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Outgoing PCCC Executive Director Jerald Andrews, left, and Price Cutter executive Rob Marsh, right, present a check to tournament winner David Kocher.

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Jerald Andrews has led the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for nearly 27 years.

PCCC winner earns $135K

BY: SBJ Staffsbj@sbj.net

Posted online July 26, 2022 | 11:44 am

Jerald Andrews exits Hall of Fame, PCCC

The 2022 Price Cutter Charity Championship marks the last tournament under the leadership of Jerald Andrews.

Andrews, executive director of the PCCC and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, stepped down yesterday, according to a news release. The 70-year-old plans to stay on board for six months as a consultant for new leader Byron Shive.

“It’s still as much of a thrill as the first day I came in. I can recall vividly Oct. 18, 1995, driving in, crossing the James River, driving up the hill and thinking, ‘Wow. A new beginning. Something really exciting,’” Andrews said in the release. "I still get the same excitement.”

Andrews announced his intentions to leave the Hall of Fame and PCCC leadership roles in summer 2021. At the time, he said he wasn't retiring, and retirement plans were not mentioned in the release.

On Oct. 11, Andrews is scheduled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and honored as a Missouri Sports Legend, recognition that comes with a bronze bust to be showcaseds on the Legends Walkway.

During Andrews' tenure, the Hall of Fame recognized 1,208 honorees, expanded its induction ceremonies to seven annually and operated in the black financially starting with his third year at the organization. Not including this year's tournament results, the PCCC has raised nearly $18.4 million since 1990.

“It’s really been rewarding,” Andrews said in the release. "Although it’s been a struggle at times to help all the charities, I always felt it was important to help as many as possible."

Shive, Andrews' successor, was hired in early 2021 to begin the transition process, according to past reporting. The career shift from his general legal practice – Byron K. Shive, Attorney-At-Law LLC in Bolivar – connected with what he’s called a lifelong passion.

Professional golfer David Kocher broke the 72-hole Price Cutter Charity Championship record on his way to earning the Springfield tournament's top prize.

Kocher completed the course in 260 shots, 28 under par, on Sunday, according to a news release. He took home $135,000 out of a total purse of $750,000 at Highland Springs Country Club.

“I’ve been playing really well the last five or six weeks,” Kocher said in the release. "I didn’t think it was going to happen this week. I didn’t know if it was going to happen this year. I just kept sticking to my game plan and just made a lot of birdies.”

The previous record of 27-under 261 for the tournament was set by Doug LaBelle II in 2006 and tied last year by Dylan Wu.

Kocher is now the fifth player in Korn Ferry Tour history to finish an event at 28 -under par or better, according to the release.

The PGA-sanctioned Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper on the Korn Ferry Tour doubles as a fundraiser for children's charities in the Ozarks. Coming into this year's tournament, the PCCC totaled nearly $18.4 million in donations since its start in 1990, according to past reporting. The fundraising total for the tournament typically is announced later in the year.