By Lindsey Bloomquist

The Fifth Annual TCA Classic brought together the tilt-up concrete community for a day of sport, service, and connection on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the stunning Château Élan Golf Club in Braselton, Georgia. With blue skies overhead and two world-class courses beneath their feet, participants enjoyed a spectacular day of competition and camaraderie while supporting two meaningful causes.

This year’s tournament marked a major milestone—doubling in size and expanding to both the Château and Woodlands Courses. The four-person scramble format set the stage for spirited play across 36 holes of rolling fairways, sparkling lakes, and tree-lined vistas. Participants competed for top honors and took part in on-course skills challenges, with exclusive gifts and nearly $20,000 in prizes distributed—including $5,000 in purse winnings, premium golf clubs, and standout raffle items.

But the TCA Classic is about more than golf. Proceeds from the event help fund the Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (TILT), a young professionals group established by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association to cultivate future industry leaders. Since its founding in 2019, TILT has engaged emerging professionals across disciplines—empowering them to initiate programs that address today’s challenges through the lens of the future.

The event also supported Beat the Streets National (BTSN), an organization transforming young lives through the sport of wrestling. Serving over 10,000 youth annually, BTSN promotes leadership, discipline, and perseverance by building sustainable development programs in underserved communities. With your support, this year’s donation helps create opportunities for students to thrive both on and off the mat.

The Driving Force Behind the Fairways

Behind every successful tournament is a passionate team. Led by cochairs Jason Reuter of American Contractor’s Supply and Miranda Reuter of FGL Freight, the planning committee brought heart, energy, and vision to every aspect of the event. A special shoutout goes to Aaron Georges of American Contractor’s Supply, whose tireless efforts were instrumental in growing the tournament to its largest iteration yet. Thanks to their leadership, this year’s Classic not only expanded to two courses but also welcomed a record number of participants.

Together, the committee helped create something more than a golf event—they built a space for our community to connect, collaborate, and give back.

Celebrating the Champions

Championship Flight – First Place

Chad Marshall, Lee Mims, Ben Verlander – Evans General Contractors

Austin Trammell – Rogers Mechanical Contractors

Second Place

Scott Wilson, Steve Mason, Tony Curtis, Zach Watts – Concrete & Materials Placement

Third Place

Brandon Moore, Paul Williams – Midwest Concrete Constructors Inc.

Blaine Griffith, Parker Jones – Carroll Daniel Construction

Skills Challenge Winners

Longest Drive – Woodlands Course: Zach Smith, Graydaze Contracting

Longest Drive – Chateau Course: David Lorren, Haines Gipson & Associates Inc.

A Picturesque Setting

Set amidst 4,000 acres of vineyards and forested hills, Château Élan offered a spectacular backdrop for the event. With its championship-level design by Denis Griffiths and impeccable course conditions, both the Château and Woodlands Courses delivered a playing experience to remember. Just an hour from Atlanta, this North Georgia gem offered the perfect mix of challenge, beauty, and southern hospitality.

As teams wrapped up their final putts and gathered for celebration, one thing was clear: The TCA Classic has become much more than a tournament—it’s a tradition. Thank you to all who played, sponsored, volunteered, and supported this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 for the Sixth Annual TCA Classic!