Dr. Thomas L. Barnes Veteran Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament hosted by the WCC Educational Foundation & Appalachian Warrior Foundation.
Where: Wytheville Golf Club (WGC)
Time & Date: Friday, October 10, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. BBQ lunch will be provided.
Cost: $340 a team ($85 a player) *Veterans and first responders receive a discount. The discount is applied in the registration link.
Register by September 1, 2025 to receive an Early Bird Discount!
Cost: $320 a team ($80 a player)
Winners will be announced the day of the tournament.
Golfers may register through the WCC Educational Foundation prior to the event or the day of the event.
- Click here to register online.
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BarnesGolfTournament, or email foundation@wcc.vccs.edu, or call (276) 223-4771.
Become a Sponsor and help a Veteran or First Responder student.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Hole Sponsor: $100 (includes your name(s) or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media)
- Green Sponsor: $250 (includes your name(s) or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media)
- Associate Sponsor: $500 (includes your name(s) or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media and one team entry fee waiver)
- Tournament Sponsor: $1,000 (includes your name(s) or business logo on a poster and flyers to be displayed at the Wytheville Golf Club, posted on the Wytheville Community College website on the Dr. Thomas Barnes Veteran’s Golf Tournament webpage, and promoted through local and social media and two team entry fee waivers)
- Use this link to sponsor the event, or call 276-223-4771, or email foundation@wcc.vccs.edu. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BarnesGolfTournament
This tournament is hosted by the WCC Educational Foundation in conjunction with the Appalachian Warrior Foundation.
Dr. Thomas L. Barnes
Dr. Thomas L. Barnes served as the Dean of Students at Wytheville Community College from 1972-2004. Along with serving as the Dean, he was the Director of Veteran Affairs for Wytheville Community College. Dr. Barnes graduated in 1964 from Penn State University with his doctorate degree in education, afterward accepting the position at Wytheville Community College. Dr. Barnes served honorably in the United States Navy from (1964-2002) and retired as a Naval Captain holding many high-ranking positions at various duty stations around the world. Dr. Barnes led and managed various activities in Wytheville and surrounding county communities, along with serving as the president of the Lions Club. Dr. Barnes was a soldier, educator, and community leader, and the Appalachian Warrior Foundation Scholarship Fund set in his honor provides the same opportunities for other veterans. Dr. Barnes not only served our country honorably but also helped to educate others along the way. Dr. Barnes was a dedicated proponent of higher education, and the scholarship fund will be a lasting symbol of his passion and generosity.
Click here for more information on the Appalachian Warrior Foundation: http://appalachianwarriorfoundation.org/index.html