By Mike May
One of Indiana’s most passionate golfers is WISH-TV sports director Anthony Calhoun, who has been at the station since 1998.
“I didn’t pick up the game of golf until after I graduated from college, but only in the last five years have I become more serious about it.”
Like all passionate golfers, Calhoun has had some memorable experiences in golf and met some interesting people. 
“My coolest experience in golf was playing Cypress Point in California with Jim Nantz of CBS Sports. After golf, Jim invited our group back to his house, where we played a replica of Pebble Beach’s famous par-three 7th hole that he has in his backyard.”
Places that Calhoun would like to play golf include Bandon Dunes in Oregon, St. Andrews in Scotland, and the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
“I did have a chance to step inside Butler Cabin back in 2019 when I attended the Masters as a fan. That was a thrill.”
While Calhoun loves the challenge of chasing Old Man Par, he’s equally committed to using golf as a vehicle to raise funds for education in the greater Indianapolis area.
Calhoun, who graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in broadcasting, realizes that he has benefitted from having great teachers in his life.
He shows support for teachers, who, in return, provide a great education to their students. He feels that he’s not the only one with that mindset.
“People like supporting teachers, especially those who teach inner-city students.”
To that end, in 2013, Calhoun started hosting an annual golf tournament, The AC Golf Classic, to raise money for Teachers’ Treasures, the Indianapolis-based non-profit store, where teachers can obtain school supplies for their classrooms.
This year, the one-day benefit raised $450,000 for Teachers’ Treasures and over the past ten years the event has generated nearly $3 million to support Teachers’ Treasures.
This year’s event was held in June at the Woodland Country Club in Carmel.
Because of his many connections, Calhoun has been able to get many prominent athletes, coaches, celebrities, community leaders, business executives, and passionate educators to participate and support the AC Golf Classic.
“I’m also very grateful for everyone who has volunteered to help us raise money for Teachers’ Treasures. I’m blessed to have a positive impact on this community and make a difference for inner-city youth education and teachers.”
The 11th AC Golf Classic will return next June, at a yet-to-be-determined location.
If you would like to learn more about Teacher’s Treasures visit: https://www.teacherstreasures.org/
