Sept. 25, 2009

The 22nd annual Clarion University Classic Golf Tournament, to benefit the University's Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship Fund, raised over $40,000 for athletic scholarships on Friday, September 11th.

The tournament was sponsored by Pepsi, S & T Bank, Wienken & Associates and PSECU.

"This year's tournament was a huge success," stated Clarion Athletic Director Dave Katis. "We were able to raise over $40,000 for athletic scholarships," he continued. "A large part of that amount is due to the fantastic support of our four corporate sponsors. They really helped push us over the top. I'd also like to thank the Clarion Oaks Golf Club, our generous hole sponsors and all of those who donated prizes and played in the tournament. We have received tremendous community support and we're very grateful."

The Golf Classic was held on Friday, September 11th at Clarion Oaks Golf Club in Clarion, Pa., as 148 persons registered and participated in the event. The turnout, 148, was a full field (reduced from 152 golfers in 1992-97). The "Classic" tournament started with a total of 96 in 1988, 110 in 1989, 128 in 1990, 148 in 1991 and 152 from 1992-97. A full field of players was 144 players from 1998-2003. The field has been full since 1991.

Prior to starting the event, Katis held a moment of silence to honor those who were part of the tragic events on "9-11". The Clarion ROTC Honor Guard marched into position and presented the colors, and then all service personnel who were in attendance at the event were also honored for their service to America.

A buffet dinner was held following the event at the Clarion Holiday Inn.

Listed below are the major prize winner:

Team Competition:

1st Place - Robert "Tic" Cloherty, Robert "Jumbo" Cornali, Bill Corbett, Bonnie Lefevre.

2nd Place: - Joe Burns, Butch McClaine, Terry Dreihaup, Dave Smail.

LEAST PUTS: Chris Hearst, Patty Kolencik, Judy McAninch, Dave McAninch

PUTTING CONTEST: Joe Grunenwald