The 35th Annual WOSC Foundation, Inc. Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament was held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Western Heritage Golf Club in Altus.
This year’s event generated approximately $21,000.00 in additional funds for the Jim Holland Memorial Scholarship Endowment, pushing the endowment total to $425,000. The interest earned from this fund provides ongoing scholarship support for students of Western Oklahoma State College.
The tournament ended in an exciting tie between two outstanding teams—Frazer Bank and Big Dog Custom Sportswear—both scoring a 51, an incredible 21 under par! Remarkably, each team had previously claimed the Holland title 10 times. In a thrilling tie-breaker, Big Dog Custom Sportswear emerged as the 2025 champions. The winning team included Larry Fisher, Jeffrey Henry, Adam Dye, and Kendall Dye.
In addition to 18 holes of competitive play, golfers participated in mini-competitions throughout the course. Nine prize-hole winners each received a dozen Titleist PROV1x golf balls, while at the 8th hole, players had the chance to win an extra sleeve of golf balls for hitting the green from the tee box.
Over the past 35 years, the tournament has evolved from a father-and-son tradition to one that now spans multiple generations, with fathers, mothers, children, and grandchildren sharing the fairways. More than a golf event, it is a celebration of fellowship, family, scholarships, and a remarkable 35-year heritage on the same course.
The tournament holds special meaning for the Holland family. Jay Holland, son of the late Jim Holland, was just 24 when he played in the first event honoring his father. Today, Jay and his son Carter continue the tradition each year. Although Carter never had the chance to meet his grandfather, playing in this tournament has made him feel connected to Jim Holland’s legacy.
The event’s long-standing success is due to the generosity of local businesses, loyal friends, and former students of Jim Holland. Linda Holland Copeland, who has never missed a tournament, says she is always moved by the community’s continued support.
The Golf Ball Drop provided an exciting finale to the day. In the weeks leading up to the tournament, 100 golf ball tickets were sold for $100 each. Half of the proceeds benefited the Jim Holland Scholarship Endowment, while the other half went to the winning ball(s) that landed in the hole.
This year marked a first—multiple winners! The $5,000 prize was split evenly between Blake Darby, Morgan Weems, Jed Winters, and Justice Fixico, whose ball numbers (20, 52, 64, and 75) all dropped in.
The WOSC Foundation, Inc. extends its heartfelt congratulations to the winners and a sincere thanks to all sponsors, participants, and the Western Heritage Golf Club for making the 35th Annual Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament another memorable success.
The Western Oklahoma State College Foundation, Inc. provides the opportunity to invest in the future by offering many ways to give. The WOSC Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 organization and exists to generate support for the students and programs of Western Oklahoma State College. For more information on the Jim Holland Scholarship Endowment or other ways to support, visit wosc.edu/give or call our office at (580) 477-7706.