Mount Nittany Health Foundation Golf Classic Raises More Than $350,000

Mount Nittany Health Foundation raised a record $352,431 at its 33rd annual Golf Classic fundraiser on Sept. 29 at the Penn State Golf Courses. 

Proceeds from the event will be used to support and enhance sports medicine capabilities through Mount Nittany Health Orthopedics.

“The Golf Classic was a great opportunity to see and feel the community support in person,” Dr. Kevin Wilson, of Mount Nittany Health Orthopedics and chair of the Golf Classic Committee, said in the release. “The proceeds from this event will purchase state-of-the-art equipment for Mount Nittany Health Sports Medicine. This will allow our providers to better serve area student-athletes to improve performance and prevent injuries.”

With 288 golfers, the Golf Classic was a sold-out event. Dozens of volunteers also assisted.

“We are so grateful to the local community for their support,” Adrienne Krasowitz, executive Director of Mount Nittany Health Foundation, said in a news release. “We set a record for the number of golfers at the Penn State Golf Course – a feat that was only possible thanks to our wonderful committee members, sponsors, and volunteers.”

Team prizes were awarded to the top teams on the Blue Course and White Course:

White Course

• 1st Place Team: Score, 53
  Affiliation: Sunstone Consulting
  Team: Mike Cottle, Randal Martin, Greg St. Clair, and Nick Barbera
• 2nd place team, after a scorecard match: Score, 55
  Affiliation: Agility (Team #2)
  Team: Troy Krout, Keith Taylor, Jason Thomas, and Terry Hack
• 3rd place team, after a scorecard match: Score, 55
  Affiliation: G.M. McCrossin, Inc.
  Team: Robert Biggans, Isaac Sluga, Logan Strouse, and Michael Weyhe

Blue Course

• 1st place team: Score, 51
  Affiliation: Kish Bank
  Team: Bob Bilger, Scott Hanna, Gregory Hayes, and William Hayes
• 2nd place team: Score, 53
  Affiliation: Cozen O’Connor
  Team: D.J. Michina, M. Reese, Richard Slebodnik, and Dave States
• 3rd place team: Score, 56
  Affiliation: Louis E. Silvi Foundation
  Team: Andrew Friberg, Thomas Taricani, Larry Walker, and Ed Washell

Additional prizes were also awarded for the longest drive, straightest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt.