Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/10/23 – From Press Release
Philadelphia Lacrosse Association is inviting you to the 2023 PLA Golf Classic, which will be held on Monday, October 16th, at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley.
The Philmont CC North Course, which hosted the event in 2000, 2009 and 2010, is ranked among the great traditional golf courses in the Philadelphia region and is regarded as a “must play” William Flynn-designed venue.
Your participation will support the PLA’s nonprofit mission, as a chapter of US Lacrosse, to promote the game of lacrosse in Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, particularly the New Start Program, which provides technical and financial assistance to new lacrosse programs. Last year’s PLA Outing at White Manor featured 100 golfers and 63 corporate and individual sponsors and raised over $25,000. The proceeds from the outing helped the PLA do the following:
• Support the PIAA Public Lacrosse League and youth and middle programs in Philadelphia and
beyond (including Eyekonz, Harlem Lacrosse, Youth Mentoring Program and others);
• Continue our stick donation and refurbishing program, which benefits teams in the City and
Greater Philadelphia;
• Organize/underwrite PASLA’s High School Awards Recognition Banquet;
• Conduct/sponsor high school and youth coaches’ clinics;
• Maintain the USA Lacrosse Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Hall of Fame; and
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the sport.
All sponsors will be recognized prominently in PLA communications.
Please reserve your spot in the outing by completing the registration form (see below) and returning it as soon as possible, Please reserve your spot in the outing by completing the registration form soon as possible, but in any event before Wednesday, October 11th. If you are not a golfer or cannot attend the golfing activities, you are welcome to attend the cocktail reception and banquet that begins at 5:45 pm.
Space in the outing is limited and registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis. As in the past, the PLA Golf Classic promises to be a fully subscribed and memorable one. So please come out, catch up with good friends and join the fun, and, at the same time, help make it possible for even more boys and girls in our region to discover the joy of America’s native game.
31st ANNUAL PLA GOLF CLASSIC
Monday, October 16, 2023
LOCATION: Philmont Country Club, 301 Tomlinson Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Golf Pro Shop: (215) 947-1271 x4 (directions are attached)
THE COURSE
Philmont’s North Course is ranked among the great traditional golf courses in the Philadelphia region. The course was designed in 1924 by noted golf course architect William Flynn, whose portfolio of outstanding Philadelphia area courses includes Huntingdon Valley, Rolling Green, Lancaster Country Club, Philadelphia Country Club and Manufacturers. Flynn also designed a number of championship courses nationwide, including Cherry Hills in Denver (1960 US Opens, 1993 U.S. Senior Open), The
Country Club in Boston (1999 Ryder Cup) and Shinnocock Hills in Southampton, Long Island (1995 and 2004 U.S. Opens).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Registration, Practice, Skills Contest and Lunch — 10:30 am to 12:15 pm
Tee-Off (Shotgun Start) — 12:30 pm
Cocktail Reception/Hors D’oeurves/Banquet/Raffle, Auction and Awards — 5:45 to 8:00 pm
CONTRIBUTION
Individual — $275*; Foursome — $1,100*
Corporate/Individual Sponsorships: Platinum Sponsor -$2,500; Gold Sponsor – $1,000;
Silver Sponsor -$500; Bronze Sponsor – $250
Cocktail Reception, Banquet and Awards Ceremony (only) — $50
*Contribution per person includes buffet lunch; catered hors d’oeurves, roast beef and pasta stations and cru d’ete (with assorted dips) during cocktail reception and awards banquet; greens fees, golf cart, bag handling/loading, use of practice and locker room facilities; on-course refreshments and snacks at courtesy stations; eligibility for individual and team awards; and a 2023 PLA Golf Classic Gift Pack.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT, PRIZES AND AWARDS
The event will be a “modified scramble” (all players drive; foursome selects a drive; players play their own ball from there). Individual prizes will be awarded for longest drive, straightest drive, closest-to-thepin (all par threes), and the traditional “Double-Flag Birdie Challenge.” Team prizes will be awarded for low gross and low net. Hole-in-one prizes apply on all par threes (car, travel packages, and/or cash prize).
PLA GOLF CLASSIC COMMITTEE / VOLUNTEERS
Chris Aitken
Mark Aitken, Raffle Chair
Tom Burt
GT Corrigan
Shelly Erwine, Emeritus
Ron Forster
Jim DeRose
Drew Fox
Scott Growney, Chair
McCall Growney
Sam Hargrove
Janice Henderson
Carole Hupfeldt
Jason Klunder
Robert “Mongo” Mongeluzzi
Tim Morrison
Jim “Cuzz” Rolston, Security
Peter Scott, Polos/Prizes
Jaz Smith
Kevin Stetson
Jeff Stone, PLA President
James Taviano, Team 10ve
Jayd Wollard
Jamie Wollard
REGISTRATION FORM
(Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 11, 2023)
YES! I would like to participate in the 2022 PLA Golf Classic in the following way:
______ Foursome……… $1,100
______ Twosome……… $550
______ Individual…….. $275
______ Cocktail Reception and Awards Ceremony Only — $50
SPONSORSHIP — I would (also) like to sponsor the 2023 PLA Golf Classic and support the PLA and its
effort to promote the growth and popularity of the great game of lacrosse. Please remember, we rely
entirely on your tax deductible sponsorships to make the event a fundraising success! The PLA is a
Chapter of US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore (TIN #52-07906050, Group
Exemption #3570).
