10/03/2026
The 2nd Annual Cops and Kids Golf Tournament officially wrapped up as a resounding success, bringing together local law enforcement, community businesses, and avid golfers for an unforgettable day on the course.
​Hosted at The Links at Cotton Valley, the tournament raised crucial funds to support the annual Cops and Kids Christmas event, which provides gifts and holiday cheer to underprivileged children throughout the community. Despite weather conditions that tested players and impacted overall attendance, enthusiasm remained sky-high from the first drive to the final putt.
​Tournament Highlights & Leaderboard
​Competition at the top was fiercely contested this year, resulting in a dramatic five-way tie at 13-under par (53). After applying tiebreaker rules, the top three teams were officially crowned:
​First Place (Score: 53): Barley & Burger — Travis Ellis, Brandon Clarke, Spencer Bellamy, and Will Clarke
​Second Place (Score: 53): Taylor Financial Strategies — Philip Dixon, Cameron Dixon, Alex Butler, and Michael-Jon Tillman
​Third Place (Score: 53): Rocky Mount Academy / Nash Autism — Chris Day, Hayden Carpenter, Parker Winfield, and D.M. Lieux
​Skill Contest Winners
​Closest to the Pin: Spencer Bellamy, Philip Dixon, and Mike Norville
​Longest Drive (Men's Tee): Mike Norville
​Longest Drive (Ladies' Tee): Colton Hepler
​Raffle Winners
​Men’s Watch: Tristyn Purvis
​Zero Gravity Chair: Andy Sanders
​Sig Sauer Binoculars: Travis Ellis
​OGIO Golf Bag: Brandon Clarke
​Cooler: James Grey
​Stihl W**d Trimmer: Ryan Hepler
​50/50 Raffle: Kevin Webb
​Heartfelt Thanks & Acknowledgments
​An event of this scale relies heavily on dedicated partners and community support. A special note of gratitude goes out to Moonie Sloan and her hard-working staff at The Links at Cotton Valley. Their exceptional hospitality, preparation, and tireless support were instrumental in making this year’s tournament a massive success.
​Participating Teams
​A big thank you to all 13 teams who braved the weather and competed for a great cause:
​Cotton Valley
​Rocky Mount Police Department
​Varnell Custom Hauling
​New Vision Metal Works
​Team Sharks
​Rocky Mount Academy
​Taylor Financial Strategies
​Nash County Sheriff’s Office
​Freedom Industries
​Rocky Mount Fire Department
​Barley & Burger
​Metal Building Specialists
​Murray Tire
​Mangum's Wrecker Service
​Corporate Sponsors
​Chick-fil-A
​Nash Autism
​Metal Workx & Designs
​Mangum's Wrecker Service
​Hole Sponsors
​Allegra Rocky Mount • Barley & Burger • Butler Iron Works • Chick-fil-A • East Coast Canine • Elite Appliance • Elite Garage Doors • Extra Duty Solutions • Fighting Crime • Freedom Industries • Goat Island Bottling Co. • Jeremy's Lawn Care • Lunch Box Works • Mangum's Wrecker Service • Metal Workx & Designs • Nationwide Insurance (Brian Hutson) • NC Farm Bureau (Tarboro) • NC Fraternal Order of Police Foundation, Inc. • Nash Autism • New Vision Metal Works • Parker Davis Insurance • Peregrine • Pizza Inn (Tarboro) • Premier Equipment • Pridgen Tire • Rocky Mount Radiator • Rocky Mount Recyclers • Taylor Financial Strategies • Taylor Made Jewelry • Tipsy Tomato • VIP Printing
​Prize Donors
​Bailey's Jewelry • Barley & Burger • The Chris Driver Foundation • East Coast Canine • EB Sports • Extra Duty Solutions • Premier Equipment • Spartan Arms • Taylor Made Jewelry
​Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and donated. Your support ensures that local children experience a brighter, warmer holiday season!
