WHITE HALL, Md. - The inaugural Towson University Hall of Fame Black & Gold Golf Invitational is scheduled for Monday, July 25 at Greystone Golf Course in White Hall, Md.
The Hall of Fame Black & Gold Invitational is a combination of the two annual golf tournaments that were affiliated with Tiger athletics. It combines the Doc Minnegan Hall of Fame Tournament, formerly a June event, and the Black & Gold Tournament that was typically held in July.
"This summer we are combing two great events - The Hall of Fame and the Black and Gold Golf Outing - into one large event," says Director of Athletics Mike Waddell. "This event gives us a chance to remember why we give back to our school - the student-athletes. We are also fortunate to have such a great facility like Greystone hosting the invitational and I can't wait to see everyone."
Ten members of the Tigers' coaching staff will be attending the tournament. Coach Rob Ambrose (football), Coach Pat Skerry (men's basketball), Coach Joe Mathews (women's basketball), Coach Shawn Nadelen (men's lacrosse), Coach Frank Olszewski (men's soccer), Coach Greg Paynter (women's soccer), Coach Michelle Webber (field hockey), Coach Doug Neagle, (tennis) Coach Vicki Chliszczyk (gymnastics), Coach Mike Gottlieb (baseball), Coach Kate Stepanek (women's golf) and Director of Golf Brian Yaniger will all be in attendance.
The coaches will be stationed at particular holes on the golf course, giving each golfer a chance to say hello and talk about the upcoming athletics year.
"This tournament is a great opportunity for all Tiger fans to show their support," says Coach Ambrose, who participated in the Black & Gold Tournament last year. "It is an exciting time for Towson Athletics and I am looking forward to speaking with all alumni, fans and Hall of Fame members in attendance."
The event gets underway at 7:00 a.m. on July 25. After taking advantage of a breakfast menu that includes freshly-brewed coffee, hot tea, juices, and assorted bagels, play will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.
After the Captain's Choice round, golfers will meet for lunch. The luncheon menu will include a classic Caesar salad, cole slaw, homemade red bliss potato salad, pulled beef barbecue, pulled chicken barbecue, and grilled sausage with peppers and onions. Desert features brownies and cookies.
An awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with the luncheon. There will also be a Silent Auction.
The tournament is open to all Towson University alumni, members of the Hall of Fame, donors, parents, faculty and staff, fans and friends.
Pre-registration is required and the tournament is limited to the first 120 golfers.
The registration fee is $125 for all members of the Towson University Athletics Hall of Fame. The fee is $250 for all other golfers.
The registration fee includes the pre-tournament breakfast, the post-tournament lunch and awards ceremony, 18 holes of golf with a cart and the opportunity to win prizes and awards. Each registered golfer will also receive a gift bag.
The registration deadline is Monday, July 11. All golfers can register on line by Clicking Here
For further information, contact Lindsay Peck at (410) 704-3284.