______ Chapter Sponsorship (Platinum) — $2,500 (or more) contribution*
______ Major Sponsorship (Gold) — $1,000 (or more) contribution*
______ Co-Sponsorship (Silver) — $500 (or more) contribution*
______ Patron of the PLA (Bronze) — $250 (or more) contribution*
______ Other Amount*
*All Sponsors and their level of support will be recognized with a promotional tee sign to be located on
the course on the day of the event. Sponsors will also receive prominent recognition in the event
program, in a press release immediately following the event, in our communications to over five thousand
PLA members, on the PLA web site (along with logos and links to sponsor websites on the PLA home
page) and in PLA New Start Program materials. Your sponsorship will also earn our thanks and the
gratitude of countless youth lacrosse players and their parents.
Enclosed please find one or more checks for $______________ made payable to the “Philadelphia
Lacrosse Association. “
Name/Address (City, State and Zip Code) __________________________________________________
Official USGA Handicap (Index) or estimated score for 18 holes (based on last five scores): _________
Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________
Fax Number: ________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Please register the following member(s) of my foursome/twosome (names, addresses, phone numbers,
email addresses and Official USGA Handicaps (Indexes) or estimated scores for 18 holes):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Please mail this registration form (with full payment) to: 2023 PLA Golf Classic, c/o Scott Growney, 235
Keller Road, Berwyn, PA 19312
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 OUTING SPONSORS
CHAPTER SPONSORS (PLATINUM)
LOWKEY Lacrosse (Courtesy of Drew D. Fox and Family)
The Ronon Family (in memory of Andrew Ronon)
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC (courtesy of Bryan and Krista Rogers)
MAJOR SPONSORS (GOLD)
Accessible Home Care of the Main Line (courtesy and Cathy and Bill Miller)
The Begier Family (courtesy of John and Nancy Begier)
The Corrigan Group, LLC (courtesy of GT Corrigan)
Dyad Enterprise (courtesy of Mark Bartosh)
GMH Lacrosse (courtesy of the Holloway Family)
John Ritzenthaler Company (courtesy of the Steidle Family)
KROLL (courtesy of Paul Barnes)
MESA 2026 (courtesy of the McMenamin Family)
MIAX Exchange Group (courtesy of David Seidman)
NXT Sports (courtesy of Peter Lawrence)
The Pansini Law Group (courtesy of Mike Pansini)
Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky (courtesy of Robert Mongeluzzi)
Schluderberg Foundation (courtesy of Chris and Carole Hupfeldt)
Sovereign Insurance (courtesy of Kevin Gallagher)
Summit Realty Advisors, LLC (courtesy of John Zaharchuk)
Tigers XXVI Lacrosse (courtesy of the Quint & Andrea Slattery)
CO-SPONSORS (SILVER)
The Bernicker Family (courtesy of Chuck Bernicker)
Boathouse Sports (courtesy of Peter Scott)
Cowen and Company (courtesy of Patrice Growney-Aitken)
David Auto Group –Hole in One Sponsor (courtesy of David Kelleher)
Michael French
Hannum’s Harley Davidson (courtesy of Tommy Hannum)
Golf Galaxy (Certificates)
Heritage Lacrosse (courtesy of Chris Bates, Pat Carney and Scott Growney)
MESA Lacrosse (courtesy of Nodie, Trav and Mark in Memory of Kip Taviano)
Murray, Devine & Company, Inc. (courtesy of Dennis Murray and Frank Devine)
Philadelphia Public League/Philadelphia School District (courtesy of Jimmy Lynch)
Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association (courtesy of the PASLA Board)
The Radnor Hotel (courtesy of Lou Prevost)
Radnor Youth Lacrosse (in memory of Peter Samson)
Ryan Morton & Imms LLC (courtesy of Kevin Ryan)
Ultimate Lacrosse (courtesy of Becky Wells and Michelle “DJ” DeJuliis)
United Sports Training Center (home of the Eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame)
PATRONS OF THE PLA (BRONZE)
BSN Sports (courtesy of Chris McNichol and Steve Kotch)
The Cox Family (courtesy of Bruce Cox)
DE Technologies, Inc. (courtesy of George Chou)
Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc. (courtesy of Barry Walsh)
Sheldon Erwine (in memory of Bobby Erwine and Lydia Erwine)
HHP Hotels (courtesy of William McNamara)
HHH Big 4 Lacrosse (courtesy of Colleen McGarity Kelly)
HLA Foundation (courtesy and Sean Albert and Family)
Hoteling Investment Management (courtesy of Colton Growney)
Main Line Family Practice (courtesy of Steven Growney, MD)
Merrill Lynch Advisors (courtesy of Peter Rohr)
The Merrill Family (courtesy of Don Merrill)
Methacton Lacrosse (courtesy of Laurie Markle)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Summer League (courtesy of Jim Derose)
Phantastix Lacrosse Club (courtesy of Lorraine Beers)
Philadelphia Area Girls Lacrosse Association (courtesy of the PAGLA Board)
Philadelphia Masters / Gray Eagles Lacrosse Clubs (courtesy of Robert DiPuppo)
Relay Network (courtesy of Joe Doran)
Rose Tree Optimist Youth Lacrosse (courtesy of Jeff Pettit and the Rose Tree OYL Board)
Rx Pro Services, Inc. – Liability/Medical Experts (courtesy of Casey O’Rourke)
Snyder Moore Insurance Agencies (courtesy of Kenneth J. Garrity, Jr.)
Steel Yard Sports (courtesy of Paul French)
Sterling Investment Advisors (courtesy of Tim Flatley)
The Stetson Family (courtesy of Bob and Susan Stetson)
The Wollard Family (courtesy of Jamie and Jayd Wollard)
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Larry and Julie Berger, Bryan Clark, Thorpe Moeckel, the Powers Family (courtesy of Bob and Claire Powers) and the
Wigrizer Family (courtesy of Steve and Debbie Wigrizer)
