
The University of New Mexico
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Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu
June 1, 2006
Golf Tourney Proceeds to Benefit UNM's Presidential Scholarship Program
24th Annual Bank of America / Larry Ahrens Golf Tournament Tees Off June 16
The 24th annual Bank of America/Larry Ahrens Golf Tournament, benefiting the University of New Mexico Presidential Scholarship Program, will tee off Friday, June 16, 2006, at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course. The tournament features a pair of shotgun starts beginning at 7:45 a.m. and also 1 p.m.
I can't think of another scholarship program that benefits students, the University of New Mexico and the state, said Larry Ahrens, tournament chair. The Presidential Scholarship Program does all three.
Over the past 23 years, the tournament has raised more than $970,000 and currently provides 50 Presidential Scholarships each year. The tournament is annually the single, biggest one-day fundraiser at UNM.
Since its inception, the PSP has offered tuition-free education to more than 2,450 scholars, made possible by nearly $9 million in gifts from donors.
The tournament format consists of a 4-person Red-White-Blue scramble, limited to one A player (handicap of nine or less), and a combined handicap of each team of at least 43. Interested participants may form their own team, play as an individual or pair and be assigned to a team.
Team prizes will be awarded for first through fourth place teams, a.m. and p.m. flights, and first through third place prizes for women's teams. There will also be a number of skill and random drawing prizes. The per player entry fee of $125 includes green fees, cart, range balls, drinks, snacks, breakfast, lunch and a post-tournament awards dinner.
A number of sponsorship opportunities are also available at various levels including: prize or product sponsorships; Hole Sponsor ($300); Birdie Level sponsor ($1,250); Eagle Level sponsor ($2,250); and Leaderboard Level sponsor ($3,750).
For more information on sponsorships and benefits or to register, call (505) 277-5688. Interested participants may also register online at www.pspgolf.org .
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