BATH — The third annual Golfing FORE! Kidneys tournament was held Saturday at the Bath Golf Club.

“We had a record turnout of players and volunteers for a beautiful day of golf and fun,” said organizer Christine Walker. “We raised awareness of kidney disease and funding support for Maine Medical Center’s Maine Transplant Program’s Patient Assistance Fund. This year there was a record 98 players, forming 20 teams, and over 50 volunteers.”

First gross with a score of 49 was Team Marco: Chris Marco, Dr. Pat Smith, Paul Bradford, Greg Page and Dan Perry.

Second gross at 52 was Team Brancato: Joe Brancato, Ryan Maguire, Kevin Peters and Ryan Pelletier, while third gross (54) went to Team Thompson: Mike Thompson, Ray Guild, Matt Chabot, Dave DeLois and Bob Footer.

First Net (30) went to Team Whiting: Dr. James Whiting, Cecile Whiting, Abby C., and Lucy Ellis.

Second net (33) was Team Paul Taylor: Paul Taylor, Mark Cote, Matt Cote, Dennis Hersom and Joe Pratico, while third net (35) was Team Jailbirds: Casey Walker, Derek Maroon, William Frith, Nathan Johnson and John Flavin.

Chad Walker carded a hoe-in-one on the 11th hole and won a trip to Las Vegas, sponsored by Yankee Ford and Brunswick Ford.

Closest-to-the-pin winners included Casey Walker, Cecile Whiting, Greg Telese, Dr. Jim Whiting, Justin Duval and Matt Robinson.

Long drive winners were Derek Whitmore and Cecile Whiting.

The only shortest drive winner was Derek Maroon.

“Best Dressed Guy Golfer” was Stephen Tshuka and “Best Dressed Lady Golfer” was Anne Page.

“All players and volunteers were treated to a delicious barbecue feast after the tournament, catered by the Bath Golf Club,” said Christine Walker. “The raffle raised over $950 and the 50/50 winners — Colleen and Jeff Gilliam — won $475 and donated it all back to the Maine Transplant Fund Patient Assistance Fund! Thank you Colleen and Jeff.”

Gabby Walker and Katie Roy held a “Lemonade Stand” for donations and helped raise funds for the Maine Transplant Program. They sold lemonade and Wicked Whoopie Pies

“Our silent auction was a success as well! Many great items were bid on to help raise funds,” added Christine Walker. “Thank you to all of our sponsors — large and small — who helped make this event such a success, We had many returning sponsors, as well as many new sponsors this year. It’s a large community effort, and every item and every dollar is appreciated and goes a long way!”

The official event photographer was Wendy Jung of Soggy Dog Designs in Bath. Photos of this event can be seen online at www.soggydogdesigns.com

The grand total raised for the Maine Transplant Program’s Patient Assistance Fund this year is over $8,200.