Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/16/24
Today is the final day to register for the Philadelphia Lacrosse Association’s 32nd annual PLA Golf Classic to be held on Monday, October 21 at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley.
Philmont, which hosted the event last year, is ranked among the great traditional, “must play” golf courses in the Philadelphia region. Your participation will support the PLA’s nonprofit mission, as a chapter of US Lacrosse, to promote lacrosse in the Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, particularly our New Start Program, which provides technical and financial assistance to new lacrosse programs.
Teams need to sign up by today; you could also be put up on a foursome if you sign up individually,
Click here to buy a ticket – https://www.plalacrosse.com/event-details-registration/32nd-annual-pla-golf-classic-1
Last year’s PLA Outing featured 100 golfers and 60 corporate and individual sponsors and raised over $27,000. 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 coaches’ clinics;
• Maintain the USA Lacrosse Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Hall of Fame, which inducted the Class of 2023 this past September; and
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the sport.
Attached is a flyer with more information regarding the event and its festive format. the PLA would welcome your and your company’s participation and sponsorship to help ensure the outing’s success. All sponsors will be recognized prominently in PLA communications.
Please reserve your spot in the outing by completing the registration form and returning it to me as soon
as possible, but in any event before Wednesday, October 16th
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.
32nd ANNUAL PLA GOLF CLASSIC
Monday, October 21, 2024
LOCATION: Philmont Country Club, 301 Tomlinson Rd., 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 Willie Park, Jr. and built by 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 2024 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
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 16, 2024)
YES! I would like to participate in the 2024 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 2024 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 (Federal EIN #52-1765246; Group
Tax 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.” You can also register and pay on-line.
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: 2024 PLA Golf Classic, c/o Scott Growney, 235, Keller Road, Berwyn, PA 19312
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 OUTING SPONSORS
Philmont Country Club
301 Tomlinson Road; Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: 215-947-1271
CHAPTER SPONSORS (PLATINUM)
The Corrigan Group, LLC and Corrigan Family (courtesy of GT and Jane Corrigan)
Family of Olivia Doody / Hilary Budny
LOWKEY Lacrosse (Courtesy of Drew D. Fox and Family)
Schluderberg Foundation (courtesy of the Hupfeldt Family in memory of ‘Huppy’)
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)
David Auto Group – Hole in One Sponsor (courtesy of David Kelleher)
Dyad Enterprise (courtesy of Mark Bartosh)
GMH Lacrosse (courtesy of the Holloway Family)
John Ritzenthaler Company (courtesy of the Steidle Family)
MIAX Exchange Group (courtesy of David Seidman)
NXT Sports (courtesy of Peter Lawrence)
Pansini & Pizzica and the Pansini Family (in memory of Mike Pansini)
The Ronon Family (in memory of Andrew Ronon)
Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky (courtesy of Robert Mongeluzzi)
Sovereign Insurance (courtesy of Kevin Gallagher)
Summit Realty Advisors, LLC (courtesy of John Zaharchuk)
CO-SPONSORS (SILVER)
Boathouse Sports (courtesy of Peter Scott)
Michael French
Golf Galaxy
The Ikeda Family (in memory of Bruce “Big Guy” Ikeda)
Heritage Lacrosse (courtesy of Chris Bates, Pat Carney and Scott Growney)
KROLL (courtesy of Paul Barnes)
MESA Lacrosse (courtesy of Nodie, Trav and Mark in Memory of Kip Taviano)
Philadelphia Public League/Philadelphia School District (courtesy of Jimmy Lynch)
Ryan Morton & Imms, LLC (courtesy of Kevin Ryan)
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)
Cowen and Company (courtesy of Patrice Growney-Aitken)
The Cox Family (courtesy of Bruce Cox)
Dakota (courtesy of Drew Supinsky)
DE Technologies, Inc. (courtesy of George Chou)
Doug Ikeda (in memory of Brother Bruce “Big Guy’ Ikeda)
Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc. (courtesy of Barry and Ed Walsh)
The Erwine Family (in memory of Shelly, Lydia and Bobby Erwine)
