26th annual golf tourney proceeds to benefit UNM’s Presidential Scholarship Program
The Bank of America/Larry Ahrens Golf Tournament will celebrate its 26th year benefiting the University of New Mexico Presidential Scholarship Program (PSP) on Friday, June 20 at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course. The tournament features a pair of shotgun starts beginning at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Last year the tournament celebrated its 25th anniversary, and with a generous donation to that effect, Bank of America helped UNM raise more than $90,000. Since its inception in 1976, the PSP has offered tuition-free education to more than 2,550 scholars, made possible by more than $9.5 million in gifts from donors. The tournament continues to be the single, biggest one-day fundraiser at UNM.
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.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available at various levels including: prize or product sponsorships; Hole Sponsor ($300); Birdie Level sponsor ($1,500); Eagle Level sponsor ($2,500); and Leaderboard Level sponsor ($4,000).
For more information on sponsorships and benefits or to register, call (505) 277-5688. Interested participants may also register online at Bank of America/Larry Ahrens Golf Tournament.
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu