditional Ball Drop to a new game for 2026. The contest will take place 4 pm on the Putting Green close to the clubhouse. 100 balls will be used and you don’t have to be present to win, so purchase your ball today!

Prizes Include: More will be announced as they are secured.

• 50 / 50 Cash Prize – Winner Cheri Fitts
• Kokopelli Prize Pack – Winner Matt Carnaghi
• .5 cttw Diamond Heart Necklace from Your Jeweler – Winner Sean Daily
• Eagles Nest Getaway Package – Winner Jordan Cockrum
• More to be announced

Purchase your ball Online, at an upcoming Chamber event, or at the Chamber office. If you have a special number in mind, please reserve your ball in person.

More will be announced as they are secured.

The 2026 Ball Fling is sponsored by Mediacom.

CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES AT EVERY HOLE

$10,000 Putt

All players are registered to take part in this contest at 10 am right before the tee off.  A name is drawn to take their chance on the 18th green.  

The $10,000 putt is sponsored by Golden Eagle Distributing. 

Lucky Chest

Players have a chance to win a Lucky Chest!  The chest includes $150 worth of lottery tickets.

The Lucky Chest is sponsored by State Farm Insurance – Kenya Garner.

Winning Number: 

Putting for Prizes!

Players or attendees have the chance to putt for a gift card from various Chamber retailers and restaurants.

Putting for Prizes is sponsored by Edward Jones – Cale Newlin.

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting this year’s game: 

• Hausen Weather, LLC
• Kokopelli Golf Club
• SIRC
• Edward Jones – Cale Newlin
• Tru
• The Vault
• Interstate Tire
• Glaciers End