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Check out the fun and excitment from the 2004 Alumni Golf Tournament

Alumni Festivities a Huge Success

15TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS (October 1st, 2004)

With 96 participants, and a cool, crisp, clear day at exclusive Talking Rock Ranch Golf Course, the 15th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament was a huge success Friday October 1.
In an effort to continue improving the already quality status of the Octoberwest Alumni Golf Tournament, all participants (alumni, sponsors, dignitaries, students, and family) were greeted at the parking lot and escorted to the registration table and golf carts. Over 25 student athletes actively supported this very successful tournament from start to finish.
The day started out in dramatic fashion – Stan Archuleta, Uncle of student athlete Anthony Archeluta sank the first putt, on the first attempt at the long putting contest to win a Ping G2i putter.
The 8:00 start allowed play to flow smoothly as everyone enjoyed the spectacular views of the surrounding area, exquisite shape of the course and challenging speed of the immaculate greens. Following play, a luncheon and awards ceremony was held on the patio of the clubhouse.
Thor Andersen, a senior Aeronautical Science major, his brother Erik and their two guests Ryan Abts and Paul Hinz captured low round with a score of 60. Second place went to the team sponsored by Yavapai Gaming, Floyd James, Marty James, Jim Noe and Lonnie Morgan, who finished 2 strokes behind at 62. Coming in third at 63 was the team made up of flight instructors: Dylan Miller, Steve Cavoretto, Ted Sullivan and Bill Dale. Top score of the tournament went to the parent team of Rolf and Barb Scovell, Larry McCracken, his son and current student Chris with 92.
Closest to the pin winners included:
Alumni Ron Ploci (Ping Gi-2 putter), Parent Dr. Wayne Fischer (Ping Hoofer golf bag), Staff member Kevin Blake ($50 gift certificate), and Guest Floyd James (Ping Hoofer golf bag). Long drive was won by Guest Rob Bowe for the second year in a row.
Typical with the spirit of cooperation, Alumni Robert Sanducci, won an ERAU logo Hoofer Golf bag during the alumni raffle. A few minutes later, Robert won another Hoofer bag during the raffle and immediately donated it back to the raffle to allow another participant to win the prize. This unselfish act was greatly appreciated by the participants who applauded Robert for his generous donation.
Over $12,000 was raised for student scholarships. $2,500 was donated to the Bob Sweginnis/Mike Corradi Memorial scholarship fund on behalf of the golf tournament.
Four outstanding student athletes Maria Ngomba, Clay Elliot, Morgan Scott and Adam Neesby were awarded $2000 Champion of Character scholarships – which honors students who adhere to the five core values of the Champion of Character initiative supported by the NAIA – Servant Leadership, Sportsmanship, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. Each of the scholarship recipients was present to assist with tournament operations and was introduced to the players, while excerpts from their application essay and faculty recommendations were shared with the golfing participants.
The tournament committee would like to thank our sponsors: Chartwell’s – our Titanium Sponsor, Rocky’s Landscaping, Well’s Fargo Bank, Yavapai Gaming and MacMillan Construction – our platinum sponsors. Other sponsors included: Fork in the Road Restaurants, Pepsi, Harkins Theaters, Applebee’s, WalMart, Copy Systems, Yavapai Federal Credit Union, Ping golf, Sir Speedy, Prescott Honda, Davidson’s and Antelope Inn Suites. Finally, we would like to extend sincere appreciation to the ERAU Alumni Department for their tremendous support of this event.