Note to Editors: Please see attached photos of G. Nicholas Pierce, 2025 Dolly Searle 1st Low Gross; G. Nicholas Pierce pictured with his father, G. Scott Pierce, (L); G. Nicholas Pierce, G. Scott Pierce and Jeff Searle, (L-R)
East Providence Recreation Dept. announces 2025 Dolly Searle golf winners
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – This year marks the 70th Dolly Searle Memorial Golf Tournament. The annual event was held at the Agawam Country Club in East Providence on June 9, 2025. The tournament provides funding for scholarships which are awarded to East Providence college-bound graduating high school students who plan to major in recreation, education, fine arts and public service.
The event’s 70th anniversary was made extra special with this year’s top golfer being none other than the Great Grandson of Dormand Searle! G. Nicholas Pierce, of San Diego, CA played with his father, G. Scott Pierce and cousin Jeff Searle, making the outing a truly family affair!
Dorman W. “Dolly” Searle has left an indelible mark on RI sports history. He was a member of the famed Brown University Football “Iron Man Squad” of 1926 know for their unprecedented endurance and undefeated season! While an undergraduate at Brown, Mr. Searle coached boxing and went on to become the State’s Senior Boxing referee for 23 years. He was also the head football coach for the Moses Brown school from 1929-1932.
During his professional career, Dolly was the Treasurer for the (then), Town of East Providence from 1948-1953. He was a tireless promoter of youth sports and served on the East Providence Recreation Advisory Board and was very active in the town’s Boys club.
The 2025 Dolly Searle winners include:
1st Low Gross: G. Nicholas Pierce
Best Ball Team: Eddie McAdams, Bob Guarino, David Webb and Ronan O’Connor
Closest to the Pin Hole #5: Anthony Brown(AM); Craig McManus (PM)
Closest to the Pin Hole #16: Anthony Brown (AM); John Heatherton (PM)
Longest Drive Hole #6: Mike Pendergast (AM); Jon Realejo (PM)
The East Providence Recreation Department extends its deepest appreciation to Agawam Country Club and Staff, as well as our generous sponsors: Cavaco Brothers. Inc.; Community and Teachers FCU; Custom Drywall, Inc.: Del’s Lemonade; Gilmore’s Florist; Graphic Ink; Hub
Scrub of SNE, Inc.; J & J Auto Service; James Auto Co.; Larry McNulty Weichert Realtors; M.E. O’Brien & Sons; Munroe Dairy; PMA; Rumford Pet Center and Watson Funeral Home.
For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 401-435-7511.
