The Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) sponsored a "Florida Scramble" golf tournament benefitting the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Oct. 14, at the A.C. Read Golf Course at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

The tournament included 14 teams for a total of 54 golfers, supporting this year's CFC theme: "Show some love." The event raised $1,372 for the 2016 CFC campaign.

"Last year's inaugural tournament has turned into a fun, annual event dedicated to a great cause," said Capt. Lee Newton, NETPDC commanding officer. "CFC helps many deserving organizations, and our contributions would not be possible without the dedication and coordination of our volunteers."

Teams for the tournament consisted of retirees, civilians, and active-duty military members from area commands competing for prizes and awards. "Specialty" awards went to the most deserving players of The Ugliest Shot, The Most Sand Traps, and The Most Trees Hit. The overall first-place-winning team was the "N6ers" from Naval Education and Training Command (NETC).

Terry Lewis, supervisory IT specialist for NETC at Saufley Field, was a member of the winning N6ers team.

"We always enjoy supporting tournaments like this that are for a good cause," said Lewis. "The Florida Scramble is a great format, because everyone has to participate -- you can't just depend on your 'ringer.' The weather was also outstanding, and it all added up to a tremendous charity event."

The CFC Southeast Tri-State Region Director, Ron Denson, attended the tournament and participated as a volunteer.

"This year's Florida Panhandle CFC-2016, NAS Pensacola Golf Tournament hosted by NETPDC was an outstanding success," said Denson. "I spoke to several players who shared their personal stories with me about the difference CFC charities have made in their family members' lives."

Denson added over the past four years, CFC has been making improvements and implementing stronger safeguards, ensuring CFC-approved charities maintain required accountability standards and certifying their promotional activities are non-deceptive, with no misleading claims, and contributions are used for the promoted purposes of the charitable organizations.

NETPDC's mission is to provide products and services which enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education (VOLED) Department, the Navy Advancement Center (NAC), and the Resources Management Department.

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