Final Round Frenzy: Who Will Take Home The Win?
(As of May 16 at 3:00 PM ET)
The Final Round of the challenge teed off on Wednesday, and our competitors are driving for the pin—and the win!
Lora “Pink Panther” Davis continues to pace the field, but new challengers have entered the vanguard.
As of 3:00 PM ET on May 16, Rebecca “The Fairway Fiduciary” Smitherman has surged into second place on the leaderboard by raising over $4,000 in just three days.
In a continuing tight battle for third place, Stacy “The Wolverine” Singer and Tara Anne “TT” Pleat are each looking to gain a stroke on the field. Meanwhile, Kurt “Grumpy” Klebe, Abigail “Fireweed” O’Connor, Gray “The Ghost” Edmondson, and Shannon “Sandy Bagger” Barks are swinging hard to make goal.
This isn’t just a battle for bragging rights—it’s the ACTEC Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser. Chip in! Your donation drives our golfers to the pin, helping propel the Foundation’s mission and programs forward.
Pro Tip for Fellows: Chip in and join us at the 2025 Summer Meeting to earn a Foundation Donor Blue Ribbon on your badge. It’s the ultimate scorecard flourish—wear it proudly!
Stay dialed in to the leaderboard, back your favorite competitor, and help them clear the hazard before Round 4 closes Tuesday at 5:00 PM ET. Let’s drive it straight down the fairway—for a game-changing cause!
Support Your Favorite Golfer
Kurt “Grumpy” Klebe: New England Region
Abigail “Fireweed” O’Connor: Western Region
Shannon “Sandy Bagger” Barks: Heart of America
Gray “The Ghost” Edmondson: Southern Region
Tara Anne “TT” Pleat: Mid-Atlantic Region
Stacy “The Wolverine” Singer: Great Lakes Region
Rebecca “Fairway Fiduciary” Smitherman: Southeastern Region
Lora “Pink Panther” Davis: Rocky Mountain Region
Donate today to put your golfer on the green and support excellence in the field of trusts and estates.
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