Helios Care ‘Chip in Fore Hospice’ Golf Tournament Again a Success

ONEONTA—Helios Care hosted its long-established “Chip in Fore Hospice” golf tournament on Wednesday, September 11 at the Oneonta Country Club.

This year’s tournament featured a captain-and-crew format, multiple contests throughout the course, and a putting competition. Participants had the opportunity to enjoy the scenic and demanding layout of the course, organizers said, while networking with other business leaders from around the region.

Sponsored by NYCM Insurance, the tournament is a cornerstone of Helios Care’s most significant annual fundraisers, with more than $48,000.00 raised in unrestricted funds for the organization to support hospice and palliative care patients in Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties.

The next tournament will move to Delaware County and will be held on September 17, 2025 at the College Golf Course at Delhi, officials announced.

The winners of this year’s “Chip in Fore Hospice” golf tournament are:

Men’s Net: 1st Place—Sterling Insurance (Steve Harris, Art Wallace, Duane Miller, Tim Snyder); 2nd Place—NYCM (Dan Robinson, Mike Perrino, John Holdorf, Jeremy Robinson); 3rd Place—Community Bank (Mike Walling, Brent Patry, Dave Weaver, Chris Clark).

Men’s Gross: 1st Place—OneGroup (Tim McGraw, Zach Brown, Vince Foti, John Mikolaicyk); 2nd Place—Fenimore Asset Management (Jesse Koepp, Peter Sweetser, Mac Davies, Paul Lesta).

Co-ed Net: 1st Place—Reggie Knight, Mike Jastremski, Connie Jastremski, Jeff Woeppel; 2nd Place—NBT Bank (Chris Slonaker, Sarah Waid, Lyle Smith, Ryan Hill).

Co-ed Gross: 1st Place—Bassett (Jeremy Pain, Vanessa Sheldon, Tiffany Sullivan, Andy Guiterrez)
Longest Drive: Wesley Meyers and Tiffany Sullivan.

Closest to the Pin: Paul Lesta and Jessica Granish.

Putting Contest (four tied): Zach Brown, Wesley Meyers, Lance Thomas and Bob Thomas.

“Helios Care thanks all those who participated and supported the tournament and we look forward to seeing you in Delhi next year,” said Dan Ayres, Helios Care president and chief executive officer.