06/07/2026
Another Buck Rhaney Memorial Tournament is in the books!
This tournament was named for Buck, who we lost in 2016. He dedicated many years to caring for the former ORA, now known as Boyd Pond Park.
For those who may not know about this facility or Buck, we’ll briefly share a little history. Boyd Pond Park wasn't always known by that name. For over two decades, this facility was known as the ORA (Operations Recreation Association), an area set aside for the thousands of employees of the Savannah River Site.
Willie “Buck” Rhaney was a veteran and Army Sergeant, master mechanic, former radio personality, Augusta resident, and overall gentleman with a great laugh! He came to work for the ORA in 2003 and helped care for the 210 acres, especially the course he loved so much.
In 2008, Aiken County purchased the property and opened the land for public use, naming it Boyd Pond Park. Buck joined the ranks of Aiken County Parks & Recreation and continued to care for this and other parks throughout the county.
Despite the closure of the golf course for nearly a decade, Buck continued to take it upon himself to care for the grounds whenever he had the chance. It was his pride and joy. In June 2016, Aiken County Parks & Recreation reopened the 32-acre property as a disc golf course, almost at the very same time that Buck tragically passed away.
A special thank you to Adrenaline Heaven Sports, LLC for keeping Buck's legacy alive by hosting the Buck Rhaney Memorial Tournament year after year. His legacy lives on in this beautiful park and in the memories of all those whose lives he touched.