HHP Hotels (courtesy of William McNamara)
HHH Big 4 Lacrosse (courtesy of Colleen McGarity Kelly)
Hoteling Investment Management (courtesy of Colton Growney)
Merrill Lynch Advisors (courtesy of Peter Rohr)
The Merrill Family (courtesy of Don Merrill)
The McNichol Family (courtesy of Chris and Nina McNichol)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Summer League (courtesy of Noel Turner and Jim Derose)
Phantastix Lacrosse Club (courtesy of Lorraine Beers)
Philadelphia Masters / Gray Eagles Lacrosse Clubs (courtesy of Robert DiPuppo)
Philadelphia Wings (courtesy of Bari Pasternack)
The Powers Family (courtesy of Bob and Claire Powers)
The Resch Family (in memory of Bill and Barbara Resch)
Rose Tree Optimist Youth Lacrosse (courtesy of Jeff Pettit and the Rose Tree OYL Board)
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)
Tigers XXVI Lacrosse (courtesy of the Quint & Andrea Slattery)
Versed Experts – Liability/Medical Experts (courtesy of Casey O’Rourke)
The Wollard Family (courtesy of Jamie and Jayd Wollard)
Young Mentoring Program – Got Grit? (courtesy of Tim Connor)
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
Larry and Julie Berger
Thorpe Moeckel
DIRECTIONS
FROM ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD
Take Roosevelt Boulevard North – keep to the inside lane of the Boulevard. At Byberry Road, go left (Kraft/Nabisco factory is on corner). Proceed 2.3 miles to Philmont Avenue (Wawa on corner). Make left and proceed one mile to first traffic light (sign for Philmont CC is on right), go right on Tomlinson Road. Proceed 300 yards on Tomlinson Road – make right into
club entrance.
FROM I-95 NORTH or SOUTH
Take I-95 to Woodhaven Exit. Proceed 4 miles to the end of Woodhaven Road. At end of Woodhaven Road, make left through lane divider. Proceed 300 yards and turn right at first light onto Byberry Road. Proceed 2 miles to Philmont Avenue (Wawa on corner). At Philmont Avenue, make left and proceed one mile to first traffic light (sign for Philmont CC is on right), go right on Tomlinson Road. Proceed 300 yards on Tomlinson Road – make right into club entrance.
FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 27, Willow Grove. Take 611 South 2.3 miles to Welsh Road. At Welsh Road, go left. Welsh Road becomes Route 63 East. Continue on Route 63 East, (cross over the intersection of Route 232) and Route 63 now becomes Philmont Avenue for 1/2 mile. Continue on Philmont Avenue. When Route 63 turns right onto Red Lion Road -Do not turn – Continue straight on Philmont Avenue for 1 traffic light. Make a left at Tomlinson Road (sign for Philmont CC is on left). Proceed 300 yards on Tomlinson Road – make right into club entrance.
FROM DELAWARE COUNTY
Take Route 476 “Blue Route” to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Proceed East on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 27, Willow Grove. Take 611 South 2.3 miles to Welsh Road. At Welsh Road, go left. Welsh Road becomes Route 63 East. Continue on Route 63 East, (cross over the intersection of Route 232) and Route 63 now becomes Philmont Avenue for 1/2 mile. Continue on Philmont Avenue. When Route 63 turns right onto Red Lion Road – Do not turn – Continue straight on Philmont Avenue for 1 traffic light. Make a left at Tomlinson Road (sign for Philmont CC is on left). Proceed 300 yards on
Tomlinson Road – make right into club entrance.
FROM SOUTH JERSEY
Take Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge to I-95 North. Take I-95 to Woodhaven Exit. Proceed 4 miles to the end of Woodhaven Road. At end of Woodhaven Road, make left through lane divider. Proceed 300 yards and turn right at first light onto Byberry Road. Proceed 2 miles to Philmont Avenue (Wawa on corner). At Philmont Avenue, make left and proceed one mile to first traffic light (sign for Philmont CC is on right), go right on Tomlinson Road. Proceed 300 yards on Tomlinson Road – make right into club entrance.
FROM NORTH JERSEY
New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 – Pennsylvania Turnpike. Take Pennsylvania Turnpike West to Route 1 Philadelphia Exit. Proceed south on Route 1 Roosevelt Boulevard for several miles – stay in right lane. Watch for signs for Woodhaven Road. Do not exit at Woodhaven Road – cross under overpass. At next light, go right on Byberry Road (Nabisco factory is on corner). Proceed 2.3 miles to Philmont Avenue (Wawa on corner). Make left and proceed one mile to first traffic light (sign for Philmont CC is on right), go right on Tomlinson Road. Proceed 300 yards on Tomlinson Road – make right into club entrance
