NewsApril 1, 2021

Walks With Nate hosted the first annual Lemon Drop Long Drive on Thursday, April, 1, 2021, to raise awareness of testicular cancer and raise funds for cancer patients and their families. The event was a competition between eight participants that hit golf balls as far as they could until there was an ultimate winner.

The eight long drive participants and Nate Gautier pose for a photo during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The eight long drive participants and Nate Gautier pose for a photo during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Tyson Schoolfield accepts the runners up trophy from Nate Gautier during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Tyson Schoolfield accepts the runners up trophy from Nate Gautier during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Bryan Johnson, left, wins the "Longest Putter Champion" award during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Bryan Johnson, left, wins the "Longest Putter Champion" award during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Seth Hudson, right, wins the "Overall Fundraiser Award" during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Seth Hudson, right, wins the "Overall Fundraiser Award" during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Nate Gautier begins the event by sharing his experience of being a testicular cancer survivor during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Nate Gautier begins the event by sharing his experience of being a testicular cancer survivor during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The crowd cheers for the participants as they are formally announced during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The crowd cheers for the participants as they are formally announced during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Nate Gautier practices his drive during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Nate Gautier practices his drive during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Brian Gerau hits a ball during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Brian Gerau hits a ball during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Joe Hobbs, right, checks how far his ball went with Toptracer Range software shown on the screen during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Joe Hobbs, right, checks how far his ball went with Toptracer Range software shown on the screen during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The crowd and Tyson Schoolfield, center, react to a long drive made by Karson King, right, during the final round of the Lemon Drop Long Drive between the two at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The crowd and Tyson Schoolfield, center, react to a long drive made by Karson King, right, during the final round of the Lemon Drop Long Drive between the two at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Karson King celebrates his win during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Karson King celebrates his win during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Karson King hits a jaw breaker during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Karson King hits a jaw breaker during the Lemon Drop Long Drive event at the TeeHouse Complex in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

Walks With Nate hosted the first annual Lemon Drop Long Drive on Thursday, April, 1, 2021, to raise awareness of testicular cancer and raise funds for cancer patients and their families. The event was a competition between eight participants that hit golf balls as far as they could until there was an ultimate winner.

Story Tags

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.

Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!