Record Turnout for Wrestling Golf Outing
8/27/2012 8:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Aug. 27, 2012
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A record 135 attendees participated in the Seventh Annual Golf Outing held Friday, Aug. 24 at the University of Maryland Golf Course. Director of Athletics Kevin Anderson, Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer Kelly Mehrtens and Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support & Career Development Chris Uchacz were among those in attendance.
The Maryland wrestling team played host to friends, family, fans and supporters for a fun-filled day of golf capped by lunch with the team, staff and coaches as well as a raffle.
"This was an exciting day for Maryland Wrestling," said assistant coach Todd Beckerman. "This year's record turnout shows the exponential growth in support for our program. We would like to thank all of the sponsors who participated in this year's event and everyone who turned out."
The team of John and Ryan Abbott, Keith Burgess and James Sanders took first place for the second consecutive year.
To get the rundown of the event on Twitter, search #TerpsGolfOuting.
This year's sponsors included:
NCAA champion
Nancy & Kevin Kearns
Conquest Technologies Beverage Cart Sponsor
Fat Larry Closest to the Pin Sponsor
National Physique Committee USA
Longest Drive Sponsor
Edge Commercial, LLC
Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring
Banner, Signs & Artwork
Mascola Family & Dynamic Inc
UMD Woman's Lacrosse Team
Gifts & Raffle Items
UMD Athletic Teams & Harris Family
Hole Sponsors:
Alan & Brenda Sherer
Bridge Valley Financial Services, LLC.
Chesapeake Bayhawks Major League Lacrosse
Greater Washington Wrestling Business Network (GWWBN)
Jastrzebski Engineers, Inc. Consultants Civil & Structural Engineering
Russ Dlin - Marriott International Russ.dlin@marriott.com
Maryland State Wrestling Association (MSWA)
M Club "Athletes Helping Athletes"
National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA)
Phoenixville Eye Associates
Port a Potty Sponsor - Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Schaafsma Family
Terrapin Club "Scholarships Build Champions"
Terrapin Wrestling Club
TW Promotions Asics
USA Wrestling
The day's winners were:
Putting Contest - Tom Hutton
Longest Drive - Jim Selfridge
Straightest Drive - Jerad Villecco
Shortest Drive - Dex Lederer
Closest to the Pin - Mike Layman
Honorary Coaches for the Red & Black Wrestle Offs - Tony Guidice (Red) and Robin Ficker (Black)
TV Raffle Winner - Robin Ficker
-Terps-
