Football season is almost here and the Laurens County Touchdown Club, an initiative of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, invites you to become part of a vibrant community dedicated to honoring football excellence and fostering camaraderie among Laurens County students and fans.

Established to unite football enthusiasts, the Club provides an opportunity to enjoy lunch catered locally, engage in fellowship, and insights from prominent speakers throughout the year.

Event Schedule:

Join other football enthusiasts at The Ridge, located at 319 Exchange Rd. in Laurens, for an enriching experience with a series of exciting events featuring notable figures from the football world. The upcoming schedule includes:

August 22: Local High School Coaches
September 5: Coach Steve Englehart, Head Coach of Presbyterian College
September 19: Coach Clay Hendrix, Head Coach of Furman University
October 3: Coach Mike Ayers, 2022 SC Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Wofford College
October 17: Rick Sanford, 2021 SC Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Former USC Great
October 31: Charlie Wentzky, Deputy Commissioner of the SC High School League
November 21: Chet Tucker, USC Broadcaster, and Don Munson, Voice of the Clemson Tigers
December 19: Annual Banquet featuring Brian Mance, 2023 SC Football Hall of Fame ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ and former Clemson University Great
Membership Perks:

For an annual membership fee of $150, you’ll receive access to all regular meetings and a ticket to the annual banquet. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the local football scene and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

For more information or to join, contact Graysen Martin at 864-833-2716 or email [email protected].

Current Sponsors:

The Touchdown Club is pleased to recognize the valued sponsors who support the Club and help make the events possible:

Gameday Sponsors:

City of Clinton
City of Laurens
Cooper Motor Company
Farm Bureau Insurance
Lakelands FCA
First Baptist Laurens
First Presbyterian Church Laurens
Founders Federal Credit Union
Laurens County
Laurens County School District 55
Love Bailey CPAs
Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative
Laurens County School District 56
Laurens Electric Cooperative
Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission
Premier Driving School
Self Regional Healthcare
USC Union
Laurens YMCA
Clinton Family YMCA
Gold Sponsors:

Clinton High School Booster Club
Thomas Mechanical
Sadler-Hughes Apothecary
L&L Office Supply, Inc.
LDHS Booster Club
Laurens Academy Booster Club
Silver Sponsors:

AgSouth
Allstate – Haden Copeland
Carolina Concrete Company, Inc.
Laurens Commission of Public Works
Martin Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
Matt Davis State Farm
Print-A-Matic, Inc.
Reynolds Family Dentistry
Robertson’s Ace Hardware
Meal Sponsors:

TNB Financial Clinton
Upstate Insurance Consultants
Meet the Board:

The 2024 Touchdown Club Board includes Gene Simmons as Chairman, with Buddy Bridges, David Pitts, Representative Doug Gilliam, Harold Nichols, Kaci Thornton, Scott Tollison, Sharon O’Bryant, Tom Robertson, and Wendy Medlock. Chamber liaisons Graysen Martin and Marlene Owings are also key to the club’s success.

Don’t miss the chance to support and celebrate local football while enjoying great company and meaningful discussions. Join the Laurens County Touchdown Club today and be part of a cherished tradition!