Clay Dotson Open
Held at the beautiful Brasstown Valley Resort, the Clay Dotson Open golf tournament benefits student scholarships at Young Harris College.
Thanks for playing and supporting our students!
May 18, 2026
Nearly 100 percent of YHC students receive some form of financial assistance, and all proceeds from the tournament are used toward student scholarships. Your generous support of this event allows YHC students the opportunity to achieve their academic pursuits and become part of the YHC legacy.
Highlights
- Morning and afternoon flights (limited to 112 players each)
- Awards ceremony with prizes awarded for low net score in each flight
- Putting contest with prizes
- Complimentary continental breakfast
- Complimentary lunch/refreshments
- Complimentary team photograph
- Mulligans available for purchase
2026 Recap
A beautiful Monday morning welcomed more than 200 golfers to the 22nd annual Clay Dotson Open golf tournament on May 18 at Brasstown Valley Resort. The proceeds from this event go to our scholarship program that funds students from local counties (the Bob and Carol Head Local Scholarship Campaign). We raised over $115,000 for these students at Young Harris College!
First place winners
Brian Mundy
Lawrence McNabb
Mark Vaughn (Not Pictured)
Matt Gutierrez (Not Pictured)
First place winners
Charlie Ginn
Chuck Adams
Allen Brooker
Kirk Vardeman (Not Pictured)
First place winners
Dave Bartschy
Casey Conrad
Steve Conrad
Nick Stephenson
First place winners
Tyler Isbell
Brad Smith
Mitch Stubblefield
Joe Jordan (Not Pictured)
Tom Forker, Sr. Alumni Challenge Winners
Awarded to the team with the lowest score and a minimum of three YHC alumni
Charlie Ginn, 1978
Chuck Adams, 1980
Allen Brooker, 1970
Kirk Vardeman, 1978 (Not Pictured)
